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Matco Purchased by NMG Aerospace

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ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang

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Carbon fiber and 70% scale but true in spirit to the original.
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CubCrafters EX-2 363i

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Adding another branch to the Cub family tree.
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Pure enjoyment flying low and going slow.

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American Legend Builds the “Mother of All Cubs.”

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Hiperbipe

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The Swiss Army knife of airplanes.
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Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

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Building the ‘Beater – Part 3

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It’s beginning to look like a helicopter.

The Resurrection of Lady Vi

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RAFE brings a rare and special VariViggen to life.

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How does the Rotax 912 compare to traditional engines used in small homebuilts?

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 4

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Getting it on the gear & engine selection.

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Aircraft Specialty Flightlines delivers custom CNC precision to homebuilders worldwide.

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Ernie, Can You Hear Me?

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Every now and again, you get to do something that just feels good inside....
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Debunking Deburring

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If you are building an aircraft kit that requires drilling holes into metal parts,...
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Lighting up the Tail Feathers

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51 Questions

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Tribute to Teachers and Mentors

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I write this submission during the month of November when traditionally we ponder and...
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No One Is Watching

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What’s Ahead?

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Economics Buffet the Engine Market

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Hot-rodding the venerable Rotax four-strokes.

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Mini Satcoms

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The short list includes considering how, where and why you’ll use the device, plus app interfaces and data costs. SPOT and Garmin are standouts.
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