Tag: design techniques

When unexpected drag is an issue, the cause could be gaps in the skin of your airplane. A simple seal might solve the problem.

Bob Fritz finds that in the midst of making progress, the build process has its own value. Here, he walks through the process of designing and installing an on-board fire extinguisher system for his Jabiru J250, and offers a few tips for locating holes and installing the wings.

Blind rivet nuts, also called rivnuts, rivet nuts or insert nuts, are a clever...

Making a jig to countersink an AEX wedge.