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Building Control Components for the Zenith 750SD Xtreme
...with adding a simple argon purge setup to my welding equipment, bought a better tubing vise to jig these pieces up, and expanded my titanium fabrication into building the rudder...
Vintage Homebuilts
...building a 40 foot catamaran. Included in the updates was the installation of some “glass” and an autopilot capable of following a preset course and all important 180 degree turn....
Aircraft Welding Methods for Homebuilders
The choice of welding method for your homebuilt aircraft’s steel tube fuselage represents one of the most critical decisions in your building journey. Each welding process offers distinct advantages and...
Recon: Have It Your Way
...Recon, Abid Farooqui, says he developed the plane from the Apollo Fox LSA. Farooqui partnered with the Fox’s Hungarian manufacturer in 2007/2008 to help the plane meet US Special Light...
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The Aeromarine Merlin
...After building over 750 aircraft through his previous company, Czech Aircraft Works, and creating three LSA models including the SportCruiser (which became the PiperSport), Erwin knew what worked and what...
Aircraft Builders Reap Benefit from MOSAIC Rules
...load advantage when operating at 1,440 pounds gross weight rather than the legacy LSA limit Under legacy regulations, the Super Duty’s 1,900-pound gross weight placed it firmly outside LSA territory,...
Homebuilding Is Getting Expensive-Or Is It?
The question comes up regularly at fly-ins and EAA chapter meetings, usually voiced by someone shopping around the homebuilding community for an affordable project: “Wasn’t home-building a lot cheaper back...
34th Annual Zenith Homecoming
...For decades, Zenith builders, owners, and pilots have looked forward to the event as both an annual pilgrimage and a practical opportunity to deepen their knowledge of building and maintaining...
Sandpoint, Idaho HS Students Achieve FAA Airworthiness Certification for Kit Aircraft
...students through the building process. About half of the ACES builders are female students, and active participants receive free plane rides with local pilots. The program is now seeking additional...
Thorp S-18 Under New Ownership
...Building Materials: M Building Time: ~1900 HRS Standard Engine: Lyc. 0-290/320/360 Horsepower: 135-180 Wing Span: 20.10 Ft. Wing Area: 86 Sq. Ft. Empty Weight: 1000 Lbs. Gross Weight: 1600 Lbs....
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Down to Earth
When a big storm is coming, timing is everything. If you’re going to get out of the way, do so early. By Amy Laboda.