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R.T. Searfoss shows off his magnificent workmanship in the Pietenpol Air Camper he built over the span of 12 years. There is much to love in classic tube and fabric aircraft which harken back to an earlier time of aircraft construction. Masterful craftsmanship is everywhere you look in R.T.’s work. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Choosing Your Aircraft Construction Material

Bill Wilson - September 28, 2026 1

In Case You Missed It

Stardusted

Tom Wilson - February 3, 2022 0

Late. Always perpetually late. Some people are early as if by breathing, but for...

Everyone could use a little sunscreen, and the fabric on a fabric-covered aircraft is no exception. This months installment, the last in the series, discusses pre-paint protection to minimize sun damage. By Ron Alexander.

Engine Theory: Modifications

Tom Wilson - September 20, 2016 3

Getting Practical-What can you do for a better engine?

Engine Beat

Tim Kern - June 24, 2007 0

Exhaust systems do more than just get air into and out of aircraft engines. Exhaust system design, in terms of exhaust pipe length, diameter and tuning, affect the efficiency and performance of the engine, for better or worse.

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