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Amy Wilkins

Amy Wilkins
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Amy discovered aviation through a Young Eagles flight in 2010. Now she is an airline pilot, CFII, aircraft owner, and A&P. She owned a Cessna 150 for seven years and now co-owns a GlaStar with her fiancé, Eric. Amy served as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, but now lives in Colorado where she and her GlaStar “Woodstock” enjoy the sunny days at high altitude.

The Seclusion Solution

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How my GlaStar turned a five-hour drive into an hour.

Joining Your World

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Like many, I suppose, I hadn’t intended to be part of the Experimental world.

In Case You Missed It

rv-14 aileron

Design Process: Roll Control

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The primary function of the wing is to generate lift, but it must also incorporate control surfaces to control the airplane in roll.

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Grinvalds Orion

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Jean Grinvalds’ plansbuilt four-seat pusher design was ahead of its time, predating the Bede BD-5, VariEze, Prescott Pusher and Cirrus VK-30. By Geoff Jones.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.