The Experimental Aviator

RV-15 Seven+ Weeks and Lessons Learned: Building With Flexibility

Louise Hose Louise Hose - 9
The pros and cons of the new kit, tool requirements, and navigating backordered parts.

Car to Plane Transfer

Tom Wilson Tom Wilson - 14
Not the old barnstormer’s trick but rather growing the pilot population from the ranks of auto enthusiasts.

Cockpit Ventilation ‘At Speed’

Paul Dye Paul Dye - 4
There are solutions if it's getting crowded behind your panel.

A Glovebox Door for a Hatz

Dana Hague Dana Hague - 0
It's simple and functional.

On the Record: Kolb—Tennessee

Ron Wanttaja Ron Wanttaja - 4
Taxi test turns into unplanned flight.

Homebuilt HELP Puts 20-Year Video Library on YouTube

The Experimental Aviator The Experimental Aviator - 2
Decades of step-by-step construction videos are free.

Bit by Bit: Upgrading the GlaStar

Amy Wilkins Amy Wilkins - 5
Follow Amy's journey of upgrading her 2000 GlaStar "Woodstock" with a new Continental Titan XIO-340 engine, WhirlWind composite propeller, and full Dynon panel.

CHT Probes and Qualifying Data

Troy Zawlacki Troy Zawlacki - 7
Make sure you know the meaning of the numbers.

Installing and Safetying Constant-Speed Prop Bolts

Paul Dye Paul Dye - 2
Torque sequences and safetying techniques.

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Starlink’s Restructured Pricing Disappoints

Avionics 27
Starlink raises aviation subscription prices, while reducing data limits.

Smart Plane Shopper: Cessna 150/152

Ownership 5
Low-time, refurbished, and aerobat Cessna 150 models are premium-priced.
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