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Same Fun, Less Fuel

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...the cost of the components that go into the plane, but it does compromise the flexibility of the building process to some degree. Its continued popularity is a testament to...

Empty Nest Syndrome

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...Almost none of them make perfect sense, despite the many advantages and benefits of engaging in ambitious projects. Education, adventure, and a sense of accomplishment come with building any successful...

Fix These Broken Wings!

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...left a deep dent in the leading edge of the left fuel tank-enough of a cracking hazard to require re-skinning or rebuilding of the tank. While much of the rebuild...

New Upright Cleco Pliers

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...the tool while building his own homebuilt aircraft project, a Zenith 750 STOL, in his garage. After creating various cardboard and aluminum designs he had a working prototype created with...

Zenith Open Hangar Day & Fly-In

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...you’re a new or existing builder, already flying your completed Zenith, or just interested in learning more about building and flying your very own airplane. Please RSVP so that we...

More Time to Comment on FAA Hangar-Use Policy

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...is the perfect opportunity to formally recognize — for the first time — all active aircraft building and restoration as a protected aeronautical use of hangars. EAA recommends that the...

SAM Aircraft: Company is For Sale

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...made ease of building second only to the flying qualities, comfort, and safety of the SAM.” The SAM is certified in Canada as an Advanced Ultralight, and is fully compliant...

Building a Hidden Oil Door Hinge and Latch

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One of the things I’ve seen on a couple of RVs at Oshkosh over the years is a hidden hinge and latch system for the oil door on the top...

Wire Science

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...on porcelain insulators. Wiring a building is like wiring a plastic airplane—each circuit to be powered or controlled requires two wires to conduct energy out and back. About 1920, the...

Maintenance Matters

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...into a family of builders, it was only natural that he would make his living as a contractor and spend his leisure time building airplanes. He has so far completed...

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But Will It Fly the Plane?

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Raconteur and avid WW-I-era airplane enthusiast Dick Starks regales us with tales of innovation and resourcefulness when he attempts to measure the pull of his and his compadres VW powerplants.

All About Avionics–The Electric Airplane

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Its a new world in homebuilt avionics, driven by electronic instruments and powered by an electrical system tailored to meet each specific application. Resident Avionics Guru Stein Bruch walks you through numerous possible configurations for powering your equipment, and offers tips on how to do the installation right the first time.

Fixed-pitch Props

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A major advantage of a fixed-pitch prop is that it is lighter, simpler and cheaper than one with variable pitch.

Fixing a Sticking Valve

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It may not be overly complicated, but it's not for the faint at heart.