Collection of tools - bucking bars and back plates for riveting.

Tools and Shop Organization: When It’s Time to Start

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Organization, smart tool planning and connecting with local builders are essential first steps to a successful aircraft building project.
Aircraft tailwheel springs and linkage

Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair

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After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.
Aircraft welder using oxy-acetylene to weld an aircraft component.

Running With Scissors

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Stay safe in your workshop with these practical, experience-driven shop safety tips from a tech counselor.

The Value of a Mentor, and Mentoring

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Building and flying a kit aircraft is a rare achievement—share your journey, mentor others, and strengthen the builder community.

A Good Decision

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Sometimes, the universe throws you a curveball.

Evolved Composites

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JMB’s expansion fueled by the evolution.

One Thing Leads to Another

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It started simply enough. With a mistake. OK, maybe just a misapplication of learned behavior.

Van’s RV-9: New Rotax Power

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Lockwood Aero’s Rotax 916iS firewall-forward package pushes the RV-9 to 190 knots.

Where Do Airplane Parts Come From?

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Building your own replacement kit parts, which is no different than scratch-building from plans, may save you money and time.

Dawn Patrol’s Last Hurrah

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Knowing when to fold 'em

In Case You Missed It

Custom Tools for Rod End Installation and Alignment

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Tightening rod end bearings is easy when you make the right tools.

Did a Starter Kickback Knock Your Teeth Out?

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Maintenance matters.

Going Glass

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Part 2: OK, let’s install this stuff!

Kit Stuff

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