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Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson
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Pumping avgas and waxing flight school airplanes got Tom into general aviation in 1973, but the lure of racing cars and motorcycles sent him down a motor journalism career heavy on engines and racing. Today he still writes for peanuts and flies for fun.

Stearns Stuff

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Clean, fast, and composite, the KIS TR-1 makes a fine cruiser. There just aren't many of them.

Rear Cockpit

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Certified nuts.

Random Reno Notes

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As we await the Unlimited Gold final--which might as well be a private duel between Strega and Voodoo--there is a minute to scratch out...

Sport Class Mid-Air

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Sunday, September 17, 2017 Reno, NV--The great news is no one was hurt, but there was a rare coming-together during the Sport Medallion final...

System 32 Seen at Reno

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Introduced late last week, the first look at the brand new EFII System 32 engine management system hardware is possible in the pits at...

Rear Cockpit

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Fuel follies.

EPS Goes Experimental

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There's no secret we're fans of the in-development Graflight V-8 currently under development by Engineered Propulsion Systems. A completely new flat-8, turbocharged diesel with...

BRS Biplane

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Parachutes for airplanes is definitely past the novelty stage, but something that's always piqued our curiosity about the concept is the type of airplanes...

Coming Into the Cold

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Cryogenic treatments are the newest thing at the Ly-Con engine spa.

Stars and Biplanes

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Rear cockpit

In Case You Missed It

Alternator and Voltage Regulator Problems

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As everyone moves toward electronic instrumentation, the alternator is taking on a more and...

Engine Build School

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Class is in session at Superior Engines-Part 2.

A New Name on the Alternative Engine Block

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When NSI went under in 2005, builders who had an engine or were waiting on parts for one might have found themselves in a world of hurt. But seeing an opportunity, John and Gwen Maxwell acquired the assets of the company and have endeavored since to make a sound product even better; by Marc Cook.

Control Rod Interference

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This was discovered on the initial airworthiness inspection on a Kitfox. No pitch...