Aero ‘lectrics

An increasing number of pilots are turning to iPad and Android apps for use in the cockpit. Jim Weir takes an in-depth look at one of the more popular ones: ForeFlight.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir gives step-by-step instructions for building an outdoor scanner antenna.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir explains how LED strip lighting works and explores the ways in which it can be used in your homebuilt or your shop.

Aero ‘lectrics

This month, Jim Weir describes how to create an LED strip with any three colors and offers a brief lesson on human optics too.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir responds to a reader request to find a way to make any cell phone turn on an electrical device.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir continues his explanation of how to make any cell phone power up a remote electrical device.

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir concludes his explanation of how to make any cell phone power up a remote electrical device.

Aero ‘lectrics

You need never again be greeted by a dead battery because you left the master switch on. With a few dollars’ worth of parts, you can build a simple alarm system.

Aero ‘lectrics

Don’t waste $250: Here’s all you need to know to install an inexpensive kitchen clock as a timer on your plane’s instrument panel.

Aero ‘lectrics

When you land your airplane at a fly-in, you want it to look its best while staying safely and securely parked. Making your own coordinated tiedowns, chocks and more is one way to do that.

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Roll Your Own

Although the KK-1 is scratch-built, builders Ken Scott and Ken Krueger have used all of the modern tools at their disposal to expedite the design and building process. This month, Scott discusses the more than satisfactory results of load-testing the wing and horizontal stab;

Van’s–The Middle Ages

My involvement with Van’s Aircraft started in 1987—if my memory is right. The company...

Fly It Like You STOL It!

With 300 hp, Steve Henry’s incredible Just Highlander is too much fun!

Headlong For Headers

Tom Wilson, an avowed hot rodder, details his foray into the world of custom exhausts and the performance gains found on his Lycoming IO-540.