This award-winning plane sits in the Classics area in front (east) of Homebuilders Headquarters. Know what it is?
In Case You Missed it
Aero ‘lectrics
In an ongoing attempt to update his shop and make it more energy efficient, Jim Weir puts together a winning compressor-generator combo to run the lights and whatever else needs juice.
Wind Tunnel
Stall flutter is the result of the elastic axis of a wings surface being aft of the aerodynamic center, resulting in instability. A vicious cycle of lift, twist, stall and lift may ensue.
ADS-B and the Little Guy
ADS-B installation may be avoidable for many small homebuilts.