The Art of Corner Blocking in Wood Aircraft Construction
Tips for working smarter when making these small, critical parts.
Confessions of an Instrument Rating Procrastinator
There's a right way and a wrong way to learn IFR.
Ask the DAR
Repairman certificate eligibility, who to list as the manufacturer, installing ADS-B equipment.
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2013 Engine Buyer’s Guide
For homebuilders, power is a top-of-mind issue, and engines are among their most important decisions. From the familiar Lycomings and Continentals to the options in radials, here’s what the traditional aircraft-engine market offers.
All About Avionics
Stein Bruch explains how bringing smart phones and tablets, with a bevy of aviation apps, into the cockpit have helped him become a better—and safer—pilot.
Fixed Pitch vs. Constant Speed
Deciding to use a fixed-pitch propeller or step up to the higher weight, cost, and complexity of a constant-speed prop in order to improve performance.
Evaluating a Used Engine
How do you decide, without taking an engine completely apart, whether or not it will give you at least several years of good service?