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Omar Filipovic

Omar Filipovic
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A pilot since 1995, Omar is building a GlaStar in Portland, Oregon while also acting as president and janitor of the Glasair Aircraft Owners Association.
Paul Dye takes off in the NX Cub from his home field in Nevada.

CubCrafters NXCub Goes to Nevada

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Paul Dye begins an extended review of the CubCrafters NXCub—nosewheel and all—at home in Nevada.

Brush Up Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun

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Flying into Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun? You'll want to brush up on flight procedures and ground operations.

Rounding a Hole

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Cut large holes in thin material freehand.

Avionics Shop On a Box

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A work platform for easy access to avionics.

Improve It

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Homebuilders enjoy improving things. We like our stuff to look better than stock.

Easy Fiberglass Cowl Blister

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Composite clearance when you need it.
GlaStar wing light Flyleds

Glass Blowing for Wing Lights

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Building and installing Flyleds’ landing and taxi lights in a GlaStar's wings.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine

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Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!

SW-51 Mustang from ScaleWings

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German aircraft manufacturer ScaleWings Aircraft is launching shipments of a “Quick Build Kit” of the SW-51 Mustang, which the company calls "the world's most...

Glasair Sportsman Kits Available Again

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Sportsman kits have been updated to reduce the builder's assembly time and come in carbon fiber or fiberglass.

In Case You Missed It

Oratex Aircraft Fabric

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Covering made easy.

Homebuilt Accidents-Comparing the Rates

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A true head-to-head comparison with production aircraft is difficult to achieve.

The Dawn Patrol

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When the rains came to Oshkosh, it wasn't enough to get the intrepid Dawn Patrol coterie down. Dick Starks says thanks for the memories.

Do-It -Yourself Aircraft Jacks

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Having completed two basic welding courses, I was a solution looking for a problem.