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LeRoy Cook

LeRoy Cook
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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.

Coming Back

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Returning to the cockpit after a long absence.

A Quarter Century of Excellence

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Zenith Aircraft celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Engine Failure!

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Are you prepared?

The Life of a Kit Airplane Factory Pilot

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

Getting High Off Grass

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Flying organically with turf runways.

Hand Propping an Aeroplane

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Or, an introduction to A Farewell to Arms.

Learning How to Drag Your Tail

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Making the transition from trigear to tailwheels.

Down and Locked

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Why do pilots forget to put their wheels down?

Onex

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The Onex is an economical single-seat sportplane that feels like a baby fighter.

Fisher Flying Products

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Fisher Flying has been a fixture on the homebuilt scene for 30 years. With a new owner and a new home, the company—whose designs include the classic Dakota Hawk—is ready for a new generation.

In Case You Missed It

It Takes a Village to Build a Plane in One Week

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EAA AirVentures One Week Wonder.

Home Shop Wheel-ee

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Home shop wheel-ee.

Ask the DAR

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Converting a Taylorcraft to E/A-B, rebuilding and modifying a Rans S-9.

Return of the Turbo-Compound

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Everything old is new again. Paul Lamar looks at the turbo-compound engine, developed in the post-WW-II era. Thrown over for jet engines, it may yet hold promise today as we search for more energy efficient ways to get the most out of increasingly expensive fuel.