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.
Built to Suit
Considering the kit as raw material let John Spratt build an S-20 Raven optimized for his high-country travels.
Twice the Fun and Half the Cost
Everyone needs two airplanes—one for going places and another for fun. Getting that second plane, such as this Thorp, is a lot easier...
Second Hand is First Rate
Pitts happens when you have 11 months, talent, friends, spare parts, and a little cash.
Reno Bird Strike
In what has to be one of the rarest of Reno air racing occurrences, James Stringer suffered a bird strike during the third lap...
In Case You Missed It
Disconnected Pitot Line
Ever lose your airspeed in flight? The nylon lines held in the “push-grip” fittings...
Engine Beat
Do kit aircraft owners have to comply with ADs? Steve Ells examines the dos and donts of this tricky question.
2023 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory
Welcome back to our annual extravaganza that is our directory of homebuilt aircraft. As...
