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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

Starkey’s Custom Spark Plug Adapter Lock Wrench

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Make spark plug changes easier with a custom spark plug wrench for auto plug adapters on aircraft engines.

Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 11)

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Author Bob Fritz offers a middle way to paint your airplane yourself, without surrendering your first born or breaking the bank. Hint: Preparation and the right equipment are essential.

Home Shop Machinist

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Welding table.

Light Stuff

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What do you get when you combine the ambiance of a military fighter with the design constraints of a Light Sport Aircraft? The MySky MS-1. By Dave Martin.