Paul Lamar
Paul Lamar worked in the aerospace industry on Polaris missiles, and later took a dream job as an engineer for Chaparral Race Cars. He owns a Cessna 182 and is building a Mazda rotary-powered KIS Cruiser.
Makes You Go Hmmm
Rotary-engine enthusiast Paul Lamar details the benefits and efficiencies of using rotary power for homebuilt aircraft.
Return of the Turbo-Compound
Everything old is new again. Paul Lamar looks at the turbo-compound engine, developed in the post-WW-II era. Thrown over for jet engines, it may yet hold promise today as we search for more energy efficient ways to get the most out of increasingly expensive fuel.
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
Last month we took a look at using hinge-line offset to aerodynamically balance control...
Magneto Timing Made Simple
Its a question of degrees: Step-by-step instructions on how to set your magneto timing.
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Stein Bruch
Starting the new year, we welcome Stein Bruch back to resume his extremely...
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