Ask the DAR

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Periodic inspections are a necessary part of homebuilt aircraft ownership. Mel Asberry explains which ones are needed and how they differ from the certificated aircraft variety.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Learning to Weld

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Ken Scott's series on welding closes with an afterword from his mentor, Philip Groelz, who explains why TIG welding is the way to go.

Homebuilt Aircraft Insurance

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Choosing insurance for your homebuilt can be a complex decision. Scott Smith breaks it down and explains what you need to keep your plane covered-at every stage.

Alternative Energies

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Dale Kramer invigorated the ultralight movement in the 1970s with the Lazair. Now he's doing it again-with a battery-powered version. By Dean Sigler.

The Ultimate Upgrade

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Wendell and Martha Solebee’s experience in the automotive restoration business came in handy when it was time to prep their Lancair Evolution for paint.

All About Avionics

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Electrical components ahead of the firewall are crucial to the operation of the engine and aircraft systems. Stein Bruch presents a primer on wiring these vital elements of your electrical system.

Ask the DAR

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Mel Asberry looks at who can and cannot sign off on homebuilt aircraft inspections.

Garmin aera 796: Portable Syn Vision

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Garmin builds on its portable product line with two new navigators: the aera 795 and 796. Paul Bertorelli reviews these synthetic-vision capable units.

Build It Better: The Choices We Make

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Paul Dye debuts his new series on the myriad considerations that go into building and flying Experimental aircraft.

In Case You Missed it

Flight Testing

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Personnel roles, emergency contingencies, communications-there are many moving parts involved in the first flight of a homebuilt. Paul Dye catalogs them and offers a sample flight plan that worked for him.

The Dawn Patrol

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Beware the numbers.

Checkered Past

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Building the Bearcoupe from 3D plans.

Experimotive

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Ben Haass STOL Zenith 801, featuring a Ford V-8 auto conversion, made quite a first impression at AirVenture 09. This month, he tells Rick Lindstrom what makes it all work.