Te builder of this RV-7A shared his thoughts about the cost of this 210hp IO-390 engine by covering his plenum with the image of dollar bills.
Tom (lef) and Ken Flaglor pose with the Flaglor High Tow biplane that
Ken frst built and few in 1957. Grandson Tom restored the aircraf in
2011. It was parked in the Round Engine Corral in the Vintage Area, but
it's defnitely a vintage homebuilt.
Homebuilders gathered at their Headquarters to check out one of the
budget builds that was on display outside the building.
Lowell Farrand received the 2013 Tony Bingelis Award honoring his
dedication and involvement in the homebuilding community. A member
of Chapter 132 in Elkhart, Indiana, Lowell is a technical counselor and
fight advisor for the chapter. He also co-designed and few the frst powered
parachute in the United States.
Sonex Founder John Monnett with the Spirit of Flight Award that the Society of
Experimental Test Pilots honored him with at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013.
Te helpful volunteers from Homebuilder's Headquarters support all
homebuilders' needs while at Oshkosh, everything from registration to the
homebuilt campground. If you have a need at Oshkosh, these are the folks to
see. Tank you to all the homebuilt volunteers!
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