Steve Kessinger, Author at KITPLANES

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Steve Kessinger is a model airplane builder and hang glider bum at heart. He flies big airplanes for a living. His SeaRey amphib will fly on a Wednesday, he’s just not sure which one. Follow his progress at seareybuild.blogspot.com.

University of Rotax

Steve Kessinger - February 26, 2024 0

One builder’s lessons to learn before maintaining a Rotax 914.

Behind the Rope Line

Steve Kessinger - February 16, 2017 0

A day in the life at Sun n Fun Air Ops. By Steve Kessinger.

Wooden Hangar Floors

Steve Kessinger - November 17, 2016 0

Yes, its unusual, but for my hangar it makes perfect sense. By Steve Kessinger.

In Case You Missed It

Here Comes the Judge

Bill Repucci - May 18, 2011 0

How do aircraft judges at the big annual events evaluate a potential prizewinner? You might be surprised. By Bill Repucci.

Rear Cockpit

Tom Wilson - October 19, 2018 2

Flying glass.

Blind Rivets: Look Closely

Jon Croke - January 20, 2022 4

Many aircraft kits are designed around the use of blind rivets—also known as pulled...

Missing Rivets

Vic Syracuse - June 15, 2020 3

This is the root rib on a horizontal stabilizer. The rivets that fasten the...