Broken Control Cable

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Here’s a throttle control cable that has separated from the housing. It is very likely that on a stiff throttle, the cable might bend...

Plastic Tubing No-No

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The symptom was a static system that leaked like a sieve when tested. Further investigation discovered this AN fitting being used with plastic tubing. AN...

The New Guy

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Wiring your Experimental aircraft. By David Boeshaar.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Author Jim Weir explains his preparation for the installation of an energy-efficient power system for a hangar or building shed-all on a shoestring budget. He explains how to choose equipment, calculate power needs, the right light fixtures, power generation, equipment suppliers and prices, and the basic legality of such systems;

Home Shop Machinist

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Kermit Weeks hangar—EAA’s home shop.

Here Come Hell’s Bells Again

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We can use decibel calculations no matter if we are measuring in power or voltage; the calculations and outcome are identical.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Harbor Freight leads the charge!

Non-Marring Fluting Pliers

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Are your fluting pliers leaving scratches in the aluminum? Here's an easy and quick fix. Cut three pieces of shrink-wrap. Place one on each...

Bandsaws—Cutting Through the Clutter

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Bandsaws—cutting through the clutter.

Firewall Forward: Oil Filter Cutting and Analysis

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KITPLANES editor at large and experienced engine builder Paul Dye walks you through the process of cutting open the oil filter and examining the...

In Case You Missed it

All About Avionics, Part 6

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Whether portable handheld or panel-mounted, GPSes are the wave of the future in avionics, and these units can store and display a remarkable amount of detailed information. With nifty docks, handhelds can perform much like the panel-mounts in the cockpit, yet be removed for use in other vehicles.

Alternative Energies

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As the powers that be debate the future of 100LL, participants at the Fifth Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium pondered how to make the alternatives more practical and efficient. By Dean Sigler.

Kit Stuff

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Breaker Breaker

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Your aircraft’s electrical system requires some form of electrical overload protection. This is usually...