All About Avionics

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Stein Bruch explains how bringing smart phones and tablets, with a bevy of aviation apps, into the cockpit have helped him become a better—and safer—pilot.

Finding the Source

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While on a routine technical counselor consultation, Paul Dye discovered hidden treasure: Richard VanGrunsven’s original RV-1. He details a bit about its history and preparations for its planned tour this summer.

Fabric, Demystified and Non-Toxic

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Marc Cook takes part in a three-day, fabric-covering course offered by Stewart Systems, learns about the company's water-based product line, and picks up a few pointers along the way.

The Ultimate Upgrade

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As Martha and Wendell Solesbee near completion on their Lancair Evo, they encounter the minor setbacks that make the “90% done, 90% to go” expression ring true.

Understanding Your Risks

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Paul Dye discusses risk management, and how you can decrease the chances of having an aviation mishap.

Ask the DAR

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Mel Asberry answers readers’ questions on one-off engineering data requirements, how to fill out an AC 20-27G form, and how to test-fly an aircraft in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

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.

Engine Update

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Lycoming makes a push into the Light Sport Aircraft market with its new O-233 engine. Though similar in appearance to the venerable O-235, it’s an entirely new design poised to take on some heavy competition. By Marc Cook.

In Case You Missed It

Homebuilt Aircraft Directory 2016

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Over 1000 kits and plans listed. Introduction by Paul Dye, compiled by Omar Filipovic

Aero ‘lectrics

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Transistors don't like excessive heat, but there's a way to beat it: an engineered heat sink.

Build Your Skill: Composites, Part 5

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In this series installment, author Bob Fritz takes you through the basics of building a carbon fiber tank, including measuring, layout, patterns, cutting, epoxy-flox application, sanding, sawing, epoxying and finish work.

Skiplane Shangri-la

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Two Bearhawks and a Cessna travel to the tundra in Saskatchewan.