Letters
Tungsten
In Eric Stewart's article, "Titans of Tungsten" , he mentioned using tungsten as a counterweight because it is 1.5 times denser than lead. If...
Letters
Long Live Long-EZs!
I really liked the article on the Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience and the idea of keeping canards alive. Let me tell...
Letters
Need for SpeedNigel Speedy needs to be careful not to exceed 180 knots CAS. I noticed in his article, "Effects of Fairings on Speed"...
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Aircraft Build TimesI would love to see an article on aircraft build times. I am searching for a project that doesn't take too long...
In Case You Missed It
Amateur-Built Aircraft Safety Study
Ron Wanttaja digs into the details of the NTSBs safety study on Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft to determine whether we got a fair shake. He also discusses its recommendations for the FAA and EAA.
The Value of a Mentor, and Mentoring
Building and flying a kit aircraft is a rare achievement—share your journey, mentor others, and strengthen the builder community.
All About Avionics–The Electric Airplane
Its a new world in homebuilt avionics, driven by electronic instruments and powered by an electrical system tailored to meet each specific application. Resident Avionics Guru Stein Bruch walks you through numerous possible configurations for powering your equipment, and offers tips on how to do the installation right the first time.