Ernie, Can You Hear Me?
Every now and again, you get to do something that just feels good inside. Especially as an engineer and electronic designer, those times come...
Design Process: Engine Size
The engine of an airplane must produce enough power to meet the requirements of all phases of the mission. First, the engine must accelerate the...
Fitting an RV-7A Cowl
Time to start the Cowl? It’s one of the biggest milestones and ranks right up there with the canopy. Don’t fret. There are tips...
Debunking Deburring
If you are building an aircraft kit that requires drilling holes into metal parts, there is no doubt that the subject of deburring will...
Archive: September 1997
The rakish, T-tail Ban-Bi homebuilt was on our September 1997 cover, teased as “French Curves & Carbon.” Designed by Michel Colomban, father of the...
A Pee-wee Herman
One of the nice things about living in Southern California is the weather. Very rarely does it get so cold that you need to...
51 Questions
The press of business being what it is, I recently found myself in bucolically superior British Columbia at Murphy Aircraft. The major result of...
Tribute to Teachers and Mentors
I write this submission during the month of November when traditionally we ponder and express gratitude for things, some would say blessings, that we...
In Case You Missed it
Soaring with Sonex
Sonex Designer John Monnett returns to the motorglider scene with the two-place Xenos.
Editor’s Log
Mary Bernard discusses staff changes at KITPLANES and the new series and columns that are making their debut this month.
Ye Olde Slip Roll
This month’s project is a follow-on to the Pietenpol muffler that was the subject...