Pondering Powerplants

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Since the beginning, homebuilders have gazed upon the engine lurking under the cowl of a certified light aircraft and thought, There has got to be a better way. Rick Lindstrom looks at several aeromotive engine conversions, from the practical to the semi-exotic.

Alternative Realities

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Larry Simpsons first building experience was deepened by his engine choice: an Eggenfellner H6 Subaru conversion. His attention to detail and tailored modifications led to more of a hands-on experience than he expected-sometimes frustrating, expensive and fascinating. By Larry Simpson.

All About Avionics: EFIS Dreams

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Much has changed since our last review of Experimental EFISes more than a year ago. It’s getting harder to differentiate among companies and their products as these systems mature and functionality becomes more similar. By Stein Bruch.

Contributors

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Ron AlexanderOur popular Build Your Skills: Fabric series comes to a close with the final steps just before painting. Because the paint process itself...

Letters

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Distress SignalI just received the February 2009 edition and dove into its contents with great gusto. After reading through Bob Fritz's article ELTs of...

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Classified Builder

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Down to Earth

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How do you build and fly a homebuilt aircraft while still maintaining a good relationship with spouse and family? That is the question, and Amy Laboda offers some answers.

Light Stuff

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Its two aircraft in one: The Jabiru J230 is being sold both as a kit and as a Special (factory-built) Light Sport Aircraft thats ready to fly. By Dave Martin.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

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The Future of Homebuilding: Engines

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The future is going to look a lot like the present when it comes...

The Perils of Cartooning About Avionics

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Whenever I try to cartoon about avionics, all I get is resistance.

How About a Little Prop Talk?

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Here’s something new for me. Until my recently acquired GlaStar, I have never owned...

Bingo Fuel

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Having more gas on board than needed for a given flight seems easy enough...