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Dave Forster

Dave Forster
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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.

A Bit Wobbly

Demystifying the Lycoming 500-hour wobble check.

Nobody Likes a Drip

Ultraviolet light helps locate oil leaks from sources that are tough to find.

Solder Sleeves

Should they be in your tool kit?

Slow Leak From a Quick Drain

Solving the mystery of dirty oil leaking from an engine full of clean oil.

Being Cool

Despite Newton’s claims, those of us who have been upside down, under the panel, with sweat dripping uphill, know that there are sopping exceptions...

Crimping Style

Repairing the cable on a Bose headset.

Let There Be Light

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

Still Searching for Speed

Looking for the perfect next project, part 2.

In Search of Speed

Looking for the perfect next project, part 1.

3D Printing to the Rescue!

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

In Case You Missed it

All About Avionics, Part 7

If you intend to fly non-precision or precision GPS approaches, you really do need an IFR GPS. This article explains the options available and the legal issues associated with using the latest in-cockpit GPS technology for IFR navigation; by Stein Bruch.

Completions

Builders share their successes.

The Creative Homebuilder

Phenolic-based bulkhead fitting.

Aero ‘lectrics

Can you hear me?