Jerry Folkerts
Jerry Folkerts is a retired Air Force colonel. He’s built/restored four Experimental aircraft and is the designer of the Pedal RV, an all- aluminum children’s pedal plane.
Matching a Tailwheel to the Terrain
The right tailwheel can keep you out of trouble in the backcountry.
The Palm Grove Grew
You may recall a single palm tree in Homebuilt Camping last year. This year, the palm grove has expanded to three—all lit every evening...
Murphy Resurgent
Darryl Murphy’s airplane company has a new owner and a new push for backcountry relevance.
In Case You Missed It
Building the ‘Beater – Part 6
As promised, Lycoming delivered the Thunderbolt engine in December to Vertical Aviation. Since this...
Safety is No Accident: Avid and Kitfox
This month Ron Wanttaja looks at two similar designs, Avid and Kitfox, which have some major distinctions when it comes to the accident numbers.