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DECEMBER 1986
Contents
2 Homebuilders'Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Letters to the Editor
7 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
10 The Dawn Patrol's First Mission by Richard Starks
14 Heintz Textbook by Chris Heintz
16 Care and Maintenance of Wooden Propellers
by Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume
18 The Zenair STOL CH-701 by Dick Cavin
24 A Cracker Jack of An Airplane by Mary Jones
29 Members Projects
29 Calendar of Events
30 Light Plane Marketplace
31 Tip of the Month
39 Education Through Airror
JANUARY 1987
Contents
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Flightline Focus by Mary Jones
6 Letters to the Editor
7 Hotline by Mary Jones
8 The Saphir Sailwing and the Minimum Powerplant by Mary Jones
11 Wing Design by Ray Borst
14 Member's Projects
15 Motorgliding through Canada by Jack Lambie
20 Update from Paul's Workshop by Paul H. Poberezny
22 Heintz Textbook by Chris Heintz
23 Calendar of Events
24 Ernie Carlson's Swallow by Dick Cavin
28 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
31 Tip of the Month by John Burch
32 Light Plane Marketplace
39 Education Through Airror
FEBUARY 1987
Contents
2 Homebuilders'Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters to the Editor
5 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Members'Projects
7 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
11 Tip of the Month
12 Aircraft Fabric Problems by Ray Stits
14 The Sparrow Hawk Mk II by Dick Cavin
18 Building Tips for the Guppy SNS-2 by L.E. Milholland
23 Wing Design, Part II by Ray Borst
26 Anders Bl-RD ... Award Winner at Oshkosh'86 by Mary Jones
28 A Top Gun Ultralight Competition by Richard Avalon
30 A Kitbuilt EXP II Takes to the Air by Norm Petersen
32 Light Plane Marketplace
34 Calendar of Events
39 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
MARCH 1987
Contents
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters to the Editor
5 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
11 Calendar of Events
12 The Bandit by Earl Witte
15 Wood and Wings
17 Wood Testing/The Easy and Reliable Way by S. 0. Jenko
18 George's Bobcat by Norm Petersen
21 Hawk 11 by Norm Petersen
25 WindRyder by Jean Pierre Harrison
29 Rotax Service Bulletin
30 Flutter ... from another point of view by Dick Hiscocks
32 Light Plane Marketplace
39 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
APRIL 1987
Contents
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters to the Editor
5 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Corben Baby Ace 18389 by Ed McCarter
10 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
13 Preflight! by Joe Raymond
14 Project Report - Vision, A Fresh Approach by Dick Cavin
19 Course Title: Mustang 101 by James H. Jones
22 Calendar of Events
23 Tips of the Month
24 Dry Rot in Wooden Aircraft by Clarence Sutton
26 Aircraft Welding, How to Get Good Results by Tony Bingelis
28 Light Plane Marketplace
30 Member's Projects
38 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
MAY 1987
CONTENTS
6 Introduction to: EAA Experimenter-Mary Jones
10 A Preview Look at Sun'n Fun'87-Mary Jones
16 A Budget Plane for a Limited Income-Jim Peris
21 A Cabin Version of the Corben Baby Ace
30 Wing Covering Aerodynamics of Ultralight-Type Aircraft-Jim Marchman
HOW TO ....
9 On Cockpit Design-Antoni (Tony) Bingelis
12 The Tin Bender-Dick Cavin
20 Engine Trouble and Service Repairs Chart
28 Heintz Textbook-Chris Heintz
33 Steel Tub(? Fuselages
DEPARTMENTS.....
2 Homebuilder's Corner - Paul's thoughts!
4 Letters - your views!
5 Hotline -the news!
15 Member's Projects -your planes!
36 Light Plane Marketplace - new products!
39 Calendar of Events - what's happening!
44 Education Through Airror - what went wrong!
JUNE 1987
CONTENTS
9 Plans for ... THE HEATH LN PARASOL
16 A"Light"LookatSun'nFun'87- Mary Jones
20 It's Flying Now
22 Formula for a Winner miniMAX Update The TEAM Concept- Mary Jones
HOW TO.....
8 The Tin Bender-Dick Cavin
14 Ya Gotta Have a License-Grover Summers Jr.
26 Welding Tips
28 Heintz Textbook-Chris Heintz
30 Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses-Martin Haedtler
DEPARTMENTS.......
2 Homebuilder's Corner
4 Letters
5 Hotline
32 Calendar of Events
33 Marketplace
38 Education Through Airror
JULY 1987
CONTENTS
6 Super TCA NPRM Issued
13 Plans for ... THE HEATH LN PARASOL
20 Light Plane Heritage-George A. Hardie, Jr.
25 Full Lotus Float Update-Mary Jones
HOW TO.....
7 Fuel System Requirements
11 Heintz Textbook-Chris Heintz
18 Safety in Triangulation-Raoul Hoffman
27 The Tin Bender-Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS....
2 Homebuilder's Corner
4 Hotline
6 Calendar
30 Letters
38 Education Through Airror
AUGUST 1987
CONTENTS
6 Maintaining Your Rotax Engine-by Dick Cavin
9 Plans for the Heath Parasol
24 Ultralight Chapter 40 Becomes EAA Chapter 860-by Ed Fisher
26 Light Plane Heritage-by George A. Hardie, Jr.
HOW TO....
14 Aircraft Welding- by Budd Davisson
20 The Tin Bender- by Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS.....
2 Homebuilder's Corner
4 Letters to the Editor
5 Hotline
18 Photo Tips
29 Members' Projects
30 Marketplace
38 Education Through Airror
SEPTEMBER 1987
CONTENTS
10 Cross Country on Rotax Power- by Mary Jones
14 Now is the Time to Build- by Richard Thomsen
17 Plans for the Heath INA Parasol, Part IV
24 Light Plane Heritage- by Jack McRae
27 Cheap Can Be Expensive- by Roger D. Smith
HOW TO....
6 Aircraft Welding- by Budd Davisson
21 The Tin Bender- by Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS....
2 Homebuilder's Corner
4 Letters
5 Hotline
38 Education Through Airror
**OCTOBER 1987**
IS MISSING
NOVEMBER 1987
CONTENTS
10 Light Plane Heritage- by Jack McRae
20 More Highlights from Oshkosh'87- by Mary Jones
28 Boondocker - by Harry Long
HOW TO....
6 IFR- by Harold Little
12 The Tin Bender- by Dick Cavin
16 Design and Build Your Own Propeller- by Fred Weick
22 Aircraft Welding- by Budd Davisson
DEPARTMENTS.....
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters
5 Hotline
27 Marketplace
30 Members'Projects
39 Education Through Airror
DECEMBER 1987
CONTENTS
6 Murphy's Renegade- by Mary Jones
14 An All-Metal Bird Takes Wing- by Wm. J. Spring
28 Tempe Police Air Support Unit- by Vernon Stryker
29 Homebuilts Have a Wider Marketplace- by William J. Mader, Ph. D
31 Light Plane Heritage- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
HOW TO....
11 The Tin Bender- by Dick Cavin
16 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube Fabrication- by Budd Davisson
21 Rigging Your Biplane- by E. M. Bond
23 Heintz Textbook- by Chris Heintz
26 A Gripping Story About Control Cables- by Larry Schubert
DEPARTMENTS....
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters
5 Hotline
10 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
JANUARY 1988
CONTENTS
7 The H.S.I.Reliant
- by Dick Cavin
18 How I Designed My Little Plane
- by Henri Mignet
28 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
31 Ultralights in Denmark
- by Jesper Borbye
12 Two Stroke Engines and Controllable
Pitch Propellers - by Jerry Holcomb
13 Practical Aircraft Balance Simplified
- by Noel Becar
14 The Tin Bender - by Dick Cavin
22 Installing Spinners - by Tony Bingelis
25 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube Fuselages
by Budd Davisson
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
32 Members'Projects
38 Education Through Airror
FEBUARY 1988
CONTENTS
7 Chapters ... EAA's Grass Roots
- by Mary Jones
11 A Dream Come True
- by Dick Stevens
12 Quicksilver MX Sprint
- by Mary Jones
14 New Light Aircraft Engines
- by Mary Jones
18 Light Plane Heritage
-by George A. Hardie Jr.
8 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube Fuselages
- by Budd Davisson
16 Some Thoughts on Gas Tanks
- by Marv Hoppenworth
20 The Tin Bender - by Dick Cavin
23 Routing Control Systems
- by Tony Bingelis
26 Protect Your Instruments - by John Burch
27 New Instruments Assist with Break-In of
Rotax Engines
30 Ultralight Alerts - by Dave Loveman
2 Homebuilder's Corner
4 Hotline
6 Letters
25 Calendar of Events
28 Members'Projects
38 Education Through Airror
MARCH 1988
CONTENTS
7 Judge Me!
- by Mary Jones
12 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
16 Let's Be Careful Out There!
- by Ben Owen
19 EAA Biplane Plans
8 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
14 Aircraft Painting 10 I
- by Duane Skidmore
23 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube Fuselages
- by Budd Davisson
28 Comparing Airfoils
- by Harry Riblett
31 Metal Parts in Light Aircraft Construction
by George Jacquemin
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
38 Education Through Airror
APRIL 1988
CONTENTS
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Culite
- by Dick Cavin
15 Flying in Grand Style
- by Vergal J. Buescher
19 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
28 It's That Time of Year Again
- by U. B. judge
29 Who's Building What!
- by Mary Jones
12 Rigging your Biplane
- by Graham Lee
16 Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
24 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube Fuselages
- by Budd Davisson
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
25 Calendar of Events
38 Education Through Airror
MAY 1988
CONTENTS
8 An Avid Floater
- by Norm Petersen
19 Light Plane Heritage
by George A. Hardie, Jr.
22 The Parson's Firefly
by Dick Cavin
7 Fuel Pump Installation
- by Gerald Olenik
12 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube
Fabrication
- by Budd Davisson
27 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
32 Notes On Lightplane Propellers
- by Roger E. Lorenzen
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
10 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
3 8 Education Through Airror
JUNE 1988
CONTENTS
8 Chuck Beeson and his Texan Chuckbirds
- by Dick Cavin
13 Low Cost Carburetor Air Temperature
Gauge
- by Richard De Witt
14 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
18 Sun'n Fun'88
- by Mary Jones
23 Paul's Dream Ship
26 Aircraft Welding and Steel Tube
Fabrication
- by Budd Davisson
28 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Who's Building What
7 Calendar of Events
38 Education Through Airror
JULY 1988
CONTENTS
7 Randy's S-10
- by Dick Cavin
24 Beneficial Shock Therapy
- by Harold Little
27 Light Plane Heritage
by George A. Hardie, Jr.
12 Wing Span - The Vital Factor
- by Bob Whittier
14 Exponential Differential Ailerons
- by Ron Blum
18 The Tin Bender
by Dick Cavin
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
22 Calendar of Events
30 Members'Projects
38 Education Through Airror
AUGUST 1988
CONTENTS
8 Have FireStar ... Will Travel!
- by Mary Jones
12 Painting Your Aircraft with Ordinary
House Paint
- by Mike Fisher
14 Off to the Races
- by Mary Jones
22 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
7 Hints for Homebuilders
16 Touch and Go
- by Graham Lee
18 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
26 First Flight ... Trial by Fire
- by Mike Rhodes
28 Observations on Trim Drag
by R. D. Hiscocks
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
30 Who's Building What
38 Education Through Airror
SEPTEMBER 1988
CONTENTS
14 Gliders: Past and Present
20 Oshkosh'88:A Quick Look
- by Mary Jones
22 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 First Flight ... Trial by Fire
- by Mike Rhodes
12 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
25 Designing the Meadow Lark
-by E. H. McCarter
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
28 Members'Projects
38 Education Through Airror
OCTOBER 1988
CONTENTS
8 EAA Oshkosh'88: A Really Big Show!
- by Mary Jones
19 Citabriette
- by Mary Jones
29 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
7 Hints for Homebuilders
12 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
15 Georgias Special Revamped
- by Graham Lee
23 Troubleshooting the Quicksilver MX
by Dave Loveman
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
28 Who's Building What
38 Education Through Airror
NOVEMBER 1988
CONTENTS
6 Oshkosh'88: A Really Big Show!
- by Mary Jones
10 Chuck Stevenson/Ultralight Chairman
- by Mary Jones
16 A Conversation with Homer Kolb
- by Mary Jones
19 From Australia, Enter the Thruster
- by Dick Cavin
24 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
12 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
27 Georgias Special Revamped
- by Graham Lee
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters
5 Hotline
30 Members'Projects
38 Education Through Airror
DECEMBER 1988
CONTENTS
8 Capella, A Bright New Star in the Sky
- by Dick Cavin
19 Only 0ne in the U.S.A.
- by Mary Jones
25 Light Plane Heritage
- by George A. Hardie, Jr.
