Builder Spotlight

If you want sound and long-lasting fabric covering, proper shrinkage is essential. And an accurately calibrated iron is a means to that end. Ron Alexander details the process and offers tips on how to avoid damage to the underlying structure during tautening.

Helping build better flying machines and growing the community.

Paul Dye takes readers through a rework of his RV-3's fuel system to illustrate why some mods are a sound choice.

How the RV-6 became the most successful kit aircraft yet.

Where you you find the gross weight of an aircraft? And can you re-register an airplane that the FAA has deemed "destroyed?"

Prepping for paint.

Troubleshooting vibration problems in homebuilt airplanes. By Matthew Dock.

How to fabricate sandwich panels, part 1.

Builders share their successes.

How to finish your instrument panel with vinyl.