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Bill Repucci

Bill Repucci
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Bill Repucci was handed his Private Pilot’s certificate back in the days when the written test was taken with a Number 2 pencil. At the time, Bill was told that he now had a “License to Learn.” And learn he did, mostly that there was humor buried in the quirky ways of those of us who call ourselves aviators.

E-Mag Simplified Electronic Ignition Coming Soon

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E-Mag, the maker of self-powered electronic ignitions, has announced the pending release of its six-cylinder model for the Lycoming (I)O-540. The six cylinder, self-powered...

Advanced Flight Debuts Ergonomically Improved EFIS

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AFS has announced the introduction of its AF5600 EFIS. While priced at less than $8000, this 10.5 inch, 1024x768 pixel, 1500 NITS screen sounds...

A New PC Based EFIS from Levil

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The Levil EFIS-1831 series brings to the cockpit functionality that many of us have enjoyed on a desktop. The EFIS-1831 is based on the...

ELT Offers New 406 MHz ELT

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Setting a new standard in 406 Mhz ELTs, the Emerging Lifesaving Technologies ELT406GPS comes with a blade style antenna that incorporates both the ELT...

Unusual Attitude

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On his way home from an unexceptional summer jaunt, author Bill Repucci got a most exceptional call from the tower.

Flight Review: Mission Ready

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Bush plane? Heck, yeah! Bill Repucci flies Just Aircraft's strong, tough and fun Highlander.

Builder Profile: Fred & Pam’s Great Big Airplane Adventure

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Fred Darnell's Murphy Super Rebel Moose is a real heavy hauler, and a pussycat to fly.

Unusual Attitude

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Sleeping on her first flight? Its the sign of a good builder/pilot, and a trusting and relaxed wife.

In Case You Missed It

Wind Tunnel

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Aerodynamic flutter has been a recent concern in the homebuilt world. What exactly is flutter? What causes it? Barnaby Wainfan clarifies an often misunderstood and potentially dangerous phenomenon.

Lithium vs. Lead-Acid

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Lithium vs. Lead-Acid—the bench tests.

Homebuilt Accidents: Captains vs. Fledglings

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How does pilot experience affect the accident rate?

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.