Design Process: The Rudder

0
The fixed portion of the vertical tail of an airplane provides directional stability. The rudder provides directional control. When the pilot deflects the rudder, it...

That’s Shear Nuts

5
The aircraft bolts we use to build our projects will always be paired with an appropriate nut to complete the mission of holding components...

What a Darling(ton) Noisemaker

0
Mostly we’d like our airplanes to be quiet. Somehow, “airplane” and “quiet” don’t belong in the same sentence. We’ve got roughly 5000 explosions per...

Another Alternator Gotcha

2
Well, it seems to be the season for alternator problems, as just this week I had to diagnose another interesting one. As with any...

Cogswell’s Molds, Part 2

2
Last month I discussed the slump and drape molds that Steve Cogswell used for making fiberglass concealers/accessory panels for his RV-8. (Also see “A...

Firewall Forward: Intake and Exhaust Systems

1
In the next installment of KITPLANES Firewall Forward sponsored by Tempest editor at large Paul Dye takes a close look at intake and exhaust...

No Brake Fluid

0
Perhaps brake lines in the cockpit should be part of the preflight? This aircraft was moments away from having no left brake due to...

Consider a Second Look

0
I would chance a guess that most aircraft kits are primarily built by one person. While some projects are constructed by groups or teams...

Firewall Forward: Compression Testing

2
Unlock the mysteries of the aircraft-engine leakdown test, otherwise known as the differential compression test. KITPLANES engine meister Paul Dye breaks down the process...

Cogswell’s Molds

1
Some of the many cool details of Steve Cogswell’s RV project from last month’s column were the fiberglass parts made to conceal various lightening...

In Case You Missed It

Letters

0
Crank Seal ReplacementI really liked "Maintenance Matters" in the June 2018 issue. I did...

2023 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory

1
Welcome back to our annual extravaganza that is our directory of homebuilt aircraft. As...

Lithium vs. Lead-Acid

0
Lithium vs. Lead-Acid—the bench tests.

Maintenance Matters

0
Safety wire and cotter pins.