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Builder Spotlight

Alternative Realities

Larry Simpson’s first building experience was deepened by his engine choice: an Eggenfellner H6 Subaru conversion. His attention to detail and tailored modifications led to more of a hands-on experience than he expected—sometimes frustrating, expensive and fascinating. By Larry Simpson.

Pondering Powerplants

Since the beginning, homebuilders have gazed upon the engine lurking under the cowl of a certified light aircraft and thought, “There has got to be a better way.” Rick Lindstrom looks at several aeromotive engine conversions, from the practical to the semi-exotic.

Shop Talk

AeroLectrics

So far in Jim Weir’s investigation of digital logic, he’s explored small scale integration. This time, it’s time to ramp it up a bit and use some medium scale integration devices that will remember your settings.

Designer's Notebook

Wind Tunnel

Recently, there has been increasing interest in the efficiency of all vehicles, including airplanes. Designers are seeking to make airplanes that perform better and burn less fuel. Barnaby Wainfan takes a close look at the aerodynamics and mathematics behind this deceptively complex process.

Exploring

Around the Patch

Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook digs into the challenging world of automotive conversions, reporting on the converts who learned how to build these engines at the West Coast Corvair College.

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