Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride
Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!
Kerosene Dreams
Designer John Monnett has been waiting more than three decades for his SubSonex very short-winged glider to take off, and now it just might.
Aero ‘lectrics
Vibration is not good for engines, airframes or instruments. Jim Weir explains how to fashion vibration analysis equipment for less than retail cost.
Riveting Aileron Skins
I was assembling the ailerons for my RV-7A and reached a point where I needed to rivet the leading and trailing edge skins to...
Down to Earth
When a big storm is coming, timing is everything. If you’re going to get out of the way, do so early. By Amy Laboda.
In Case You Missed it
25th Anniversary: Loran and GPS take over
Todays GPS technology has largely supplanted loran as a navigational aid in Experimental aircraft, and thats not a bad thing. By Marc Cook.
2013 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide
Here’s a look at the newest designs and how the kit aircraft segment of Experimental aviation has changed over the past year. By Mary Bernard and Suzanne B. Bopp.