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Ron Wanttaja

Ron Wanttaja
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Ron Wanttaja is a systems engineer, engaged in satellite orbit/constellation design and analysis, launch vehicle and onboard propulsion system trades, and operations concepts for space systems. He worked on the early design studies for the International Space Station.

Homebuilt Accidents: The Pilot’s Condition

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Bushy-tailed optional, bright-eyed mandatory.

ADS-B and the Little Guy

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ADS-B installation may be avoidable for many small homebuilts.

Where Have All the Homebuilts Gone?

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Thousands of E/A-B aircraft have been removed from the rolls, but most of them haven’t existed for decades.

Homebuilt Accidents: Fire!

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Quite possibly, your eyes glazed over‭ ‬a bit when you saw the title of this‭ ‬article‭. ‬Quite possibly‭, ‬you’re poised to skim forward a...

Homebuilt Accidents: Focus on Van’s

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The RV series has an excellent safety record.

Homebuilt Accidents: BuzzKill

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Crashes while maneuvering at low altitude have a high mortality rate.

Homebuilt Accidents: Fatal Factors

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Pilot decision-making is a greater factor in fatal accidents.

Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines

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Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.

Buying Trouble-Purchased Homebuilt Accident Rates

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Up to half the homebuilt fleet is owned by non-builders.

Homebuilt Accidents-First Flights

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Builder error is a major factor in first-flight accidents.

In Case You Missed It

The Art of Corner Blocking in Wood Aircraft Construction

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Tips for working smarter when making these small, critical parts.

Measuring Antennas

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Freely admitted, my very early experience with antennas was confined to looking at a...

The Dream Is Alive

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I don’t know if you’re like me and read magazines all random and willy-nilly,...

Designing Minds

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You've invested thousands of hours building your airplane, and now its time to pick a paint design that will show off all that hard work to best effect. But how do you go about selecting one of innumerable designs? Susan Brunner offers some tips on not only how to narrow the field, but also how to make sure you get the paint job you envisioned.