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Robert Talir

Robert Talir
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Bob Talir is a private pilot and retired engineer with an M.S.E.E. degree in control systems. He worked on the Navy F-18 flight controls including the autopilot and automatic carrier landing system. Bob built and is flying a Flightstar II ultralight trainer. He is currently building a GlaStar that is nearing completion.

The Holy Grail of Landing Lights

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Installing a Flyleds Seven Stars light in a GlaStar.

Bob Talir’s Flightstar II SC

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My kit arrived on 2/9/09. After taking inventory, I began building and completed the plane in 480 hours over a 14 month period. First...

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2018 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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162 ways to turn fuel into thrust.

Weigh and Balance Each Addition

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Weigh and balance each addition.

One Step Drill and Tap

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We use quite a few small machine screws in our homebuilt projects. These small...

What’s New

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Among the new products this month are personalized wheel chocks, a new online panel planner from Aircraft Spruce, a flexible TIG welding kit, and Britta Imports RV faring and dimmers.