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Aircraft Build TimesI would love to see an article on aircraft build times. I am searching for a project that doesn't take too long...

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Torque Plates UpdateAfter being flabbergasted by the high price of Lycoming torque plates (several hundred dollars each) and making a few of my...

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RV-8 on IceThanks for the interesting article with empirical data on ice effects on an RV . One question for Nigel Speedy: How does...

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Crank Seal ReplacementI really liked "Maintenance Matters" in the June 2018 issue. I did a crank seal replacement this way myself a while ago,...

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Through New EyesJust read Tom Wilson's "Through New Eyes" and had to smile. It's a great piece regarding the pleasures of aviating—not just...

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KITPLANES Flies the RV-15!

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Paul Dye flies the RV-15 prototype and shares first impressions of Van’s high-wing backcountry design.

Datalink Weather: Long-Term Exposure

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Marc Cook relates his experience, more than four years' worth, with XM-sourced inflight weather.

2025 Homebuilt Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

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Our annual kit- and plansbuilt-aircraft buyer’s guide.
When possible I pre-polish skins, like this Onex vertical tail skin, through Nuvite grade C prior to assembly. Polishing tools

Taking a Shine To 6061-T6 – Part 2

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Cutting the initial shine with NuShine II F9 is key to a polished finish. Here's how to master the pad, pressure, speed, and polish for gleaming results.