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Steve Ells

Steve Ells
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Steve Ells is what you call a gen-u-ine mechanic, a bonafide A&P with an Inspection Authorization. Former West Coast editor for AOPA Pilot and tech guy for the Cessna Pilots Association, Ells has flown and wrenched on a wide range of aircraft. He owns and wrenches (a lot!) on a classic Piper Comanche. But don’t hold that against him.

Fuel Injection 101

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Steve Ells immerses himself in the art and science of fuel-injection systems during a weekend course at Airflow Performance headquarters.

Engine Beat

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As Lycoming and Continental vie for market share, the two power players are updating and improving long-existing engine designs and introducing new products to meet demand. By Steve Ells.

Engine Beat

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Steve Ells examines the RSA-type fuel-injection system, shows you how to set the idle speed and idle mixture, and how to clean the nozzles and screens.

Taking Care of Old Pushy and Pulley

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Modern propellers do a good job of converting engine horsepower into thrust, and are generally tough and sturdy. But every prop needs care. Steve Ells looks at the top prop-care tips.

In Case You Missed It

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 13

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Things to do while in the holding pattern.

Wind Tunnel

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Trike masts.

Letters – October 2019

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Praise for Paul Former Editor in Chief (and now Editor at Large) Paul Dye made...

Nothing New

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Apparently having done something evil in a former life, I’ve been consigned to toil...