Reinhard Metz, Author at KITPLANES

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Reinhard Metz built his Wheeler Express over an eight-year period and has been flying it for 16 years. He is a retired Bell Labs electrical engineer and has a second career in commercial food equipment. Reinhard lives in Wheaton, Illinois, and often flies out of DuPage Airport with his aviation enthusiastic daughter Ashley.

Build a Custom Display for Your Panel

Reinhard Metz - May 17, 2023 8

With some basic electronics and programming skills, it’s not as tough as it seems.

Stuff and Fold

Reinhard Metz - February 7, 2022 0

Making a hinged instrument panel for ease of maintenance.

Aircraft Brakes

Reinhard Metz - May 21, 2020 1

Some experiences and improvements.

Adding Direct Air/Fuel Ratio Monitoring

Reinhard Metz - January 18, 2019 0

An easy way to optimize engine operation.

Build a Calibrated Tensiometer

Reinhard Metz - December 21, 2018 0

An accurate, inexpensive, cable gauge thats easy to make.

Static Port Location and Altitude Calibration

Reinhard Metz - August 18, 2017 5

Often a challenge, accuracy depends on three things: location, location, location.

Lycoming IO-390 Upgrade

Reinhard Metz - February 16, 2017 0

Replacing an IO-360 in a Wheeler Express.

Homemade Compressed Air Brake Bleeder

Reinhard Metz - September 20, 2016 1

An inexpensive tool for quickly bleeding aircraft brakes.

Glass Panel Upgrade

Reinhard Metz - August 18, 2015 1

Adding a Garmin G3X Touch to a Wheeler Express.

In Case You Missed it

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - February 14, 2012 0

Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Maintenance Matters

Steve Ells - March 20, 2012 0

In Part 2 of his discussion, Steve Ells delves into more detail about patching, repairing or replacing aircraft aluminum.

Grow a Third Hand

Omar Filipovic - September 6, 2019 0

When you need an extra hand, make a jig.

Heads Up!

Paul Dye - August 17, 2018 0

GRTs new inexpensive HUD option.