ANN received word over the weekend that Steve Bennett, a past president of EAA Chapter 80 in Omaha, NE, has passed away following what was described as a "long battle with cancer."
Building Your Own Aircraft Can Be Challenging And Rewarding, But You Need To Understand The 51% Rule Before Starting
To get an amateur built aircraft approved by the FAA, the regulations require you build the “major portion” of the aircraft. This is what is commonly referred to as the “51% rule.” Complying with this rule can become complicated but let’s take a brief look at the intent of the rule.