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Ron Wanttaja

Ron Wanttaja
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Ron Wanttaja is a systems engineer, engaged in satellite orbit/constellation design and analysis, launch vehicle and onboard propulsion system trades, and operations concepts for space systems. He worked on the early design studies for the International Space Station.

Dyke Delta

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Unconventional and striking, the Dyke Delta blends unique design with solid performance and a dash of homebuilt aviation history.

Aging Aviators and Safety

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When is it time to hang up the helmet and goggles for the last time?

Light Sport Accidents: A Broader Look

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Experimental Light Sport Aircraft have a better safety record than traditional homebuilts.

Special Light Sport Airplane Accidents

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Some surprising results when compared to traditional Cessnas.

Turnbuckles for the 21st Century

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The MS series turnbuckle can eliminate conventional safety wiring.

Homebuilt Accidents: Reassurance

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Don’t let the statistics get you down.

Homebuilt Accidents: Passing the Engine Baton

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How does the Rotax 912 compare to traditional engines used in small homebuilts?

Homebuilt Accidents: Captains vs. Fledglings

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How does pilot experience affect the accident rate?

Homebuilt Accidents: Emergency Landings

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Pilot skills become critical when the engine quits.

Homebuilt Accidents: The Pilot’s Condition

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Bushy-tailed optional, bright-eyed mandatory.

In Case You Missed It

Firewall Forward: Compression Testing

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Unlock the mysteries of the aircraft-engine leakdown test, otherwise known as the differential compression...

Rear Cockpit

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Building your future.

Where’s the Throttle?

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Engine controls, and all other controls in the cockpit, should be labeled as to...

The Other Power Failure

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In the days of steam gauges, an alternator failure was inconvenient. In the age...