LeRoy Cook
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.
2025 Propeller Buyer’s Guide
Explore certified and Experimental propeller options to maximize performance, customization, and satisfaction for your aircraft build.
Sun ’n Fun to the Rescue: Aviation’s Spring Break
When you’ve had enough of winter, the aerospace expo arrives just in time.
Comp Air 6.2 Shown At AirVenture
Ron Lueck of Comp Air Aviation is showing his latest creation at AirVenture 2023, the Comp Air 6.2 six-seater kit design, perhaps better approached...
Getting Around on the Grounds
First time visitors to EAA AirVenture predictably utter the standard pronouncement, “I had no idea it was so BIG!” I always try to prepare...
The Places We Fly Over
Coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is, for most of us, a matter of following GPS guidance over the NOTAMed waypoints, with nary a thought...
Zenith Aircraft Marks 30 Years In Mexico
On September 16 & 17, 2022, Zenith Aircraft’s latest edition of its annual open house celebrated the factory’s 30th anniversary. We made our first...
In Case You Missed It
On Getting Dark
Tyrants make memorable flight instructors, a good thing when the lessons being imparted need...
Unusual Attitude
Vans Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven considers flight safety, and how improving our building and piloting skills would do more to reduce the number of mishaps than additional regulations would.
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