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 an Electric Tug for Your Airplane

Reinhard Metz - March 27, 2024 34

It’s easier and less expensive than you think.

Build a Custom Display for Your Panel

Reinhard Metz - May 17, 2023 11

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 2

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

The Creative Homebuilder

Kitplanes - October 19, 2017 0

Make your own quick-change drill bits and deburring tools.

Tooling Up!

Bill Repucci - September 20, 2013 0

Beginner's guide to aircraft tools and tool suppliers.

Letters

Kitplanes - August 21, 2014 0

Paisely on GroundsAfter a 30-year career encompassing motorcycles, oilfield perforating trucks, and now oilfield...

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - May 18, 2008 0

If you've ever wondered who invented the ubiquitous light-emitting diode, wonder no more. Columnist Jim Weir explains the origin and evolution of LEDs, and how to wire them up for use in your aircraft.