To (VHF) Nav or Nav Not
A KITPLANES Roundtable
Technologies develop, sometimes slowly over time, with the kind of sloth that makes you wake up one day, see an evolved landscape,...
Changing the Propeller, Can I Add Seats?
Question: I am upgrading the propeller on my aircraft and was wondering if you might be able to help me out. My situation is...
Unairworthy: Missing Safety Wire
Some bolts have drilled heads for a reason: They are supposed to be safety wired. The first example is a wheel pant bracket. The...
Alternator Mods Without Major Surgery
Another way to modify a Nippondenso alternator for use with an external voltage regulator.
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
This month Barnaby Wainfan turns his attention to the control system and how various aspects such as linkages, the elevator planform and tail aspect ratio, and trailing-edge treatments affect pitch control.
Carving Fiberglass the Easy Way
Shaping fiberglass parts might be messy, but it doesn't need to be hard. When...
What Capability Are You Building Toward?
New home, new airport—they present an opportunity to learn. This learning has been especially...
Cylinder Hones and Honing
Honing and lapping are similar inasmuch as both employ abrasive action to remove metal...