Airshow Antennas

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We are headed into airshow calendar time. I don’t care if it is the granddaddy of them all (Oshkosh) or the usual four beat-up...

Metal Magic: Making Parts Fit

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In our 22nd episode of Metal Magic, KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye goes into some of the tactics to make recalcitrant airframe pieces...

Cracked Landing Gear Weldment

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Landing gear sockets should be checked regularly for those who fly off of grass and certainly after a hard landing. Using a bright light...

Toe Bar

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Uneven tire wear is usually an indication of a problem with wheel alignment. Most of the time, the issue will be with toe, which...

Make That Aluminum Shine

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If there was a way to make metal parts look even nicer than they looked coming out of your aircraft kit’s shipping box—and the...

Metal Magic: A Quick Look at Edge Rolling

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This short episode of Metal Magic provides some quick tips on the most effective ways to get sheetmetal to "lay down" properly. KITPLANES editor...

A HOG in Time Takes…Forever

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As I told you a couple of months ago, “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is a...

Loose Intake Pipe

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Sometimes the intake pipes on Lycoming engines can come loose. This will cause an intake leak, usually indicated by a rough idle and higher...

Metal Magic: Using Reamers For Accurate Holes

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Sometimes a drill bit just won't do. When you want accurate, perfectly round holes in aluminum, you need to use a reamer. KITPLANES editor...

Drills and Bits

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As handy as a cordless drill is, it is not the best tool for many drilling jobs.

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Product Review: J.P. Instruments EDM-740

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JPI is offering a new compact, capable engine monitor that is built and priced for the homebuilt market. By Marc Cook.

The Creative Homebuilder

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Heavy-duty control cables.

What You Don’t Need to Know Can Hurt You

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Building an airplane should be mostly fun, sometimes challenging, and infinitely rewarding, but confidence...

How to Build Your Own Engine (Or Maybe Not)

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Adding a rotary engine to a Q2 is easier said than done.