A Two-headed Stick
No, you have not entered the magical realm of a circus freak show—this really is exactly what it looks like—a control stick with two...
Instrument Ergonomics
Sometimes the path of least resistance is only good for the short term. You choose the most expedient course from idea to execution, hoping...
Saturday Morning Scud
Pilots are sitting in their airplanes this morning at Wittman field, waiting on the IFR conditions to lift so that the mass exodus from...
On the Way There
After four trips to AirVenture in the RV-10, we decided to park the tent and take the land-based RV (Motorhome) and try the Scholler...
Friday is the New Saturday
It's a natural evolutionary process—when an event gets big enough, the opening day becomes crowded. So those that don’t like the crowds start coming...
Out of Practice?
It is traditional for aviation bloggers and journalists to remind folks - in the weeks leading up to Oshkosh - to review the NOTAM...
The Valkyrie’s Song
Two thousand hours is just a round number really—it has no intrinsic mechanical meaning. But it's a milestone.
Wittman. Field. Video.
If it was strange for you to stay home, it was equally strange to be nearly the only person there.
The Test Pilot’s Role
I was reading a discussion on an internet forum dedicated to experimental aviation the other day, and the topic was gross weight. Someone was...
What Do I Call It?
According to all of the Facebook reminders popping up on my feed, its been almost exactly two years since I did the first flight...
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Oil Filter Testing
Some aviation oil filters fall short of efficiency standards, but still protect engines—barely. Understand what yours really does.
Engine Update: EI Commander
EI Commander helps keep you aware of both whats happening with your engines electronic ignition and, as importantly, why. By Marc Cook.