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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.

Engine Failure!

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Are you prepared?

The Life of a Kit Airplane Factory Pilot

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Roger Dubbert has worked for Zenith Aircraft Company since 1993 and has flown over 10,000 demo flights.

Getting High Off Grass

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Flying organically with turf runways.

Hand Propping an Aeroplane

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Or, an introduction to A Farewell to Arms.

Learning How to Drag Your Tail

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Making the transition from trigear to tailwheels.

Down and Locked

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Why do pilots forget to put their wheels down?

Onex

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The Onex is an economical single-seat sportplane that feels like a baby fighter.

Fisher Flying Products

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Fisher Flying has been a fixture on the homebuilt scene for 30 years. With a new owner and a new home, the company—whose designs include the classic Dakota Hawk—is ready for a new generation.

Flight Review: Horse Perennial

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LeRoy Cook flies Larry Kinder's award-winning Mustang II, a fast and fun homage to the legendary P-51 Mustang.

Cook’s Tour: Rainy Days and Thursdays

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It occurs to me that there are two Oshkosh rain modes. The first kicks in when rain erupts with a certain amount of warning after a beautiful airshow day, one that began with no hint of precipitation.

In Case You Missed It

Layout

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Rare is the occasion when you make a part in the home shop without some sort of layout work.

Flight Testing: Static System Error, Theory and Practice

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Flight testing requires precise airspeed calibration and measurement. A less-than-optimal pitot-static system can compromise those numbers. Heres how to troubleshoot the problem.

The Fly As You Go Plan

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Learned colleague Paul Dye recently wrote about the time-limited nature of aviation hardware. That...

Completions

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Builders share their experiences.