Fasteners Through an Engineer’s Eye
The structure of an airplane and its systems are only as strong and reliable as the joints holding its components together.
Avoiding the Traps of Bad Engineering and Construction
There's a large body of knowledge of good engineering practice for aircraft. Most of this knowledge was gained the hard way, and it should not be ignored lightly.
Wind Tunnel
When unexpected drag is an issue, the cause could be gaps in the skin of your airplane. A simple seal might solve the problem.
Wind Tunnel
One effect of a rotating propellor: It acts as a gyroscope. What does this mean for the pilot?
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
DAR Mel Asberry continues his discussion of aircraft operating limitations by explaining what those Phase II flight test rules mean.
Coping With Fear
Aviation, especially Experimental aviation, carries along with its benefits an intrinsic risk that is hard to completely dismiss.