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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.

Electronic Ignitions

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Electronic ignitions can offer benefits over the standard magnetos, including lower maintenance and better fuel economy.

Switch Blade

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Weighing just 11 pounds for a hub and three blades, the new carbon-fiber prop from Whirl Wind Propellers improves the performance in both climb and cruise on a RANS S-7.

Efficient Engines

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There are many ways to increase an engine's efficiency when rebuilding. Tom Wilson reviews the options, along with the costs involved and the expected returns.

Headlong For Headers

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Tom Wilson, an avowed hot rodder, details his foray into the world of custom exhausts and the performance gains found on his Lycoming IO-540.

Detail Man

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Master craftsman Andy Paterson's innovative finish work on a Glasair Sportsman polished the airplane to near perfection.

Air Power

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The art of porting cylinder heads, whether by hand or by CNC machine, is a valuable part of blueprinting detailed engine builds or overhauls, and surprisingly subtle changes can determine how efficiently the engine will breathe.

In Case You Missed It

Vacuuming Connectors

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Vacuum electrical connectors before installation to avoid difficult troubleshooting later.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Vibration is not good for engines, airframes or instruments. Jim Weir explains how to fashion vibration analysis equipment for less than retail cost.

Ask the DAR

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Non-builder maintenance, importing a kit from Canada, repairman certificate problems.

Unlimited Oil Cooling

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Building a carbon fiber cooling duct for Czech Mate, the Unlimited class pylon racer.