7 Hints for Homebuilders
12 Inspection and Maintenance Access
- by Tony Bingelis
16 The Tin Bender
- by Dick Cavin
22 Airfoil Selection Made Easy
- by Harry Riblett
28 Airplane Stability, Control and Trim
- by Robert K. Wattson, Jr.
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
11 Calendar of Events
31 Who's Building What
38 Education Through Airror
JANUARY 1989
FRONT COVER . . . Safety first! Helmet and/or goggles-check, lap and shoulder belts-check;
ballistic parachute-check! Okay, we're set for flight. For more informatian on the whys and
wherefores of ballistic chutes on kitbuilt/homebuiit oircrah, see "Installing Ballistic Chutes," page 8.
(Photos by Jim Koepnick, EAA Chief Photographer, and courtesy BRS)
FEATURES
16 The Beach Boy--by Dick Cavin
23 Lambert's Baby Ace -by Norm Petersen
24 Light Plane Heritage -by George A. Hardie, Jr.
26 Mac's miniMAX -by Mary Jones
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Installing Ballistic Chutes -by Dan Johnson
13 The Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
19 Airplane Stability, Control and Trim -by Robert K. Wattson, Jr.
DEPARTMENTS...
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
38 Education Through Airror
FEBRUARY 1989
ON THE COVER . . . The Two Wings Aviation "Scout" banks for o landing ot EAA Oshkosh '88.
This pumpkin-colored biplane was o reol eye catcher in the pattern, see story on poge 20. (Photo
by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koopnick-o ground-to-air photo shot with o Nikon F-3 w/300 mm
F2.8 lens, 1/500 of a second ot F2.8 on Kodochrome 64.)
FEATURES
8 Building Flying Boats for the Hudson--by Hugo H. Van der Heidc
12 Analysis of an Accident -by Ralph Burlingame
20 Two Wings "Scout" -by Mary Jones
27 Light Plane Heritage -by George A. Hardie, Jr.
HOW TO.....
7Hints for Homebuilders The Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
17 What Size Propeller -by Antoni Bingelis
21 Airplane Stability, Control and Trim -by Robert K. Wartson, Jr.
DEPARTMENTS....
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
25 Calendar of Events
31 Who's Building What
38 Education Through Airror
MARCH 1989
ON THE COVER . .. The new, expanded Kitfox, outfitted with skis, glides over the snow-covered
fields of Idaho Denney Aerocraft recently mode the moiden flight of this version of the Kitfox. Watch
for the KFM-powered, canary yellow bird at Sun 'n Fun '89. (Photo by David Gustafson)
FEATURES
8 Sonerai N2EX First Flight-by John Giordano
12 Technical Counselors . . . What a Deal! -by Mary Jones
13 Light Plane Heritage -byJack McRae
19 A Plane Called Jenny -by Mary Jones
22 Grass Roots Airports -by Dick Cavin
29 Denney Aerocraft Rolls Out Refined Kitfox -by David Guscafson
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
16 The Tin Bender-by Dick Cavin
25 Propellers 101 . .
DEPARTMENTS...
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
12 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
APRIL 1989
ON THE COVER . . . With Company President Dave Goulet at the controls, the Quad Cities
Ultralight Challenger two-place banks for a turn. This photo was taken while Dave and partners lan
Caristine and Don Zonk were enroute ta Sun 'n Fun '88-a trip from Moline, Illinois to Lakeland,
Florido that's become an annual tradition for Dave and Dan. See "Challenging the Skies," page 27.
(Photo courtesy Quad Cities Ultralight Aircrah Corporatian)
FEATURES
8 Bush Buster-by Norm Petersen
23 UPDATE: Mosler Engine and N3-2 Pup -by Dick Cavin
27 Challenging the Skies -by Mary Jones
29 Light Plane Heritage -by Dick Forrest
31 On the Aviation Bookshelf -by Mary Jones
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
13 Bungee and Shock Absorbers -by Tony Bingelis
16 The Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS...
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny 4 Hotline 6 Letters
32 Who's Building What
32 Calendar of Events
39 Education Through Airror
MAY 1989
ON THE COVER . . . A strut-broced Buccaneer SX glides over the Florido countryside. Advanced
Aviation, Orlando, Florida, manufacturers of the Buccaneer and Carrero line of aircraft, continues to
update their models, introducing this strut-braced model at Sun 'n Fun last year. (Jan Swiger photo)
FEATURES
17 Reminiscences of a Homebuilder-by Lincoln C. Ray
20 Sun 'n Fun '89/A Quick Look-by Mary Jones
22 Light Plane Heritage-by Jack McRae
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders 8 It Flys! Now What? -by Jim Stephenson
24 Understanding Flutter-byJohn Thorp
27 A Case of Flaperon Flutter-by Mary Jones
28 How to Tie the Seine Knot-by Bob Whittier
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Calendar of Events
7 Letters
30 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
JUNE 1989
ON THE COVER . . . This trio of fun flyers took to the air at Sun 'n Fun '89-the Loehle 5151,
Codson Aircraft's Sparrow, and the RANS S-6 Coyote two-ploce. See poges 18-23 for a more
in-depth look at what was new and exciting and Sun 'n Fun '89. (Photos by Mary Jones and Jack
Cox)
FEATURES
8 A New Bird of Prey-The Kestrel Hawk-by Dick Cavin
12 Homebuilding on the Other Side of the World -by Ray Wijewardene
18 Sun 'n Fun '89 -by Mary Jones
26 Light Plane Heritage -by George A. Hardie, Jr.
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
14 Biplane Lift-by R. D. Hiscocks
24 Fiberglass Landing Gear for a Kolb UltraStar-by Don Sperry
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
29 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
JULY 1989
ON THE COVER . . . This month's cover is a tribute to this year's Convention theme, "From
Jennies to Jets." Pictured is the Early Bird Aircraft Company's 2/3 scale Curtiss Jenny over the
"fields of dreams" of eastern lowa. This replica Jenny plans to attend EAA Oshkosh'89, as will
most of the original still flying Jennies in existence in the U.S. today. What a show, you won't want
to miss it!
(Photo courtesy Creative Image Photogrophy)
FEATURES
8 "Steady as She Goes"-by Mary Jones
20 Light Plane Heritage -by Jack McRae
26 Pusher vs. Tractor -by George Collinge
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
12 How to Build Flying Boats for the Hudsor -by Hugo van der Heide
18 Crashworthiness and Shoulder Harnesses -by Tony Bingelis
22 CGS Service Bulletin
23 Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
32 Calendar of Events
32 Who's Building What!
38 Education Through Airror
AUGUST 1989
ON THE COVER . . . Bob Grassel, Janesville, Wisconsin taxies his Quicksilver MX II araund the
Brennand Seaplane base during EAA Oshkosh '89. The Brennand Seaplane Base is a hub-bub of
activity during EAA Conventions, serving as the base for all seaplane operations. For the full scoop
on float flying fun, see Norm Petersen's article, "Float Flying, Facts and Fun" an page 8.
(Photo by Norm Petersen)
FEATURES
8 Float Flying-Facts and Fun! -by Norm Petersen
14 H-3 Pegasus, The Ultimate Ultralight -by Mary Jones
18 Light Plane Heritage -by Jack McRae
20 The Phoenix Convertible -by Mark Pickering
HOW TO .....
7 Hints for Homebuilders
12 Carburetor Heat
24 Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
26 Techniques for Welding Non-Ferrous Metals
29 Tighten Your Belt -by George V. Cremieux
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Letters
5 Hotline
29 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
SEPTEMBER 1989
ON THE COVER . . . A variety of machine for a variety of desires. That's certainly the name of the
game in the ultralight/light homebuilt category. This month we've tried to put together a
comprehensive guide to all the ultralights, kitplanes and light homebuilts with which we are familiar.
Pictured on the cover, from left to right are . . . the Thruster, the Protech PT-2, an Eipper GT, Kitfox
ond Buccaneer. (Photos by Jeff Isom Carl Schuppel, Jim Koepnick ond Mary Jones, respectively.
Instrument panel/ engine photos by Pete Schroeder.)
FEATURES
5 1989 Buyer's Guide-by MaryJones
33 Two Cycle Engine Survey Results -by Hank Fritz
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
40 Calendar of Events
46 Education Through Airror
OCTOBER 1989
ON THE COVER. .. The Grand Chompion Light Plane at EAA Oshkosh'89 pictured here was
Randal Berardi's 7/8 scale Nieuport 17, built from Graham Lee's plans. See "A Mickey Mouse
Airplane," page 22. (Photo by EAA Staff Photogropher Carl Schuppel using a motorized Canan F1
set at 1/500th af a second with a 100 mm lens at F5.6 an prafessionol Kodachrame 64 film. Photo
plane piloted by Buck Hilbert.)
FEATURES
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 EAA Oshkosh '89 . . . The Land of Ahhhs!-by Mary Jones
17 From Rotterdam to Reykjavik . . . and Beyond?-by MaryJones
18 Easy RideAir-by Amir Oren
22 A Mickey Mouse Airplane-by Mary Jones
30 Light Plane Heritage -bv Tack McRae
HOW TO...
14 Tin Bender-by Dick Cavin
25 Installing Sliding Canopies, Door, Latches, Etc. -by Tony Bingelis
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
32 Members' Projects
39 Education Through Airror
NOVEMBER 1989
ON THE COVER . . . For this month's cover we "trave!" to the Arlington, Washington a rea to
find the Powers-Bashforth Aircraft Company's Mini-Master over the boy areas of Puget Sound. This
twin-engined push/pull aircraft has been under design ond construction for some time, resulting in a
very viable light aircraft. See page 9 for the complete story. (Photo courtesy Powers-Bashfarth
Aircraft Company)
FEATURES
7 Hints for Homebuilders
9 Mastering the Mini-Master-by Dick Cavin
18 Land of Ahhhs Revisited-by MaryJones
22 Necessity Is the Mother of Invention-by Mary Jones
28 What's Happening at the Aeroplane Factory-by Mary Jones
25 Light Plane Heritage-by Owen Billman
HOW TO...
Installing Sliding Canopies, Door, Latches, Erc. -by Tony Bingelis
30 To Choose an Airfoil-by Capt. Will D. Mitchell
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
8 Letters
24 Who's Building What
36 Calendar of Events
39 Education Through Airror
DECEMBER 1989
ON THE COVER . .. This month's front cover gets up close and personal with the Macair Merlin
manufactured by Macair Industries, Baldwin, Ontorio. This two-place, side-by-side entry into the
lightplane market is another of the latest designs coming to us from our friends across the border.
For the complete story, see "Merlin Magic," page 10. (Photo by Dick Cavin)
FEATURES
10 Merlin Magic! -by Dick Cavin
20 Challenging Winter the Canadian Way-by Major Claude Roy
25 Light Plane Heritage-by Jack McRae
HOW TO....
