Vince Homer, Author at KITPLANES

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The $250 Smoke System

Vince Homer - May 17, 2019

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

Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler

Vince Homer - January 18, 2019

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

Get a Grip on It!

Vince Homer - October 19, 2017

Adding wing-walk tape to slippery keyless drill chucks.

Using Drywall Spackling Paste as a Filler Material

Vince Homer - September 22, 2017

A comparison of 10 products.

Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester

Vince Homer - August 18, 2017

Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.

Build Your Own Optical Tach

Vince Homer - July 19, 2017

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

In Case You Missed it

Letters

Kitplanes - June 5, 2012

Older Builder's ScenarioA GA pilot retires at age 65 and hunts for something to...

Checkpoints

Vic Syracuse - June 19, 2015

Repair or replace?

The fabric has been applied to the airplane structure, its been tightened properly, and now its time to apply the first chemical coat to seal it. Ron Alexander takes you through the process and also introduces the various ways of attaching the fabric.

Completions

Kitplanes - December 16, 2007

Builders share their successes.