Magazine

Ed Kolano unravels some of the misconceptions of the oft-misunderstood term, “maneuvering speed,” and explains the implications for pilots of homebuilt aircraft.

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

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

Builders share their successes.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.