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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

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - March 14, 2010 1

What are the lighting requirements for homebuilt aircraft that will fly at night, and do you need a wet compass if you have an EFIS in your panel?

Alternative Energies

Dean Sigler - October 18, 2012 2

A new electric ultralight motorglider expands the boundaries of its category—and its plans can be downloaded free. By Dean Sigler.

The Seat

Lewis Bjork - February 16, 2018 1

If you're going to design the perfect airplane, which piece do you work on first?

Leaking Brakes

Vic Syracuse - July 13, 2024 0

Leaking brake calipers will not only deplete the brake fluid, but the fluid will...