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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

All About Avionics: Panel Labels

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Avionics wiz Stein Bruch discusses the pros and cons of the most popular ways of labeling your panel including placards, decals, rub-on labels, silkscreens and laser etching.

Prebuy vs. Condition Inspection

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What’s the difference?

All About Avionics

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Todays homebuilt aircraft avionics packages often incorporate a number of boxes behind the panel, all requiring a particular type of wiring to go with them (not to mention all the other power draws such as lights, flap motors, etc.). Its advisable, then, to consider the length and nature of the wiring to be included in your project from the moment you start building. Avionics techno Stein Bruch explains the how and why of managing the wiring requirements for your aircraft.

Matters of Awareness

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On February 14, FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolan issued an initiative that he called...