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Sam Buchanan

Sam Buchanan
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A Wood Tailwheel Lift

(Or how to save your achin' back.)

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

Part 3: the lows and highs of Phase One.

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

Part 2: from crate to airport.

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

Part 1: priorities and decisions.

Legal Eagle XL

Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, especially when you want a leisurely wind-in-your-hair, no-fuss flight. The plansbuilt Legal Eagle XL answers that call.

Found From Space

A technology developed by ham radio operators, called automatic position reporting system (APRS), coupled with low-cost GPS receivers, a decent antenna and the World Wide Web, have made it possible to track light-aircraft flights without incurring access or subscription fees. Yes, you'll need to get a Technician license for radio operators, but thats a minor obstacle if this system is something you want or need to use.

In Case You Missed it

Summer-Time

I love to look at the beautiful work and magnificent instrument panels that our...

Fuel Leak and Cracked Flare

A major fuel leak was discovered on this airplane not long after the first...

Unlabeled Controls

It is a requirement that the engine controls are labeled as to their function...

Completions

Sherrill Kendricks SonexOn February 20, 2007, at Morganton-Lenoir Airport in North Carolina, N43566 took...