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

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - August 5, 2011

Barnaby Wainfan explains the role of properly designed wing-fuselage junctions in reducing interference drag.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - May 19, 2017

A reVOLTing development.

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - July 16, 2015

Getting it wrong.

2011 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Kitplanes - February 7, 2011

We take another look at the current offerings of traditional aircraft engines. Compiled by Marcie Moody with text by Marc Cook.