Covering a Replica with Grade A Cotton and Irish Linen
A precise reproduction of the Spirit of St. Louis must have authentic fabric.
A New Spin on It
Experimenter of the year Andrew Angellotti offers a new BoxDAQ and updated Featherweight air data probe.
Ask the DAR
Major restoration of a 34-year-old Experimental, fabricating an engine from raw materials.
In Case You Missed It
The Home Machinist
What do you do if you want to cut a longer-than-usual taper? Well, first you'll need to create a simple tool from some round stock that will provide target zones for your dial indicator, and then you may need to buy some more tools-what a shame! Home Machinist Bob Fritz takes you through the process. Hint: Choosing the right Morse Taper is critical.
Fixed Formation
The Bel-Aire 4000 flies on lower wings from a Piper PA-22 Colt and upper wings from a PA-12 Super Cruiser.