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November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

The First 100 Hours

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses areas to pay close attention to in your newly built kit aircraft.

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June 22, 2023June 28, 2023

Fuel Systems

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the intricacies of fuel systems within homebuilt aircraft.

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May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Propeller Adjustments

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse provides some tips for installing the propeller on your aircraft.

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May 1, 2023

Made in the Shade

DIY, Homebuilding, Member Stories

How EAA member Bruce Spears used a DIY approach to cool the back seat of his Cessna 182.

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May 1, 2023May 2, 2023

The Chips Are Down

DIY, Homebuilding
I was having problems with the red beacon atop the fin of my aircraft. The breaker would occasionally pop and despite cleaning all the connections and grounds, and bench testing ... Read more
March 29, 2023March 31, 2023

Understanding Ignition Timing Differences

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses the nuances between magnetos and electronic ignition systems.

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December 7, 2022

Great Airborne Images Within Reach

DIY

Since the advent of digital photography, we’ve gone to great lengths to capture images and video from our airplanes, in an attempt to preserve those precious airborne moments.

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October 26, 2022October 28, 2022

When Little Things Become Big Things

DIY, Homebuilding, Vintage

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses how to avoid costly traps when it comes to your aircraft.

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October 6, 2022October 10, 2022

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Illinois Piper PA-20 Pacer

DIY, Member Stories, Vintage

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Mike Crosta takes us through the restoration of his PA-20 Pacer.

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September 27, 2022September 29, 2022

Should You Wire Your Own Aircraft Project?

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the factors that need to be considered prior to wiring your aircraft project.

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September 1, 2022September 7, 2022

Getting Attached

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the trouble spots when it comes to aircraft attachments.

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August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Trip Preparations — Part 2

DIY, Flying Tips
In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses some of the things to think about when it comes to the maintenance of your aircraft prior to ... Read more
August 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Changing Things: Top Traps

DIY, Homebuilding

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses what to be aware of when considering making changes to your aircraft.

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July 22, 2022July 24, 2022

Dave Jackson’s Volunteer Project

AirVenture, DIY, Honoring The Past, Member Stories, Stories Of Oshkosh
Dave makes about 200 of these chocks a year, each designed with a variety of items like names, years, and fun decals. Much to Dave’s chagrin, many pilots like to ... Read more
April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Land, Air, and Sea by Motorcycle

DIY, Homebuilding, Member Stories, Why We Fly

EAA member Jaime Bonet’s journey to creating a unique three-purpose motorcycle.

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December 14, 2021

Cooling Things Down

DIY

EAA Sport Aviation contributor Vic Syracuse discusses why your engine may overheat in his latest column.

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November 22, 2021

Return to Service Traps

DIY
EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses some of the significant issues that can arise after your airplane goes in for major service, upgrades, and equipment installations, or if it’s ... Read more
October 14, 2021

Building a Cooling iPad Mini Kneeboard

DIY, Homebuilding, Member Stories

Tom Nery couldn’t find the perfect kneeboard for his iPad mini, so, in true EAA fashion, he set out to build one himself.

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September 28, 2021

Maintenance: Who Can Do What?

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner takes a look at the training and qualifications needed for working on certain aircraft in a recent column.

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August 12, 2021

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Colorado Kitfox Model III

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA member Ken Hall takes us through the build of his Kitfox Model III.

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July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Hints for Sellers

DIY

Putting your airplane’s best foot forward.

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June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Engine Health

DIY

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Vic Syracuse discusses engine health problems and tips in his latest piece.

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June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Time or Condition?

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses aging parts in her latest piece.

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May 26, 2021

Keeping the Lights On

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Tips for a robust and reliable electrical system.

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April 29, 2021

What’s Wrong With My Airspeed?

DIY, Flying Tips, Homebuilding
As a flight instructor, it always seemed like a challenge to help new students understand the pitot-static system. I often wondered if it was the way I was explaining it ... Read more
April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

Snakes in the Preflight

DIY, Flying Tips
Performing the airplane preflight inspection is one of the first skills we learn when starting our flight training. Most pilot’s operating handbooks tell us what to check and what to ... Read more
April 15, 2021

New York Nonprofit Organization Restoring Rare Yak-12

DIY, History, Honoring The Past

Antique and Classic Aircraft International, a nonprofit organization based in Long Island, New York, is in the process of restoring a rare Yakovlev Yak-12 to airworthiness.

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April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

Problems in the Exhaust System

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses aircraft exhaust systems in her latest piece.

