Ron Wanttaja, Author at KITPLANES

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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: Focus on Van’s

Ron Wanttaja - January 16, 2020 6

The RV series has an excellent safety record.

Homebuilt Accidents: BuzzKill

Ron Wanttaja - August 31, 2019 0

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

Homebuilt Accidents: Fatal Factors

Ron Wanttaja - August 13, 2019 0

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

Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines

Ron Wanttaja - May 17, 2019 2

Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.

Buying Trouble-Purchased Homebuilt Accident Rates

Ron Wanttaja - January 18, 2019 0

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

Homebuilt Accidents-First Flights

Ron Wanttaja - November 16, 2018 0

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

Homebuilt Accidents: Pilot Error

Ron Wanttaja - September 21, 2018 2

The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.

Homebuilt Accidents-When the Prop Stops

Ron Wanttaja - June 14, 2018 3

Too many accidents start with a stoppage.

Homebuilt Accidents: Comparing the Causes

Ron Wanttaja - April 20, 2018 0

Do certified aircraft have different types of accidents than Experimentals?

Homebuilt Accidents-Comparing the Rates

Ron Wanttaja - January 19, 2018 0

A true head-to-head comparison with production aircraft is difficult to achieve.

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iPower by the iBruteForce method.

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Kitplanes - December 18, 2008 0

Say You Want an Evolution?Great article on the Evolution, and what an excellent design...

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - May 6, 2015 0

Selling a project, Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft, recycling an N-number, Phase I testing.

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Bob Hadley - June 25, 2023 0

Most airports provide provisions to tie down transient aircraft. I’ve seen everything from loops...