7 Tips for Homebuilders
14 Installing Sliding Canopies, Door, Latches, Etc. -by Tony Bingelis
17 Safety Considerations for Fuselage Structures -byJosephA. DeMasi
28 Engineering for Crash Safety -by H.J. Kearns, M. D.
32 Debunking Speed Bunk -by Joseph Hruby
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
30 Members' Projects
36 Calendar of Events
39 Education Through Airror
JANUARY 1990
ON THE COVER . . . While we shiver through some of the coldest weather of the season, it's nice
to remember what Lake Winnebago looks like when it's not in a "solid state." Featured taxiing out
at the Brennand Seaplane Base during EM Oshkosh '89 is Two Wings Aviation's Mariner piloted by
company President Larry Seivert. For more details, see page 8. (Photo by Mary Jones}
FEATURES
8 Two Wings Mariner-by Dick Cavin
10 What a Christmas Present -by Art Storm
26 Light Plane Heritage -by Owen S. Billman
HOW TO...
7 Tips for Homebuilders
16 Planning Your Exhaust System -by Tony Bingelis
20 How to Build Flying Boats for the Hudsor-by Hugo Van der Heide
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
30 Members' Projects
35 Calendar of Events
38 Education through Airror
FEBRUARY 1990
ON THE COVER . . . Paul Poberezny takes a moment to reflect on EAA's history . . . see "Just Do
It" (pages 8-13) for a candid look at Paul's thoughts about the movement today. See "Build the Ml
Baby Ace" (pages 20-21 ) for information about the events that lead up to the printing of that series
of articles in 1955. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Jeffrey Isom using a Hasselblad 500C with a
50mm Distagon lens and 160 tungsten Ektachrome. The exposure was 1/15 sec. at f/4.5)
FEATURES
8 Just Do It! -by MaryJones
14 The New Rotax 582-by Mike Srratman
20 Build the MI Baby Ace -by Paul Poberezny
22 Light Plane Heritage -by Jack McRae
HOW TO....
7 Hints for Homebuilders
16 Is It Really Torque? -by George Collinge
24 Planning Your Exhaust System -by Tony Bingelis
28 Tin Bender -by Dick Cavin
DEPARTMENTS...
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
30 Members' Projects/Who's Building What
33 Calendar of Events
38 Education through Airror
MARCH 1990
ON THE COVER . .. Our covers this month show the breadth of our coverage of aviation events-
from the shores of Puget Sound to the peninsula of Florida. This month's cover photo was shot by
Norman Petersen at Arlington '89 in Arlington, Washington. If you live in the northwest, you'll want
to mark the dates of Arlington '90 on your calendar, July 11-15. The Renegade Spirit is
manufactured by Murphy Aviation, Chilliwack, B.C. (See Hot Line).
FEATURES
8 Arlington, Ultralight Heaven!-by Norm Petersen
12 Light Plane Heritage-by Jack McRae
18 Build the MI Baby Ace-by Paul Poberezny
HOW TO...
7 Hints for Homebuilders
14 Planning Your Exhaust System-by Tony Bingelis
24 Changing Angles to Inches-by Lyle Trusty
26 "Ballistic" Ignition for the Rotax 277-by Richard Pike
DEPARTMENTS
2 Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
30 Members' Projects
38 Education through Airror
APRIL 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters
9 Perseverance Personified by Mary Jones
13 Taking Off Safely by John Gruener
14 Heintz Textbook by Chris Heintz
17 Planning Your Exhaust by Tony Bingelis
20 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
22 Build the Ml Baby Ace by Paul H. Poberezny
27 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K Howard
28 Why Your Own Design? by Thomas W. Gould
30 Tales of a Cloud Dancer, Man and Machine by Don Johnson
32 Light Plane Heritage by George A. Hardie, Jr.
34 Is It Really Torque by George Collinge
38 Members' Projects/Who's Building What
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
MAY 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
10 An Inside Look at Ray Downs' Corby Starlet by Mary Jones
12 Getting Started with Aircraft Woodwork by Vic Boyce
15 Cables and Other Things by Ken Kuhn
16 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
18 Build the Ml Baby Ace by Paul H. Poberezny
23 Calendar of Events
24 A Sneak Peak at Sun 'n Fun '90 by Mary Jones
26 Light Plane Heritage by Jack McRae
29 Heintz Textbook by Chris Heintz
32 Sharing the Fun by Richard R. Slater
34 Using Models to Solve Design Problems by Robert Fryklund
39 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K Howard
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
JUNE 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Letters to the Editor
8 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
10 Control Surface Flutter Problems by Tony Bingelis
12 Hints for Homebuilders
13 How to Improve the Performance of Your Light Plane by Molt Taylor
16 Light Plane Heritage by John McRae
18 This is What It's All About by Tomi Zauner
21 Aircraft Electrical Installation Tips by Bill Blake
24 Focusing on the Light Side-Sun 'n Fun '90 by Mary Jones
34 Heintz Textbook by Chris Heintz
36 Calendar of Events
39 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K. Howard
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
JULY 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Riding the Airaile by Mary Jones
12 Mastering the Paper Chase by Mary Jones
14 How to Mass Balance Control Surfaces by Tony Bingelis
18 Tailoring it to your Style by Norm Petersen
22 Calendar of Events
24 To Atlantic from Pacific by Mary Jones
28 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
30 Light Plane Heritage by John Underwood
32 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K. Howard
34 Tapered Wings are for Birds by John Thorp
35 The Art and Science of Flight by Joe Kirk
36 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror bv Norm Petersen
AUGUST 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 About Controllable Propellers by Molt Taylor
10 Control System Cable Terminals and Connection by Tony Bingelis
14 The GT-500 by Mary Jones
16 Sailing to Success by Mary Jones
18 A Conversation with Angel Matos by Mary Jones
20 Orla Jensen's MiniMAX by Norm Petersen
22 Nurturing the Desire by Tim Hartman
23 Light Plane Heritage by George A. Hardie, Jr.
26 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
28 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K. Howard
29 Speed and Propeller Relationships by Emest Tursich
32 The Broken Seat by Dick Starks
34 After Building, What? by Richard N. Thomsen
36 Members' Projects
46 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
SEPTEMBER 1990
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
7 Part 103. . . Changes in the Wind? by Mary Jones
10 Manufacturers Work With FAA on Two-Place Revisions by Mary Jones
10 Opportunity Knocks by Mary Jones
11 Hints for Homebuilders
12 High on Kalamazoo '90 by Jim Stephenson
16 Canopy Retention and Security by Tony Bingelis
19 A Northern Rebel by Mary Jones
24 EAA Oshkosh '90 by Mary Jones
28 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
30 Flight Parks-Fun For Al1 by Mary Jones
32 Responding to. . . Tapered Wings by Jim Stephenson
33 A Visit to Aero Park by Mary Jones
34 Light Plane Heritage by George A. Hardie, Jr.
36 Members' Projects
38 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K. Howard
46 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
OCTOBER 1990
2 ShopTalk by Mary Jones
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Memoirs of an Ultralight Pilot by Dennis Demeter
10 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
12 Building a Flying Flea by Georges Cremieux
15 Light Plane Heritage by Owen Billman
18 Oshkosh-A Family Reunion by Mary Jones
26 Star Gazing by Mary Jones
34 Performance Predictions by Jim Stephenson
38 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K Howard
40 Instructions for an EGT Meter by Cy Galley
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
NOVEMBER 1990
2 ShopTalk by Mary Jones
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Capella XS-Double Star in the Sky by Dick Cavin
14 Fun Fly/Family Fun by Chuck Stevenson
16 Everyday Aspects of Load and Stress
20 The Hole Thing by Tony Bingelis
24 Cloud Dancer by Mary Jones
27 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K Howard
28 Light Plane Heritage by Jack McRae
30 The Stall Story by Graham Lee
32 The Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
34 Application of Wooden & Metal Propellers by Lu Sunderland
38 Members' Projects
40 Calendar of Events
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
DECEMBER 1990
2 ShopTalk by Mary Jones
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Winter Flying in Northern Ontario by Claude Roy
14 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
16 The Griffin Plotter by Mark Phelps
17 How Light Should a Lite Plane Be? by George A. Hardie, Jr.
18 Julius Cook's $1,000 Airplane by Dick Cavin
22 A Realistic Look at Weight and Balance by Tony Bingelis
26 Lite 'n White by Dick Cavin
29 Who's Building What
30 Rotax Service Bulletins
32 Light Plane Heritage by Jack McRae
34 Application of Wooden & Metal Propellers by Lu Sunderland
36 Calendar of Events
37 Scale Modeling for Original Design by Frederic K. Howard
38 What Cost Designing? by Graham Lee
40 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
JANUARY 1991
2 ShopTalk by Tom Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
10 World War I Revisited by Dick Cavin
14 TEAM work by Jim Campbell
16 Why Did It Happen?
by Kerry Cartier
18 Light Plane Heritage
by George A. Hardie, Jr.
20 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
23 Sportfire by Bob Gilbert
26 Those Wonderful Jodels by Claus Herbert
28 Why the "S" Curve? by Bob Whittier
30 Propeller Fatigue by Lu Sunderland
34 Making Trim Tabs
36 New Kid on the Block by Ed Wach
38 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
FEBRUARY 1991
2 ShopTalk by Mary Jones
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Aerosport Scamp . . . Building, Testing, Enjoying by Parker B. Mudge
12 Oshkosh Convention . . . Computer Style by D. F. Simmons
14 The Best of the Bumblebees by Karl Sharp
17 Working with Acrylics by Tony Bingelis
21 The Pober Super Ace is Flying! by Mary Jones
26 Tin Bender
by Dick Cavin
27 Calendar of Events
28 Lift Is . . . by Lu Sunderland
34 Light Plane Heritage by Owen S. Billman
37 Challenger Owners Association by lan Coristine
38 Members' Projects
39 Who's Building What
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
MARCH 1991
2 ShopTalk by Mary Jones
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
8 Hints for Homebuilders
10 Letters to the Editor
11 From the Outside . . . Looking In by Andrew D. Keenan
14 Plywood Scarfing Machine by Vic Boyce
16 How Strong Does It Have to Be? by Molt Taylor
19 Aileron Counterweights
20 Trikes on the Rise? by Mary Jones
23 Fabrication of Aircraft Control Cables by Tony Bingelis
27 Light Plane Heritage by George A. Hardie, Jr.
30 Remove Sandwich; Insert Instruments by Kerry Cartier
32 Putting Hirth Engines to the Test by lan Coristine
34 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
36 More Power by Molt Taylor
37 Members' Projects
38 Part 103, Ultralight Vehicles
39 Two-Place Exemption
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
APRIL 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 A Simple Sheet Metal Bender by Guy Lautard
14 Rotax Responds . . . Getting More Power,
"Purpose-Built" Engines by Eric Tucker
18 Take It Along by Ben Cole
21 Propeller Balancing-Poor Boy Style by W. A. Dickenson
22 Ragtime Rose by Mary Jones
24 Origins of the Rose Parrakeet by Mary Jones
27 Light Plane Heritage-The Ford Flivver by Robert Pauly
30 A Flivver for EAA! by Mary Jones
32 Landing Gear Problems and Solutions by Tony Bingelis
34 Tin Bender-A Tale of Rudders by Dick Cavin
38 Who's Building What!
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
MAY 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Stress on Aircraft Structures by M 0. Anderson
A Long Look Back by Nick Lung
Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
18 Light Plane Heritage by TakashiAraki
22 Gypsy and I by REXFORD Brook
24 Sun 'n Fun '91 by Mary Jones
26 Tin Bender by Dick Cavin
28 Calendar of Events
32 Design for Safety by Lu Sunderland
34 The Mechanics of Turns by Dick Cavin
36 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
JUNE 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Testing Your Homebuilt by Molt Taylor
13 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
16 Calendar of Events
17 Rotax - What's New/What To Do When by Mary Jones
21 Sun 'n Fun - Looking Back at Paradise City by Mary Jones
29 Light Plane Heritage by George Hardie, Jr.
32 The Mechanics of Turns by Dick Cavin
33 How to Drill a Hole in Hardened Steel by Guy Lautard
34 Nomograms: How Legal Are You? by Pichard Anderson
38 Members' Projects
39 Who's Building What!
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
JULY 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 The Kolb Laser by Mary Jones
10 Letters to the Editor
11 Light Plane Heritage
by George Hardie Jr.
