Dan Horton, Author at KITPLANES

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Dan Horton has been crazy about airplanes since dope was a good thing. When not in the shop or researching some subject of interest, Dan can be found in his Van’s RV-8. He has been flying more than 40 years, and has not yet caused an international incident. That we are aware of, anyway.

Flush Rivet Removal

Dan Horton - July 19, 2014 0

There can be more than 10,000 rivets in an aluminum kit aircraft. Given that many opportunities for errors, you’ll surely need to replace a few.

Air-to-Air Adventure

Dan Horton - July 18, 2014 0

A photo mission with the pros.

Cleaning Fuel Injection Nozzles

Dan Horton - June 20, 2014 0

By Dan Horton.

Oratex Aircraft Fabric

Dan Horton - May 22, 2014 2

Covering made easy.

How the Pros Do It: Continental Mattituck

Dan Horton - May 22, 2014 1

Continental Mattituck Services—continuing the tradition.

How the Pros Do It: Ripley Air

Dan Horton - April 17, 2014 0

Ripley Air—small shop with clever ideas.

How the Pros Do It: Jim Kimball Enterprises

Dan Horton - March 20, 2014 0

Jim Kimball Enterprises—Building the better biplane.

To Bead or Not to Bead?

Dan Horton - February 19, 2014 3

There is no question.

How the Pros do It: Maule, Part 2

Dan Horton - February 19, 2014 0

The visit to Maule Aircraft continues.

How the Pros Do It: Maule, Part 1

Dan Horton - January 20, 2014 0

A Visit to Maule Aircraft.

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