Don Ledger, Author at KITPLANES

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Don Ledger is a private pilot, homebuilder and writer living in Nova Scotia. His current homebuilt project is a CP 328-Super Emeraude, which he hopes to have flying in the next couple of years. He is the author of several books, including one on the SwissAir crash in Nova Scotia, written from a pilot's perspective.

Straight Floats to Amphibs

Don Ledger - April 8, 2011 0

Fed up with the restrictions of being able to land on water only, builder Mervin Zinck came up with a design to add retractable gear to his floats. By Don Ledger.

In Case You Missed It

Human-Powered Planes

Robrucha - December 2, 2019 0

Van’s on Top

Paul Dye - July 30, 2022 5

A utility-first airplane turns Van’s design chops upside down.

Alternative Energies

Dean Sigler - May 22, 2014 1

Electric motors—state of the art. By Dean Sigler.

Exhausting!

Paul Dye - November 21, 2014 0

We visit Vetterman Exhaust for a behind-the-scenes look at how exhaust systems are made.