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Contributing Editor LeRoy Cook is an experienced journalist with writing credits in just about every aviation publication that counts. He brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to his flight reviews.

Warbirds Tram Ride—AirVenture’s Best-Kept Secret, And It’s Free

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For 12 years, a dedicated bunch of Warbird volunteers has been spreading the “Keep ‘Em  Flying” gospel of preservation and education among AirVenture attendees...

Buying Used: Zenith STOL CH 701

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For 35 years, the “Sky Jeep” has soldiered on.

AirVenture Revival Arrival

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This year’s VFR Arrival Procedures were justly revised, although not confusingly so, after 2019’s Black Sunday debacle when two day’s worth of airplanes tried...

2021 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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Which Propeller?

Twelve Months to Takeoff

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The first customer-built Zenith CH 750 SD takes to the sky.

Buying Used: Long-EZ

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Construction workmanship varies greatly, so it pays to have experienced eyes look over your temptation before you succumb to its charms.

Buying Used: Kitfox

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Always in high demand, be ready to act fast when you find one you like.

Build It Right: Belting Your Homebuilt

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Thinking about restraints while building is easier than fixing substandard ideas later on.

2020 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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Finding the right prop.

When It’s Time to Throw That Landing Away

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How to go around safely.

In Case You Missed it

Tilting the Mill Head

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Most milling machines have the capability to tilt the head to make angled cuts....

Around the Patch

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A visit to the CubCrafters factory in a rural area of Washington state can get a guy thinking about leaving big city life behind. By Marc Cook.

SubSonex

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The practical jet age arrives.

Firewall Forward: Starting Your Engine

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Long engine life begins with a good start.