Dan Horton
Dan Horton has been crazy about airplanes since dope was a good thing. When not in the shop or researching some subject of interest, Dan can be found in his Van’s RV-8. He has been flying more than 40 years, and has not yet caused an international incident. That we are aware of, anyway.
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Here's something old timers never thought they would see--an angle valve cylinder for a Lycoming... made by Continental. Yes dear readers, you will soon...
Test Mule PSRU
Here's an interesting idea, a test mule propeller speed reduction unit. A very wide belt tension adjustment range allows the installation of almost any...
Pot Luck, Oshkosh Style
The day started slow, with a low overcast and rain, an excellent day to visit the EAA museum. Then it was off to the...
From our Junior Reporter
This airplane is really cool! It's an RV 6 with a huge 6 cylinder engine and a sweet paint job. I'm told the owner races this plane at Reno. I bet it is really fast.
Tomorrow, I am going to the main flightline to see all the show planes.
Landed. Let's Look Around!
It's Oshkosh time again! The trusty Vans RV-8 brought us from Alabama in about 4 flying hours. Even found cheap fuel ($3.64) and a...
The Unbearable Lightness of Propulsion
Surely there's a fun single-seater which could put this Air Conception Nitro 200 to good use. How about 28 HP in a 25 lb...
Samson Mite
This is most overlooked really cool airplane at the show, the Wolf "Samson Mite." It's a one-off by professional builder/pilot Steve Wolf, for his...
Flash – Exclusive – We Fly the Jetmobile!
Yes, dear reader, today your faithful scribe assumed the position atop one the most exciting homebuilts in the universe, the Holmes Jetmobile. Only a...
Airbrushed Cooling Plenum – Because, Why Not?
Here's a pretty bit of carbon fiber, a cooling plenum for the new Commuter Craft side-by-side canard. The air intakes are located in the...
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Homebuilt Aircraft Insurance
Choosing insurance for your homebuilt can be a complex decision. Scott Smith breaks it down and explains what you need to keep your plane covered-at every stage.
ACT III
With numerous world records in his pocket, Bruce Bohannon is trying to figure out his next trick.Holder of 30 world speed and altitude records, Flyin Tiger pilot Bruce Bohannon has even higher aspirations for his one-of-a-kind plane: a place in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Amy Laboda spent some quality time with Bohannon talking about the technology and the team behind Flyin Tiger, emergency training instruction, and looking ahead to his next goal.
Using a Volt-Ohm Meter
Because of their extremely low operating current, digital multimeters do not do a...
