EAA’s AirVenture 2015

EAA’s AirVenture 2015

The biggest highlight for me in 2015 was flying to EAA’s AirVenture in July. The trip was even more special because my son, Ryan joined me.  The plan was to tent camp for the week next to the EZ. This year Burt Rutan was honored. He spoke at a few venues in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of...

First Flight to Colorado

The Canard community was all a buzz during May about an advertised Fly-In called The Great Colorado Mountain Canard Rendezvous for 2014. I really...

Getting prop dynamically balanced & eagle flight

In the last few weeks, it has been a very busy time for the Stagger EZ.  I know from experience how important it is to have a balanced propeller. James recommended Aero Tech Services in...

Co-Pilot and Passenger Briefing

This section is intended to both inform the co-pilot and non-flying passengers about the unique features of the Stagger EZ and to prepare both for travel in the Stagger EZ.
First, per the FAA, I’m to inform you that...

Pre Fly-In exploration of San Marcos, Texas

Pre Fly-In exploration of San Marcos, Texas

The Organization, AOPA announced fly-in locations and dates for 2014 in their February magazine. The one in Texas is in the Spring.  The April 26th date is set for San Marcos, Texas.  I wanted to fly down in advance to...

Recent Flights

So, I recently took up a very experienced CFI. Mike Hance has a ton of experience and even owned a canard for a time. He gave me a bi-annual review. Most of the time was spent in the...

Recent Flights

Yesterday, Saturday January 11th, 2014 was just the prettiest day in recent memory. I just had to go fly. Having not flown for a couple of months, I was a little nervous. Over the holidays I had had a bad fall and fractured two ribs, then to come down with...

The airplane is now back on line.

The airplane is now back on line.

After only a few hours after returning from Rough River, Kentucky it was apparent I needed to ground the StaggerEZ again. I noticed a heat blister on the new propeller. Darn it! I don’t need the engine...