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Trimming composites gets the full PPE job. [Credit: Eric Stewart]

A Few of My Favorite Tools

Eric Stewart - July 20, 2026 1

In Case You Missed It

What Makes a Show Plane?

Marc Cook - March 29, 2023 0

Meet the man behind Show Planes.

The Creative Homebuilder

Kitplanes - June 14, 2018 0

Hardened steel mandrels for close-quarters dimple dies.

Design Process: Twist Effects

Barnaby Wainfan - October 11, 2020 0

For the last few months, we have been looking at how the planform affects...

[Credit: Lisa Turner]

Fuel Follies

Lisa Turner - March 9, 2026 1

Some tips to consider as you plan your build.