Lewis Bjork, Author at KITPLANES

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Lewis Bjork has constructed many airplanes, authored a few books and numerous articles. He enjoyed flying for SkyWest Airlines the last twenty years, and is married to Linda, a very patient wife. They are the parents of five children.

The Seat

Lewis Bjork - February 16, 2018

If you're going to design the perfect airplane, which piece do you work on first?

Error Chain

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2017

The demise of the Cosmic Fish.

Driving Down the High Costs of Aircraft Ownership

Lewis Bjork - September 20, 2016

Building a trailer for a Quickie Q200.

Taming the Lancair IV

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2015

Vortecx winglets make a glass speedster faster, slower, and safer.

Holey Cowl

Lewis Bjork - May 6, 2015

Adventures with fiberglass.

Empty Nest Syndrome

Lewis Bjork - September 19, 2014

Looking for a new project to fill the shop.

How to Build Your Own Engine (Or Maybe Not)

Lewis Bjork - July 18, 2014

Adding a rotary engine to a Q2 is easier said than done.

Emmy and Sarah

Lewis Bjork - May 22, 2014

Finding the perfect trainer.

In Case You Missed it

Unairworthy

Vic Syracuse - March 16, 2017

Weak starting.

The State of Auto Conversions

Patrick Panzera - March 17, 2011

We take a look at the current auto-engine conversions for homebuilt aircraft. By Patrick Panzera.

Jam Nut Triple Threat

Vic Syracuse - May 8, 2020

Jam nuts serve a purpose and that is to prevent actuating arms from becoming...

Error Chain

Russ Erb - November 20, 2015

Gear collapse-not all mishaps happen in the air. By Russ Erb.