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Rick Lindstrom has been fascinated with motorized devices since the disassembly of his mom’s Kirby vacuum when he was 3, predictably followed by record player motors and lawnmower engines. After he learned to fly, it was only natural that he gravitated to the world of alternative aircraft engines. He currently pilots a Corvair-powered Zenith and is undecided about what will power his GlaStar.

Pete Sinclairs Lancair ES-P

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Can a homebuilt surpass factory certified? Rick Lindstrom.

Sikorsky S-38 Project

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Building a 55%-scale, amphibious twin-engine flying boat seems like an ambitious project, and it is. But this former WW-II B-25 commander with four homebuilt aircraft already under his belt tackled it anyway. By Rick Lindstrom.

Experimotive

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The Dyna-Cam engine has a long history and an uncertain future. Despite its positive attributes, you still cant buy one.

Geared Drives Remembered

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The innovative work of Bud Warren contributed much to the homebuilt community and saved many an engine from being relegated to the scrap heap. By Rick Lindstrom.

Experimotive

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You know those engine vendors you usually see at the big annual air shows? Where do they go when they disappear? Detective Rick Lindstrom is on the case.

Experimotive

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Necessity is the mother of invention, and the Corvair engine for aircraft has inspired a host of innovative aftermarket solutions. By Rick Lindstrom.

Experimotive

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Bud Warrens Geared Drives has entered the firewall-forward business with promising results thanks to a new PSRU. By Rick Lindstrom.

Experimotive

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Jess Meyers of Belted Air Power continues to refine auto-engine conversion firewall-forward packages for homebuilt aircraft. By Rick Lindstrom.

Experimotive

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Rick Lindstrom looks at Maxwell Propulsions upgraded FWF system, and peeks into the systems future.

Experimotive

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Ben Haass STOL Zenith 801, featuring a Ford V-8 auto conversion, made quite a first impression at AirVenture 09. This month, he tells Rick Lindstrom what makes it all work.

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Out of This World

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I returned from AirVenture with a few story ideas and a horrible illness that...

Alternative Energies

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Making those final connections. By Dean Sigler.

Home Shop Machinist

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The lathey guy’s guide to work holding.

Ask the DAR

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Do I qualify as a Sport Pilot if I’m already a Private Pilot? Does the installation of skis constitute a major change? How can I get an N number? DAR Mel Asberry answers these questions.