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Catching Up
...Not to mention the time saved. If I was building a metal airframe I’d be looking into one of these or nicking my hangar mate’s while he was distracted by...
Risen — The Master of Efficiency
...mainly because it was much faster.” Mark Jardini flew sailplanes extensively before building the Risen. Unlike the RV-12, which Jardini built in his spare time on weekends and evenings, the...
Building for IFR: Do You Really Need It?
...a better pilot. It’s not about the specific skills for the rating—it’s the idea of continuously learning and building upon the skill you have to stretch yourself. At the same...
AI Amuses, But It Can’t Replace Aviation Experts
...on these pages have well-calibrated BS meters. Why is that important? Because you’re building something that could hurt you. Gravity doesn’t care where you got your information, so you better...
Tools and Shop Organization: When It’s Time to Start
...the task requires. One of the key skills needed in building an aircraft is organization. With the long lead times from some of the various kit providers, organization is something...
Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair
...magazine involved in the production of this column. In moments of introspection this can lead to guilt, and guilt leads to defeat, and when working on airplanes—especially building a kit...
World Flight Dreams Rekindled
The author gets some air and hope pumped into his round-the-world flight wish. One of my favorite opening-line jokes is, “I am one of those idiots building an airplane in...
Sun ’n Fun: A Hub for Earthrounders and Global Flight Enthusiasts
Bill Harrelson and his world record-setting Lancair IV. Thinking about building an airplane to fly around the world? Look no further than the Sun ’n Fun grounds to gain a...
Game Day
...the best part of this wonderful show. Homebuilts of all persuasions fly in from all over the U.S. If you’re thinking about building a Zenith, a Lancair, or a Cub...
3D Printer Assisted Building
Even with composite parts being molded to net shape, a degree of finish sanding is usually required. These are all specialty sanding blocks. The yellow sander progressively sands 2¼-inch and...
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Ask the DAR
Can you use Function Code 33 to amend Experimental aircraft limitations and flight-test locations?
Leads for Avionics
To troubleshoot your system and wring out some wires, you will need to find a good way to make contact between the multimeter test leads and connector contacts.