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Building for IFR: Do You Really Need It?
...a better pilot. It’s not about the specific skills for the rating—it’s the idea of continuously learning and building upon the skill you have to stretch yourself. At the same...
AI Amuses, But It Can’t Replace Aviation Experts
...on these pages have well-calibrated BS meters. Why is that important? Because you’re building something that could hurt you. Gravity doesn’t care where you got your information, so you better...
Tools and Shop Organization: When It’s Time to Start
...the task requires. One of the key skills needed in building an aircraft is organization. With the long lead times from some of the various kit providers, organization is something...
Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair
...magazine involved in the production of this column. In moments of introspection this can lead to guilt, and guilt leads to defeat, and when working on airplanes—especially building a kit...
World Flight Dreams Rekindled
The author gets some air and hope pumped into his round-the-world flight wish. One of my favorite opening-line jokes is, “I am one of those idiots building an airplane in...
Sun ’n Fun: A Hub for Earthrounders and Global Flight Enthusiasts
Bill Harrelson and his world record-setting Lancair IV. Thinking about building an airplane to fly around the world? Look no further than the Sun ’n Fun grounds to gain a...
Game Day
...the best part of this wonderful show. Homebuilts of all persuasions fly in from all over the U.S. If you’re thinking about building a Zenith, a Lancair, or a Cub...
3D Printer Assisted Building
Even with composite parts being molded to net shape, a degree of finish sanding is usually required. These are all specialty sanding blocks. The yellow sander progressively sands 2¼-inch and...
The Value of a Mentor, and Mentoring
Challenging aspects of building won’t slow your progress when a mentor can share their experience with you. If you have built or are almost finished building a kit aircraft, you...
Eating the Elephant—Part 2
...hard, because I still don’t like it after all the time I’ve spent in the shop. If you’re building an airplane from a mature, well-proven kit with excellent instructions and...
In Case You Missed It
Second Hand is First Rate
Pitts happens when you have 11 months, talent, friends, spare parts, and a little cash.
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 6)
In this series installment, author Bob Fritz takes you through the basics of a three-day project you can really use: lightweight fiberglass wheel chocks. The article covers materials, cutting, patterns, foam cutting, eliminating bubbles, and pitfalls to look out for during the build; by Bob Fritz.
Ask the DAR
Mel Asberry answers readers’ questions on one-off engineering data requirements, how to fill out an AC 20-27G form, and how to test-fly an aircraft in the U.S. Virgin Islands.