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Larry Larson

Larry Larson
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Larry is a humble Van’s RV-7A builder and a PPSEL pilot for 14 years. His goal is finishing his pride and joy, Lucy, and helping others with their projects.

Homemade Open-End Wrench

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Anyone who knows me is familiar with my love of homemade tools. It comes from my dad. He was a blacksmith in my youth,...

Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

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Part 3: Installing Skybolt fasteners and finishing the installation.

Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

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Part 2: Trimming and installing the top and bottom cowl halves.

Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

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Time to start the Cowl? It’s one of the biggest milestones and ranks right up there with the canopy. Don’t fret. There are tips...

Tip Tips

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How to finish control surface tips.

It’s a Wrap!

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How to finish your instrument panel with vinyl.

Easy Slider: Part 3

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In Part 2 we applied the last coat of primer and fixed any flaws. After wet sanding with 800-grit and one last cleaning, we’re...

Easy Slider: Part 2

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Preparing a fiberglass canopy skirt and windshield fairing for prime time.

Easy Slider: Part 1

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Building a one-piece fiberglass canopy skirt and windshield fairing isn’t as tough as it seems.

Sikaflex Canopy Bond

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Tips for making The Big Cut and bonding a canopy.

In Case You Missed It

Firewall Forward: Electrical Systems, Part 1

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Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of wiring—plenty of homebuilders didn’t know how to do it when they started their projects. Get yourself the right tools, then jump in and start learning. Dave Prizio outlines the basics.

An Immigrant’s Journey

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Enchanted with the idea of building his own amphibian, Larry Woods came across a Ukrainian design, the Aeroprakt A-24, which seemed to fit the bill. After much research, he got a hold of a kit, built it, and then liked it so much that he became the Canadian distributor.

Wind Tunnel

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Trike masts.

What’s New

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RV-12 building assistance is available on DVD from HomebuiltHELP; Plane-Power has introduced a new alternator for Continental 520 and 550 engines; WhirlWind announces a new composite, ground-adjustable propeller for the Rotax 912/914 engine.