On January 24, 2024, the IAC Board of Directors approved updated versions of the Aircraft Technical Review Form (formerly the Aircraft Review Form), and the Pilot Document Review Form (formerly the Document Review Form). These are the two documents that are collectively referred to as the "tech inspection" portion of registration.
The…
Read moreBy Bill Freeman EAA #148597, Reprinted from the 1981 EAA Designee Newsletter
Technical Tips Manual Vol 2
In the aircraft community the term "metal fatigue" is often used without any explanation, usually in reference to some part which has failed an inspection or perhaps a part which has failed in service.
Some self-styled authorities will say that the metal "crystallized," which caused it to crack. You may envision the metal somehow getting "tired" and failing, and in some older aircraft it might seem…
Read moreTim Dahnke will be joining the IAC team on Monday, March 4 as the new IAC Executive Director. He will have responsibility over all IAC operations, including managing events such as the IAC presence at AirVenture and the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. In the role, he will enjoy interacting with the IAC Board of Directors and building support for the IAC membership and IAC chapters while continuing to grow the relationship between IAC and EAA.
Tim is a Wisconsinite. He and his wife Roxy currently reside in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Aviation has always been a part of Tim’s life. He…
Read moreIn 1970, Verne was one of the earliest members of the IAC having joined in the first few weeks of the club…
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