Quick tip for those with small airplanes that have no tie-down rings (and here at Oshkosh, we proved last weekend that EVERYTHING needs to be tied down!). This is how Sonex secures their little jets – a ratchet strap all the way around the wing, secured to the ground anchor. The nose gear was secured to the anchor with a shorter strap, wrapped around the strut. Store that one away for later.
In Case You Missed It
Lancair ES-P
Dave Higdon - 0
Robert Simon had the distinction of building the first Lancair ES-P to fly. But the process wasn’t without its challenges. The ES-P employs the cabin design and structure of the pressurized, retractable Lancair IV-P, but has a larger wing and fixed gear. During the build, Simon also deviated from the base design with changes that required factory support to accomplish. Not only did he learn much, he ultimately got the plane he needed; by Dave Higdon.
Modifying a Pitot Mast
Bob Hadley - 0
Drilling a Piper pitot mast for heat proves trickier than expected—alignment is critical to avoid ruining the part.
Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 4: Stall Characteristics
Stall behavior plays a critical role in flight testing. Learn how design tweaks like stall strips and slots improve safety during early flights.












