KITPLANES tours the Whirlwind Propellers factory in San Diego, California, where the firm’s fixed-pitch and ground-adjustable propellers are made, as well as the blades for Whirlwind Aviation’s constant-speed props. Join us as owner Jim Rust leads the tour.
In Case You Missed it
Fuel Pump Replacement
I was climbing out from my home base airport in Chino, California. I noticed...
Two Years to Solo
Ken Pollock did not come by his interest in flying in the usual way. His father was the first to want to learn, but then when he changed his mind, his son took up where Dad left off. All this despite the fact that Ken had broken his neck in a car accident, and had no use of his legs, and little use of his arms and hands.
Unlimited Oil Cooling
Building a carbon fiber cooling duct for Czech Mate, the Unlimited class pylon racer.
