Eric Stewart, Author at KITPLANES

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Eric Stewart is designing and building the SR-1, a speed plane for setting records in the FAI c-1a/0 category (takeoff weight less than 661 pounds, including pilot and fuel). You can see more at facebook.com/TheSR1Project, including additional photos and videos of the subjects in this series of articles.

SR-1 cowl being integrated with spinner and cooling ducts. The cowl is assembled to itself/to the fuse primarily with countersunk #8 screws. [All images credited to Eric Stewart]

Custom Cowl Fabrication: Building the SR-1 Composite Cowl

Eric Stewart - September 30, 2026 3

The cowl for the SR-1 was the last set of molds to be produced for the project. I had originally planned to use a...

Trimming composites gets the full PPE job. [Credit: Eric Stewart]

A Few of My Favorite Tools

Eric Stewart - July 20, 2026 1

Occasionally I see articles by colleagues on their favorite tools (a somewhat less controversial topic than favorite airplanes). I’ve had a growing list in...

Fabricating Stainless Steel Fuel Lines

Eric Stewart - July 20, 2025 0

Hands-on techniques for reliable stainless fuel lines

Deburring the Back of a Hole

Eric Stewart - July 4, 2025 0

The Burraway tool deburrs both sides of a hole—even inside tubes—when space is tight.

Building a Custom Engine Mount

Eric Stewart - June 30, 2025 0

How a custom engine mount for the SR-1 was CNC’d, stress-tested, and welded for strength, weight savings, and tight packaging.

Custom Heat Exchanger Fabrication

Eric Stewart - May 12, 2025 0

Designing and fabricating custom radiator and intercooler systems with packaging challenges.

3D Printer Assisted Building

Eric Stewart - April 1, 2025 3

Welcome to tomorrow’s construction game changer—today.

Building a Composite Fuel Tank

Eric Stewart - October 31, 2024 2

How to keep it lightweight and leak-free.

Custom Tools for Rod End Installation and Alignment

Eric Stewart - September 6, 2024 0

Tightening rod end bearings is easy when you make the right tools.

Custom Composite Inspection Panels

Eric Stewart - July 7, 2024 0

How to add panels to already-molded skins.

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In Case You Missed It

All About Avionics

Stein Bruch - November 16, 2007 0

Sophisticated and capable audio systems used to be less common in Experimental aircraft, but now many pilots want expanded capabilities. There are ways to go about choosing and installing such systems that will alleviate unnecessary instrument noise and allow for the best audio quality possible. Avionics expert Stein Bruch walks you through the considerations and offers his top three tips for avoiding problems.

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