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Dan Horton

Dan Horton
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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.

Champions

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We talk with Grand Champion builders about their experiences building some of the finest airplanes in the world.

The One-Two Punch

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Placing drilled holes exactly where you want them.

Bead Blast for Bond Prep

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Surface preparation is easy if you have access to a bead blast cabinet.

The Big Squeeze

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Fabricating aircraft cables.

Drill Blocks

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Drill right, drill straight.

All Wrapped Up

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An illustrated guide to safetying turnbuckles.

Quickly Trimming a Glass Layup

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An easy way to prevent painful punctures to your fingers.

Tech Tip: Tailwheel Tune-Up

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Keeping your plane on the straight and narrow.

Tech Tip

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Forming a Composite Blister.

Shop Tips: Undrilling a Hole in Steel

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A brass block makes it easy.

In Case You Missed It

Design Process: CG Loading

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Empty weight and empty CG of the airplane are fixed and do not vary from flight to flight. The same cannot be said of its contents.

How the Bead Goes On

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Welded assemblies (also known as weldments) can be found on just about every airplane....

Garmin GTR 200

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An audio solution on a budget.

Wind Tunnel

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The perils of PIO;