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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

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Pepsi-Cola Stinson Reliant at Oshkosh

Vintage Aviation News

According to CAA documents, the aircraft was modified with a 300hp engine and a Hamilton-Standard propeller, underwent weight-and-balance checks and an annual inspection. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall. The new firewall that was added to the Stinson was a stainless steel piece.