This modified Murphy Renegade on display in the kit vendor area is more complete than last year – the engine has been hung and some wiring completed. But the fact that is moving forward isn’t way we like to highlight it. If you zoom in on the poster, you’ll find that this little airplane project was begun by Kitplanes own Mel Asbery – our resident “Ask the DAR”. Mel and Ann Asbery began it years ago, but he kept so busy licensing other airplanes that he couldn’t keep making progress, so he passed it on to its next owner for completion – and we hope to see it covered and maybe flying next year!
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All About Avionics
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Todays homebuilt aircraft avionics packages often incorporate a number of boxes behind the panel, all requiring a particular type of wiring to go with them (not to mention all the other power draws such as lights, flap motors, etc.). Its advisable, then, to consider the length and nature of the wiring to be included in your project from the moment you start building. Avionics techno Stein Bruch explains the how and why of managing the wiring requirements for your aircraft.
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