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 1

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

Error Chain

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2017 1

The demise of the Cosmic Fish.

Driving Down the High Costs of Aircraft Ownership

Lewis Bjork - September 20, 2016 0

Building a trailer for a Quickie Q200.

Taming the Lancair IV

Lewis Bjork - August 18, 2015 3

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

Holey Cowl

Lewis Bjork - May 6, 2015 2

Adventures with fiberglass.

Empty Nest Syndrome

Lewis Bjork - September 19, 2014 2

Looking for a new project to fill the shop.

How to Build Your Own Engine (Or Maybe Not)

Lewis Bjork - July 18, 2014 2

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

Emmy and Sarah

Lewis Bjork - May 22, 2014 0

Finding the perfect trainer.

In Case You Missed It

Effect of Fairings on Speed

Nigel Speedy - January 19, 2018 4

Compared to the high cost of horsepower, reducing drag is a much less expensive way to go faster.

SkyView to the Rescue

Marc Cook - March 16, 2011 0

When Stan Peternels Blue Mountain EFIS proved unreliable, he decided to bite the bullet and invest in a Dynon SkyView system. Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook discusses the numerous challenges of the retrofit.

Buying a Used Homebuilt: Different Types

Dave Prizio - February 3, 2019 0

Fly before you buy, factory support, engines, and Light Sport.

Who’s Got the Time?

Owen C. Baker - August 18, 2015 0

Are you logging pilot flight time and aircraft time in service correctly? By Owen C. Baker.