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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

SeaRey Amphib LSA Flight Trial

Kitplanes - June 24, 2009 0

Here's an over-the-transom report on the SeaRey LSA amphibian from Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West, who is having more fun than he deserves.

High-Desert Tales

Elliot Seguin - July 19, 2017 0

My first intentional ground loop.

SeaRey LSX Amphibian

Ed Wischmeyer - December 6, 2010 3

Progressive Aerodyne has a new version of its kitbuilt amphibian, the SeaRey LSX, and the updates to the design live up to high expectations. By Ed Wischmeyer.

Van’s Aircraft Files for Chapter 11

Marc Cook - December 4, 2023 14

Van’s Aircraft, facing multiple crises and a serious cash crunch, filed for Chapter 11...