Dave Forster, Author at KITPLANES

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Dave Forster has built 3 airplanes, 1 helicopter and 1.5 cars. He lives on an airpark in Texas with his wife and Australian Kelpie, where he is trying to figure out what to build next and what he wants to be when he grows up.

Crimping Style

Dave Forster - April 14, 2020

Repairing the cable on a Bose headset.

Let There Be Light

Dave Forster - March 25, 2020

Upgrading to LED lighting with “The Works” kit from Flyleds.

Still Searching for Speed

Dave Forster - February 14, 2019

Looking for the perfect next project, part 2.

In Search of Speed

Dave Forster - January 18, 2019

Looking for the perfect next project, part 1.

3D Printing to the Rescue!

Dave Forster - August 17, 2018

Saving a $1,000 headset by making a new earcup bracket.

Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience

Dave Forster - July 20, 2018

Keeping Burt Rutan's classic canards alive.

Print Your Own Parts

Dave Forster - February 18, 2016

Using a 3D printer to make an avionics fan shroud.

Ten Years With A Time Machine

Dave Forster - July 16, 2015

Life with a finished F1 Rocket.

Hello, Tech Support

Dave Forster - June 20, 2014

Im trying to build this airplane, but I have literally never even tightened a bolt in my life.

Straight and Narrow

Dave Forster - March 20, 2014

Wheel alignment 101.

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