James P. Hauser, Author at KITPLANES

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The Coming Revolution

James P. Hauser - July 27, 2012 0

Tremendous progress has been made in the Automatic Speech Recognition realm (think iPhone’s Siri), and this technology may be a boon to solo pilots sooner than you think. By James P. Hauser.

In Case You Missed It

A CFI talks a pilot through the checklist — a step toward scraping off years of rust and getting back into the air. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]

Returning to Flying

LeRoy Cook - August 10, 2026 0

"I haven’t flown for quite a while," starts the conversation. “I was wondering if...

The art of porting cylinder heads, whether by hand or by CNC machine, is a valuable part of blueprinting detailed engine builds or overhauls, and surprisingly subtle changes can determine how efficiently the engine will breathe.

Up With Smoke

Luca Perazzoli - April 17, 2014 0

Installing a smoke system to make your mark in the sky.

Engine Update: New Life for Old Radials

Marc Cook - June 5, 2012 1

Barrett Precision Engines has taken the nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine to a whole other level with a fuel-injection upgrade and new ignition system. By Marc Cook.