Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks closely the TSAs proposed badging plan for GA aircraft, which was buried in the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP). Also, is there a chance for a Superior Air Parts revival?

What’s New

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Lights, engines, action. Kuntzleman Electronics debuts landing-taxi-recognition LED lights; the Sherpa flies again behind the K650 Honeywell turbine; and Fisher Flying Products gets ready to resume production from its new factory in Ontario, Canada. Edited by Mary Bernard.

ACT III

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With numerous world records in his pocket, Bruce Bohannon is trying to figure out his next trick.Holder of 30 world speed and altitude records, Flyin Tiger pilot Bruce Bohannon has even higher aspirations for his one-of-a-kind plane: a place in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Amy Laboda spent some quality time with Bohannon talking about the technology and the team behind Flyin Tiger, emergency training instruction, and looking ahead to his next goal.

Cool Runnings

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Norm Ellis does the math and shows you how to select the right oil cooler for your engine-cooling package. Given the critical role oil temperature plays in engine health, its a good idea to go beyond selecting the smallest, lightest and cheapest cooler you can find.

To Launch a Light Sport

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Bob Fritz presses on! In this installment, he powers up the Grand Rapids Technologies EFIS panel, solves a curious com antenna problem, installs the Zaon PCAS, fits the door to the fuselage’s curvature, and streamlines the air flow to the oil cooler.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir continues his series on digital logic (CMOS), and makes the little logic circuits do things that their inventors never considered.

Wind Tunnel

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Accelerate, pull and fly-thats not all there is to the takeoff. Barnaby Wainfan takes a second-by-second look at the aerodynamics of the takeoff: when it works, and when it doesn't.

The Home Machinist

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Phillips? Flat head? Double blade? Bob Fritz clears up questions you didn't even know you had about screwdrivers. When you're building a plane, the right tool for the right job (and right space) really does matter.

Cable-Exit Fairings

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Don't let unsightly cable-exit holes spoil the look or performance of your aircraft.

In Case You Missed It

Get a Grip!

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Choices in the stick grip market.

Checkpoints

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Do we really need all of these toys?

Aero ‘lectrics

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In an ongoing attempt to update his shop and make it more energy efficient, Jim Weir puts together a winning compressor-generator combo to run the lights and whatever else needs juice.

Where’s the Best Place To Build?

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You and your airplane kit deserve a comfortable workshop area for the many days...