Dan Kerr, Author at KITPLANES

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Fabric Covering 101

Dan Kerr - September 22, 2019 0

Lessons learned applying fabric to a Murphy Maverick.

Custom Door Lock, Latch, and Catch

Dan Kerr - July 19, 2017 0

Who would have thought a fuel system mod would affect the doors?

Fuel Shutoff Valve

Dan Kerr - April 20, 2017 0

There's more to an extended-range fuel system than just adding tanks.

Repetitive Motion Injury

Dan Kerr - December 18, 2015 0

An unexpected consequence from building your own airplane.

Attaching A High Wing

Dan Kerr - April 16, 2015 0

By Dan Kerr.

In Case You Missed It

Get-there-itis

Paul Dye - May 17, 2019 0

Reading the title of this column, you probably think the topic is about weather...

Bolted Joints

David Paule - May 20, 2016 0

Bolted joints are pretty simple. Drill some holes, drop a bolt into them,...

Fixed-Pitch Props

Ishmael Fuentes - March 11, 2020 3

Choosing a prop for your homebuilt is always a compromise that involves consideration of cost, performance, how you'll fly and more. Still, sometimes the simplest solution is the best one.

A Fix for Square Tires

Chuck Deiterich - August 7, 2019 0

A simple lever jack might be all you need to banish the “thump thump.”