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Lisa Turner - July 31, 2026

The best builders learn to combine both mindsets. They build like engineers but think like future mechanics. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Building vs. Fixing

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Odd and Unusual Aircraft

After nearly 75 years, the basic Tailwind design remains sound. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]

The Wittman Tailwind

Trimming composites gets the full PPE job. [Credit: Eric Stewart]

A Few of My Favorite Tools

I Want My ADS-B!

James Clark - May 22, 2014 0

Adding traffic and weather to a GRT EFIS. By James E. Clark.

Error Chain

Richard VanGrunsven - May 22, 2014 0

The takeoff might better have been described as a launch. With the new 150-hp Lycoming engine in my 700-pound RV-3, it was off in...

How the Pros Do It: Continental Mattituck

Dan Horton - May 22, 2014 1

Continental Mattituck Services—continuing the tradition.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - May 22, 2014 0

Using an Experimental for commercial photography, aircraft bill of sale.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - May 22, 2014 0

Common courtesy.

Swinging Your Compass

Dave Prizio - May 22, 2014 0

Maintenance matters.

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - May 22, 2014 0

Manifold destiny—3D printing a manifold.

Hide the Hinge

Eric Stewart - May 22, 2014 0

“Trick” hinge mods that are simple to incorporate into certain hinged assemblies.

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - May 22, 2014 0

Aeroelasticity—structure with a twist.

RANS S-20 Raven

Dave Prizio - May 22, 2014 1

More than the sum of its parts.

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In Case You Missed It

Hatz Classic: A Homebuilt Waco

Ed Wischmeyer - April 13, 2010 2

First-time builder Ron Sieck’s Hatz Classic biplane comes charmingly close to perfection.

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - March 20, 2012 0

Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Build It Better: Testing, testing, one, two, three

Paul Dye - July 27, 2012 0

There's no substitute for real-world testing--;something homebuilders should keep in mind when moving from the theoretical to the actual application.

Engine Mounts

Ishmael Fuentes - July 19, 2011 0

Many factors go into designing and building good engine mounts, including consideration of the engines thrust line and gyroscopic precession effects. They deserve our respect.