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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

Alternator Mods Without Major Surgery

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Another way to modify a Nippondenso alternator for use with an external voltage regulator.

Design Process: Cantilever Wings

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Last month we began our discussion of the structural layout of the wing with...

Editor’s Log

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The flying bug.

Buy, Buy, Buy

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Time to talk about the “parts” portion of my column tagline. I’ve been a...