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Think Like a Builder
Bill Wilson
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May 15, 2026
Think Like A Builder
Conquering the Magneto
Engine Analytics For Homebuilt Aircraft
Tie-Down Brackets
Aircraft Wiring
Marc Ausman
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December 18, 2015
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Top 10 wiring mistakes. By Marc Ausman.
The New Guy
David Boeshaar
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December 18, 2015
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Ten tips for buying airplane stuff online. By David Boeshaar.
Maintenance Matters
Dave Prizio
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December 18, 2015
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Repairing loose rivets.
Home Shop Machinist
Bob Hadley
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December 18, 2015
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Perlage (or pearling)-the art of decorative spotting.
Aero ‘lectrics
Jim Weir
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December 18, 2015
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A switch in time makes noise.
Organizing Rivets
Larry Larson
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December 18, 2015
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We all have the same problem: Organization eludes us. It can be a nightmare when we start driving rivets. Sometimes you have several sizes...
Quick-Drain O-Ring Change
Bill Repucci
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December 18, 2015
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By Bill Repucci.
Aircraft Wiring
Marc Ausman
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November 20, 2015
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Instrument panel switch layout for Experimental aircraft. By Marc Ausman.
The New Guy
David Boeshaar
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November 20, 2015
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Ten universal tips for Experimental aviation. By David Boeshaar.
Maintenance Matters
Dave Prizio
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November 20, 2015
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Maintenance for an extended journey.
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Risky Business
Sid Mayeux
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January 23, 2015
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The dress rehearsal-in the shop and in the air. By Sid Mayeux.
So You Want to Buy a Used Homebuilt?
Lance Hooley
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October 19, 2018
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Its not always as easy as it seems.
Home Shop Machinist
Bob Hadley
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October 23, 2014
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Totally tubular: Tips for tube notching.
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Bob Hadley
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February 16, 2017
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Billet oil-drain elbow.
![Lowell Farrand spent years serving as an FAA DAR and is in the EAA Hall of Fame. He offers sound advise to builders. [Credit: Bill Wilson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed-4.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Think Like a Builder")
![Author Bill Wilson takes a break from measuring and cutting the Lexan windshield during his Onex build. [All Images Credit to Bill Wilson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-2.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Think Like A Builder")
