Maintenance Matters

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In Part 2 of his discussion, Steve Ells delves into more detail about patching, repairing or replacing aircraft aluminum.

Build It Better: When 1+1 Does Not Equal 2

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Paul Dye explains how to achieve unlike (or dissimilar) redundancy on the various systems in your homebuilt.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Gross Weights and “Destroyed” Airplanes

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

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir gives step-by-step instructions for building an outdoor scanner antenna.

Wind Tunnel

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Builders are often in a rush to prove the airworthiness of their homebuilt projects, but thorough flight-testing is essential.

Virus Motorglider

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Ed Wischmeyer samples the Pipistrel Virus, a versatile Slovenian composite motorglider that can be built or bought ready-to-fly.

2012 Alternative Engine Buyer’s Guide

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If you’re in the market for an auto-conversion engine for your homebuilt aircraft, here’s a definitive guide to the options. By Patrick Panzera.

Firewall Forward: New, Used, Something Else?

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For some builders, new aircraft engines may just be out of reach. Dave Prizio explains what to look for in a used Lycoming or Lycoming-type engine along with what you need to consider before buying.

Building With a Partner

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Building an aircraft with a partner can be a rewarding experience. Dave Prizio discusses his relationship with longtime building partner Ed Zaleski, and how to go about forging your own successful building partnership.

In Case You Missed it

Fly Professionally

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Fly professionally.

Ryan ST vs. Timber Tiger ST-L

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Can a modern replica actually be better than a classic original?

Light Stuff

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Roy Beisswenger takes over the Light Stuff column this month, and quickly shows why hes the right man for the job.

Cable Classroom

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Most homebuilt aircraft use control cables, so it's helpful to understand how to select, install and maintain them.