Tom Wilson
Pumping avgas and waxing flight school airplanes got Tom into general aviation in 1973, but the lure of racing cars and motorcycles sent him down a motor journalism career heavy on engines and racing. Today he still writes for peanuts and flies for fun.
Catching Up
Hangar tightens as a Murphy Moose build begins, sparking shop upgrades, parts hunts, and reflections on wind and freedom.
Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair
After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.
Sport Class Air Racing: Rules Rewrite!
In a strategic move sure to rattle air racing’s pylons, Sport Class Air Racing has adopted a new set of wide ranging technical specifications.
Building an Addiction
The greatest of a successful builder’s attributes is an unshakable belief in tomorrow.
2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide
Traditional engines dominate, but the alternatives are looking more mainstream.
Venturing the Cup
Started in 1997 by Eric Whyte and Erik Anderson, the AirVenture Cup offers its own twist on the traditional point-to-point air race. Namely, it...
Las Cruces Confidential
With so much new at Las Cruces last weekend there are details behind the racing worth noting.
Las Cruces A Win
From a Sport Class air racing perspective the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo held last weekend was a great success.
Las Cruces Sport Qualifying
Expected top-qualifier Andrew Findlay ran into injector issues thanks to minor debris floating around the fuel system.
In Case You Missed It
Those Rivet Holes
In a prior Plane and Simple article (“Debunking Deburring,” March 2023), we discussed the...
Two-axis Electric Trim Controller for Under $50
This homebuilt two-axis electric trim controller has all the functions of the fanciest commercial units, yet it costs less than $50 for the parts.