by Vintage Aircraft Association | Sep 24, 2016 | Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander, VAA 27150 It is feasible for an aircraft owner or builder to effectively accomplish simple repairs on sheet metal. A simple repair is one that does not involve damage to structural members or damage that affects control surface balance, etc. This...
by Vintage Aircraft Association | Aug 12, 2016 | Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander, VAA 27150 Over the past few months we have been taking a look at the process of restoring an antique or classic airplane. Wood and metal are two primary types of materials used on many older airplanes. We have talked about inspecting and repairing...
by Vintage Aircraft Association | Jun 16, 2016 | Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander, VAA 27150 This is the final in a series of articles naming the maintenance items you can legally perform as an aircraft owner. The first 8 items are discussed in the previous article. Item number 9—“Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon...
by Vintage Aircraft Association | Apr 15, 2016 | News, Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander, VAA 27150 In part one of our discussion on maintaining a production airplane, I provided an overview. We will now discuss the actual maintenance items that you can legally perform on your production airplane as the aircraft owner. Item number...
by Vintage Aircraft Association | Jan 25, 2016 | Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander, VAA 27150 What about those of us who own a production airplane with a standard airworthiness certificate? Can we legally maintain that airplane? If so, what does the FAA allow us to do? Can we document it in the aircraft logbook? Where can we find...
by Vintage Aircraft Association | Dec 3, 2015 | Technical Articles
by Ron Alexander,VAA 27150 WOOD GLUE Certainly, the type of glue used in wood construction is of the utmost importance. Glue is the material used almost exclusively as a means of joining wood in aircraft construction. A component part is considered joined...
