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Sam Buchanan

Sam Buchanan
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A Wood Tailwheel Lift

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(Or how to save your achin' back.)

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

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Part 3: the lows and highs of Phase One.

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

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Part 2: from crate to airport.

Building an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VII

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Part 1: priorities and decisions.

Legal Eagle XL

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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

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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

Higher, Faster, Stronger

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Glasair’s decision to turbocharge its Sportsman model opened up the door to additional design considerations and refinements. But getting to the desired performance has proved challenging. By Marc Cook.

The Garage Mahal

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If the RV-7 turns out half as well as the workshop in which it is being built, itll be a winner. By Matt Johnson.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir gives step-by-step instructions for building an outdoor scanner antenna.

Starduster Retrospective

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The greatest Sunday-fly-to-breakfast airplane ever.