Vince Homer
Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler
An epoxy alternative thats easier to work with for low-stress, structural applications.
Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester
Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.
In Case You Missed It
All About Avionics
As autopilots become more and more commonplace, their utility only gets better. Stein Bruch offers an overview of the latest trends.
Unusual Attitude
The Dawn Patrol, led by Dick Starks, launches for Holden, Missouri, to witness the taxi test of an 80%-scale replica of a 1915 de Havilland DH-2. The unintended consequence of an innocent road trip leads Dick to consider becoming a repeat building offender.
Lancair ES-P
Robert Simon had the distinction of building the first Lancair ES-P to fly. But the process wasn’t without its challenges. The ES-P employs the cabin design and structure of the pressurized, retractable Lancair IV-P, but has a larger wing and fixed gear. During the build, Simon also deviated from the base design with changes that required factory support to accomplish. Not only did he learn much, he ultimately got the plane he needed; by Dave Higdon.
