Custom Aircraft Covers Offer Sun ’n Fun Specials
Bruce's Custom Covers is offering 10% off during Sun 'n Fun.
Just use SNF2017 to receive the discount. More information on their offerings can be...
Sporty's Offering Specials at Sun 'n Fun
Sporty's Pilot Shop is offering several Sun 'n Fun discounts this week, including $100 off on the Stratus 1S and 2S, rebates on iCom...
Belite's New 2-Seat Experimental "Chipper" at Sun 'n Fun North Aircraft...
Belite is showing its first two-place, experimental aircraft design this year at Sun 'n Fun. Belite's exhibit is located north of Indoor Hangar A.
The...
Garmin Pilot™ Application Expands Features, Capabilities and Global Reach
Garmin announced several global enhancements and an expanded feature set for the Garmin Pilot application on Apple and Android mobile devices. European IFR autorouting...
EAA’s Pioneering Affordable Safety STC Process Has Another Success Story: TruTrak...
The supplemental type certificate process that the Experimental Aircraft Association pioneered in 2016 has set the stage for another success story, as EAA affiliate...
Turn Your Tablet Into an ADS-B Receiver
Xradio has released an Android app that overlays ADS-B traffic and weather on a moving map. Simply attach the portable receiver and go. The...
Garmin GTX 335 w/GPS and Antenna Promotional Discount
Garmin announced a new GTX 335 w/GPS ADS-B transponder kit, available at a promotional list price of only $2,995 ($800 off list price), now...
Aircraft Tool Supply Company Rivet Squeezer Deal Offered
Purchase the ATS Pro Heavy Duty Rivet Squeezer (1-1/2") #5011-1A for 10% off this week only. The squeezer can connect to the Rivet Squeezer Bench Mount #RS-BK for a more versatile tool.
Sonex Show Specials for Sun ’n Fun
Sonex Aircraft announced several Sun'n Fun-related discount offers this week. They include:
Complete Airframe Kit and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages: Save $1,000
Sonex Aircraft Sub-Kits: Save...
Desser's 31/11.00-10 4-ply Bigfoot Tundra Tire
Desser introduced the latest in its line of "Tundra" tires, the 31/11.00-10 4 ply Bigfoot.
The 31" Bigfoot is a fully FAA-approved and TSO'ed tire. Weighing in at a lightweight 20 lb, it can be used on most 10" wheels, including wheels with the GAR-Aero, 6" to 10" adapters, provided by Seaplanes North.
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The Home Machinist
If you need to send a part out to be built by a professional shop, a good drawing, well identified, is essential. The KISS principle applies, and be sure you don't request closer tolerances or more exotic materials than you really need, or it will cost you.