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The Iceman Cometh
...cumulus building along the western face of the mountain range as we proceeded northeast for a southern arrival. The clouds were actually beautiful but appeared to portend turbulence so we...
Webinar: Zenith Aircraft Kits & Plans
...avionics choices, etc.). This free webinar is recommended for first time builders who are considering building their own aircraft. Registration is required but there is still time to sign up....
Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 14
...really enjoyed building the super-clean and nearly switchless panel for my Super701 and I am now determined that all the cabin area inside this Zenith CH 750 SD will put...
Hand to Hand with a Bending Board
...can be manhandled into shape with wooden block screwed in place on a building table. I dutifully traced the shape of the rear cockpit bulkhead, which mimics the shape of...
Nuclear Certified String
For this issue I’m drawing from my Air Force service, separate careers in the industrial tool manufacturing and airplane kit industries, my own airplane building experience and a 12-ounce mug...
Wanted: Engine Competition
...the smaller innovators get more traction. I respect ULPower’s approach to engine building, but there are still too few of those air-cooled engines out there to create a groundswell. I...
Zenith Aircraft Hands-On Workshop Class Returns to Texas in February
Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to Southwest Texas to host its popular hands-on kit aircraft building workshop class. The workshop will be held February 21st & 22nd, 2025, at Boerne...
2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide
...tactic of rebuilding good core (used) engines is more viable than ever, but that option is under cost pressure too. This is due to the tight supply of new engine...
A Baker’s Dozen
...asked if I thought I would ever build another one. I had just finished a childhood dream of building an airplane, and the thought of doing another one hadn’t occurred...
The Trick to Riblets
...If you have built (or have attempted to build, or are looking forward to building…) an RV-style metal trim tab, you are probably wondering just how you are going to...
In Case You Missed It
The Kitchen Window
BD-4 builder Steven Mahoney commandeers the family's four-burner kitchen appliance to complete a mod for his airplane, and lives to tell the tale.
Avoiding the Traps of Bad Engineering and Construction
There's a large body of knowledge of good engineering practice for aircraft. Most of this knowledge was gained the hard way, and it should not be ignored lightly.
Product Review: Garmin GMA 240
Garmins latest com offering is a streamlined audio panel/intercom that doesn't do everything, but what it does-nav/com, music, muting and pilot isolate-it does exceptionally well. By Marc Cook.