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

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - June 10, 2016 0

Build It Better: Learning from History

Paul Dye - October 18, 2012 0

Everything we know about aviation comes from the experience of designers, builders and pilots who came before us. Understanding their successes and failures can help us fly and build more safely.

Plexiglas Play

Steve Ells - September 20, 2012 0

The advantages of Plexiglas are many, but there are some important things to know about working with it and maintaining it.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - March 15, 2018 0

Electric motors, major repairs, combining parts from several kits, using completed wings.