How Bad Could a Prop Strike Be?
A prop strike, even at very low speed and power, is a serious matter.
Ten Things That Will Have an Impact on Insurance
In today’s market you might not be able to get insurance for the plane you want or the premium might be more than you want to spend.
Breaking Bead
This month’s home shop project is a bead breaker for separating stubborn tires from rims.
All Over the Map
When the FAA inspector or DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) arrives to award you your airworthiness certificate, it’s likely that everything will go smoothly, right?...
Homespun Router Table
I’m drawn to the simple, low-cost end of the airplane market. The first airplane I bought plans for was the Evans VP-1. The first...
Where’s the Best Place To Build?
You and your airplane kit deserve a comfortable workshop area for the many days of building that lie ahead. If you are a first-time...
Common In-Flight Failures, Part 2
This column is a continuation of common in-flight failures that I began discussing in the September 2024 issue. With today’s glass cockpits and all...
Venturing the Cup
Started in 1997 by Eric Whyte and Erik Anderson, the AirVenture Cup offers its own twist on the traditional point-to-point air race. Namely, it...
In Case You Missed It
Roll Your Own Pitot Tube Cover
An easy solution when commercially available covers wont fit. By Axel Alvarez.
Building the Affordaplane, Part 2
From a construction standpoint this ultralight design is quite unusual in some ways and very traditional in others.
