LeRoy Cook, Author at KITPLANES

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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.

Going Retractable

LeRoy Cook - June 14, 2018 2

The ups and downs of retractable gear.

Belite Chipper

LeRoy Cook - April 20, 2018 1

Economy two-seat flying for STOL and cruising.

Coming Back

LeRoy Cook - November 17, 2017 0

Returning to the cockpit after a long absence.

A Quarter Century of Excellence

LeRoy Cook - September 22, 2017 0

Zenith Aircraft celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Engine Failure!

LeRoy Cook - June 16, 2017 0

Are you prepared?

The Life of a Kit Airplane Factory Pilot

LeRoy Cook - April 20, 2017 0

Roger Dubbert has worked for Zenith Aircraft Company since 1993 and has flown over 10,000 demo flights.

Getting High Off Grass

LeRoy Cook - August 19, 2016 1

Flying organically with turf runways.

Hand Propping an Aeroplane

LeRoy Cook - April 22, 2016 3

Or, an introduction to A Farewell to Arms.

Learning How to Drag Your Tail

LeRoy Cook - October 14, 2015 2

Making the transition from trigear to tailwheels.

Down and Locked

LeRoy Cook - August 21, 2013 0

Why do pilots forget to put their wheels down?

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What’s New

Kitplanes - April 16, 2008 0

Two RANS kits return to production, Aircraft Spruce offers the Castleberry electric attitude indicator, and two Six Chuter SLSAs are certified.

Vroom!

Bill Repucci - August 5, 2011 0

Months of repair work netted Bill Repucci a new, more powerful engine for his RV-9. The increase in horsepower brings with it a shift in CG and handling characteristics.

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - November 17, 2016 0

Letters

Kitplanes - September 18, 2015 0

F-1 RegistrationIn "Ten Years With a Time Machine" , Dave Forster states that he...