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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

Light it Up!

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How many times have you been working in the depths of your aircraft's fuselage,...

Findlay Punch

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Hole-making punches, also known as knockout punches, are a quick and easy way to...

Out of This World

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I returned from AirVenture with a few story ideas and a horrible illness that...

Fabulous Fabric

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The top six secrets to a show-quality fabric covering.