14 The Loehle Sport Parasol
by Mary Jones
16 The Creation of N356AT byAndrew Thomas
19 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
22 Rotax Operating Tips by Tracy Cook
24 Landing Gear Shcok Absorbers by Tony Bingelis
28 Basic Aerodynamics by Dick Cavin
30 Password: Safety by Mary Jones
32 Standardization of Aircraft Parts by N. O. Anderson
38 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
AUGUST 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Letters to the Editor
8 Hints for Homebuilders
10 Touring Avid Flyer by Mary Jones
12 Design and Carve Your Own Propeller by Mary Jones
16 Building the S-6 by Dick Cavin
19 Tail Wheel Installations by Tony Bingelis
21 Calendar of Events
Don Higgs' Pietenpol by Robert N. Gilbert
26 Joining, Fastening, Safetying by MO. Anderson
30 Light Plane Heritage by George A. Hardie, Jr.
34 Testing for a Recreational Pilots License byH.O. Malone
36 Pilot Primer-Getting the Right Angle by Dick Cavin
38 Members' Projects
39 Who's Building What
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
SEPTEMBER 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Calendar of Events
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Hints for Homebuilders
10 Cowling Installations for Homebuilts by Tony Bingelis
15 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whiffier
18 Arlington '91 by Mary Jones
20 Freedom in Flight by Doug Somerville
24 From Crate to Flight in Six Weeks by Mary Jones
26 Building the S-6 by Dick Cavin
29 Airplane Construction by N. O. Anderson
36 Pilot Primer-More About Angles by Dick Cavin
38 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
OCTOBER 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Harry Does It Again! by Norm Petersen
15 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
18 Making Instrument Panels Accessible by Tony Bingelis
21 Oshkosh '91-Gateway to Information by Mary Jones
29 Sonerai Sonata by Joseph Hillebrand
34 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
36 Airplane Construction by N. O. Anderson
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
NOVEMBER 1991
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
7 Hints for Homebuilders
8 Letters to the Editor
9 Biplane Beauty by Mary Jones
12 Pilot Primer-Crosswind Crutches by Dick Cavin
14 Oshkosh Revisited by Bob Whittier
20 Airplane Nuts and Bolts by Tony Bingelis
24 Liting Up the Sky By Mary Jones
28 Light Plane Heritage
by Bob Whittier
32 Building the RANS S-6
by Dick Cavin
35 Airplane Construction
by N. O. Anderson
33 Members' Projects
39 Who's Building What
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
December 1991
CONTENTS
2 Homebuilders' Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
7 A Fisher Fantasy by Mary Jones
12 Hints for Homebuilders
14 Pilot Primer-Flying the Approach by Dick Cavin
16 A New Twist on an Old Airframe by Jerry Olenik
19 Customizing Wheel Pants by Tony Bingelis
24 A Chinese Ultralight by Dong Xue Ping
26 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
30 Challenging Winter . . . Again! by Major Claude Roy
33 Airplane Construction by N.O. Anderson
38 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
42 Calendar of Events
46 Members' Projects
47 Education Through Airror by Norm Petersen
January 1992
CONTENTS
2 Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
4 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
7 Hints for Homebuilders
9 Trader's Trek: Barnstorming North America
by Mary Jones
14 Titan Tornado by Dick Cavin
17 Flying A Mitchell Wing By Richard Anderson
20 Trim Systems; Fixed and Controllable Trim Tabs by Tony Bingelis
23 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
24 Pilot Primer-Talking About Slips by Dick Cavin
30 Members' Projects
31 Who's Building What
33 Airplane Construction by N.O. Anderson 46 Letters to the Editor
47 Education through Airror page 14
by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Larry Israel climbs out at EAA Oshkosh '91 in his modified miniMAX. (Photo by
EAA Staff Photographer Mike Steineke using a Canon EOS 1 camera and 300 mm f2.8 lens. The
photo was shot using Kodachrome 64,1/250th at f5.6.)
February 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner
by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Signs of the Zodiac
8 Control That Aircraft! by Molt Taylor
12 Cam 100 by Mary Jones
16 Pilot Primer - Dealing with Emergencies By Dick Cavin
18 The Five Tuck Navy Splice by Ralph Korngood
22 Buzz In at Ambassador Airpark by Dick Cavin
25 Light Plane Heritage
29 Members' Projects
30 Airplane Construction by N.O. Anderson
36 Hints for Homebuilders
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Chris Heintz flies the Zenair Zodiac CH-601 at Sun'n Fun'91. Flown in this
configuration, the aircraft qualifies as an ultralight under Canada's latest regulations. See page five
for the story on the complete Zodiac series of aircraft. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim
Koepnick using a Canon EOS-I with 80-200 mm zoom lens, 1/500th at f5.6. Photographed from a
Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
March 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 A Canadian North Star by Mary Jones
8 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
14 Lucky Duck by Wes Ratelle
21 The Good Old Days! by Bill Blake
24 From Pitot to Panel by Tony Bingelis
28 Pilot Primer- Engine Failures on Take Off by Dick Cavin
30 Highlights from the History of Airfoil Development by R.T. Jones
34 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Morgan Williams, Jr. of Perkinsfield, Ontario, Canada pilots his North Star design
for a photo session with EAA's photo crew. For more information on this airplane, see page 5.
Photographed by Carl Schuppel using a Canon EOS 1 with 80-200 mm zoom lens, shot at 1/500th
at f5.6 on professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a Cherokee 6 piloted by "Buck"
Hilbert.
April 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
6 Hints for Homebuilders
11 The Mariner Mono by Dick Cavin
15 How to Install Fiberglass Fairings by Tony Bingelis
20 Gene Roberts' Little Red by Bob Gilbert
24 Pilot Primer--More about Engine Failures on Take Off by Dick Cavin
27 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
32 Customizing a Kitfox by Mary Jones
36 Members' Projects
37 Who's Building What
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Doug Chitwood (EAA 328364) of Chandler, Texas flies his Pterodactyl Ascender
during Sun tn Fun ~9o. 'dactyl Doug, as he's been dubbed, has been flying his Ascender for five
years. His flights include a 200-mile cross country cruise. With a 35 hp Cuyuna engine, the
Ascender gets off the ground in 120 feet and climbs at 1,000 fpm. (photo by Mary [ones)
May 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
A $2,000 Homebuilt by Hobert Jones
10 Making Wing Modifications by Tony Bingelis
15 One Day by Ron Martelet
18 Pilot Primer -- Instrument Flying, Not for the Inexperienced by Dick Cavin
Sun 'n Fun '92 by Mary Jones
26 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
31 Using Wood Alternatives by Jack Hickey/Gordon Pickles
34 Talking Safety by Mary Jones
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . A study in triangulation . . . The pilot of this sturdy-looking trike enjoys the warm
weather and blue skies of Sun 'n Fun '92. (Photo by Mike Steineke using a Canon EOS-1I with a
300 mm f2.8 lens shot at 1 /250th at f 5.6 on Kodachrome 64.)
Coming Next Month . . . Rubber Powered Models . . . and a complete, full color look at Sun
'n Fun '92!
June 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
6 Reflections on Ultralight and Light Plane Activities by Bob Warner
7 Calendar of Events
8 Plane Stacking by Morris Warren
10 Making Wing Modifications by Tony Bingelis
15 Murphy Rebel Powers Up by Mary Jones
16 Pilot Primer -- A Look at Spins by Dick Cavin
19 Sun 'n Fun '92 by Mary Jones
28 Members' Projects
29 An Ultralight Me-109 by Tassilo Bek
30 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . The Murphy Rebel powered by a Lycoming O-235 engine made its first
appearance at Sun'n Fun '92. Piloted by Robin Dyck the aircraft has criss-crossed the U.S. and
Canada attending air shows this spring. (Photo by Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS I with 80 200
mrn zoom lens, shot at 1/500 at fS.6 on professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a
Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Coming Next Month . . . Torquing Propellers . . . and the Cavin/Foster S-6 makes its first flight!
July 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner
by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
6 A Revamped Sport Parasol by Mary Jones
10 A Homemade Shock Cord Installer by Bob Whittier
11 First Time Impressions of Sun 'n Fun by Bob Whittier
18 Pilot Primer -- A Look at Spins by Dick Cavin
20 What's an Aerodynamic Center by R.T. De Vault
22 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
26 In-Flight Mixture Control for Rotax Engines by Mary Jones
29 Snap-on Hints for Homebuilders
30 Torquing Propellers Properly by Glenn Brinks
34 Rotax Service Bulletins
36 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . The Loehle Sport Parasol, piloted by Terry Fuller, banks into the sun over the
lush green landscape of central Florida dunng Sun 'n Fun '92. ( Photo by EAA Staff Photographer
Mike Steineke using a Canon EOS 1 with an 80-200 mm zoom lens, shot at 1/250th at f8 on
professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a Ouicksilver GT piloted by Kirk Hart.)
Coming Next Month . . . Some Thoughts on Propellers and Reduction Drives!
August 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Two Stroke Exhaust Systems by Karl H. Paubel
10 Hints for Homebuilders
12 Some Thoughts on Reduction Drives by Hans Meyer
15 Light Plane Heritage -- Browsing at Sun 'n Fun by Bob Whittier
22 Looking Back . . .EAA's 1957 Fly-In by Mary Jones
24 Building the RANS S-6 by Dick Cavin
27 My Little Pauper by Dan Squier
30 EAA Ultralight Instructors Listing
34 Pilot Primer by Dick Cavin
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Carlson Aircraft's Sparrow XIC, piloted by Bob Mason, catches some rays of
Florida sunshine, with Sun 'n Fun '92 in the background. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim
Koepnick usmg a Canon EOS 1 with 80 200 mm zoom lens, shot at 1/250th at f8 on professional
Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Coming Next Month . . . Automobile Engines for Aircraft Use.
September 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Spirit of Adventure Flight '92 by Mary Jones
9 Automotive Engines for Aircraft Use by Hans Meyer
14 Performance Flight Testing Light Aircraft by Wm. B. Ribbens
21 Previewing Oshkosh '92 by Mary Jones
24 Building and Flying the Pober Pixie by John F. Mitchell
28 Light Plane Heritage by Bob Whittier
32 Members Projects...
33 Who's Building What
35 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
36 Aircraft Tires by Bob Whittier
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . The RANS Sell Pursuit makes one of its first public appearances at EAA
Oshkosh'92 (Photo by EAA staff photographer Carl Schuppel using a Canon EC~1 with 80-200 mm
zoom lens, shot at I /SOOth at f6.3 on professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a T-34
piloted by Carl Koehlmg.)
Coming Next Month . . . In-depth coverage of EAA Oshkosh '92.
October 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Touring Air City, U.S.A. by Bob Whittier
11 Cooling Systems for Automotive Conversions by Hans Meyer
16 Daniel Bauman Jr.'s Kolb TwinStar Mark III by Mary Jones
18 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
19 Down on the Farm by Mary Jones
28 Pilot Primer -- More About Spins by Dick Cavin
30 An Inexpensive Muffler for 1/2 VW Engines by Wm J Spring
32 Light Plane Heritage by Jack McRae
34 Spot Landing - Carrier Style
by Richard Anderson
36 FAA Reports on Part 103
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . The Reserve Grand Champion Light Plane at EAA Oshkosh'92 was this Fisher
Classic biplane owned by Gene Hanson of Edgely, North Dakota, piloted here by Mike Makepeace.
(Photo by EAA staff photographer Carl Schuppel using a Canon EOS 1 with 80-200 mm zoom lens,
shot at 1/500th at fS.6 on professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a Cessna 210 piloted
by Bruce Moore.)
November 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Remodeling a Champion by Mary Jones
10 Getting Acquainted with Fiberglass by Tony Bingelis
14 Treas-Aire by Pash Shlomo-Abrass
16 Reduction Drives for Automotive Engines by Hans Mayer
20 Browsing at Oshkosh by Bob Whittier
26 Tom Rogers' Wasp II by Dick Cavin
30 Confessions of a Rib Builder by David R. Carter
32 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
34 Recipes: Food for Thought by Harry Whiting
35 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
On the Cover . . . K.Z. Zigaitis pilots his modified Kolb UltraStar. which was named Grand
Champion Ultralight at EAA Oshkosh '92. See article on page 5. (Photo by Frank Tackowiak)
Coming Next Month . . . Viktor Dimitriev's suitcase ultralight!
