Over the Hump

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For my wife and me, it was important to have our kids learn a musical instrument. We lost out to sports with our son,...

Fit and Trim

3
A first flight reveals truths that only air moving over an aircraft’s surfaces can reveal. Will the engine cool properly? Will the cockpit fill...

Gathering

3
Longtime readers may recall that before scribbling in aviation magazines I scribbled in automotive magazines. That seems like someone else’s life a long time...

Some Old Favorites

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For those building a new airplane, chances are you’re getting more than familiar with certain tools at different stages of the build. For me,...

Keeping a Battery Current

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“With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being...

A Step in the Flight Direction

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Parts & recreation.

Caught in the Act

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We’ve been working on the development story of the Van’s RV-15 for many months. Paul Dye and I had what I would call exceptional...

How They Build Them in South Africa

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During my recent visit to Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, South Africa, to fly the new High Wing on this month’s cover, I was given...

Second Time Charm

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There’s no other way but to admit that I found dozens of reasons to put this project off. By finally tackling it, though, I...

Plug In Power

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Years ago a friend of mine was faced with commuting for his airline job from his home in St. George, Utah, to his new...

In Case You Missed It

STOL Brothers

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A number of kit manufacturers have capitalized on the Cubs enduring appeal with Cub-alike designs, each of which has something unique to offer.

Ask the DAR

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Mel Asberry answers readers’ questions on one-off engineering data requirements, how to fill out an AC 20-27G form, and how to test-fly an aircraft in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Metal vs. Wood

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Part 2: Reworking a wood propeller.

Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler

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An epoxy alternative thats easier to work with for low-stress, structural applications.