Repetition…
No matter what kind of airplane you decide to build, or the specific type of construction you choose (metal, composite, wood, or tube and...
Head on a Swivel
Do you ever get too comfortable when you're flying? I routinely fly from our airpark down to a neighboring private airpark to work on...
AKIA Covers Lengthy Agenda with EAA
Members of the Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA) sat down recently with senior staff at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, WI to discuss a variety...
Hey Ridley…
Nope, it's not just for pilots - sometimes, a mechanic or builder just needs to stick a nut on the end of a screwdriver...
Awww Nuts!
The picture sort of speaks for itself, doesn't it? A long-ago completed stabilizer for our Xenos motor glider project, carefully stored in the hangar...
Triple the Fun
Some days, aviation isn't about experimentals - it can be hard to pass up the opportunity to get a ride in a classic! Today was such a day - the EAA's Ford Tri-motor is in town (giving rides out of the Carson City, Nevada airport through the weekend.
Large Hydraulics
Oh heck--no, it's not an airplane part, and I wasn't cruising along at altitude, trying to stay awake - but it is definitely aviation...
How to Save 24 Pounds – and Look Great Doing It!
Our loyal RV-8, the Valkyrie, is rapidly approaching the 2000 hour mark on the Hobbs, and all of that time, she has been flying...
Commentary: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Epic? UPDATED
The winding road traveled by Epic Aircraft rounded what could be the last bend today. On Wednesday, April 7, the bankruptcy judge received a proposal that would, in essence, put a consortium of Epic LT builders in the driver's seat.
No Charge – No Kidding!
Crimps are important, and as much as we hate it, you need special tools to do them right.