December 1992
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 MAXing Out by Mary Jones
8 What's Happening with our Gasoline by Ralph E. Lambrecht
10 Out and About by Mary Jones
14 Some Facts about Aircraft Vibration
19 Of Heath, Frise and Ailerons by Bob Whittier
26 Flight in a Suitcase by Mary Jones
30 Selecting a Microphone by George Sawn
32 Trappel's Travels by Anton Trappel
35 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
36 Members' Projects
37 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
44 Letters to the Editor
On the Cover . . . T.E.A.M.'s Z-MAX made its debut at EAA Oshkosh '92 looking like a very prim
and proper airplane with its Wittman style gear. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Carl Schuppel
using a Canon EOS-1 with 80-200 mm zoom lens, shot at 1/SOOth at f6.3 on professional
Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from an Aeronca Champ piloted by Carl Koehling.)
Coming Next Month . . . Instruments for VFR Homebuilts.
January 1993
CONTENTS
Homebuilders Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
6 N-3 Pup by Mary Jones
8 Instrumentation for Homebuilts byTony Bingelis
11 Loran/GPS for Light Plane Fun by Mary Jones
16 Max Trainer by Roger Mann
21 Light Plane Heritage - Remember the Avro Avian by Bob Whittier
26 Powerplant Installation by David B. Thurston
29 Flying the Adventure by Richard Anderson
32 Preserving Wiring Connections by Dennis Demeter
34 Members' Projects
36 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
44 Letters to the Editor
On the Cover . . . Preceptor Aircrafts' two-place Ultra Pup gets airborne at EAA Oshkosh '92.
(Photo by Mike Husar.)
Coming Next Month . . . Understanding Airfoils
February 1993
CONTENTS
ShopTalk by Bob Warner
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
6 Zenair Expands South by Mary Jones
8 1993 Microlight Championship--Pilot and Vehicle Entry Qualification Rules by Mike Brawner
9 The Better Half VW Engine by Leonard Milholland
12 A Basement Building Project . . . at a Bargain Price by Mary Jones
16 Recipes: Food for Thought by Harry Whiting
18 It's Ultra Fun at the Northwest EAA Fly-in by Mark K. Woods
20 Understanding Airfoils by Harry Riblett
Light Plane Heritage-12,000 Miles in an Avro Avian by Bob Whittier
30 Flying a Strange Bird by Dennis Demeter
32 New Products by Mary Jones
34 Members' Projects
35 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
44 Letters to the Editor
On the Cover . . . Up close and pewnal with the Zenair Super Zodiac CH-601 at Sum 'n Fun '92.
(Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS 1 with 80-200mm zoom lens,
shot at 1 /500th at f5.6 on professional Kodachrome 64 film. Photo taken from a Cessna 210
piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Coming Next Month . . . The Avid Magnum
March 1993
CONTENTS
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul Poberezny
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
6 The Avid Magnum -An Avid Flyer on Steroids by Mary Jones
10 Where Am I? by Dan Squier
12 Experimenter Members Surveyed by Mary Jones
13 Why Won't It Start? by Molt Taylor
18 Light Plane Heritage -- Exploring the Parasol Monoplane by Bob Whittier
24 Reply to Rib Builder by Simon DeBoer
25 The Question by Ken Freedman
26 Flying at Aft Center of Gravity by Chuck Berthe
32 Achieving Straight and Level Flight by Bill Schlapman
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Jim Metzger banks the Avid Magnum to give a full profile of the aircraft's wing.
Also notable is the Plexiglas ~ roof of the aircraft which provides excellent visibility m flight. (Photo
courtesy Avid Aircraft Inc.)
Coming Next Month . . . Jack Bally's Subaru-Powered Kitfox
April 1993
CONTENTS
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul Poberezny
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
6 Jack Bally's
Subaru-Powered Kitfox
by Mary Jones
10 RecipesGentlemen, Stop Your Engines!
by Harry Whiting
11 What Material Shall I Use?/by Grover Mitchell
16 Windwagon Update
by Mike Christensen and Gregory Warner
19 What Type Wire?/by George Beal
20 Rotax Responds - Fuels, Oils and Additives
by Eric Tucker
22 1993 EAA Adult Air Academy/by Mary Jones
24 Light Plane HeritageLessons from the Hawker Cygnet
by Bob Whittier
30 Discussing PropellersGetting the Right Pitch
by Dick Cavin
32 Highlights from . . .
The 5th Annual Minnesota
Sport Aviation Conference
by Mary Jones
34 New Products . . .and Gadgets
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror/by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Bobby Mason pilots his RANS S-14 Airaile over the ultralight area at Sun 'n Fun
'92 with a remote camera attached to the wing of his aircraft, giving us this enticing photo. We're
hoping to see you at Sun 'n Fun '93 later this month. (Photo mount by Mike Steineke.)
Coming Next Month . . . Harry Winslow's Saab-powered Nieuport
May 1993
CONTENTS
ShopTalk by Bob Warner
2 Hotline by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
6 A Saab-Powered Nieuport by Harry Winslow
11 EAA Hints for Homebuilders
12 Restoring a Gypsy by LaVern Leichty
14 Converting an Ultralight to Amateur-Built Registration by Mary Jones
16 Flying Off Water by Norm Petersen
24 The ABC's of Float Plane Design by Bob Whittier
29 Propeller Installation and Maintenance by Edward Sterba
30 Winter Fun on the Lake by Norm Petersen
32 Controlling Adverse Yaw by Harry Riblett
33 Improper Behavior by Kerry Cartier
34 1993 National Microlight Championship Rules by Mike Brawner
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . A brightly colored Buccaneer 11 owned by Joseph Cocchiarella of Altamonte
Springs, FL makes a pass over Lake Parker durmg Sun 'n Fun '91. For the hows & whys of flyrng
off water, see page 16. (photo by EAA Staff Photographer Donna Bushman using a Canon EOS 1.
Shot with a 300mm lens at 1/SOOth at fS.6 on professional Kodachrome film.)
Coming Next Month . . . Bud Upton's Limbach-Powered Rans S-7
June 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul Poberezny
4 Sportplanes: A New Primary Category Sub-section by Mary Jones
7 Duane Cole Flies Again! by Dick Cavin
10 Of Hummel Birds, Windwagons and 1/2 VW's by Wm. C. Spring
12 Bud Upton and his Limbach-Powered RANS S-7 by Mary Jones
16 Fuselage and Landing Gear Alignment by Tony Bingelis
19 Fun in the Sun by Mary Jones
33 A Tribute to Don Mitchell by Mike Brawner
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
27 Member's Projects
28 Light Plane Heritage Exploring the Amphibian by Bob Whittier
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Terry Fuller pilots a CGS Aviation Hawk Arrow, that Company's entry into the
light plane/two-place ultralight trainer market, while Skarlett Webster participates in her second
instructional flight in the machine. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Mike Steineke using a Canon
EOS-1 and 80-200 mm lens shot at 1 /250th at f8 on Kodak Ektachrome 64x. Photo plane piloted
by Bruce Moore.)
Coming Next Month . . . A look at the Sum 'n Fun Grand Champions.
July 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Tom Poberezny
6 Sun 'n Fun Champs by Mary Jones
10 Light Plane Heritage The Messerschmitt M.17 by Jack McRae
12 Cowlings by Tony Bingelis
16 But, Can I Fly It? by Budd Davisson
21 Tiny Tiger by Robert N. Gilbert
26 Understanding Wood Rot by Bob Whittier
32 First Flying Lesson by Alan Brown
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
25 Hints For Homebuilders
30 Recipes -- Vibration by Harry Whiting
34 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Murle Williams and his son Keith enjoy a flight in their Kitfox, which was named
Best Light Plane at Sun 'n Fun '93. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a
Canon EOS-1 with 80-200 mm lens at 1/250 at f8 using Professional Kodachrome 64. Photo plane
piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Coming Next Month . . . Clyde Ware's Cam-100 powered RANS S-6
August 1993
Homebuilder's Corner
by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
6 Circling the Summit by Mary Jones
12 Light Plane Heritage Remember the Razorback Aeroncas by Bob Whittier
16 Resurrecting a Dream A Restored Baby Ace by Bob Stanley Passing It On by Budd Davisson
24 An Alternate Alternator by Danny Kight
28 A CAM-100 Powered Watermelon Airplane by Mary Jones
31 Aircraft Performance Flight Testing by William B. Ribbens
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints For Homebuilders
26 New Products/by Mary Jones
36 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror/by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Austin J. Brown captures Dick Rahill in flight m the Kolb Company's new Mark-lll
Lite, which can be flown as a smgle or two place vehicle. (Photo courtesy Austin J. Brown, The
Aviation Picture Library)
Coming Next Month . . . First look at what's new at EAA Oshkosh '93!
September 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
6 Spirit of Adventure Flight '93 by Mary Jones
8 Fitting and Installing Sliding Canopies by Tony Bingelis
14 Wandering Oshkosh/by Bob Whittier
18 To Crimp or Not to Crimp by Gary King
22 Up Close and Personal with EAA Oshkosh '93 by Mary Jones
26 The GAPA PW-2D by Mary Jones
29 Your Ailerons Should Guide You, Too by John C. Gibson
32 Light Plane Heritage -The Little Snuffy Biplane by Jack McRae
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
12 Hints For Homebuilders
30 New Products/by Mary Jones
34 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror/by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . There's 43 ultralights and light planes in this picture . . . count 'em! That' s 43 of
the 52 ultralights and light planes that flew into EAA Oshkosh '93 as part of the Spirit of Adventure
Flight '93. (Photo by Frank Jackowiak.)
Coming Next Month . . . Zen and the Art of Welding by Budd Davisson
OCTOBER 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
5 GT-500 Awarded First Sportplane Type Certificate by Mary Jones
7 Zen and the Art of the Weld Puddle by Budd Davisson
11 The Geezer Hawk by Charles D. Hoefelmann
15 Cut the Clutter by Tony Bingelis
l8 Oshkosh '93 . . . Up Close and Personal by Mary Jones
27 Personal Protection, Ultralight Style by Roger Zerkle
29 Wandering the Workshops by Bob Whittier
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
14 Hints For Homebuilders
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Here it is . . . the first type-certificated sportplane, Quicksilver Enterprises'
GT-500 in flight over the fields just southwest of Oshkosh. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim
Koepnick using a Canon EOS-1 with professional Kodahaome 64, shot at 1/250 at f8 with an
80-200 mm lens.)
Coming Next Month . . . Tohn Hauck's Grand Champion Light Plane
NOVEMBER 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Tom Poberezny
A Grand Champion with Charming Colors by Mary Jones
9 Learning About Fabric and Poly-Fiber by Bob Whittier
14 Cross Country the Other Way by Pat Mcrrick
18 Hydraulic Rivet Squeezer by Wm. (Bill) Spring
22 Pre-Flight and Preventive Maintenance of your Ultralight by Wally Bevan
26 UltraSport 254 by Mary Jones
29 To Nail or Not to Nail by Tony Bingelis
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints For Homebuilders
34 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Up close and personal with John Hauck and his Kolb Mark III, which was named
Grand Champion Light Plane at EAA Oshkosh '93. (Photo by EAA Photographer Carl Schuppel
using a Canon EOS-I with professional Kodachrome 64 film, shot at 1/500 at f5.6 with a 35-350 mm
zoom lens.)
Coming Next Month . .. Winter Flying . . . the Good, the Bad, THE FUN!
