Tag: CAD aircraft design
![SR-1 cowl being integrated with spinner and cooling ducts. The cowl is assembled to itself/to the fuse primarily with countersunk #8 screws. [All images credited to Eric Stewart]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1KP.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Custom Cowl Fabrication: Building the SR-1 Composite Cowl")
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Cable Ties For Ballast
Cable ties will become brittle over time and can break. Having weights come loose during flight, especially near the control system, could really ruin your day.
Fleeting Thoughts
When we talk about Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft with “regular” pilots, it’s common for the conversation...
Right-Angle Deburring Tool
Most of us have a threaded drill kit. Mine has an assortment of common...