Eric Stewart, Author at KITPLANES

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https://sr-1.weebly.com/

Eric Stewart is designing and building the SR-1, a speed plane for setting records in the FAI c-1a/0 category (takeoff weight less than 661 pounds, including pilot and fuel). You can see more at facebook.com/TheSR1Project, including additional photos and videos of the subjects in this series of articles.

Building a Composite Fuel Tank

Eric Stewart - October 31, 2024 1

How to keep it lightweight and leak-free.

Custom Tools for Rod End Installation and Alignment

Eric Stewart - September 6, 2024 0

Tightening rod end bearings is easy when you make the right tools.

Custom Composite Inspection Panels

Eric Stewart - July 7, 2024 0

How to add panels to already-molded skins.

Composite Sheared Wingtips

Eric Stewart - April 24, 2023 0

A step-by-step process to make DIY molds for sheared wingtips.

On the Edge

Eric Stewart - December 20, 2022 2

Hot-rodding the venerable Rotax four-strokes.

Build Your Own Steel Shop Table

Eric Stewart - May 25, 2022 1

It’s a great alternative to wood.

Shining a Light on DarkAero

Eric Stewart - July 26, 2021 1

Ryley, Keegan and River Karl provide a behind-the-scenes view of the DarkAero 1.

DarkAero Keeps It Light

Eric Stewart - June 21, 2021 3

The Karl brothers bring a new carbon fiber speedster to market.

Testing, Testing!

Eric Stewart - May 24, 2021 0

Part 3: Testing components and assemblies.

Testing, Testing!

Eric Stewart - April 20, 2021 0

Part 2: Determining Material Properties

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Funny Money

Paul Dye - May 23, 2020 2

When I was a kid, way back in the 1960s, one of the toughest...

The AirCam Experience

Paul Dye - October 1, 2022 1

Pure enjoyment flying low and going slow.

Light Stuff

Roy Beisswenger - December 15, 2011 0

Ready to jump into gyroplanes? Roy Beisswenger explains the options available and the regulations for this exciting segment of aviation.

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - January 22, 2016 0