Lisa Turner’s “Airworthy” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips and expert advice on maintenance, homebuilding, restoration, and more.
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Plansbuilt or Kit?
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the November 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. If you were one of the lucky people wandering the EAA AirVenture… Read more
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Wishful Thinking or Great Ideas?
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the October 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The history of flight is rooted in creative ideas. The drive to… Read more
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Maintenance for Reliability
By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I know there’ve been a few different columns interrupting this story on… Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Propeller Inspections
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the September 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. I left the FBO and walked out to the porch, where a… Read more
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Buying a Flying Homebuilt: The Top Five Mistakes
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the August 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. An unexpressed thought sometimes hides like an aftertaste in my brain as… Read more
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Getting Help
By Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. “Now that you’re a pilot, you need an airplane.” Ellen cocked her… Read more
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Should You Install a Parachute in Your Homebuilt?
By: Lisa Turner, EAA Lifetime 509911 This piece originally ran in Lisa’s Airworthy column in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. It’s that perfect spring day when you look around the airport and… Read more
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Should You Paint Your Airplane Yourself?
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the pros and cons of painting your homebuilt aircraft yourself. Read more
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The Dead Battery Surprise
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the modern-day battery technology available for your aircraft and how to take care of the battery you have. Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Yearly Inspections
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner shares some anxiety-saving tips regarding the yearly inspection required for your aircraft. Read more