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Jerry Folkerts

Jerry Folkerts
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Jerry Folkerts is a retired Air Force colonel. He’s built/restored four Experimental aircraft and is the designer of the Pedal RV, an all- aluminum children’s pedal plane.

Chasing a Better Backcountry Experience

Mike Marker’s search for the ideal landing gear.

Murphy Resurgent

Darryl Murphy’s airplane company has a new owner and a new push for backcountry relevance.

Utah Adventure

A dad and his dog’s first trip exploring the backcountry.

In Case You Missed it

Super Cub Kit Comparison

Super Cubs are beloved by many a backcountry adventurer, and several kits offer options to meet the demand of builders interested in these sturdy workhorses.

Fuel Dipstick and Holder

The first photo shows the fuel dipstick I made in its holder, and...

Wind Tunnel

When is an airplane in trim? At least to the pilot, the airplane is trimmed when no stick force is required to maintain equilibrium. So how do we achieve this? Barnaby Wainfan explains any number of ways to go about it, including the use of trimtabs, spring systems, sparrow strainers and variable incidence tails.

Vizz-War: A little Drop’ll Do Ya

So, you've got your pretty airplane all fitted out with antennas. In metal ships,...