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Troy Zawlacki

Troy Zawlacki
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Troy is an engineer and machinist based in Silicon Valley with passion for building, restoration, and flying his Quickie Q-2. Troy is currently wrapping up his second build, a RANS S-21 with a personalized O-320.
Denso alternator pulley on a Lycoming engine

Denso Alternator Homemade Adaptation

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Swapping a Denso alternator into a Lycoming engine? Here’s how one builder tackled pulley design for optimal reliability.

In Case You Missed It

Unusual Attitude

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Doug Reeves, creator of the Van’s Air Force web site, shares his personal philosophy about what it takes to fly safely and responsibly.

ACT III

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With numerous world records in his pocket, Bruce Bohannon is trying to figure out his next trick.Holder of 30 world speed and altitude records, Flyin Tiger pilot Bruce Bohannon has even higher aspirations for his one-of-a-kind plane: a place in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Amy Laboda spent some quality time with Bohannon talking about the technology and the team behind Flyin Tiger, emergency training instruction, and looking ahead to his next goal.

Letters

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Aircraft CablesOur EAA chapter is restoring a '46 Funk and replacing cables. ("The Big...

Pedal Power

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Building a classic biplane for the next generation of aviators. By Tom Brusehaver.