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Dean Sigler was a technical writer professionally for 34 years, with a liberal arts background and a Master's degree in education. He writes the Sustainable Aviation and CAFE Foundation blogs. He has presented at several symposia and at several Experimental Soaring Association workshops. Part of the Perlan Project, he is a private pilot with a great love for low and slow aircraft.

Sustainable Aviation Symposium

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The First Sustainable Aviation Symposium was held May 6 and 7 at the Sofitel Hotel in San Carlos, California - just around the corner...

Alternative Energies

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Making those final connections. By Dean Sigler.

Alternative Energies

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Motor controllers—making DC into AC. By Dean Sigler.

EAS VIII: Finishing Strong on Saturday Morning

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The CAFE Foundation's Electric Aircraft Symposium has grown from its original half day with 20 or so attendees to the 200-person knowledge fest we see today.

Friday Afternoon at the Electric Aircraft Symposium: Part Two of a...

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Anyone who thought the eighth annual Electric Aircraft Symposium had peaked by lunchtime on Friday was obviously not aware of the stellar presenters awaiting their turns in the afternoon.

Alternative Energies

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Electric motors—state of the art. By Dean Sigler.

Best Electric Aircraft Symposium Ever?

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Kitplanes own Dean Sigler (Alternative Energies) attended this year's Electric Aircraft Symposium in Santa Rosa, CA as part of the faculty for the event,...

Alternative Energies

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The inventive Mr. To. By Dean Sigler.

Alternative Energies

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My adventures at AirVenture 2013. By Dean Sigler.

Alternative Energies

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The greenest flight of all. By Dean Sigler.

In Case You Missed It

Light Sport, Done the Van’s Way

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Van’s founder Dick VanGrunsven has long been active in the development of consensus standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Until recently, however, no one knew he was developing an LSA of his own. Enter the proof-of-concept RV-12. If testing bears out the viability of the concept, it may become available as an amateur-built kit.

Letters

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Fiberglass/Epoxy LayupsIn "Maintenance Matters" on page 52, a photo shows a fiberglass/epoxy layup...

Yellow Fever

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A full-immersion Cub-oriented backcountry course.

A Guide to Guides

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While it never feels good to be stuck in the ribs, when you deserve...