Dan Horton, Author at KITPLANES

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Dan Horton says he is "just a homebuilder". He has been a pilot more than 30 years and currently flies a custom RV-8.

The One-Two Punch

Dan Horton - November 15, 2013 0

Placing drilled holes exactly where you want them.

Bead Blast for Bond Prep

Dan Horton - October 27, 2013 0

Surface preparation is easy if you have access to a bead blast cabinet.

The Big Squeeze

Dan Horton - October 27, 2013 1

Fabricating aircraft cables.

Drill Blocks

Dan Horton - September 20, 2013 0

Drill right, drill straight.

All Wrapped Up

Dan Horton - September 20, 2013 0

An illustrated guide to safetying turnbuckles.

Quickly Trimming a Glass Layup

Dan Horton - August 21, 2013 0

An easy way to prevent painful punctures to your fingers.

Tech Tip: Tailwheel Tune-Up

Dan Horton - August 21, 2013 0

Keeping your plane on the straight and narrow.

Tech Tip

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 7

Forming a Composite Blister.

Shop Tips: Undrilling a Hole in Steel

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 1

A brass block makes it easy.

Maintenance Matters: Compression Testing

Dan Horton - July 19, 2013 0

Checking a cylinder’s health.

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Leaking fitting.

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Wendell and Martha Solebee’s experience in the automotive restoration business came in handy when it was time to prep their Lancair Evolution for paint.