Aero ‘lectrics

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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

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

Aero ‘lectrics

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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

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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

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

Aero ‘lectrics

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

Aero ‘lectrics

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

Aero ‘lectrics

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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

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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

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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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Maintenance Matters

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Rebuilding the MATCO MC-4 master cylinder.

2014 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide

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Essential knowledge for choosing and flying Experimental rotors. By Roy Beisswenger.

Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

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Part 2: Trimming and installing the top and bottom cowl halves.

Orso dItalia

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While its not exactly a Cub clone, Groppos new Trail kit shares some of the same DNA as Pipers classic. By Paul Bertorelli.