The Experimental Aviator

Fabricating a Custom Spinner

How to design, mold, and precision-bond a custom carbon fiber prop spinner.

Fuel System Basics

Learn the fundamentals of aircraft fuel systems, from tanks and selectors to gascolators and pumps, and why proper venting keeps your engine running.

Build It To Fix It

Plan your aircraft build for future maintenance. Simple choices like clamp clocking and nut plates save hours of frustration.

On the Record: Kitfox—Idaho

Feb. 7, 2017 During the landing roll, the left main...

Air Filters

Keeping dirt and bugs out of your engine is simple but vital.

The Old Way In Is the New Way In

Immersive airport environments and grassroots mentorship build the next generation of aviators.

Adventures in Airplane Trading: Part 3

Electrical power for a no-electric plane.

Flapper Wheel for the Finish

Deburring on a budget.

On the Record: Avid Mk IV, Florida

An investigation found no mechanical malfunctions after an Avid rolled inverted and crashed following a sudden engine loss.

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Rotax: Mandatory Alert Gearbox Service Bulletin

Rotax issues Alert Service Bulletins for missing prop gearbox hardware.

Life Insurance for Pilots (corrected)

Using specialized brokers is one of the best ways to get the policy you need to fly small planes.
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