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Continental Pushrod Tube Modification

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Owners of a certain type of Continental engine, the cam-at-the-bottom variety, are undoubtedly familiar with the annoying seepage of oil from swaged pushrod tubes and rubber pushrod seals. Now there's a cure, and author Ron Darcey describes the fix.

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SLSA max empty weight, sailplane condition inspections, licensing a RANS S-7LS as an ELSA.

Yearly Condition Inspection, Part II

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This time we will finish up our condition inspection and look at the sometimes...

Firewall Forward: Choosing Your Engine

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Many factors go into choosing the right engine for your homebuilt. In Part 1 of this new series, Dave Prizio provides an overview of the options available in Lycoming and Lycoming-type engines, and what you need to consider when making a decision.

Down to Earth

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When a big storm is coming, timing is everything. If you’re going to get out of the way, do so early. By Amy Laboda.