2024 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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Which propeller is right for you?

University of Rotax

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One builder’s lessons to learn before maintaining a Rotax 914.

Building the ‘Beater – Part 8

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Looking back on the project.

Second Chance Six

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Part 5: Uncovering the history of N2165U and doing lots of sanding.

Scratch Build a Kit?

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I want to present a strategy and method to get a few more prospective airplane builders off the fence and into the workshop. This...

Driver Upgrade for Avionics Trays

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Installing small screws into the tight confines of a deep avionics tray is a challenge that can be both annoying and frustrating.

Franklin vs. Edison et al. and Marconi

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A word we use rather flippantly when perusing electronic circuitry—ground.

Variable Geometry Cooling System

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The way to reduce or eliminate excess cooling drag in cruise is to use a variable-geometry cooling system that can change shape to control the amount of air flowing through the cowling.

The Turf War Around MOSAIC

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You might think that a long-running proposal to streamline certification and greatly expand (and make far more usable) LSA and sport pilot rules would have the industry locking arm, raising voices in song and, therefore, on a clear path to success. You might, but you’d be wrong.

Special Light Sport Airplane Accidents

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Some surprising results when compared to traditional Cessnas.

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Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design

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How to fabricate sandwich panels, part 3.

Venturing the Cup

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Started in 1997 by Eric Whyte and Erik Anderson, the AirVenture Cup offers its...

The Little Bush Plane That Could

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Amy Laboda takes a slow flight down Memory Lane. The rich history of the Kitfox over the last 25 years has had its challenges and happy endings.

What’s New

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Cleaveland Aircraft Tool Howe Fittings. By KITPLANES® Staff.