Shop Talk

An RV-10 owner recently brought his airplane to the shop due to high CHTs. He also mentioned that the problems started after the panel...

Diodes started off life fairly simply. Take an AC signal and convert it to a DC signal. Simple, huh?

Having a machine shop means never having to say, “I can’t make that.” That occurred to me one afternoon when I was making a sprocket....

From a construction standpoint this ultralight design is quite unusual in some ways and very traditional in others.

Cut large holes in thin material freehand.

Let’s talk about what makes a diode—what the physical makeup of a diode really looks like on the inside.

Securely holding small parts for machining is always a challenge. The solution may be to use a work-holding gadget such as a pin vise...

When it comes to aircraft ignition systems, I’ve always favored having one magneto and one electronic ignition system (EIS). Many dual electronic ignitions require...

Ever consider what it might be like building an ultralight?

I want to present a strategy and method to get a few more prospective airplane builders off the fence and into the workshop. This...