Cover Story: Seat Cover Conventions

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Now that the foam is cut and glued, we’ll learn how to make the pattern, choose and cut the fabric, and sew the cover.

Cover Story: Building a Custom Cushion

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Learn how to measure, cut and assemble the foam pieces that constitute the seat cushion.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Its time to revisit the DIY wind tee project-but with improvements fueled by experience.

Cover Story: Designing Men

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In this first installment of the upholstery series, the author looks at the basics: sewing machines, scissors, needles and thread, and more.

Aero ‘lectrics

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What do you do if you need to monitor a number of audio signals, but you don't have room for an audio switching panel? Jim Weir finds the answer in a summing amplifier.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Vibration is not good for engines, airframes or instruments. Jim Weir explains how to fashion vibration analysis equipment for less than retail cost.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weirs lifetimes worth of tinkering has produced a definitive list of electronics parts suppliers, and hes willing to share.

Hose Protection

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Ishmael Fuentes shows you how to protect and cool the hoses in your engine compartment by making a firesleeve.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Heat and avionics don't get along all that well. Rather than installing a fan that runs all the time, Jim Weir suggests building and using a fan that runs only when you need it.

Radio Too Hot? Cool It!

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Jim Weir borrows a trick from the world of computers to provide a cool breeze to your radio stack.

In Case You Missed It

Ready to Build?

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You can begin your aircraft project right now—before even deciding on a kit. Here are 10 ways to get ready to build.

Engine Theory: Exhaust

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Exhaust-expelling the remains.
GlaStar in flight

Return to Flight

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A GlaStar’s Titan IO-340’s tale of tweaks and temptations.

Engine Beat

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Steve Ells examines the RSA-type fuel-injection system, shows you how to set the idle speed and idle mixture, and how to clean the nozzles and screens.