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Marc Cook

Marc Cook
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Marc Cook is a veteran special-interest journalist who started as a staffer at AOPA Pilot in the late 1980s. Marc has built two airplanes, an Aero Designs Pulsar XP and a Glasair Aviation Sportsman, and now owns a 180-hp, recently modernized GlaStar based in western Oregon. Marc has 5000 hours spread over 200-plus types and four decades of flying.

Risen — The Master of Efficiency

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It is crazy fast for the horsepower!
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AI Amuses, But It Can’t Replace Aviation Experts

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AI can't replace real aviation expertise—building safe aircraft requires hands-on knowledge, experience, and a well-calibrated BS meter.

CompAir 6.2 Piston and Turbine Singles at Sun ‘n Fun 2025

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The newest iteration has a walter 601D on the nose and provides impressive cruise numbers in addition to room for six-plus people inside the cavernous interior.

AeroLEDS from Sun ‘n Fun 2025

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Ryan Edmark introduces the new AeroLEDS Nano strobe and position lights as well as the recently released SunBeam Equinox rectangular taxi and landing light at Sun 'n Fun 2025.

Dynon Corgi Servos

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Dynon Avionics showed off its new Corgi electric servos designed for trim and other applications.

One Thing Leads to Another

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It started simply enough. With a mistake. OK, maybe just a misapplication of learned behavior.

How’s Your Head?

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We have a few changes around here that are worthy of mention.

Sonex Hopes to Fly High Wing By Spring

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The High Wing prototype is expected to fly soon.

Wanted: Engine Competition

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Imagine a time not too long ago when pilots embarking on the delicious endeavor to build their own airplanes could consider multiple sources for just about any engine on the menu.

Van’s Aircraft Year-End Update: “Significant Strides”

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Van’s Aircraft celebrates 2024 achievements: reduced kit lead times, RV-15 progress, and a new avionics department launch.

In Case You Missed It

What’s New

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Dual Electronics debuts ADS-B unit, Garmin introduces GDL 39, Approach Fast Stack’s Pro-X hub and Dynon premiers D1 Pocket Panel.

Ask the DAR

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Non-builder maintenance, importing a kit from Canada, repairman certificate problems.

Big Screen EFIS

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How you choose might depend on panel space and your control set preference—but the choices are extensive!

Engine Overhaul Part II – IRAN vs. Overhaul

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Back in September 2019, we looked at the process of evaluating a troubled engine...