Ask the DAR
Repairman certificate eligibility, ELSA mods, flying at civil twilight, fuel cap engraving.
Cutting Aluminum on the Table Saw
The first time I watched someone cut a one-inch thick slab of 7075 aluminum with a table saw, I thought, "You must be...
Overheating and Intermittent Electrical Problems
I find that overheating and intermittent electrical gremlins are some of the toughest problems to fix. Often, the data you are given to work...
All About Avionics, Part 9
One of the final steps in getting your avionics suite to work is installation of some sort of antenna to capture various radio frequencies. Failing to choose the right antenna and install it properly can compromise the whole installation. Rather than focusing on the intricacies of antenna design, the author discusses the merits of internal versus external for particular equipment plus where to place them; by Stein Bruch
Easy Slider: Part 1
Building a one-piece fiberglass canopy skirt and windshield fairing isn’t as tough as it seems.
What’s New
Paradise Aircraft introduces a new LSA, there's a new fiberglass panel for the Glasair Glastar or Sportsman, and Fisher Flying Products is under new ownership; edited by Mary Bernard.
Down to Earth
After a reluctant transition from paper to pixels, Amy Laboda explores the options available in digital-charting apps and how she arrived at a decision.