Larry Larson
You can read about Larry Larson’s RV-7A build "Lucy" at wirejockrv7a.blogspot.com.
Sikaflex Canopy Bond
Tips for making The Big Cut and bonding a canopy.
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Fine Line Paint Masking
Masking curved lines can be an exercise in frustration. Most tape will not bend without forming a crease. Multiple strips don't work because...
Cleco Pads
I recently painted the glareshield section of the top forward fuselage skin before gluing the canopy. Lots of work was invested, and I...
Padded C-Clamps
Often we have both hands busy holding a part and need two more hands to position a clamp and hold the wood pads in...
Oil Recycling
We all try our best to recycle and protect the environment. We haul waste oil to a recycle facility, pour fresh oil into our...
Paint Masking
We've all seen those commercials for painter's tape. They make masking look so easy, but it seems every time I use the stuff, it...
Riveting with Mirrors
Sometimes we have to drive rivets in blind spots like under a longeron or behind a bulkhead. This trick has helped me many times...
Modifying Tools
Building an airplane in the mountains has its downside. The nearest tool store is 45 miles away so, as they say, "necessity is the...
Home Brew Bucking Bars
I've run into situations many times where a bar with a hole for a die would be so handy. It can be used to...
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Jim Weir explains how LED strip lighting works and explores the ways in which it can be used in your homebuilt or your shop.
What’s New
The 6000th RV flies, theres a new quick reference checklist for Garmin portable units, and a new engine mount for Rotax engines is available. Edited by Mary Bernard.
