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An Aviatrix’s Legacy — Joan Trefethen Alford
Joan Trefethen Alford, EAA 1019, was a trailblazing aviator – she was the first woman to build and test fly a homebuilt aircraft, and the first woman to fly in a Formula One race. Her daughter, Tina Trefethen, reflects on her mother’s extraordinary life.
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Understanding CHTs and EGTs
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses exhaust gas temperatures and cylinder head temperatures and when to be concerned about them.
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Young Eagles Milestone — Tom Trumble Flies 1,000
Tom Trumble, EAA 103048, really didn’t think too much about the number of Young Eagles he flew over the years as the experiences and smiles from the kids were the incentive. Only in the last few years, when it looked possible that he might fly 1,000 kids, did he even think about the numbers.
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Bounce, Bounce, #$%&*
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses bounced landings and how to handle them.
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