aircraft engine starting Archives

The alternative to bending down as the propeller is pulled through the compression stroke is to keep the back straight and bend the knees slightly, stepping away in a crouch. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]

Manual Starting Methods

LeRoy Cook - May 11, 2026 1

In Case You Missed It

Aircraft Wiring

Marc Ausman - October 15, 2015 0

Electrical trim and flaps for Experimental aircraft. By Marc Ausman.

Garmin’s ADS-B WX

Jeff Van West - December 12, 2012 0

Garmin’s portable ADS-B receiver is a solid performer, but it does have some competition from other devices when it comes to providing traffic and weather information. By Jeff Van West.

Batteries Included

Dean Sigler - June 30, 2021 1

Before the eXenos, Gabriel DeVault’s first electric aircraft was the eGull.

FRED to Florida

Geoff Jones - February 19, 2015 3

After more than 50 years, Eric Cluttons original prototype is still flying. By Geoff Jones.