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Jonathan Welsh

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The 160 hp turbocharged Rotax 916iS is a four-stroke piston engine with redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition. [Credit: BPR Rotax]

2026 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Our annual survey of the wide array of engine options available to homebuilders, from certified to experimental.

In Case You Missed It

Stressing Structure: Margins of Safety

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Margins of Safety.

2014 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Conventional engines—purpose-built for flight.

Forgot the Safety Wire?

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Brake caliper without safety wire.

Cylinder Hones and Honing

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Honing and lapping are similar inasmuch as both employ abrasive action to remove metal...