Michael Robinson, Author at KITPLANES

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Michael Robinson is a second-generation pilot, A&P, and was a U.S. Air Force aircraft technician for 10 years. He holds a private pilot certificate and currently flies his Harmon Rocket II and a friend's RV-8, which he also maintains. Both aircraft are used for cross-countries, aerobatics, and a developing interest in formation work. And yes, an instrument rating is high on the agenda.

Error Chain

Michael Robinson - August 18, 2015 3

Aeronautical decision making—it seemed like a good idea at the time.

In Case You Missed It

The Garage Mahal

Matt Johnson - April 14, 2010 1

If the RV-7 turns out half as well as the workshop in which it is being built, itll be a winner. By Matt Johnson.

Viperjet

Dave Prizio - September 18, 2015 3

Viperjet N999VJ is right at home at Chino Airport in Southern California, where...

Down to Earth

Amy Laboda - October 23, 2014 0

Finally, an electrical fix. By Amy Laboda.

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - May 18, 2008 1

When is an airplane in trim? At least to the pilot, the airplane is trimmed when no stick force is required to maintain equilibrium. So how do we achieve this? Barnaby Wainfan explains any number of ways to go about it, including the use of trimtabs, spring systems, sparrow strainers and variable incidence tails.