A Sign of the Zodiac (Part 6)
As the project is completed and is readied for its flight home, the author reflects on the challenges he overcame and the lessons he learned during the build; by Rick Lindstrom.
Wooden Hangar Floors
Yes, its unusual, but for my hangar it makes perfect sense. By Steve Kessinger.
All About Avionics: EFIS Dreams 2011
The industry holds its own while waiting for the economic recovery to kick in. By Stein Bruch and Marc Cook.
Future Fuels, Part 2
When 100LL phases out, the replacement will almost certainly be a 100-octane equivalent. But which one? By Paul Bertorelli.
Ask the DAR
Condition inspections, N-number problems, removing an electrical system and transponder.
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.
Build Your Own Leak-Down Tester
Converting a Harbor Freight compression tester for aircraft engine use.