David Boeshaar
David Boeshaar is a systems analyst for corporate Disney. A former mechanic, teacher, and computer help desk guru at a major university, he is now building a Van's RV-9A for fun with his brother-in-law. As the new guy in aviation, Dave has learned lots, both good and expensive, and hopes to pass along a little help to the builders coming up behind him.
Ten Tool Tips
I love tools. I really love tools. I give tools as wedding presents. The first gift I ever bought my wife was a set...
Tips for Setting Up Shop
Why would a new guy offer advice about how to set up a shop? First of all, I just set up a new shop....
In Case You Missed It
Never Buy Meat From A Guy in a Parking Lot
A builder—I’ll call him D. Thomas—told me A Guy told him he needed to...
Aero ‘lectrics
Its time to revisit the DIY wind tee project-but with improvements fueled by experience.
A Soldering We Shall Go (Part 2)
When last we left our discussion of soldering, we touched briefly on each of...
Alternative Energies
Companies around the world are making strides in the development of electric-powered light aircraft. Dean Sigler reports on three French organizations that have been setting records and making history.