The Art of Corner Blocking in Wood Aircraft Construction
Tips for working smarter when making these small, critical parts.
Build It Better: Testing, testing, one, two, three
There's no substitute for real-world testing--;something homebuilders should keep in mind when moving from the theoretical to the actual application.
Hatz CB-1 Classic
It took 10 years for Hansueli and Samuel Gautschi to complete the ultimate do-it-yourself project, and the result is an absolute gem. By Ernst Bickmeier.
Viewing Dead Cow
Whereupon we take in the other airplane races in Nevada while our Lycoming takes in dust.
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The Dawn Patrol
Threatening weather at the annual Gathering of Eagles event in Gardner, Kansas, failed to subdue the antics of The Dawn Patrol, for better or worse.
You’ve Got to Start Somewhere
Many of those who attend the big airshows, Oshkosh AirVenture or Sun n Fun, for example, stroll right past the buildings where would-be builders are trying a building technique on for size. Not so our intrepid contributor Cory Emberson, who got a schedule, circled three sessions of interest, and not only completed each class but lived to write about the experience.
Buying Used: Long-EZ
Construction workmanship varies greatly, so it pays to have experienced eyes look over your temptation before you succumb to its charms.