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.
High Flight
All apologies to John Gillespie Magee Jr. for the title to this column, but I did fly a little higher than normal on my...
345 mph: Rolls Royce/Electroflight Shatter Electric Airspeed and Climb Records
Nemesis NXT spectacularly surpassed the electric airspeed and 3000 meter time-to-climb records.
Tire Tantrums
There can’t be a single person engaged in the modern world who doesn’t have a tale to tell regarding tires. Most involve some variation...
Dead Cow Go Fasts
Just a quick home movie from the starting line at the High Sierra Fly-In this last weekend. For sure we thought you’d like to...
Overheard at AirVenture
AirVenture 2021 has just concluded as I scratch this out, making it a good time for a warble about the doings seen and heard...
Postcards From Reno
Here's a sampling of the things we saw at Reno this year—it was a busy time in the pits!
In Case You Missed It
Rag Wing Roots
These days, I seem to be associated mostly with metal airplanes, RVs in particular....
Something to Do
Upon his retirement, Jim Shy embarked on a lifelong dream of building his own airplane. But before he even decided on a design, he bought a place to keep it: his own airport.
Makin’ PC Boards
Looking back at projects in prior issues of KITPLANES®, I realize I’ve given you...