Vince Homer, Author at KITPLANES

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The $250 Smoke System

Vince Homer - May 17, 2019 9

Why buy a commercial system when its easy to roll your own?

Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler

Vince Homer - January 18, 2019 5

An epoxy alternative thats easier to work with for low-stress, structural applications.

Get a Grip on It!

Vince Homer - October 19, 2017 0

Adding wing-walk tape to slippery keyless drill chucks.

Using Drywall Spackling Paste as a Filler Material

Vince Homer - September 22, 2017 1

A comparison of 10 products.

Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester

Vince Homer - August 18, 2017 1

Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.

Build Your Own Optical Tach

Vince Homer - July 19, 2017 6

An inexpensive remote tachometer you can set on your instrument panel.

In Case You Missed It

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - December 21, 2018 0

Design Process-balance, part 2.

Electric motorgliders are leading the way in low-cost, fuel-efficient flight. In the second installment of his two-part series, Dean Sigler profiles seven designs at the forefront of this emerging field.

New Gear for an Old Plane

Dana Hague - July 20, 2018 1

Building landing gear from scratch for a Starduster One.

Hiperbipe

Jonathan & Julia Apfelbaum - January 25, 2023 5

The Swiss Army knife of airplanes.