Tag: composite aircraft
![R.T. Searfoss shows off his magnificent workmanship in the Pietenpol Air Camper he built over the span of 12 years. There is much to love in classic tube and fabric aircraft which harken back to an earlier time of aircraft construction. Masterful craftsmanship is everywhere you look in R.T.’s work. [Credit: Bill Wilson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Choosing Your Aircraft Construction Material")
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The Motivated Builder
Building an airplane ranks right up there as one of the most existential things you can do in your lifetime.
Ask the DAR
Complying with the 51% rule, bringing Canadian aircraft into the U.S., adding auxiliary fuel tanks, using non-TSOd ADS-B in an Ercoupe.
Simple Green
Extreme Simple Green - Aircraft is a new product designed to clean your aircraft safely without damaging finishes. Its effective in removing oil and other dirt from the exterior surfaces as well as the interior, and is used by Boeing on its family of airplanes. Its available at specialty stores and aviation supply houses.