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Firewall Forward: Engine Mounts

Dave Prizio - August 10, 2012

Dynafocal, conical or DIY? Some engine-mount decisions are dictated by your choice of engine, but there’s more to it than that. Dave Prizio walks you through the process of mating engine to airframe.

Twelve Months to Takeoff

LeRoy Cook - January 28, 2021

The first customer-built Zenith CH 750 SD takes to the sky.

Firewall Forward: Installing the Firewall

Dave Prizio - July 27, 2012

Author Dave Prizio describes construction of the firewall itself, including the penetrations and the tools required.

ADS-B and the Little Guy

Ron Wanttaja - May 24, 2020

ADS-B installation may be avoidable for many small homebuilts.

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