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LeRoy Cook

LeRoy Cook
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Contributing Editor LeRoy Cook is an experienced journalist with writing credits in just about every aviation publication that counts. He brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to his flight reviews.

The Rationale Of Oshkosh

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To expend considerable time and treasure converging on a medium-size city in Wisconsin every summer, just to hang out with like-minded aviation aficionados, doesn’t...

Warbirds Tram Ride—AirVenture’s Best-Kept Secret, And It’s Free

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For 12 years, a dedicated bunch of Warbird volunteers has been spreading the “Keep ‘Em  Flying” gospel of preservation and education among AirVenture attendees...

Buying Used: Zenith STOL CH 701

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For 35 years, the “Sky Jeep” has soldiered on.

AirVenture Revival Arrival

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This year’s VFR Arrival Procedures were justly revised, although not confusingly so, after 2019’s Black Sunday debacle when two day’s worth of airplanes tried...

2021 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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Which Propeller?

Twelve Months to Takeoff

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The first customer-built Zenith CH 750 SD takes to the sky.

Buying Used: Long-EZ

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Construction workmanship varies greatly, so it pays to have experienced eyes look over your temptation before you succumb to its charms.

Buying Used: Kitfox

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Always in high demand, be ready to act fast when you find one you like.

Build It Right: Belting Your Homebuilt

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Thinking about restraints while building is easier than fixing substandard ideas later on.

2020 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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Finding the right prop.

In Case You Missed It

Ask the DAR

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What paperwork is necessary when a new owner makes an engine change? If floats are replaced with conventional gear, what does the change in gross weight mean for a plane's LSA status?

Shopping for a Second-Hand Project

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Bargains are out there, but do your homework before writing a big check.

2011 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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We take another look at the current offerings of traditional aircraft engines. Compiled by Marcie Moody with text by Marc Cook.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.