Bob Hadley
Bob Hadley is the R&D manager for a California-based consumer products company. He holds a Sport Pilot certificate and a Light-Sport Repairman certificate with inspection authorization for his Jabiru J250-SP.
Fun With Fly Cutters
Did you ever wonder what kind of tool makes those graceful machine marks on factory-made brackets and manifolds?
Reamer Madness
There are a number of things you will get good at when building an airplane. At or near the top of the list is...
In Case You Missed It
Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines
Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.
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Light Stuff
Having completed his Vans RV-12 ELSA, Dave Martin revisits a weekend Repairman Inspection course to prepare for his first annual condition inspection.