DECEMBER 1993
FEATURES
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
6 Don't Judge a Plane by its Cover by Donna Charette
10 Field of Dreams -- Aviation Style by Frank Griffith
14 Routing Control Cables by Tony Bingelis
18 Thousands of Little Brushes by John Carden III
20 Problems with Electrical Circuits by Richard R. Bender
21 Maneuvering a Champion by Mary Jones
24 Winter Flying /by Norm Petersen
29 Light Plane Heritage -George Bogardus/by Bob Whittier
35 More About Wiring/by George Beal
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints For Homebuilders
17 Recipes . . . Food for Thought by Harry Whiting
36 Members' Projects/
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror/by Norm Petersen
On the Cover . . . Bob Counts puts Phil Colman's Grand Champion N-3 Pup through its maneuvers.
(Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS-1 with professional
Kodachrome 64 film, shot at 1/500 at f5.6 with a 35-350 mm zoom lens. Photo plane piloted by
Vern Anderson.)
JANUARY 1994
Homebuilder's Corner by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
5 Meet the EAA Ultralight Council
8 To Russia For Fun by Timothy Whitmore
14 Micro Mong/by Mary Jones
17 Excuse Me, I Didn't Hear What
You Said/by Allen Rosson
18 Please Help Us!/by Dan Squier
21 Light Plane Heritage Exploring Rotary Engines by Bob Whittier
25 Trailers, Hangars, Dollies Protecting Your Investment by Chuck Stevenson
29 Landing Lesson/by Bruce Rex
30 Stability of Unconventional
Airplanes/by James D. Phillips
- COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
34 Hints For Homebuilders
35 Members' Projects
36 New Products/by Mary Jones
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
FEBRUARY 1994
FEATURES
6 A Little AirCamper Replica Named RagWing by Roger Mann
12 Aluminum Tubing Repair by Roger Zerkle
16 U.S. Microlight Championships: Big Frog, Small Pond, Tough Task,
Tough Toes/by Jack McCornack
19 Kerrville '93 Scrapbook/by Ben Owen
22 Dream Weaver/by Mary Jones
26 Caveat Emptor, Homebuilder Beware by John C. Peterson
29 Light Plane Heritage The Radial Engine Story by Bob Whittier
COLUMNS -
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints For Homebuilders
35 Recipes/by Harry Whiting
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
MARCH 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
6 Light Plane Heritage The Line on In-Line Engines by Bob Whittier
12 When FAA Comes to Call by Mary Jones
17 Geezer Hawk, Part II by Charles D. Hoefelmann
21 Back Home Again by Mary Jones
25 Testing Dacron Sailcloth by James Bogart
26 Is There Smooth Sailing Ahead? by Michel Larouchc
36 KIMO '94 by Jim Stephenson
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
30 New Products/by Mary Jones
32 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
APRIL 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
5 Getting Started in
Homebuilding . . . Buying or Building . . . Think About It
First/by Budd Davisson
8 Using Permanent Magnet Motors for DC Power Supplies/by Ray Borst
16 Auto Engines In Aircraft Another View/by James D. Rahn
19 Fly-In at Moulins by Kevin M. Purtee
22 Sparrow Sport Special by Mary Jones
25 Choosing an Oil for Two-Cycle Engines/by Charles Kudolis
29 Light Plane Heritage -Appreciating the Horizontally
Opposed Engine/by Bob Whittier
36 The Transition by Ralph Totsch
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
12 Hints for Homebuilders
13 Recipes/by Harry Whiting
38 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
MAY 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES -
6 A Wind Tunnel You Can Build by David E. Gevers
10 Light Plane Heritage - Clearing the Workbench/by Bob Whittier
15 Getting Started in Homebuilding . . . Which Material is Best for You by Budd Davisson
18 Why Did It Quit?/by Bruce Rex
19 Fourstar-- The Plane That Started as a Joke/by Bill Bronson
24 Fun in the Sun/by Mary Jones
28 A Homebuilt Ultralight Replica Antique Warbird/by George Zabel
30 Building an Airplane at School by Paul O'Mara
32 Think Light, Build Light/by Tony Bingelis
38 Is That a Legal Ultralight? by Mary Jones
-- COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones 5 Calendar of Events
14 Hints for Homebuilders
34 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
JUNE 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Tom Poberezny
FEATURES
6 Loehle P-40 by Mary Jones
8 Make Mine a Yamaha by Rick Giles
12 Pat Kolbo's Titan Tomado by Mary Jones
16 Getting Started in Homebuilding . . . Picking a Design by Budd Davisson
19 Fun in the Sun by Mary Jones
27 Fiberglass Fairings by Tony Bingelis
32 Light Plane Heritage Another Look at Sun 'n Fun by Bob Whittier
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
31 Recipes/by Harry Whiting
36 Hints for Homebuilders
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
JULY 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
- FEATURES -
5 ARAC Update by Charles "Chazz" Humphrey 9 Sitting Pretty/by Tony Bingelis
11 Light Plane Heritage Uncle Bob's Midwing Midway by Bob Whittier
15 Getting Started in Homebuilding...Setting Up Your Workshop by Budd Davisson
19 The Wizard/by Mary Jones
22 Sun 'n Fun Cameos/by Mary Jones
26 Building a BushHawk/by Dick Cavin
29 Submerged Ailerons/by Harry Riblett
32 Chapter Max/by William L. "Bill" Hanna
34 Reader Rebuttal to Caveat Emptor
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
6 Calendar of Events
8 Hints for Homebuilders
30 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror/by Norm Petersen
AUGUST 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES -
5 The EAA Flight Advisor
6 How to Make a "Better Half" VW by Leonard Milholland
10 A Bit About Brakes by Tony Bingelis
15 Getting Started in Homebuilding. . . Going Shopping/by Budd Davisson
18 Light Aircraft Flyers Host Fly-In at New Ultralight Facility by John Hovan
20 Subaru-Powered RV-6 by Mary Jones
24 Baby N99KH by Norma Hellmalm
30 Uphill - Downhill/by Dan Squier
31 Light Plane Heritage - Uncle Bob's Midwing Midway/by Bob Whittier
- COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones 4 Calendar of Events
37 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
SEPTEMBER 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
5 Gravity Flow Fuel Systems by Tony Bingelis
10 Getting Started in Homebuilding . . . Where to Start by Budd Davisson
12 Wandering Oshkosh by Bob Whittier
16 Weight, Balance and the "Middle-Aged" Ultralight by Roger Zerkle
20 King's Flying Machine by Mary Jones
24 U.S. National Microlight Championships
26 Subaru Guru/byDick Cavin
34 EAA Ultralight Instructors Listing
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones 4 Calendar of Events
30 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
OCTOBER 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES -
6 A Look at Liquid Cooling by Bob Whittier
10 To Oshkosh Via Rotax Power by Richard Pike
14 Grand Champion Tornado by Mary Jones
16 Tales of Tiger Moth by Dick Cavin
19 Exploring the Outer Limits- EAA Oshkosh '94 by Mary Jones
29 Getting Started in Homebuilding; Skills-Which to Learn, Which to Buy/by Budd Davisson
32 Vortex Generators/by Art Bianconi
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints for Homebuilders
36 Recipes/Harry Whiting
38 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
NOVEMBER 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES -
6 Crash Survivability by Budd Davisson
9 Engine Q&A
12 The 47th Annual RSA Fly-In at Moulins/by Jim Eich
14 Light Plane Heritage Hey, Mister, Your Prop's Broken! by Bob Whittier
18 Winter in the Air/by Al Colburn
19 Supercat Super Champ by Mary Jones
22 Investigating the John Doe by Mary Jones
26 Getting Started in Homebuilding; Details/by Budd Davisson
29 Trim Tabs/by Tony Bingelis
COLUMNS -
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones 4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints for Homebuilders
34 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
DECEMBER 1994
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
8 Light Plane Heritage - The Hows & Whys of Aircraft Tubing by Bob Whittier
14 Getting Started in Homebuilding; Finished Components to Buy or not to Buy/by Budd Davisson
18 Oshkosh '94 Wrap-Ups by Mary Jones
23 Effingers'CH-701, Pretty as a Postcard/ by Mary Jones
26 Painting Tips by Ted Mosman and Daryl Lenz
28 Folding Wing Blues/by Chris Hicks
30 Engine Q&A
32 The Joys of Building a
Wooden Airplane/ by John H. Link
43 PFA Rally/by Miles McCallum
- COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
6 Letters to the Editor
7 Education through Airror by Norm Petersen
17 Recipes/by Harry Whiting
36 Members' Projects
38 Hints for Homebuilders
JANUARY 1995
Homebuilders' Comer by Paul H. Poberezny
FEATURES
8 Working with Acrylics by Tony Bingelis
12 Engine Q&A
14 That Voice . . . in the Back of My Head by Rick Pellicciotti
16 Getting Started in Homebuilding; Engines-Where, When and How Much/by Budd Davisson
20 Puttin' Some Spring in Your Gear/ by Mary Jones
25 No Bull Special/by Ron Martelet
30 Light Plane Heritage - More Thoughts on Aircraft Tubing by Bob Whittier
43 1994 Copperstate Regional Fly-In by Mary Jones
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
5 Calendar of Events
6 Letters to the Editor
7 Hints for Homebuilders
34 New Products
37 Education through Airror
39 Members' Projects
40 Classified Ads
On the Cover . . . Roger Chase gives Jim Millett some additional instruction in the Hornet during
Sun 'n Fun '94 (see article on page 20). (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a
Canon EOS1 camera with an 80-200 mm lens. Shot at 1 /250th at flO using Lumiere 100. Photo
plane piloted by Bruce Moore.)
FEBRUARY 1995
Features
6 Getting Acquainted with Fiberglass ................
Some tips for dealing with a potential "sticky situation"-by Tony Bingelis
19 Genesis-Vs. 1: Let it Be Light ...............
Innovation Engineering's new generation light plane-by Mary Jones
23 An Australian Storch with an International Flair
Who knows what adventure your next phone call might bring!-by Mary Jones
28Short of Goal, But Lessons Learned .
Competition can be fun, but it can be a harsh taskmaster, too-by David Froble
The Flying Platform .......................
Is this the beginning of a new trend in flight?-by Stephanie Gremminger
On the Cover . . . Chuck Hamilton pilots the new Cenesis light plane, Innovation Engineering's entry
into the light plane marketplace. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon
EOS1 camera with an 28-105mm lens. Shot at 1/250th at f9 using Lumiere 100. Photo plane
piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . Ultralights in silhouette. The haze from forest fires out west created some
spectacular sunsets during EAA Oshkosh '94 which were too beautiful for our photographers to
pass up. (Photo byJim Koepnick)
Columns
Getting Started-First Flight 10
Light Plane Heritage-Welds 14
Engine Q & A 30
Recipes-Electrical Circuits 38
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline & Calendar
4 From the Editor
32 Hints for Homebuilders
36 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
MARCH 1995
Features
Firewalls 7
What you should know about that wall of safety between you and your powerplant-by Tony Bingelis
Carrying on a Famil Tradition 20
Like his grandfather's airp~ane, Mark Elyea's Sonerai IIL is powered by an auto engine-by Mary
Jones
Paula's UltraStar 25
'Cause boys shouldn't have all the fun!-by Mary Jones
Selection & Evaluation of Wood for Aircraft Use 28
Spruce has been the standard, but what other woods might be acceptable) -by Noel Becar
Have Airplane Will Travel 34
This RANS S-7 has almost all the comforts of home!-by Tom Simko
On the Cover . . . Mark Elyea pilots his meticulously detailed Sonerai IIL during EAA Oshkosh '94.
(Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepoick using a Canon EOS1 camera with an 80-200 mm
lens. Shot at 1/125th at fl4. Photo plane piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . An unidentified trike pilot waits his turn to enjoy a flight in the calm evening air at
Sun 'n Fun 94. It's time to start thinking about those warm days and cool evenings . . . and flowers
blooming . . . and fresh strawberries . . . and lots of airplanes. Don't miss this year's spring
celebration of flight, April 9-15! (Photo by EAA Photographer Mike Steineke)
Columns Updates
Engine Q & A 10 2 Hotline & Calendar
Light Plane Heritage-Welds 12 6 Letters to the Editor
New Products 32 39 Hints for Homebuilders
Education through Airror 45 40 Member's Projects
APRIL 1995
Features
Preparing the Firewall 14
It's possible to create more problems than you solve in designing your firewall-by Tony Bingelis
A Fun Flying Machine for All Seasons 19
Having fun with your airplane doesn't have to be limited to summertime!-by Mary Jones
Rotary Wings Today 23
Short subject looks at the Mini 500 He/icopter and the Twinstar Gyroplane-by Dick Cavin
17,000 Feet and Still Climbing 30
What an altitude compensating carburetor can do for you-by Mark Beierle
The Varmint-An Alternative Materials Project 32
Will 1025 tubing and Douglas fir work just as well?-by Ed Fisher
Pilgrimmage to Oshkosh 38
A one-week adventure for a father and son-by Randall Rooker
On the Cover . . . Wayne Clark of Temperance, Michigan skims the surface of Lake Winnebago
during EAA Oshkosh '94. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS1
camera with an 80-200 zoom lens. Shot at 1/SOOth at f6.7. Photo plane piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . A group of ultralights from the Florida Flying Gators Club moor at the Lake Parker
seaplane base during Sun 'n Fun '94. P.S. How many 'gators can you spot? (Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koepnick)
Columns Updates
Light Plane Heritage 7 2 Hotline
Engine Q&A 12 3 ARAC Report
Hints for Homebuilders 35 6 Calendar
Education through Airror 45 36 Member's Projects
MAY 1995
Features-
Engine Mounts 7
Some good advice that might save you a headache or two!-byTonyBingelis
Rebel at School 13
A Murphy Rebel serves as a learning platform for some Vernon, BC secondary students-by Bob
Advent
Shekari Undergoes a Metamorphosis 20
RANS newest airplane undergoes some modifications-look for it at Oshkosh 95-by Mary Jones
Travelin' Around the USA 22
Low and slow flying provides a great view for touring the USA-by John Hauck
China '94 32
A look at what's new in light aircraft in China today-by Zhang Yi
On the Cover... RANS latest airplane offering, the S-16 Shekira, made its debut at EAA Oshkosh
'94 where our photographers caught up with the airplane, piloted by Company President Randy
Schlitter, on top of the clouds. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon
EOS1 Camera with an 80-200 zoom lens. Shot at 1/250th at F10. Photo plane piloted by Bruce
Moore.)
Back Cover... We get to share in Tom Tschantz's birds-eye view of Oshkosh '95 from his Kolb
UltraStar. (Camera mount by Convention photographer FrankJackoviak, shot at 1/250th at f10.)
Columns Updates
Engine Q & A 16 2 Hotline
Recipes-Food for Thought 18 5 Calendar
Light Plane Heritage 27 6 Letters to the Editor
Hints for Homebuilders 38 35 New Products
Education through Airror 45 40 Member's Projects
JUNE 1995
Features
Sun 'n Fun '95 15
A look at what was new and exciting in Paradise City-by Mary Jones
Firefly-The New Generation of Ultralights 24
Kolb Aircraft's Latest Design Goes Light-by Mary Jones
Travelin' Around the USA 27
Part II of-Low and slow flying provides a great view for touring the USA-by John Hauck
Gordon Slattery's J-6 Karatoo ... . ............ 31
The joys of building an airplane and skis to enjoy winters in northern Minnesota-by Norm Petersen
Putting Together An Ultralight Safety Seminar 38
Some tips for starting an ultralight safety seminar in your state-by Chuck Stevenson
On the Cover . . . Dennis Souder, president of Kolb Aircraft Inc., pilots the newest design
introduced by Ko/b at Sun 'n Fun '95. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Mike Steineke using a
Canon EOS1 camera with an 80-200 f/2.8L lens at 1/250th @ f/10 on Lumiere 100 professional film.
Photo plane-Lockwood Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover . . . The twinkle in his eye is gone, but there are many cherished memories that will live
on for those whose lives were touched by Sylvester J. "Steve" Wittman (1904-1995). His smile and
boundless energy, even at the age of 91, truly suggested that he had "reached out and touched the
face of God." May his spirit live on in all of us!
Columns Updates
Light Plane Heritage 7 2 Hotline
Hints for Homebuilders 13 5 Calendar
Engine Q & A 34 6 Letters to the Editor
Education through Airror 45 40 Member's Projects
JULY 1995
Features
Shoulder Room in a Compact Frame 20
Earthstar's Thunder Gull Odyssey offers a roomy cockpit-by Mary Jones
Sun 'n Fun Light, Part 11 23
More of the good stuff we saw at this year's spring celebration of flight-by Mary Jones
The Varmint, Part 11 28
The continuing saga of attempting to build an airplane on a limited budget-by Ed Fisher
Oil Injection, Good or Bad? 34
The pros and cons of oil injection on two-cycle engines-by Eric Tucker
Travelin' the USA 43
Heading home after a dip in the Arctic Ocean-by John Hauck
On the Cover . . . Winds were non-existent as Mark Beierle piloted the Thunder Gull Odyssey over
this lake in southern Florida. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Mike Steineke using a Canon
EOS1n camera with an 80200 f2.8L lens at l/250th at flO on Lumiere 100 professional film. Photo
plane-Lockwood Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover . . . Yikes, trikes! They made quite a presence at this year's Sun 'n Fun fly-in.
Columns Updates
Chapter Activities 8 2 Hotline
Light Plane Heritage 10 6 Calendar
Engine Q & A 16 7 Letters to the Editor
Hints for Homebuilders 30 32 Recipes-Food for Thought
Education through Airror 42 36 New Products
AUGUST 1995
Features
Having Fun with your Ultralight 8
. . . and sharing it with your friends- by Ralph Totsch
"I Flew it When I Was Ready" 14
Gaining the confidence to make that first flight-by Steve Krog
Building An Acro Sport II 16
"It was fun to build, but next time I'd choose an easier paint scheme!"-by Kurt Schwabauer
Ultralights at Pioneer Airport 22
Museum visitors get a chance to e "up close and personal" with ultralights-by Mary Jones
Superfloater 24
A New Primary Glider-by Mary Jones
Aircraft Structures 28
A triangle is a triangle is a safe structural component-by Budd Davisson
A Fun Retirement Project 36
The joy of having time to do the things you want-by Chuck Shepherd
Travelin' the USA 43
Back home again in old Alabama-by John Hauck
On the Cover . . . An Air Creation trike heads out from Sun 'n Fun '95. See "Trikes in the Alps, "
page 19 for the story. (Camera mount by EAA Staff Photographer Michae/ Steineke using a Canon
EOS A-2E with a 20-35mm f/2.8L @ 24 mm and 540EZ flash. Shot on Kodak Lumiere 100,
exposed at 1/125 sec @ f/13.)
Back Cover . . . Here's a cover from days gone by-May, 1929 to be exact-featuring the
dePischof biplane. Page 75 of that issue included a complete story about the aircraft. which Bob
Whittier discusses in this month's Light Plane Heritage column.
Columns Updates
Hints for Homebuilders 7 2 Hotline
Light Plane Heritage 10 5 Calendar
Engine Q & A 32 6 Letters to the Editor
Education through Airror 42 35 Member's Projects
SEPTEMBER 1995
Features
Developing the Air Cam 20
. . . and other adventures in the life of Phil Lockwood-by Mary Jones
Murphy Rebel on Amphibious Floats 25
Owen Russell finished his airplane and now
he's finished amphibious floats of his own design-by Norm Petersen
Matching Prop and Reduction Unit 32
or . . . How I found success with an Ivo Prop-by Robert Borovec
Arlington '95 43
A quick glance at some of the interesting airplanes we saw at the Northwest EAA Regional
Fly-In-by Mary Jones
On the Cover . . . /t's a photographer's duel-Tory Lepp focuses in on the photo plane as John
Hunter brings the Air Cam in for a close formation shot. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim
Koepnick using a Canon EOS1N with 80-200 zoom lens. Shot at 1/250th at f8 using Lumiere 100
film. Photo plane - Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . "C'mon, let's go around one more time!"-that could be what Mike Loeh/e's saying
as he tugs his SPAD XIII along. We captured this photo during one of the evening flying sessions at
Oshkosh '95. (Photo by Mary Jones)
Columns Updates
Hints for Homebuilders 7 2 Hotline
Light Plane Heritage- 5 Calendar
Browsing Oshkosh '95 8 6 Letters to the Editor
Engine Q & A 13 16 New Products
Education through Airror 42 36 Member's Projects
OCTOBER 1995
Features
FAA Addresses Rec Pilot Certification 6
The high points of the NPRM and what it means to you-EAA Staff
Dynamic Balancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 what we can learn
from the automotive industry-by Norm Serrano
Up, Up & Away in Steve Pinkham's Kasperwin~ 15
An "antique" ultralight wins Grand Champion honors at Osh osh '95-by Mary Jones
A Look at the Lighter Side of Oshkosh '95 20
What we found new and interesting "down on the farm. "-by Mary Jones
All About Loads 39
A primer on figuring the loads your aircraft's experiencing-by Dick Hiscocks
On the Cover . . . Steve PinEham pilots his Kasperwing which was named Grand Champion
Ultralight at Oshkosh '95. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS1N
with 70-200 zoom lens. Shot at 1/SOOth at f6.3 using Lumiere 100 film. Photo plane - Lockwood
Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover . . . EAA Photographer Mike Steineke captured this aerial view of the ultralight area
during EAA Oshkosh '95. Can you find your machine?
Columns Updates
Engine Q & A 10 2 Hotline
Light Plane Heritage- 3 Calendar
More Oshkosh '95 31 5 Letters to the Editor
Hints for Homebuilders 36 8 Recipes - food for thought
Education through Airror 45 28 Chapter Activities
NOVEMBER 1995
Features
Working with Wood 14
Some pros get together to discuss the fine points-by Guenther Schmidt and Tom Hale
Sitting in on a Rotax Training Seminar 16
Okay, we might not be able to overhaul the engine, but we learned a lot of good stuff-by Mary
Jones
Roger Chase's Grand Champion Hornet 20
You never know where your next student may lead you-by Mary Jones
More Oshkosh on the light side 23
Here's more of what we found interesting and intriguing-by Mary Jones
Properties of Wing Sections 28
It looks a little complex, but there's lots of interesting information-byDickHiscocks
On the Cover . . . Roger Chase gives his wife Janet an instructional ride to celebrate their machine's
winning Grand Champion honors at EAA Oshkosh '95. (Photo by DeKevin Thornton. Photo
plane-Lockwood Air Cam piloted byJohn Hunter.)
Back Cover . . . His silk scarf hasn't quite caught the wind, but Rick Giles and his Nieuport 12 look
pretty dashing in their early morning take off during EAA Oshkosh '95. (Photo by Mary Jones)
Columns Updates
Engine Q & A 6 2 Hotline
Light Plane Heritage- 5 Letters to the Editor
About Cables 8 34 Calendar
Hints for Homebuilders 35 36 New Products
Education through Airror 45 40 Member's Projects
DECEMBER 1995
Features
First Flight Nightmare 7
A hysterically funny story because it has a good ending-by Ray Wijewardene
Access Panels 8
Planning ahead for maintenance helps make life a lot simpler-by Tony Bingelis
Rag-A-Muffin 12
How to build an airplane for under $2,000, honest!-by Roger Mann
Flightstar Funships . ......... 19
A long-time fun machine is refined to meet customer needs even more-by Mary Jones
J-6 Karatoo-Ultralight Trainer 23
It's a trainer or it's an amateur-built, you decide-by Ed Lovejoy, Sr.
Properties of Wing Sections 32
More about wings and boundary layers-by Dick Hiscocks
Rotax Service Bulletins 35
On the Cover . . . Tory Lepp enjoys an instructional flight with Sparky Lamontagne in Pau/ Ordini's
brightly colored Flightstar Il-SL at Sun 'n Fun '95. (Remote camera mount by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon T90 with 15 mm lens l/500 at fS.6.)
