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Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - November 18, 2008 0

In order to bank the airplane and execute a turn properly, adverse yaw must be countered or eliminate altogether. The discussion of how to do this includes rudder control, aileron-rudder interconnects, directional stability, differential ailerons, aileron drag and the use of spoilers;

Fly the High Road or the Low Road?

LeRoy Cook - April 15, 2019 0

How to choose the right altitude for every flight.

Light Stuff

Roy Beisswenger - February 18, 2013 1

The rules around Letters of Deviation Authority are labyrinthine, which helps explain why they are relatively rare. But the problems could be—and should be—corrected through a few regulatory changes. By Roy Beisswenger.

Firewall Forward: Choosing Your Engine

Dave Prizio - February 14, 2012 0

Many factors go into choosing the right engine for your homebuilt. In Part 1 of this new series, Dave Prizio provides an overview of the options available in Lycoming and Lycoming-type engines, and what you need to consider when making a decision.

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