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
Build Your Skills: Fabric
Finishing tapes not only strengthen areas that need reinforcement, but they also cover unsightly screws, rivets and rib-lacing cord. This month we cover the types of tapes available, where they should be applied and how to apply them; by Ron Alexander.
What’s New
This months column includes information on new anti-collision strobe lights and LED position lights, a micro belt sander, a smart servo controller for trim, a desktop model of the Cozy Mark IV and the announcement of a taildragger configuration option for the Eurofox SLSA.