Another of Robert Baslee’s Airdrome Aeroplane kit planes got its airworthiness certificate on February 22, 2016. I started construction in August of 2010. The aircraft is powered by a 2332 cc VW with a PRSU turning a 101 inch propeller. The airplane is finished in the colors of the first squadron commander of the 94th Pursuit Squadron, Major John (or Jean) Huffer. It is based at Hoelting Field, Basehor, Kansas (SN22.) I hope to fly to to Air Venture and the USAF WWI fly in this year.
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Around the Patch
Marc Cook discusses the loss of Geared Drives Bud Warren and his daughter, as well as his decision to step down from his position as Editor-in-Chief.
Alternative Energies
Dean Sigler - 0
Dean Sigler was on location at this year’s Green Flight Challenge in Santa Rosa, California, and he offers a report.
Flying in the Ford World
Sage philosopher and aviation nut Uncle Ishmael explains how, for about the price of a 4-year-old Ford pickup truck, you can own a serviceable homebuilt aircraft. Youll probably have to forgo anything certified, and hone your scrounging skills, but when all is said and done, isn't getting up in the air flying better than sitting on the ground dreaming?
Sawtooth Climb Performance
A traditional flight test technique for determining Vx and Vy.