Eric Stewart
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.
Custom BRS Installation in an RV-9A
Whole airplane parachute systems are a viable option for homebuilts.
Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design
Sandwich panels, part 5-a simple, accurate method for molding flanged parts.
Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design
Sandwich panels, part 4-a simple, accurate method for molding flanged parts.
In Case You Missed It
Shockwave
There's a new anti-icing option for high-end Experimental/Amateur-Builts. Its called Therm-X. By Jack Cowell.
Static Prop Balancer
I fly my Pulsar with a 60-inch GSC ground-adjustable wood prop because it smoothes...
Fixed Pitch vs. Constant Speed
Deciding to use a fixed-pitch propeller or step up to the higher weight, cost, and complexity of a constant-speed prop in order to improve performance.