Austin Tharp
Austin Tharp is vice president of Aventail Wealth Management. When he is not helping his clients, he is busy getting involved with his local community by volunteering and helping nonprofits. He is passionate about writing and taking on any new adventure life throws at him.
In Case You Missed It
The Perils of Cartooning About Avionics
Whenever I try to cartoon about avionics, all I get is resistance.
Idle Hands
Marc Cook reminisces about the hours of enjoyment he found working on his Glasair Sportsman.
The Home Machinist (Part 8)
In his continuing series, author Bob Fritz discusses the ins and outs of threads including how to avoid seizing, types of threads, sizing, drilling holes, using a tap-drill chart, and matching fastener dimensions.
Around the Patch
Homebuilt aircraft manufacturers are sometimes reluctant to admit that they have created a less than perfect design, let alone offer a fix. Arion Aircrafts Nick Otterback is bucking that tide; by Marc Cook.