Steve Kessinger
Steve Kessinger is a model airplane builder and hang glider bum at heart. He flies big airplanes for a living. His SeaRey amphib will fly on a Wednesday, he’s just not sure which one. Follow his progress at seareybuild.blogspot.com.
Wooden Hangar Floors
Yes, its unusual, but for my hangar it makes perfect sense. By Steve Kessinger.
In Case You Missed It
What’s New
The Jabiru LSA was certified, a new Sport Hornet is introduced, Vertical Power offers climate control in the cockpit, Cirrus is taking orders, an old favorite book title is back in print, the PT-6 firewall-forward package is now on a Turbo Grizzly, and an LED pilot pen lights the great write way; edited by Mary Bernard.
Aero ‘lectrics
Columnist Jim Weir comes up with what he thinks is the optimal design for getting power from the 12-volt aircraft battery to the LED without wasting any.
Wind Tunnel
Barnaby Wainfan offers an explanation of how tail surfaces can be subject to flutter and how to avoid the potentially disastrous result.