Homebuilt Accidents: Comparing the Causes
Do certified aircraft have different types of accidents than Experimentals?
Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design
Epoxy and fuel resistance tests, part 2-choosing an epoxy for a fuel tank.
Ask the DAR
Engine data plate, airworthiness certificate issued by an IA, ELT requirements with ADS-B.
The Real McKee
In the ultimate FUUN exercise, Andy McKee flies the Atlantic in search of AirVenture and friendly colonials.
Ask the DAR
Electric motors, major repairs, combining parts from several kits, using completed wings.
In Case You Missed It
Understanding Lithium Batteries
Kathy and Reg Nicoson of EarthX, Inc. explain what you need to know.
You’ve Got to Start Somewhere
Many of those who attend the big airshows, Oshkosh AirVenture or Sun n Fun, for example, stroll right past the buildings where would-be builders are trying a building technique on for size. Not so our intrepid contributor Cory Emberson, who got a schedule, circled three sessions of interest, and not only completed each class but lived to write about the experience.
Tips for Installing Your Props Properly
It pays to be thorough and follow the manufacturers instructions to the letter when installing a prop on your homebuilt.
