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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

It Got Very Quiet!

Paul Dye - January 20, 2014 0

"OK, so the engine just quit!" I said, in as calm a voice as I could muster as I keyed the mic.

Fitting an RV-7A Cowl

Larry Larson - February 21, 2023 0

Part 2: Trimming and installing the top and bottom cowl halves.

Tom Aberle said he looked at Phantom daily for a couple of years trying to decide if it was ugly or beautiful, and while its combination of angles and curves is unique, its 12 championships make it beautiful in our eyes.

Biplane Gold

Tom Wilson - July 27, 2019 1

Phantom dominates biplane pylon racing by harnessing traditional homebuilding talent.

The Baby Lakes is Small-Scale Fun

Jonathan & Julia Apfelbaum - March 13, 2025 0

Tiny but mighty, the Baby Lakes still impresses.