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April 1, 2021

Where the Rubber Meets the Runway — Part 2

DIY, Homebuilding

In this column, as originally featured in the February 2021 issue of EAA Sport Aviation, Vic talks you through changing tires and brakes.

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March 25, 2021

Samantha the Riveter

Celebrating Women, DIY

A young A&P in California is channeling her inner “Rosie the Riveter” at an aircraft restoration shop.

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March 18, 2021March 22, 2021

Winter Warnings

DIY, Flying Tips

Lessons in avoiding the “ice follies.”

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March 11, 2021March 16, 2021

Ready for Your First Flight?

DIY, Learning to Fly

What’s missing from your checklist.

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March 4, 2021March 11, 2021

Where the Rubber Meets the Runway — Part 1

DIY
I’m always amazed at the condition of some of the tires we see when an airplane comes to our shop for a condition inspection. Sometimes, they are downright scary and ... Read more
February 25, 2021February 26, 2021

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — New Jersey Waco RNF

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA member Chuck Griffiths takes us through the restoration of his Waco RNF.

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December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

A Tour of Scott Black’s Hangar

Chapters, DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Thanks to the magic of remote video conferencing, we took a virtual tour of one of our chapter members’ hangars.

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December 9, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Special Topics

DIY, Homebuilding
As a Technical Counselor and/or Flight Advisor, just imagine how much safety and joy you bring to aviation. As we know well, it’s one of the most rewarding things you ... Read more
December 3, 2020

Paperwork

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding, Vintage

The top five overlooked items.

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November 24, 2020

Making the Best of Noshkosh

DIY, Member Stories

Local gatherings re-create the spirit of AirVenture.

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November 24, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — North Carolina Champion 7GCBC Citabria Explorer

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Member Stories, Vintage

EAA member Mark Thoman takes us through the restoration of his Champion 7GCBC Citabria Explorer.

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November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Reporting

DIY, Homebuilding
The reporting that the TC has to do is minimal, and there’s a form and a method already designated and designed just for you. And, you might not know that ... Read more
November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Noisy Things

DIY, Flying Tips

What you should listen to, and why.

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October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Low-Buck Fun Flyers

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Vintage

Acquisition do’s and don’ts.

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October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Van’s Aircraft RV-8

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

EAA member Robert Welsh takes us through the build of his Van’s Aircraft RV-8.

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October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: The Builder’s Log

DIY, Homebuilding

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses the importance of keeping a builder’s log.

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September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Safety Margins

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding

Five reasons why you should engage a technical counselor in your aircraft building or restoring project.

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September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

The Dreaded Denial Letter

DIY, Homebuilding

Details that can derail your airworthiness inspection.

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September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Workshop Essentials

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Homebuilding
It doesn’t matter whether you have a large hangar to build in, or a one car garage to build in: setting it up at the beginning for your aircraft build ... Read more
September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Your Post-Maintenance Checklist

DIY, Flying Tips
Many owners assume that when an aircraft completes its annual inspection, it has been thoroughly scrutinized by well-trained eyes and can be depended upon to be in condition for safe ... Read more
August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

How to Avoid Battery Trouble — Tips and Tricks

DIY, Flying Tips

EAA Sport Aviation columnist Lisa Turner discusses a variety of tips and tricks associated with airplane batteries in her latest piece.

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August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

AirVenture Inspires Marymoor RC Field Members to Build 15-foot Model C-133

DIY, Why We Fly
After seeing a C-130 at AirVenture in 2019, Marymoor, Washington, RC Club members Bryan Connelly, Hailin Truman, and Ian Morrow were inspired to begin their dream project of building and ... Read more
August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Pesky PPE and Maintenance

DIY, Homebuilding

Taking care of yourself and your airplane.

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August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

The Fabric of Their Lives

DIY, From The Hangar Floor, Vintage

Nando and Hualdo Mendoza and the opportunity that changed everything.

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August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

The Technical Counselor Visit: Navigating Paperwork

DIY, Homebuilding

If you can get your builder started off on the right foot from the moment they unpack everything, the paperwork responsibilities will be much smoother.

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January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Impulsive Love — The Art and Science of Choosing a Restoration Project

DIY, From The Hangar Floor
When you get down to it, why are we all flying? Our wonderful secret is that flying is a blast. Airplanes represent our creative drive and are a link to ... Read more
August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

Top Three Causes of Aircraft Build Errors and How to Avoid Them

DIY, Homebuilding
Even if you consider yourself to be advanced, an extra pair of eyes from someone highly knowledgeable and as passionate about building as you are will improve the quality and ... Read more
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