Lewis Bjork, Author at KITPLANES

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Lewis Bjork has constructed many airplanes, authored a few books and numerous articles. He enjoyed flying for SkyWest Airlines the last twenty years, and is married to Linda, a very patient wife. They are the parents of five children.

The Seat

Lewis Bjork - February 16, 2018 1

If you're going to design the perfect airplane, which piece do you work on first?

Error Chain

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2017 1

The demise of the Cosmic Fish.

Driving Down the High Costs of Aircraft Ownership

Lewis Bjork - September 20, 2016 0

Building a trailer for a Quickie Q200.

Taming the Lancair IV

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2015 3

Vortecx winglets make a glass speedster faster, slower, and safer.

Holey Cowl

Lewis Bjork - May 6, 2015 2

Adventures with fiberglass.

Empty Nest Syndrome

Lewis Bjork - September 19, 2014 2

Looking for a new project to fill the shop.

How to Build Your Own Engine (Or Maybe Not)

Lewis Bjork - July 18, 2014 2

Adding a rotary engine to a Q2 is easier said than done.

Emmy and Sarah

Lewis Bjork - May 22, 2014 0

Finding the perfect trainer.

In Case You Missed It

Maintenance Matters

Dave Prizio - July 20, 2018 0

Aircraft maintenance records.

Design Process: Landing Gear

Barnaby Wainfan - July 21, 2019 0

It’s time to turn our attention to a major component of the airplane—the landing gear.

Disconnected Pitot Line

Vic Syracuse - June 14, 2021 1

Ever lose your airspeed in flight? The nylon lines held in the “push-grip” fittings...

Second Chance Six

Tenley Ong - September 22, 2024 1

Part 10: small, important projects— brake lines, fuel lines, baffling and fairings.