Engine Beat
Steve Ells surveys those in the know for tips about what to consider when contemplating the purchase of a used aircraft engine.
Ask the DAR
Can you use Function Code 33 to amend Experimental aircraft limitations and flight-test locations?
On Safari
Builder Rick Reese applies state-of-the-art quality assurance techniques to the building of his exceptional Safari helicopter. By Mary Bernard.
Down to Earth
Two German globetrotters are flying their Vans RV-7 around the world to promote aviation. By Amy Laboda.
The Dawn Patrol
Dick Starks envisions the perfect vehicle for transporting messengers in the throes of trench warfare-and then he builds one.
Magneto Timing Made Simple
Its a question of degrees: Step-by-step instructions on how to set your magneto timing.
Ask the DAR
Readers want to know when you can use your homebuilt for paid instruction and how to convert a certified aircraft into an Experimental.
In Case You Missed It
Fixing Axle Fooly
Flat tires seem to come in clusters. You can go years without getting one, then for some reason, “boom” (actually, more like “psssss”), more flats in a month than a year or years.
The Home Machinist
This months feature offers a three-in-one discussion that includes how to use the steady rest to work with any material that extends beyond the chuck, a review of Googles SketchUp program that will allow you to get designing on your home computer quickly, and notes on how to make an indispensable tool for the home machinist; by Bob Fritz.
Shop-made Blind Rivet Nut
Blind rivet nuts, also called rivnuts, rivet nuts or insert nuts, are a clever...
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook considers the current state of customer service and its implications for business success.