Eric Stewart, Author at KITPLANES

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https://sr-1.weebly.com/

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.

Composite Sheared Wingtips

Eric Stewart - April 24, 2023 0

A step-by-step process to make DIY molds for sheared wingtips.

On the Edge

Eric Stewart - December 20, 2022 2

Hot-rodding the venerable Rotax four-strokes.

Build Your Own Steel Shop Table

Eric Stewart - May 25, 2022 1

It’s a great alternative to wood.

Shining a Light on DarkAero

Eric Stewart - July 26, 2021 1

Ryley, Keegan and River Karl provide a behind-the-scenes view of the DarkAero 1.

DarkAero Keeps It Light

Eric Stewart - June 21, 2021 3

The Karl brothers bring a new carbon fiber speedster to market.

Testing, Testing!

Eric Stewart - May 24, 2021 1

Part 3: Testing components and assemblies.

Testing, Testing!

Eric Stewart - April 20, 2021 0

Part 2: Determining Material Properties

Testing, Testing!

Eric Stewart - March 21, 2021 2

Part 1: Wing Static Load Test

Sail By Wire

Eric Stewart - July 14, 2019 0

Paulo Iscold's Nixus sailplane debuts a fly-by-wire control system.

Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design

Eric Stewart - April 15, 2019 1

Wheel pants and gear fairings, part 2.

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In Case You Missed It

Letters

Kitplanes - September 15, 2007 0

Com Radio FeedbackDear Stein Bruch: Just read your article in the August 2007 KITPLANES...

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - February 18, 2016 0

Higlander gross weight increase, using certified parts in a plansbuilt Cub.

Engine Beat

Steve Ells - February 8, 2011 0

Do-it-yourself tips for how to keep those all-important plugs sparking clean. By Steve Ells.

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - January 18, 2017 0

The Flying Flea.