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Jon Croke

Jon Croke
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As the founder of HomebuiltHELP.com, Jon Croke has produced instructional videos for Experimental aircraft builders for over 20 years. He has built (and helped others build) over a dozen kit aircraft of all makes and models. Jon is a private pilot and currently owns and flies a Zenith Cruzer.

Start Building Your Aircraft With a Subkit

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Deciding to build an aircraft does not have to be one big, final decision.

I Need Help—Where Do I Look?

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Aside from the manufacturer’s supplied materials, what is the next line of action for obtaining help while building something as complicated as an aircraft?

Tidy Up with Adel Clamps

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There is so much to learn by simply observing the handiwork of others. Some builders are just plain creative when it comes to organizing...

Keeping It Simple and Affordable

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The freedom to roll your own electrical system means you can make things very simple or very complex as desired.

Clearly the Same?

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There are two materials that are commonly used for homebuilt windshields and windows: Lexan and Plexiglas.

Warm Up Your Engine This Winter

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Count yourself fortunate if you live in a region where winter does not bring average nightly temperatures much below freezing! For the rest of...

Can You Calibrate Your Hand?

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Every aircraft kit is designed with a number of nut and bolt fasteners that must be properly installed to complete the project. You may...

Pick the Best Rubber Hose for Your Fuel System

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It’s hard to deny that rubber hose is still a popular choice for many homebuilt fuel systems. It is relatively inexpensive and very easy...

Breaker Breaker

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Your aircraft’s electrical system requires some form of electrical overload protection. This is usually addressed by utilizing a number of circuit breakers or fuses....

Fast Filter Replacements

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Fuel filters are found on every aircraft that has an engine. They need to be changed after some period of use to ensure a...

In Case You Missed It

A Quarter Century of Excellence

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Zenith Aircraft celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Clinks, Clunks, Tinks & Turns

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Marc Cook explodes the not-invented-here myth, and explores what makes our panel equipment ergonomically sound—or not.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Error Chain

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Aeronautical decision making—it seemed like a good idea at the time.