by EAA | Nov 7, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, maintenance, Pilot Proficiency, Tips
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The title of this month’s column is one of the most oft-asked question by pilots, which is usually followed up by...
by EAA | Oct 11, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the August 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I work with many owners and buyers who are adamant as to whether they want an airplane with a carburetor or an...
by EAA | Sep 11, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the July 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I often get asked during prebuy inspections which is the better choice: a carburetor or an injection system. Since it’s not...
by EAA | Aug 15, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the June 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. From my last few columns, you’ve probably figured out I’m on a safety kick, and you’d be right! There’s been a few more...
by EAA | Jul 4, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the May 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. A few months ago on a Sunday afternoon, when most FBOs are closed, I saw a post on Facebook from a pilot requesting help....
by EAA | Jun 1, 2025 | checkpoints, EAA Sport Aviation, Member Stories
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the April 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I started to title this column “Why?” as that seems to be the same question that everyone asks when bad judgment comes...
