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Weight ReductionI enjoyed David Paule's article about saving weight in aircraft construction . However, I would like to add another perspective. The average American...
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Trim TabsBarnaby Wainfan's recent article about trim tabs advised having enough stiffness in the trim tab system to preclude tab flutter. What about...
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Experimental ArtI've been a subscriber to KITPLANES for many years now and really enjoy your magazine. I decided early on in the building process...
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Survey ResultsEarlier this year, we asked our readers to tell us what they thought about KITPLANES and how we cover the Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft world....
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Stuck ValveIn "Fixing a Stuck Valve," , you list 180 foot-pounds as the torque for exhaust nuts. I think you meant to say inch-pounds.--Tommy...
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What do you do if you want to cut a longer-than-usual taper? Well, first you'll need to create a simple tool from some round stock that will provide target zones for your dial indicator, and then you may need to buy some more tools-what a shame! Home Machinist Bob Fritz takes you through the process. Hint: Choosing the right Morse Taper is critical.
What’s New
ZuluLog offers a pilot logbook for Android devices, Zenith and UL Power announce a firewall-forward kit for the CH 650, and Garmin introduces the aera 796, its new flagship portable navigator.