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Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson
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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

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Understanding the differences between air- and water-cooled engines.

Lycoming iE2 + Evolution = Great Numbers

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Engine Theory: Oil System Design

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Exploring the components that keep your engine alive.

Engine Theory: Oil

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Oil: lubing and cooling the source of thrust.

Engine Theory: Management

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Ignition and engine management-taking control of the combustion process.

Engine Theory: Exhaust

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Exhaust-expelling the remains.

Engine Theory: Fuel Injection

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Putting pressure into fuel delivery.

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Product Review: Garmin GI 275 EFIS

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This full-featured, full-priced certified EFIS is impressive but might not be ideal for homebuilts.

Aero ‘lectrics

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If you want to keep your paint and other supplies from freezing next winter, try this relay and heater (made to work in conjunction with last month’s temperature sensor project).

A Better Rivet Holder

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By Eric Stewart.

University of Jabiru

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If you're considering or have already made the decision to use a Jabiru engine on your kit aircraft, Texas Sport Cub builder Dave Prizio says this three-day course will add to your confidence when installing and maintaining it.