What’s New

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Master Mechanic introduces the Swift Driver, Aircraft Spruce launches an online magazine and offers a simplified FAR/AIM book, and California Power Systems carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits.

Viewfinder

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Editor-at-Large Marc Cook takes a look at Rotax’s first foray into fuel-injected engines: the 912iS.

Alternative Energies

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Dean Sigler reports on new electrically powered European amphibians.

Light Stuff

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Roy Beisswenger discusses a rational path for owners of sport aircraft to become commercially rated.

A Tale of Two Kits

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What a difference a few years make. Paul Dye discusses the evolution of kits, using the two he built (Van’s RV-8 and RV-3) as examples.

The Dawn Patrol

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The Dawn Patrol crew managed to stay out of trouble (mostly) on their visit to the Gathering of Eagles in Gardner, Kansas.

Are you considering an alternative engine?

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Patrick Panzera explains some specific formulas he uses to see if an engine' claimed numbers pass muster.

What’s New

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Dr. RoTech introduces an engine analyzer for Rotax 912/914 engines, Planemakers offers builder assistance for composite aircraft, and Ameritech distributes Electroair ignition systems.

Viewfinder

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Editor-at-Large Marc Cook flies the RANS S-7LS at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and hears encouraging news from vendors.

Down to Earth

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Amy Laboda discusses her approach to getting instrument re-current and describes the many tools available to help you en route.

In Case You Missed It

Kit Stuff

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Alignment aids for Lycoming oil screen housings.

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By William Rynone, Ph.D., P.E.

Letters

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Custom CockpitsLove your story about cockpit dimensions (Designing from the Inside Out, December 2013),...

Rounding a Hole

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Cut large holes in thin material freehand.