Kevin Horton, Author at KITPLANES

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Kevin Horton learned to fly in a J-3 Cub way too many years ago then flew S-2 Trackers in the Canadian military. He spent a year at test pilot school in France and worked full time as a test pilot for over 30 years. In his spare time built an RV-8.

Determining Engine Power

Kevin Horton - January 22, 2016 1

Its easier than you think. By Kevin Horton.

Sam LS

Kevin Horton - November 15, 2013 0

Retro look for fun flying.

Flight Testing: Static System Error – Theory and Practice, Part 2

Kevin Horton - September 16, 2009 0

In Part 2 of the series, Kevin Horton shows you how to gather and interpret flight-test data to identify static system error (spreadsheets included).

Flight Testing: Static System Error, Theory and Practice

Kevin Horton - August 17, 2009 0

Flight testing requires precise airspeed calibration and measurement. A less-than-optimal pitot-static system can compromise those numbers. Heres how to troubleshoot the problem.

Flight Testing: Finding TAS from GPS Data

Kevin Horton - June 12, 2009 7

Math works! Kevin Horton shows you how to use GPS data to calculate true airspeed.

Kevin Horton

Determining Engine Power

Sam LS

Flight Testing: Static System Error – Theory and Practice, Part 2

Flight Testing: Static System Error, Theory and Practice

Flight Testing: Finding TAS from GPS Data

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