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R.T. Searfoss shows off his magnificent workmanship in the Pietenpol Air Camper he built over the span of 12 years. There is much to love in classic tube and fabric aircraft which harken back to an earlier time of aircraft construction. Masterful craftsmanship is everywhere you look in R.T.’s work. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Choosing Your Aircraft Construction Material

Bill Wilson - September 28, 2026

Pat McKiernan has found that he and his dad who built this beautiful RV-7 simply learned to enjoy the build. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Life Lessons From Building an Airplane

The best builders learn to combine both mindsets. They build like engineers but think like future mechanics. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Building vs. Fixing

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