Tom Wilson
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.
Tail Dragging C-150
Okay, it isn't an experimental, but the spirit is there, and with an infusion of horsepower Ken and Lorraine Morris' Cessna 150 tailwheel conversion...
Rotax 915iS Announced
Rotax just caused a stir in the AirVenture media center with the announcement of the turbocharged 915is. Essentially a turbo version of the popular...
$24,900 Diesel Announced by Superior, Legend Cub
General aviation engines too stagnant for you? Superior Air Parts has an affordable cure coming in their just announced Gemini diesel at $24,900. First...
Progress Report: Engineered Power Solutions
Dedicated engine enthusiasts will recall Engineered Propulsion Systems (www.eps.aero) has been developing a high-performance 8-cylinder diesel specifically for general aviation. We first reported on...
Air Venture: Arriving Early
Hectic just-in-time arrivals are a journalist's way of life, but for once we arrived days early. Thanks to other, pre-Air Venture duties requiring heavy...
Seen at The Mojave Experimental Fly-In
Aviation speed dating on the Mojave ramp
While there's much more to it, the core attraction of the Mojave Experimental Fly-In is the four-hour meet-and-greet...
Postcards From Mojave – Wish You Were Here!
Clear blue sky and beautiful airplanes. This is just a sampling of what we've seen at the Mojave Experimental Fly-In on Saturday.
In Case You Missed It
The Home Machinist
What do you do if you want to cut a longer-than-usual taper? Well, first you'll need to create a simple tool from some round stock that will provide target zones for your dial indicator, and then you may need to buy some more tools-what a shame! Home Machinist Bob Fritz takes you through the process. Hint: Choosing the right Morse Taper is critical.
