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Mark Albery

Mark Albery
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Mark Albery studied aeronautical engineering at Kingston University on the former site of both the Sopwith and Hawker aircraft factories. While working for Rolls-Royce on the acoustic design of aircraft engines, he earned his private pilot's license at the RR Merlin Flying Club. He now holds commercial and flight instructor ratings and has owned a Taylor Monoplane, Cessna 120, Jodels 1050 and DR200, DH Chipmunk, two RV-4s and the RV-8.

Transatlantic Homebuilt

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Los Angeles to England in an RV-8.

In Case You Missed It

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
Thorp T-18 rudder with taillight

Adding a Taillight to a Completed Rudder

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A creative, low-impact solution for mounting a light without cutting up your rudder.

Metal Magic: Making Parts Fit

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In our 22nd episode of Metal Magic, KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye goes...
radius washer

Nuts. What to Do When Thrown a Curve

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When fasteners crowd a radius or bend, radius washers, blocks, or spot facing can solve the problem—without compromising strength or workmanship.