Can You Hear Me Now?

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For those of you in aircraft with magnificent audio systems—stereo music and multi-input switching panels that have push-button selection of your half-dozen headphone inputs—this...

No Backshell and No Screw

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I hate seeing D-sub connectors not supported or fastened correctly, as the wires will eventually break. In this case, two broken wires on the...

Firewall Forward: Spark Plug Maintenance

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KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye goes into detail on how to inspect and maintain conventional aircraft spark plugs in the latest installment of...

Repairing a Damaged Lead Counterweight

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When trimming the elevator counterweights of a Van’s RV-14 kit, I modified one of the weights incorrectly. This led to the holes in the...

The Case of the Missing Propeller

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Checkpoints: Diagnosis

A Tale of Two RVs

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“Homebuilt” aptly describes where most project aircraft are assembled. But as you approach the final stages, it’s common to move from the home to...

LED to a Landing

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We have come a long way with light emitting diodes. They went from $200 a bulb in 1968 to 5 cents a bulb in...

Deformed Gascolator O-Ring

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Some gascolators have internal O-rings that should be checked for deformation regularly. This was caught on an inspection, but the gascolator had blue telltale...

Firewall Forward: Ignition System Basics

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This episode in our Firewall Forward series looks at magneto ignition systems and ignition timing. What it all means, and how to do it...

Firewall Forward: Oil Filter Cutting and Analysis

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KITPLANES editor at large and experienced engine builder Paul Dye walks you through the process of cutting open the oil filter and examining the...

In Case You Missed It

Restarting a Homebuilt Project

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What to do when you haven’t been doing anything.

Building the Bearhawk LSA

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Fleshing out the forward fuselage.

Rear Cockpit

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Not me!

Light Stuff

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Columnist Roy Beisswenger takes a look at what’s currently available in the foot-launched and wheeled variety of canopy or soft-wing aircraft.