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Wingtip To Wingtip

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Formation flying offers challenges beyond those you’d encounter on a $100 hamburger run. Dave Klages spends a day with the West Coast Ravens as they put their RVs through their paces.

In Case You Missed It

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 5

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For the past few editions of Wind Tunnel, we’ve been exploring the factors that...

Engine Theory: Basic Layout

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Engine basics and layouts-why our engines are shaped the way they are.

Firewall Forward: Fuel Systems

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Simplicity is key in a good fuel system, but there's a lot to consider when creating even an uncomplicated setup, from primers to sniffle valves to gascolators.

Ask the DAR

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DAR Mel Asberry clears up airspace restrictions for homebuilts during flight testing and discusses how the original builder of a homebuilt design remains the builder unless the airworthiness certificate is surrendered, which has implications for reselling an aircraft.