Old Dog, New Trick

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I've been working on airplanes for a long time, and some things I do a certain way because I have always done them a...

Aero ‘lectrics

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In an ongoing attempt to update his shop and make it more energy efficient, Jim Weir puts together a winning compressor-generator combo to run the lights and whatever else needs juice.

Hobble the Wobble

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Late in 2021 my buddy Kevin King was in the middle of upgrading the panel on his SQ-2000. He was swapping out the original—and...

Bleeder Coupling

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Bleeding hydraulic brakes of trapped air is something everyone who builds or works on airplanes eventually has to do. The process is fundamentally simple....

The New Guy

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Starting Your First Project. By David Boeshaar.

Repairing a Damaged Lead Counterweight

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When trimming the elevator counterweights of a Van’s RV-14 kit, I modified one of the weights incorrectly. This led to the holes in the...

Maintenance Matters

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Using precision measuring tools.

The Creative Homebuilder

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Make your own pull tester.

Home Shop Machinist

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Billet oil-drain elbow.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Ground that plane!

In Case You Missed it

Home Shop Machinist

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Manifold destiny—3D printing a manifold.

Editor’s Log

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Got diesel?

Sim World

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With X-Plane, you don't have to wait until the paint is dry to start test-flying your homebuilt project. A remarkable simulation will allow you to do that early on. By Chuck Bodeen.

Experimental Audio Panels: Sophisticated, Integrated

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PS Engineering and Garmin have kit-focused audio systems for under $2000. They have generous feature sets and high-end audio quality.