Aero ‘lectrics

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The enduring value of the LM386.

Pick the Best Rubber Hose for Your Fuel System

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It’s hard to deny that rubber hose is still a popular choice for many homebuilt fuel systems. It is relatively inexpensive and very easy...

Quick Mount for a Handheld

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Home shop machinist

Torque Plates

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Torque plates are installed before any cylinders go on at the Lycoming engine school. Then they are removed one at a time just...

It’s a Knockout

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When it comes time to remove and replace bearings or bushings that are press fit into tubes or deep recesses, don’t be that mechanic...

Metal Magic: Installing Nutplates

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Every screw needs a place to go, and for many metal airplanes, that's into a nutplate. KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye shows you...

Metal Magic: Driven Rivets

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An introduction to driving round-head rivets with a rivet gun and bucking bar, the staple skill needed for building a metal airplane.

The Creative Homebuilder

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Make your own specialty wrenches.

Dealing With Builder’s Fear

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Tips From the New Guy

Alodine Sluice

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Alodine is an excellent corrosion inhibitor plus it adds zero weight. I should have Alodined before assembly but didn't care for the chemicals. AlumiPrep...

In Case You Missed It

Letters

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 Fish TalesConcerning Dean Sigler’s “Alternative Energies” article , he got one item wrong. Hydroelectric...

ADS-B and Experimental Aircraft

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More acronyms? Amy Laboda details the integration of ADS-B into the ATC system, and what it means for the Experimental aviation community.

Learning Glass

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Old dog, new tricks. We see the discussion of EFIS digital instruments versus round...

Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design

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Coupon testing, part 4. By Eric Stewart and Brian Paris.