Dan Horton
Dan Horton has been crazy about airplanes since dope was a good thing. When not in the shop or researching some subject of interest, Dan can be found in his Van’s RV-8. He has been flying more than 40 years, and has not yet caused an international incident. That we are aware of, anyway.
Tailwheel Comfort
Want to cushion your tail? We spotted this Airframes Alaska T3 sprung and damped tailwheel assembly on the STi at the Kitfox display. Most...
Cicadas of Oshkosh
There are many sights and sounds at a fly-in, but yesterday, while in my tent, I realized there was a background music I've never...
Simple Pitch Adjustment for DUC Hélices Prop
The Viking Engines display included this very interesting DUC Helices ground adjustable prop from France. Why so interesting?
Motorav VW-based Engine
Brazil's Motorav is showing the latest version of their VW-based aircraft powerplant. There are so many differences that the VeeDub link is very thin...
Tech Geeks Rejoice
Tecat Performance Systems and development partner 51 Aero were found sharing a booth on the main concourse here at Sun ' Fun. Tecat builds...
Meet Steve and his Samson
Last year Pitts expert Steve Wolf displayed the naked frame of his latest personal project, a miniature Samson biplane, at the Rotec radial booth....
Diesels For Homebuilts
This time last year, Continental was officially limiting EAB diesel applications to kit manufacturer's supervised build programs, the notable example being the Diesel Sportsman. However, that's scheduled to change as Continental quietly gains experience with individual installations.
In Case You Missed It
2013 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide
If flying a rotorcraft is your goal, this is a great time to start exploring your options—there’s been growth in this segment, and even more expansion is on the horizon. By Roy Beisswenger.