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.
Engine Theory: Engine Cooling-Avoiding Meltdown
Understanding the differences between air- and water-cooled engines.
Lycoming iE2 + Evolution = Great Numbers
In an earlier post from the Mojave Experimental Fly-In we mentioned Kevin Eldredge, Director of Business Development for the Lancair Evolution, was beating the...
Mojave Experimental Award Winners
To foster innovation the Mojave Experimental Fly-In recognizes achievement following the Fly-In's moto: Design. Build. Test.
Additionally, the Experimenter of the Year is announced, along...
Savier Non-Stop
Our headline might sound like a Kraftwerk song title, but it captures the essence of Klaus Savier's recent non-stop coast-to-coast flight. Lacking meaningful tailwinds...
Mojave Experimental Fly-In 2016
Experimental fans continue to make the Mojave Experimental Fly-In an anticipated event on the west coast. Even with minimal publicity and in the face...
In Case You Missed It
Highly Evolved
The Lancair Turbine Evolution might be the ultimate Experimental kit aircraft. By Doug Rozendaal.
Some Old Favorites
For those building a new airplane, chances are you’re getting more than familiar with...
What’s New
Sportys offers cockpit accessories, Patterson Aerosales introduces a new engine from Italy, and the single-place Onex prototype from Sonex flies. Edited by Mary Bernard.
Here We Go Again
Looking ahead to the aircraft kits and plans—for airplanes and rotorcraft—available for 2025