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Troubleshooting vibration problems in homebuilt airplanes. By Matthew Dock.

Stall flutter is the result of the elastic axis of a wings surface being aft of the aerodynamic center, resulting in instability. A vicious cycle of lift, twist, stall and lift may ensue.

Embracing new ideas in avionics and other areas of aviation will allow us to enjoy the benefits and move the industry forward.

When an aircraft engine is tightly cowled without cowl flaps, running hot can be a problem. But there are solutions, as author Amy Laboda found out after much research and experimentation.