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ADS-B In/Out Solution for Lancairs

Installing the LYNX NGT-9000 by bob pastusek You probably

FAA InFO Issues Warning About Concentric Control Knobs

The FAA on December 13, 2016 issued InFO 16022,

Charter Flying – A View from the Right Seat

The sunset over verdant mountains turned the towering cumulus

The Importance of AoA in Lancairs

Angle of Attack (AOA) indicators are mandatory equipment for

Charter Flying – A View from the Right Seat

by adam molny The sunset over verdant mountains turned

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Flying

On Your Right! Tips for the Partner in Command

LOBO was founded in part to promote safe flying

CFIT/Automation Overreliance

GAJSC Warns of Link Between CFIT and Panel Automation

Stick And Rudder Vs Digital Dependence

Maintaining Proficiency in the Digital Age by james albright

Premeditated Stupidity

A Planned Mistake Is Something Worse by james albright

Captain Coward Lives To Fly Another Day

The Fine Art of Aeronautical Decision Making by jeff

Collision Avoidance at Non-Towered Airports

by tom turner NOTE: This article is re-posted with

In-Flight Loss of Manifold Pressure

by steven bradford I’ve had two experiences with inflight

Mountain Flying

by claudette colwell We lived for many years looking

TSIO-550 Over-speed Incidents

by bob pastusek Two recent engine over-speed incidents involving

Avoiding LOC Without AOA.

by Chris Zavatson The FAA has streamlined the process

MX Update

2017 Spring Maintenance Update by bob pastusek Congratulations to

Procedures and Safety

Procedures won’t save you (or your passengers) if you

Avoiding CFIT

Nov/Dec Edition of FAA Safety Briefing is CFIT Survival Guide

On Your Right! Tips for the Partner in Command

by sandy gainza LOBO was founded in part to

New Zealand or Bust!

by fred moreno I arrived back home April 9,

Getting a Handle on IV-P Gear Malfunctions

The landing gear in the IV-P is hydraulically operated

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Maintenance

Improved Nose Gear Scissor Link Bushings

Installation Instructions: Improved Nose Gear Scissor (Drag) Link Bushings

So You Bought a Kitplane You Didn’t Build

Now You Need To Maintain It by george wehrung,

Never Again: Maintenance Oversight!

Or How You Can Learn From My Mistakes!  by

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Record Keeping Basics for Experimental Aircraft by sandy gainza

Replacing Spherical Bearings

Control Surface Hinges Have a Tough Life by mark

Vibration-Induced Aluminum Fatigue Fracture

Something to Add to TSIO-550 Condition Inspection by barry

Seeking Service and Repair for Your Lancair

Where Do You Start? by bob pastusek Do you

Legacy RG Nose Gear Issue

Inspection Reveals Crack In Mount by steve colwell While

Advanced Preflight After Maintenance

Data Show Increased Risk For Accidents Following Maintenance  by FAAST

Is it Airworthy?

Airworthiness Standards Are Standards To Live By  by jeff

Uncommanded Nose Gear Retraction

NOTE: The information and recommendations in this post apply

Lycoming Mandatory SB 632

FAA is expected to mandate compliance with AD by

Improved Nose Gear Scissor Link Bushings

Access detailed research on aircraft safety, maintenance, and technology.

So You Bought a Kitplane You Didn’t Build

Now You Need To Maintain It by george wehrung,

Never Again: Maintenance Oversight!

Or How You Can Learn From My Mistakes!  by

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Record Keeping Basics for Experimental Aircraft by sandy gainza

Vibration-Induced Aluminum Fatigue Fracture

Something to Add to TSIO-550 Condition Inspection by barry

Advanced Preflight After Maintenance

Data Show Increased Risk For Accidents Following Maintenance  by FAAST

Seeking Service and Repair for Your Lancair

Where Do You Start? by bob pastusek Do you

Is it Airworthy?

Airworthiness Standards Are Standards To Live By by jeff

2014 Continental Motors Maintenance Clinic – Member Report

by john romer Approximately forty pilots and spouses attended

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Personal Stories

North is for Summer

by jeff edwards Summer time is here! Time for

Airplanes and Whales and Bears, Oh My!

by jeff edwards Not long after Airventure, Shelby and

The Evolution of Travel

by jeff edwards I hope you had a great

Lancair – The Early Years

by gary edwards Anything with engines. That’s how I

Anatomy of a “Flycation”

by Art Jensen Finally, after months of phone calls

North is for Summer

Summer time is here! Time for vacations and AirVenture.

