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.
Some Old Favorites
For those building a new airplane, chances are you’re getting more than familiar with certain tools at different stages of the build. For me,...
Reno Looking Good
Got post-AirVenture depression? Fear not, pylon racing at Reno is right around the corner and the entry list has just been posted by the...
Pinnacle of Tattoos
Stopping in the Pinnacle Aircraft Engines booth we were pleased to meet the relatively new owners Todd Lavelle and JD Kuti. They purchased Pinnacle...
Cool Cowlings at James Aircraft
We last spoke to Jimmy Cox, the new owner of James Aircraft, at the 2021 Reno races. Then he was getting the fiberglass specialist...
Postcards from Oshkosh 2022
Sometimes we just need to wander aimlessly around Wittman Field. It's good for the soul and it is fantastic inspiration.
Evoking Youth & Enthusiasm
Looking for a refreshing blast of youth and enthusiasm in the small airplane world? Then drop in to Gadsden, Alabama and try to keep...
Lonely
It’s true. The cool kids at AirVenture tend to show early, hang around three days, then zoom home. As Cygnet pilot Todd Loes shows...
A Cygnet From the Golden Era
Definitely from the golden era of plans-built homebuilts, Todd Loes' Cygnet SF-2A embodies all the down-on-the-farm ingenuity and patina of that era. While it...
In Case You Missed It
All About Avionics
More and more pilots are installing all-inclusive engine monitoring equipment in their aircraft, and, fortunately, todays monitors are dully reliable.
Texas Sport Cub
The Texas Sport Cubs combination of classic good looks and todays technology will appeal to those who are looking to rekindle an old flame or those hoping to initiate a new love affair.