Flight Reports A New Twist The Silence Twister has arrived. And it wants to play; by Marc Cook. Cost-of-Flying Special Saving Benjamins Tips, tricks, tactics and theories on cheaper flying. Budget Builds Yes! You can build and fly a "real" plane for the cost of a new SUV; by Dan Johnson. The True Cost of Building A primer on calculating real building costs; by Marc Cook. Feeling Used? You'll find these common designs on the secondhand market--know what to look for; by Brian E. Clark. How I Survived the RV-4 From Hell One buyer's story provides insight on the pitfalls of purchasing a used homebuilt; by Ed Wischmeyer. Reflections on a Friend Moved On The opposite perspective--parting with your pride and joy; by Ken Balch. Builder Spotlight Master & Commander: The Elite 582 This builder opted for easy assembly and open-cockpit fun; by Howard Levy. Shop Talk Fancy Paneling, Part 1 Preparing yourself for what could be the biggest and most expensive part of your project; by Ken Balch. Perfect Paint Job, Part 2 Have design, will paint; by Rick Lindstrom. Engine Beat Oil Basics, Take 2: Special lubes for high-revvers; by Tim Kern. Aero 'Lectrics Run two VOR receivers and a glideslope from just one antenna; by Jim Weir. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel Drag Reduction 101: Cleaning up your flyng cactus; by Barnaby Wainfan. Exploring Around the Patch Getting seriously hands-on; by Marc Cook. What's New Exxon debuts multi-grade break-in oil; edited by Brian E. Clark. Lancair U Approved training equals insurance; by Jack Cowell. Kit Bits Letters List of Advertisers Builders' Marketplace Calendar of Events The Classified Builder Kit Stuff Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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