Airplanes and Whales and Bears, Oh My!

by jeff edwards Not long after Airventure, Shelby and

The Evolution of Travel

I hope you had a great 2014 and enjoyed

Anatomy of a “Flycation”

by Art Jensen  Finally, after months of phone calls

Lancair – The Early Years

by gary edwards Anything with engines. That’s how I

Australia – an “Outback” Flying Adventure

me, many pilots have a “bucket list” of places

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Safety

Safety Spotlight: Sad Milestone

Why Do Good Pilots Make Bad Decisions? by richard

Party Of One?

How To Do A Safety Culture of Just You

Ethnographic Research of GA Safety Culture

by jeff edwards In conjunction with General Aviation Joint

Are You On Automatic Pilot?

Automated Systems Require MORE Training by jeff edwards If

2018 Safety Review

What’s Your Plan for 2019? by jeff edwards 2018

Installing AmSafe Airbag Seatbelts

Increasing Crash Survivability by jeff edwards I recently spent

IV-P Door Unlatch Tool

This Tool Could Save You Thousands by bob pastusek

Low and Fast: Is It Safe and Is It Legal?

by jeff edwards Many LOBO members and lancairtalk.net subscribers

Flying with Mates, Munchkins & Mutts

by brad zeigler NOTE: This article first appeared in the

Safety Culture

Is a “Safety Culture” Possible in the Lancair Community?

ASI’s Learn & Earn Safety Challenge

As you may know, LOBO has been engaged in

Join An Aircraft Type Club and Save Your Life

Aircraft type clubs are General Aviation’s best-kept secret weapon.

Safety Spotlight: Sad Milestone

Why Do Good Pilots Make Bad Decisions? by richard

Are You On Automatic Pilot?

Automated Systems Require MORE Training by jeff edwards If

Installing AmSafe Airbag Seatbelts

Increasing Crash Survivability by jeff edwards I recently spent

Low and Fast: Is It Safe and Is It Legal?

by jeff edwards Many LOBO members and lancairtalk.net subscribers

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Training

Calm Down Grandpa!

Out of the Mouths of Babes by george rosel

VFR into IMC

Lather, Rinse, Repeat… by jeff edison This article has

Single-Pilot Jets

Flying a jet single-pilot may top all general aviation

Flight Training Prerequisites

As the Owner or Operator of an aircraft to be used in training,

Lancair Accident Rate Is Your Fault

So What Are You Going To Do About It?

Who’s The PIC?

Does It Really Matter? by jeff edwards There have

Pilot Proficiency Training

Accident Precursors Are Training Cues originally published in FAA

LOBOLive! Inaugural Webinar

Inaugural LOBOLive! Webinar Revisits Old Topic You’ve asked for

For New/Prospective Lancair Owners

Moving Up or Down in the Aircraft Market by jeff

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

All of my flying to date has been in

Vibration Testing Update – Jan 2015

LOBO member Bob Rickard experienced a noticeable vibration in

Flying with Known Maintenance Deficiencies

Although our LOBO-certified instructors specifically don’t share names of

Calm Down Grandpa!

Out of the Mouths of Babes by george rosel

VFR into IMC

Lather, Rinse, Repeat… by jeff edison This article has

Who’s The PIC?

Does It Really Matter? by jeff edwards There have

Lancair Accident Rate Is Your Fault

So What Are You Going To Do About It?

Pilot Proficiency Training

Accident Precursors Are Training Cues originally published in FAA

LOBOLive! Inaugural Webinar

Inaugural LOBOLive! Webinar Revisits Old Topic You’ve asked for

For New/Prospective Lancair Owners

Moving Up or Down in the Aircraft Market by jeff

Phase One Second Pilot Initiative Update

Many of you will recall that we formed the

LOBO eNews Archive

LOBO eNews Archive Looking for past issues of LOBO

Phase One Second Pilot Initiative Update

by bob pastusek Many of you will recall that

LOBO eNews Archive

Looking for past issues of LOBO eNews? You’ve come