Maintenance Matters

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Veteran A&P Steve Ells explains the basics of setting up and organizing your home workshop, and the tools you'll need to complete and maintain your project.

Learning to Weld

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Ken Scott's series on welding closes with an afterword from his mentor, Philip Groelz, who explains why TIG welding is the way to go.

Homebuilt Aircraft Insurance

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Choosing insurance for your homebuilt can be a complex decision. Scott Smith breaks it down and explains what you need to keep your plane covered-at every stage.

Alternative Energies

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Dale Kramer invigorated the ultralight movement in the 1970s with the Lazair. Now he's doing it again-with a battery-powered version. By Dean Sigler.

Learning to Weld

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Ken Scott continues his series on welding with oxyacetylene gas welding, and discovers the art and aesthetic in this traditional technique.

The Ultimate Upgrade

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Martha and Wendell Solesbee begin the painstaking process of installing systems on their Lancair Evo kit-from engine and fuel, to electrical and landing gear.

All About Avionics: Wire Stripping and Crimping

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Wire stripping and crimping might seem like a basic skills, but when done improperly can have nasty consequences. Stein Bruch gives an overview of the proper tools and methods you'll need to keep your avionics humming.

Experimotive

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The Dyna-Cam engine has a long history and an uncertain future. Despite its positive attributes, you still cant buy one.

Sim World

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With X-Plane, you don't have to wait until the paint is dry to start test-flying your homebuilt project. A remarkable simulation will allow you to do that early on. By Chuck Bodeen.

Ask the DAR

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Periodic inspections are a necessary part of homebuilt aircraft ownership. Mel Asberry explains which ones are needed and how they differ from the certificated aircraft variety.

In Case You Missed It

Alternative Energies

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Companies around the world are making strides in the development of electric-powered light aircraft. Dean Sigler reports on three French organizations that have been setting records and making history.

This Is an EXCELlent Idea

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For a long time after I bought my first airplane (N2014V, the Cessna 120...

The Best

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What is “the best”? How is that defined, and by whom?

Completions

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Builders share their successes.