Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir delves into the world of barrier strips, wire markers, resettable fuses, nylon connector usage, dyeing and inrush current limiters.

Wind Tunnel

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Fixed gear or retractable gear? Barnaby Wainfan examines the physics behind this longstanding design question.

Channel Challenger

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Dick Starks and the Dawn Patrol get a front-row seat to the Bleriot XI replica’s very successful first flight. Next comes flying off the 40 in preparation for its English Channel flight.

Man on a Mission

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Tom Needham, with the help of his son Daniel and numerous friends, completes a Sportsman 2+2 and will use the plane's big hauling capacity and short-field performance to shuttle people and supplies between remote locations in Africa.

Build a Bear: Third Time Charm

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Repeat offender Dave Prizio goes for his third strike, ultimately deciding to build an Texas Sport Cub.

The Independence Project: Winging It

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Dave Martin and EAA Chapter 292 take on the latest offering from Vans Aircraft: the RV-12 LSA kit.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

DIY Firewall Boots

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Need to seal your firewall, reduce carbon monoxide and allow components to move freely? Chuck Dieterich shows you how to make firewall boots.

Flight Review: What’s Hummin’ at Hummel?

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LeRoy Cook flies the fun and efficient H-5 Sport Cruiser, the little Hummel Bird's grown-up sibling.

Flight Review: Power Promises

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Marc Cook flies two GlaStar Sportsman 2+2s with two different engines, and a winner emerges. More power!

In Case You Missed It

Editor’s Log

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Perspective.

CQ, CQ—The Best Little Headset from Texas

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Sometimes, smaller is better.

Mojave Gang MoVenture

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Elliot Seguin sets a point-to-point record with a little help from his friends.

Light Sport Repairman—Maintenance

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Have you ever thought about becoming a licensed airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic, but...