Measuring Archives

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

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - June 13, 2008 0

Pitch is not the only axis involved in making an airplane fly well. Yaw and roll are also important, and this month Barnaby Wainfan turns his attention to lateral/directional stability and its effect on flying qualities.

Home Shop Machinist

Bob Hadley - February 14, 2019 0

Magneto spark tester.

Spacewalker II Project

Bill Repucci - June 15, 2022 6

Switching from scratch build to restoration.

Sport Class 2013

Tom Wilson - January 20, 2014 0

Experimentals kick it up a notch at Reno!