Lycoming O-290G Archives

O-290G case with the nose machined for flight use. The mounting lugs were not “countersunk” for conical bushings on this engine. Look for a later article on making the engine mounts.

A D For Effort

Andrew Robinson - December 5, 2025 1

In Case You Missed It

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 10

Jon Humberd - April 25, 2024 2

Overcoming builder’s block and exhaust modifications.

Legal Eagle XL

Sam Buchanan - November 16, 2012 6

Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, especially when you want a leisurely wind-in-your-hair, no-fuss flight. The plansbuilt Legal Eagle XL answers that call.

Got Threads?

Steve Ells - July 27, 2012 0

What to do when you've stripped a spark plug hole or other threaded receptacle in your homebuilt (once the cursing has stopped)? We have ways...

Missing Red Bull

Tom Wilson - May 9, 2020 1

Am I alone when saying the Red Bull Air Races were not my ideal...