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Welcome to My ‘Tech Guy’ World
At the crossroads of business and hobby, customer and
company, success and failure
Assistance for Resistance
This month’s home shop project was suggested by Matt Burch. Matt sent a couple of photos of a cool time-saving tool he made to...
A Newbie’s View
Can the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer be the gateway airplane to Experimentals? We attempt to find out.
First Flight: Are You the One?
It’s a question homebuilders must consider as they make their dream airplane a reality.
In Case You Missed It
Unbreaking the Bank
Although many more than eight Light Sport Aircraft can be built for less than $40,000, Dave Martin highlights some of the aircraft he has flown and offers personal insights on why they may be the way to go for you.
Firewall Forward: Electrical Systems, Part 1
Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of wiring—plenty of homebuilders didn’t know how to do it when they started their projects. Get yourself the right tools, then jump in and start learning. Dave Prizio outlines the basics.
On Getting Dark
Tyrants make memorable flight instructors, a good thing when the lessons being imparted need...
Weight, For the Right One
Classified ads for flying homebuilts boast of the meticulous workmanship and maintenance. The engine...