In Case You Missed It
Down to Earth
Even when built from the same kit, no two aircraft are exactly the same—that’s why you need a builder’s book. By Amy Laboda.
![The newly-restored F-24 enjoying the morning sun. [All Images Credited to Mike Davenport]](https://kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0001.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Golden Age Revival")
Golden Age Revival
Werner Griesbeck's meticulous total rebuild brings a classic 1938 Fairchild F-24 back into the air after decades.
![Andrew bought a Thorp T-18 project, which started him down the road to experimental aircraft project ownership and construction. [Credit: Andrew Robinson]](https://kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_7725-scaled.jpeg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Winging It")
The Home Machinist
Bob Fritz is back from a long hiatus with a discussion about the difference between screws and bolts and what all of those ASME numbers mean.