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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.

Where Have All the Homebuilts Gone?

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Thousands of E/A-B aircraft have been removed from the rolls, but most of them haven’t existed for decades.

Homebuilt Accidents: Fire!

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Quite possibly, your eyes glazed over‭ ‬a bit when you saw the title of this‭ ‬article‭. ‬Quite possibly‭, ‬you’re poised to skim forward a...

Homebuilt Accidents: Focus on Van’s

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The RV series has an excellent safety record.

Homebuilt Accidents: BuzzKill

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Crashes while maneuvering at low altitude have a high mortality rate.

Homebuilt Accidents: Fatal Factors

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Pilot decision-making is a greater factor in fatal accidents.

Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines

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Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.

Buying Trouble-Purchased Homebuilt Accident Rates

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Up to half the homebuilt fleet is owned by non-builders.

Homebuilt Accidents-First Flights

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Builder error is a major factor in first-flight accidents.

Homebuilt Accidents: Pilot Error

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The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.

Homebuilt Accidents-When the Prop Stops

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Too many accidents start with a stoppage.

In Case You Missed It

Aero ‘lectrics

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Columnist Jim Weir offers his annual awards for the best products or services seen at Oshkosh/AirVenture 2007.

Some Old Favorites

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For those building a new airplane, chances are you’re getting more than familiar with...

Split Decision

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Building a vertical-split cowl for an RV-7A.

A Witch’s Brew

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Liquid consumables for the shop.