Dries van Vuuren's Plansbuilt W10 Tailwind
Having built two RVs I needed a real challenge so I decided on the Tailwind.
Two years and 2400 hours later, the Tailwind took to the sky on...
Courreges Sonex, Argentina
My Sonex took to the air for the first time on July 23, 2014. I completed the project after almost four years of building...
Mark Banus' Glasair SIIS FT
After 13 years of construction, Glasair SIIS FT N600 launched from Chesapeake regional (KCPK) on her maiden voyage the morning of Wednesday June 4,...
"Myunn" Corvair-powered Sonex
“Myunn” (N319WF), a Corvair powered Sonex airframe, was purchased from a previous owner who had begun the fuselage and intended to use an Aerovee...
Bob Alexander’s RV-7
On May 10, 2013 I made my first flight in my completed RV-7. After a decade of building it was finally time to experience...
Bob Cartwright's RV-7
RV-7 N646RC (Builder # 71194) flew for the first time on the morning of October 4, 2011 after 8 years of construction with Jerry...
Rich Guilfoil's Rans S6S
After 6+ years of somewhat part-time building and 1750 hours, I first flew my completed not-so-quick-build Rans S6S on July 15, 2013. It's powered...
Brady Butterfield’s Goat 4 Glider
I made a scratch-built, ultra-light glider over the past summer as an introduction to home-built aircraft. I completed my maiden flight testing this past...
Kentucky Twin Zeniths
N750MN took to the sky on September 10th, 2013 for her maiden voyage. N750HB followed on September 11, 2013. Mike Norton and Dick Booher,...
Chris Visagie's Bush Eagle STOL
After completing the Bush King STOL Mission Aircraft project last year, I thought about designing and building another airplane: the Bush Eagle STOL, a...
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Firewall Forward: Installing the Firewall
Author Dave Prizio describes construction of the firewall itself, including the penetrations and the tools required.
What’s New
The 6000th RV flies, there's a new quick reference checklist for Garmin portable units, and a new engine mount for Rotax engines is available. Edited by Mary Bernard.
Ask the DAR
Modifying different types of Light Sport Aircraft, updating Phase II operating limitations.
Modifying a Pitot Mast
Drilling a Piper pitot mast for heat proves trickier than expected—alignment is critical to avoid ruining the part.