Building Tips Archives

A builder can’t be faulted for thinking this part, dimensioned to 64ths of an inch and .001 of a millimeter, is critical, but the precise dimensions spring from the designer setting the CAD program’s auto dimensioning resolution far too low.

Measuring: Go To Lengths To Get It Right

Kerry Fores - November 20, 2025 0

In Case You Missed It

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - March 21, 2013 0

If you want to keep your paint and other supplies from freezing next winter, try this relay and heater (made to work in conjunction with last month’s temperature sensor project).

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - August 6, 2019 0

Heeding manufacturer overhaul times, about the repairman certificate.

Flange Transplant

Kitplanes - October 27, 2013 0

Moving the end flange on a rib. By KITPLANES® Staff.

What’s New

Kitplanes - May 14, 2010 0

Sportairs Sirius LSA is available for demo flights, the Spider Tracks viewer allows you to track flights on your iPhone and MGL Avionics Second Generation EFISes debut. Edited by Mary Bernard