Ask the DAR

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How do you know when the sum of purchased parts exceeds the 51% rule? Does the data plate have to match the registration? DAR Mel Asberry answers these questions and more.

The Ultimate Upgrade

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Could a plane as large, expensive and complicated as the Lancair Evolution be completed by an experienced homebuilder? We have the answer to that intriguing question.

Homebuilding on the Edge

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Out in the California desert, innovation in homebuilding is the rule, rather than the exception. By Marc Cook.

Firewall Forward: Installing the Firewall

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Author Dave Prizio describes construction of the firewall itself, including the penetrations and the tools required.

All About Avionics

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With all of the ways to get GPS information into the cockpit, a handheld unit remains a viable option. By Stein Bruch.

Build It Better: Testing, testing, one, two, three

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There's no substitute for real-world testing--;something homebuilders should keep in mind when moving from the theoretical to the actual application.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Got Threads?

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What to do when you've stripped a spark plug hole or other threaded receptacle in your homebuilt (once the cursing has stopped)? We have ways...

Ask the DAR

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Does an A&P have to sign off on an ELT inspection? And can a Sport Pilot fly a Cessna 172?

Electronic Ignitions

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Electronic ignitions can offer benefits over the standard magnetos, including lower maintenance and better fuel economy.

In Case You Missed It

The Dawn Patrol

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Hummel UltraCruiser builder Dennis Brooks came to Liberty Landing looking for a place to store his airplane, and left with some new friends and a test flight courtesy of The Dawn Patrol.

AeroVonics Flight Displays

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Leave your cutting tools in the drawer. These drop-in electronic instruments eliminate complicated installations and have an impressive feature set.

Metal Magic

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Blocking and roughing. By Mark Lynn.

The Decision to Polish

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To quote a friend, “When you paint, the aircraft will never look better than...