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How Many Times Can You Drill Through the Same Finger?
...(airplane maintenance engineer) and A&P licenses. Greg’s early ultralight flying led him to explore the STOL options as he was leaning toward the “low and slow” market. Besides, he and...
Behind the Scenes Access
...match drilled to the fuselage openings; be sure to mark them afterward since they are now “handed” and directional. Yes, in theory they are identical, but minor deviations during backdrilling...
The Stanley Screamer is One Sleek Sherpa!
...aspects of the build, Dale bought the firewall and titanium landing gear from John as well as the engine mount and cowling (both of which he modified). Dale purchased an...
Eighty Percent to Go
...What To Pay Attention To Safety items. Sit in your airplane and look around at switches, avionics and controls. Take your time. Yes, you can make engine noises if you...
Hawking That New Engine
...180-hp engine. Now, before you pop your Vernatherm, that is for the engine and firewall-forward kit, so it includes the cowling, engine mount and all accessories, save the charge coolers...
What’s Up In the Experimental Engine Market
Few aviation journalists are as in touch with the Experimental engine market as KITPLANES’ Senior Editor Tom Wilson. An inveterate (as opposed to invertebrate) journalist and engine guy, Tom has...
Flying With Dynon’s New Emergency Glide Feature
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the EFIS and autopilot take over while you diagnose an engine problem? Like having a copilot you don’t have to feed. KITPLANES editor in...
Lycoming Thunderbolt Engines Update
This summer, we sat down with Lycoming’s Chris Gayman to talk about the Thunderbolt engines as well as a wide-ranging discussion of the engine market circa 2024. Have the supply...
Sling Shot
...916 iS engine, but not many. The engine mount has been beefed up to handle the extra torque for the first few minutes of takeoff. The cowling has changed to...
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Electronic Ignitions
As electronic ignitions become more popular, some homebuilders will want to consider making the switch (especially given the potential savings in fuel costs). Tom Wilson provides an overview of the marketplace and offers a “cost-benefit” analysis.
Aero ‘lectrics
Jim Weir concludes his explanation of how to make any cell phone power up a remote electrical device.