The Proof Is in the Putting
Putting it on the hangar roof and wiring it to the airplane, that is. This is the first of a whole lot of things...
Horizontal Stabilizer Crack
In 2014 Van’s Aircraft put out a service bulletin for potential cracking in the horizontal stabilizers of the RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8 series of...
Pick the Best Rubber Hose for Your Fuel System
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...
A Seal Deal
Radial oil seals, the kind found on rotating parts such as crankshafts, cam shafts and axles, are wear items and occasionally need to be...
Improper Bolt Length
A bolt should extend beyond the nut by 1–3 threads. If it is any longer, then the next size shorter bolt should be used....
Sausage, Law and Breadboards
Otto von Bismarck said that if you enjoy sausage and law, you should never watch either of them being made. I will add to...
Light Sport Repairman—Maintenance
Have you ever thought about becoming a licensed airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic, but put the idea out of your head because of the...
Fuel Pump Replacement
I was climbing out from my home base airport in Chino, California. I noticed that the fuel pressure was quite a bit less than...
Can You Calibrate Your Hand?
Every aircraft kit is designed with a number of nut and bolt fasteners that must be properly installed to complete the project. You may...
Improper Deburring
It is really important to remove the burrs that are created when drilling through aluminum prior to riveting. Otherwise the rivets will not get...
In Case You Missed it
Beyond the Stats
Shoppin’ for a project, are ya? Here are some truths: Factory-stated build times are...
Flights of Fancy
It’s more cliché than observation to note there’s a whole lot of dreaming going on in aviation.
Flight Review: Revival of the Fittest
Part Husky, part Cub, the Bearhawk Patrol evokes 1940s-era shapes but with the benefit of today’s advanced manufacturing. By Chuck Berthe.
Aero ‘lectrics
There are many ways to check the accuracy of your airplanes tachometer. From the commonplace to the offbeat, Jim Weir explains their benefits and drawbacks.