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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

Editor’s Log

Paul Dye - July 19, 2013 0

What do you do with your homebuilt?

What’s New: Dynon’s New Com Radio and Intercom

Kitplanes - July 19, 2013 0

Audio components designed to work with the latest SkyView firmware 6.0.

Down to Earth

Amy Laboda - July 19, 2013 0

Firing the passion for aviation one teen at a time. By Amy Laboda.

Letters

Kitplanes - July 19, 2013 0

All Wet?The Freedom article by Roy Beisswenger (KITPLANES®, July 2013) is only half a loaf. What about seaplanes? It's a narrow mindset: If it...

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - July 19, 2013 0

Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

SeaReys to the Dry Tortugas

Dave Forster - July 19, 2013 0

Two SeaReys travel along the Gulf Coast from Houston to the Dry Tortugas.

What’s Your Angle?

Paul Dye - July 19, 2013 0

Angle of attack indicators make better pilots and might save your life.

The Ownership Experience

Dave Prizio - July 19, 2013 0

Is the Turbine Evolution the ultimate upgrade?

Quickie Adoption

Dan Yager - July 19, 2013 0

Building an airplane from an orphaned kit. By Dan Yager.

Firewall Forward: Rotax service Training

Dave Prizio - July 19, 2013 1

Factory-approved courses are worth the effort.

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In Case You Missed It

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - September 20, 2012 0

Do I qualify as a Sport Pilot if I’m already a Private Pilot? Does the installation of skis constitute a major change? How can I get an N number? DAR Mel Asberry answers these questions.

Spars-The Heart of the Wing

Paul Dye - February 16, 2018 0

Riveting the assembly, part 3.

One Week Wonder

David Gustafson - November 21, 2014 0

They Did It! Over 2,500 people help build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in just seven days.

DIY Wind Indicator

Chuck Deiterich - September 18, 2008 4

Chuck Deiterichs description of a do-it-yourself wind indicator project includes tips, drawings, a parts listing, in-progress photos and a look at the finished product. His experimentation with the highly visible design takes the guesswork out of doing it right.