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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.

Inline and V Four-Stroke

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AeroMomentum We hope AeroMomentum doesn’t mind us characterizing them as a boutique engine maker, but they are a compact company centered on delivering modern, water-cooled,...

2024 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Costs are up and supplies remain tight, so plan accordingly.

Now What?

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Reno is gone but that doesn’t mean the end of pylon air racing.

Reno’s Experimental Honor Roll

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Just some of Reno’s more iconic hot rods.

The Last Laps

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The racing at the final Reno races was good until it wasn’t.

Why Reno Mattered

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With nearly six decades of Reno air racing now behind us, it’s worth reflecting on what we gained from the experience. We’d better remember,...

Reno: The Grit and the Glory

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Few eras in aviation have changed with the clarity of the National Championship Air Races leaving Reno-Stead airport for an uncertain future. For 59...

Las Cruces Sport Demonstration

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Sport Class air racing took another big step forward with a racing demonstration at Las Cruces, New Mexico October 21. It was the Sport...

Staying Late

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In magazine land—a parallel universe to the real world—I’m writing this between Oshkosh and Reno. The time between these two big events is a...

Postcards from Reno 2023

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A few stills captured through the lens at Air Races 2023—the last time the event is held at Reno Stead.

In Case You Missed It

Build a Custom Display for Your Panel

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With some basic electronics and programming skills, it’s not as tough as it seems.

What’s New

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Strut camera mount from Aircraft Spruce. By KITPLANES® Staff.

Engine Beat

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A step-by-step guide to doing maintenance on a Slick magneto. By Steve Ells.

Warm Up Your Engine This Winter

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Count yourself fortunate if you live in a region where winter does not bring...