Marc Cook
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.
TCW Technologies Introduces IBBS Charger
TCW Technologies debuted its IBBS-Intelligent Backup Battery System-last year to the sound of thanks and praise by builders wanting to outfit their EFISes with...
Advanced Flight Systems Reduces Price on Autopilot
Through December 31, 2010, Advanced Flight Systems is offering a special deal on the AF-Pilot when purchased with a two-screen AF-4500 system. If you...
Helping Hands in the Plansbuilt Hangar
An appreciation for Steve Wittman's ingenious design and the community of those who build from plans.
Flight Review: The Wittman W10 Tailwind
The apparently simple lines and construction of the Wittman Tailwind belie a thoughtful sophistication that even todays aircraft designers can appreciate.
Vertical Power and MGL Xtreme Combo Discount
Vertical Power has announced support for its VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System on the new MGL Xtreme EFIS, and to further sweeten the deal,...
Narco Celebrates 65 Years, Offers Rebates
The company whose Superhomers ruled the airwaves is celebrating 65 years in business by offering rebates to customers. Builders who purchase new equipment between...
Dynon SkyView Adds Traffic
With the release of software version 2.6 for the SkyView EFIS, Dynon has added support for the display of traffic. Currently, the SkyView systems...
Bogert Introduces Wire Marking Tool
Builders who have wired their own airplanes know that you can't always use factory color-coded wire. And yet there are times when it would...
An iPad Place to Call Home
New Sky Products has introduced the AppStation, a kneeboard-style mount for the Apple iPad. According to the company, "This product is the perfect solution...
Van's Aircraft Records 7000th First Flight
According to the company's website, Van's Aircraft has recorded the 7000th first flight. Ron Jagels' RV-12, flew on October 12, and was marked as...
In Case You Missed It
The Dawn Patrol
Each stalwart member of The Dawn Patrol has had his "day in the hay" (i.e., an off-airport landing). Now Sharon Starks is initiated into that venerable club.
