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Winging It

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The fixed-gear twin Cessna 336 almost sunk the design type. Only 195 were sold. Cessna upgraded it to retractable in 1965.

Forgotten Flops

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In Case You Missed It

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir takes a look at low-cost and free CAD software available to help you document modifications you've made to your aircraft.

Reno: The Grit and the Glory

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Few eras in aviation have changed with the clarity of the National Championship Air...

Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 10)

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What do you do when your horizontal stabilizer isn't exactly horizontal? First, you check that the fuselage is level. If this confirms that the stabilizer is indeed slightly off, remove it and apply heat. Sounds simple, but there's a right and a wrong way to go about it, and author Bob Fritz describes the most effective method to straighten things out.

The Dawn Patrol

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Dick Starks offers some sage advice about how to get back to working on a project that has been sidelined for too long.