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Welcome to Base Leg Aviation owned and operated by Vic Syracuse of Locust Grove, Georgia. We specialize in the following services:

  • DAR services for Amateur-Built Aircraft and Light Sport Aircraft:   vicsyracuse@gmail.com
  • Pre-Purchase (pre-buy) log book reviews:   vicsyracuse@gmail.com

Vic no longer does aircraft maintenance for hire.

Vic is recognized as the Van’s RV expert for pre-buys/pre-purchase inspections.  He has over 41 years of Aviation experience, including building 11 award-winning aircraft.  Vic is a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative)  for 7 Southeastern States and will help you get your Amateur-Built or Light Sport Aircraft Certified.

Vic received the Tony Bingelis award in 2022. In 2025 he was inducted into the EAA Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Homebuilt community.

Vic is a Commercial Pilot/ CFII ASMEL/ASES, A&P/IA with over 11000 hours in 72 different types of aircraft, including 4 trips to Alaska in his RV-10.
Look for his monthly column “Checkpoints” in the EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine, as well as a  features and other contributions to avbrief –the new aviation news source. Vic was a contributing editor to Kitplanes Magazine for over 10 years. You can find his “Checkpoints”, Checkpoints Diagnosis” columns and “Unairworthy”  snippets in the KItplanes magazine archives.

VIc also has published four books:

We Flew to Alaska…And You Can too!

Maintenance Handbook for Van’s RV Aircraft

Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft

Are Your Nuts Tight Guide to Identifying Problems on Your Amateur-Built Aircraft  (Vic now recommends the more recently published Maintenance Handbook instead of this one as it shows how to repair the items found.) 


Check out our latest Youtube video for helpful information. Be sure to like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any new content.

In 2023 we released the Maintenance Handbook for Van’s RV Aircraft. Follow the link to our  Store page to see available purchase options.

https://baselegaviation.com/store/

                                                    Reviews for @baselegaviation1614 YouTube channel:

  • Thanks for the great pictures and tutorial! I learned to fly out of the old Wasilla, Ak airport before they moved it out of downtown. Beautiful place to fly for sure! Just recently found your channel and really like the informative content you produce. Thank you. @curtisl3595
  • Just wanted to give you a shout out for all the videos you put together for first flight prep. 
    I got my airworthiness cert last Weds. and the weather co-operated this weekend in order for me to have a successful first flight. No major issues, just a couple of minor things to look into. I’d say that’s probably pretty typical. I watched that video series a couple of times as I was mentally preparing myself for this over the last few weeks. Thank you for all you do providing info and other safety related things we builders/owners should know. Appreciate them. Adam B
  • Thanks for sharing these videos Vic. They are super helpful to this first time builder 🙂 @bertschb
  • I built and own a Zenith 601 XL with an O-235 engine. Even though you seem to specialize in RV’s, so much of what you post and write about is applicable to my plane. I really appreciate it! I’ll be checking my alternator belt tomorrow because I have not looked closely at it in some time, even though I do a quick tension check before every flight. You education efforts are appreciated Vic! @gawebm
  • This is honestly one of the best channels on YouTube. Simple straightforward discussion about an amazing project. Keep it up   OU’s Must Know 
  • …An excellent well explained video … Steve J
  • Every time I view your videos, I learn a thing or two. Thank you..! 3DogMan
  • Every time one of your videos comes out… I learn something new. Thanks Vic to you and your crew for taking the time in making these videos!!!  Paul’s Channel
  • Once again, your free advice is priceless. Thank you seems inadequate. I’m sure I speak for thousands of RV owners when I say “Thanks” for taking the time to film these YouTube videos…. The life you save may be………..MINE.   TinPusher
  • love watching your vids. not only I.m a big fan of the Humming bird your channels has been more than just educational. Learning new things every time you post 🙂  Brad
  • Vic; I always learn something that enhances my safety (and my RV7); keep’ em coming! Chris G