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Dave Anders

Dave Anders
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Dave Anders is a retired dentist and has been flying for 39 years. His RV-4 first flew in 1991 and won Kitbuilt Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awards at Oshkosh. In 1997 the National Aeronautic Association awarded it a World Record for the “Cafe Triaviathon All-Time High Score for Combined Aircraft Performance,” which still stands. He works on its performance continually and has increased its top speed by 44 mph over the years.

Build a Custom Plenum That Will Work

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For optimum performance, all it takes is a little bit of math and some fiberglass.

Propeller Balancing

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Here’s what you need to know to get the smoothest results.

Building a Tunable Carbon Fiber Induction Plenum

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There’s always more to learn when increasing your engine’s horsepower output and optimizing volumetric efficiency.

Induction Wave Propagation

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Yet another way to increase engine volumetric efficiency.

Capturing Helmholtz Free Energy

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Energy thats similar to an open-ocean wave break also exists in engines. Can it be harnessed with a tunable induction system?

Optimizing Induction Air

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Fine-tuning intake system runners for increased performance and economy.

So You’d Like to Go Faster

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Secrets for reducing drag, part 2.

So You’d Like to Go Faster

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Secrets for reducing drag, part 1.

Putting the Experiment in Experimental

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Over 30 modifications resulted in a speed increase of 44 mph.

In Case You Missed it

A Brief, Un-Researched History of Cockpit Noise Solutions

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There are things from our collective past that leave me gob-smacked. Homes were painted...

All About Avionics: EFIS Dreams

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Much has changed since our last review of Experimental EFISes more than a year ago. It’s getting harder to differentiate among companies and their products as these systems mature and functionality becomes more similar. By Stein Bruch.

Following the DIY Approach to Engine Overhaul, One Step at a Time

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Following the DIY approach to engine overhaul, one step at a time.

The Dawn Patrol

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The dropped tool disastrophe.