Lisa Turner
Lisa got into the air building airplanes in her garage in the 1990s. She wrote Dream Take Flight to get others inspired to do the same. An A&P and former DAR, Lisa now helps her husband restore vintage aircraft at BIPE INC. If you’re flying over KRHP, stop in and visit. Lisa loves hearing from readers at lisa@lisaturner.com.
![Careful planning and determination will get you to your goal of building and flying your own airplane. [Credit: AdobeStock]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pulsar-Sunset.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Last Bits")
Last Bits
Of course money matters in aviation, but most of the time we never actually sit down and run the calculations.
![[Credit: Lisa Turner]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inspections-1-scaled.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Last Bits")
![[Credit: Lisa Turner]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspections-scaled.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Last Bits")
![[Credit: Lisa Turner]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fuel-Selector.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Fuel Follies")
Hidden Surprises
Rick and Dave sat down at the airport veranda bench with lunch. “I have exciting news. I just located and bought a Christen Eagle,”...
Coloring Outside the Lines
Enhance your homebuilt aircraft with clever, lightweight mods like glove boxes, armrests, and cargo cleats—without sacrificing safety or balance.
Hearing Things
A stowaway cat reminds us: strange noises matter. Learn how to listen for sounds that can signal trouble in flight before they become real problems.
Taming the Wiring Rat’s Nest
Learn how to avoid wiring “rats nests” in your homebuilt aircraft with proper labeling, terminals, lacing and expert tips for reliable electrical systems.
Running With Scissors
Stay safe in your workshop with these practical, experience-driven shop safety tips from a tech counselor.
In Case You Missed It
Letters
Whole-Plane ParachutesI enjoy KITPLANES very much and look forward to every issue. But I've...
Aero ‘lectrics
Its time to revisit the DIY wind tee project-but with improvements fueled by experience.
All About Avionics: Wire Stripping and Crimping
Wire stripping and crimping might seem like a basic skills, but when done improperly can have nasty consequences. Stein Bruch gives an overview of the proper tools and methods you'll need to keep your avionics humming.