Todd DeVito
Todd DeVito is a recreational private pilot and renowned slacker. He would like to build his own plane someday, but let's face it, that sounds like a lot of work. He can frequently be found bouncing his bright red RV-4 down the runways of Nevada, California, Idaho, and Arizona.
What’s a Nice Guy Like You Doing in a Plane Like...
Making the transition from certified aircraft to Experimentals.
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
Confusion about FAA Form 8130-12, replacing the 2-inch Experimental placard, selling an engine.
The Case for Strakes
These small additions to your aircraft can make a significant improvement in its pitch response and authority at high angles of attack. Barnaby Wainfan gives you the strake story.
Wind Tunnel
Flight testing for longitudinal stability problems continues this month as columnist Barnaby Wainfan details tests for stick force as related to trim and stick-free stability of an aircraft. The object is to gather data and analyze it to see if the hypotheses about the nature of the problem hold up under scrutiny.