EASA certification is expect by July, with FAA certification soon after.
Engines
Ask Paul: A puzzling compression check
Can I have bad rings even when I get good compression numbers?
How to get your airplane ready for spring flying
If your plane has been sitting this winter, there’s a few things you need to do before spring flying season.
Ask Paul: Should I wait to start this engine until my plane is done?
“I’ve spent a lot of money on the project and don’t want to risk the new engine being ruined because of eagerness.”
Pre-heating and pre-oiling aircraft engines
The pre-heat process needs to heat the complete engine assembly and not just the oil.
Video: Can you have too much power?
The video features several homebuilt aircraft with very different engines.
Ever wondered what goes into overhauling an aircraft engine?
The video gives an up-close look at what goes into overhauling an aircraft engine.
Ask Paul: Can wide deck cylinders be used in my narrow-deck engine?
Would it be an option to install the wide deck version in this airplane or is that a bad idea?
Listening to engine blades to stop disasters
Researchers have developed a monitoring system to detect one of the most common causes of premature blade failure in gas turbine engines.