Back Cover . . . As the sun sets on another year, we extend our wishes for a happy holiday season
to all. May 1996 bring you health and prosperity . . . and may we all find the time to enjoy the
peace and tranquility of beautiful moments such as this. (Photo by Phi/ High)
Columns Updates
Engine Q&A 16 2 Hotline
Hints for Homebuilders 15 5 Calendar
Light Plane Heritage- 27 6 Letters to the Editor
Education through Airror 45 40 Member's Projects
JANUARY 1996
Kitplane versus Classic 6
Which is more economical to own? The results may surprise you-by Greg Barber
Where and How to Install Nutplates 11
Years from now you may appreciate your foresightedness-by Tony Bingelis
Ultralights on the Water 19
Here's a Convention spot you won't want to miss next August!-by Norm Petersen
Rescue Rangers 28
This flight wasn't launched for fun-by Dagley Reeves
Copperstate '95 44
Fun in the Arizona sunshine-by MaryJones
On the Cover . . . Gerry Gruber's Kitfox IV is a beautiful example of what
a well-built Kitfox can look like. But is it more economical to own than
a classic aircraft? See "Kitplane vs. Classic" on page 6 for an in-depth
comparison of owning and maintaining the two types of aircraft. (Photo by
EAA Photographer Carl Schuppel. Photo plane piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . A full moon was rising while ultralights were enjoying
some late-in-the-day flying during Sun 'n Fun '95. Whi/e Mark Beierle's
been known to fly to some great heights in the Thunder Gull Odyssey, he's
not as high as you might think here. (Photo by Phil High)
Columns
Engine Q & A 16
Light Plane Heritage- 23
Recipes - Food for thought 34
Hints for Homebuilders 36
Education through Airror 43
Updates
2 Hotline/Calendar
5 Letters to the Editor
10 Chapter Activities
14 New Products
38 Member's Projects
FEBRUARY 1996
Kitplane versus Classic 7
Which is more economical to own? Here's the final result-by Greg Barber
Paint Flaws—Here's One Solution 10
If your paint job didn't turn out the way you wanted, there may be help-by James Harrison Jones
Fly Ball-A Baseball-Shaped Airship 14
Imagine spotting a giant baseball on your airport!-by Stuart Fuller
A Love Affair With Flying 19
Some people really love their jobs-by Mary Jones
Parachutes for Airplanes 23
How, Why and Since When-by Boris Popov and Mary Jones
Horsepower and Torque 27
Here's how to figure what your engine's really producing-by Robert Borovec
Checking Your Airspeed Indicator 36
A gauge is only good if its accurate-by Donald W. Wall
On the Cover... Eros means love in Latin, and combined with its passionate
purple paint scheme, Larry Israel's OsAkosh '9S Reserve Grand Champion Light
Plane is the perfect cover plane for February and Valentine's Day. The Eros
is also the latest model miniMAX offered by TEAM. See page 19 for the full
story of Larry's aircraft. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick.
Shot using a Canon EOS1N camera with 70-200 f2.8L lens, 1/SOOth at
f6.3. Photo plane—Lockwood Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover...Up close and personal with a trike coming in for a landing a
Sun 'n Fun '95. (Photo by Phil High)
Updates
2 Hotline
4 Calendar
5 Letters to the Editor
38 Member's Projects
Columns
Engine Q & A 16
Light Plane Heritage 31
Hints for Homebuilders 30
Education through Airror 44
MARCH 1996
Chapter Listing 6
Bringing the fun and camaraderie closer to home
Do-lt-Yourself Design Changes-Don't 8
It's always tempting to make those little changes, but maybe it's not a
good idea-by Budd Davisson
Flying for Fun 19
This Avid Flyer was built with Sunday afternoons in mind-by MaryJones
Trikes-Try 'em, You Might Like 'em 23
You won't believe how much fun they can be until you fly one!-by MaryJones
A Corvair-Powered Nieuport 26
Solving the challenges of an unusual engine installation-by Rich Dietrich
A Quick and Easy Tach Check 34
Pull up to the nearest mercury vapor light to check your tech-by
Harold S. Wilson, P.E.
On the Cover . . . The sun just catches the blur of the prop on Dwight
Sullivan's Avid Flyer as he rendezvous with our photo plane during
Sun 'n Fun '95. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick. Shot
using a Canon EOS1N camera with 70-200 f2.8L lens, 1/250th at f9.
Photo plane-Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . More evening flying fun at Sun 'n Fun '95. It won't be
long now! (Photo by Phil High)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage- 11
Old Time Ingenuity
Engine Q & A 16
Hints for Homebuilders 36
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
4 Calendar
31 New Products
38 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
APRIL 1996
Airport Etiquette 8
Common courtesy makes life more pleasant when ultralights interact with
general aviation aircraft.
A Blast from the Past 15
Mike Loehle's Spad XIII replica-by Mary Jones
Welding Aluminum 28
Using Oxy-Fuel welding on aircraft aluminum sheet-Kent White
Convenience Makes a Better Preflight 32
Flying is one sport that really reminds us what creatures of habit we are.
-by Ralph Totsch
Development of Polyethylene Wing Fuel Tanks 36
A how-to article for Avid Flyer and SkyStar aircraft use.-by Robert Flint
EAA and Zenair Aircraft Building Workshop 37
The first come-and-learn-how-to-build-the-airplane-you're-dreaming-of
seminar-by Mary Jones
On the Cover... Loehle Aircraft's World War I replica Spad Xlil is
reminiscent of days gone by. This shot was taken by DeKevin Thornton
during EAA OsEkosh '95 using a Canon EOS1 camera with 80-200 f2.8L lens,
1/SOOth at f6.3. (Photo plane-Lockwood Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover... Mike Steineke snaps this beautiful ground to air as the
Streak Shadow whizzes by.
Columns
Engine Q & A 12
Light Plane Heritage- 19
Recipes - Food for thought 34
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
6 Letters to the Editor
7 Calendar
40 Member's Projects
MAY 1996
FAA Responds To ARAC's Umbrella Concept Proposals 6
April ARAC's meeting proves interesting-by EAA Headquarters Staff
Roll Out of the New Air Cam 8
Leza-Lockwood holds a show-and-tell session for the production Air Cam
-by Dan Johnson
Powered Parachutes-Aviation's New Beginning 19
This introductory level of flying has become a multi-miTlion dollar business
-by MaryJones
Gyrhino 22
The machine looks almost as weird as its name, but it did the job intended
-by H. G. Frautschy
Pietenpol NX1 7WR 25
A tried and true homebuilders favorite-by Bill Rewey
Fatigue 30
We're not the only ones who get tired; but when our planes do, it can be
disastrous-by Dick Hiscocks
On the Cover . . . Chuck Thomas of Rockford, Illinois enjoys an afternoon
flight in a patriotic Buckeye Powered Parachute. Photo by Mike Husar.
Back Cover . . . Kirk Hart pilots a Quicksilver GT-500. Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koepnick.
Columns
Engine Q & A 34
Light Plane Heritage- 11
Chapter Activities 18
Hints for Homebuilders 29
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
5 Letters to the Editor
37 New Products
40 Member's Projects
44 Calendar
JUNE 1996
Shoptalk 3
Some thoughts to consider-by Jamie Kee
Sun 'n Fun '96 15
16 pages of what we found new and intriguing at the Spring Celebration
of Flight-by MaryJones
MX in Galapagos 36
Another Discovery Channel adventure for LEAF's President-by Bill Raisner
On the Cover . . . Bob "Putt-Putt" Mason pilots the Carlson Skycycle for
its flying debut during Sun 'n Fun '96. (Photo by Phil High. Shot using
a Canon EOS1N camera with a 70-200 f2.8L lens, 1/250th at f9. Photo
plane-Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . The new tri-gear Murphy Elite presents a neat silhouette
over a blanket of clouds during an evening photo session at Sun 'n Fun
'96. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick. Photo plane-Cessna 210
piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Columns
Engine Q & A 8
Light Plane Heritage- 10
Recipes—food for thought 32
Hints for Homebuilders 34
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Letters to the Editor
3 Hotline
7 Calendar
31 Member's Projects
JULY 1996
Downwind Turns . 8
Some thoughts on that controversial subject-by Lee Lawson
This Challenger is a Winner 19
Ben Dawson's beauty captures S&F Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight
-by Mary Jones
The Skycycle-Everyman's Motorcycle of the Air! 24
First introduced in 1945, it's back for a second life-by MaryJones
The Wing in Three Dimensions 27
Some nitty-gritty stuffabout the forces on wings-by Dick Hiscocks
Rotax Service Bulletins 34
Rib Making Majic 38
If your project has a lot of wooden ribs, here's some clever ideas—by Budd Davisson
On the Cover . . . Ben Dawson gets some air time in his Reserve Grand
Champion Challenger CWS 11 during Sun 'n I un '96. (Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koopaick. Shot using a Canon EOSlN camera with a 70-200
f2.8L lens, 1/250th at f9. Photo plane-Leza-Lockwood Air Cam piloted by
Phil Lockwood.)
Back Cover . . . Progressive Aerodyne's SeaRey motors along Lake Parker
during the Friday seaplane extravaganza of Sun 'n Fun '96. (Photo by
Mike Steineke)
Columns
Engine Q & A 10
Hints for Homebuilders 13
Light Plane Heritage- 14
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
6 Calendar
7 Letters to the Editor
40 Member's Projects
AUGUST 1996
I Never Met an Engine I Didn't Like 8
Some thoughts on "alternative" engines for aircraft use-by Rich Dietrich
Bearly Flying 19
Charlie Russell had some great adventures flying a Kolb in search of
white bears-by Mary Jones
From the Eye of a Hurricane 24
An original ultralight design is flying high again-by MaryJones
EAA Ultralight Instructors Listing 30
Looking for instruction? Here's some people who can help.
Alodine Use for Corrosion Control 36
If it works for the folks at Hughes Aircraft, it should work for
ultralights, too.-by John Hayward
On the Cover . . . This month's cover is our version of virtual reality.
We wanted to try something different, and with the help of Mike Kern and
his Hurricane 103, made it happen at Sun 'n Fun '96. (Photo by Mike
Steineke using a Canon EOS 1 N with a 15mm fisheye lens using Fujichrome
Sensia 100; shot at 1/250th at f. 11.)
Back Cover . . . Roger Chase gets airborne with his Grand Champion Hornet
at Sun 'n Fun '96. (Photo by Phil High)
Columns
Hints for Homebuilders 6
Light Plane Heritage- 14
Engine Q & A 28
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
39 Member's Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
SEPTEMBER 1996
In Search of Good Air 12
It was an extended trip, but Doug Chitwood and Chuck Stevenson found the
right spot for his first solo in his Pterodactyl-by Doug Chitwood
Finishing a Celebrity 16
Mike Fisher's latex paint system really does work-by Chuck Shapler
The Powerful Murphy Elite 19
Here's the scoop on one of the latest offerings from Murphy Aircraft
-by Dan Johnson
Aventura - Fun on the Water 24
These amphibious beauties continue to turn heads-by Mary Jones
"Aventuring" to Oshkosh 26
It's definitely more fun to fly an airplane to an air show than to
trailer it!-by Jim Ratte
Arlington '96 43
Here's a look at what we found fun and interesting at this West Coast
fly-in-by Mary Jones
On the Cover . . . Deep green Wisconsin corn fields provide a great
contrasting background for this Aventura amphibian piloted by Jim Ratte
during EAA Oshkosh ,9s. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick
using a Canon EOS1 N with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens using Fujichrome Sensia
100; shot at 1/SOOth at f.8.)
Back Cover . . . Dennis McGinnis of Stanwood, Washington gets airborne
at the Northwest EAA Regional Fly-in in Arlington, Washington.
(Photo by Jim Koepoick)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage- 8
New Products 27
Engine Q & A 30
Hints for Homebuilders 36
Education through Airror 45
Updates
2 Hotline
6 Calendar
7 Letters to the Editor
34 Member's Projects
OCTOBER 1996
Oshkosh '96 15
Here's a look at what we found interesting and intriguing at this year's
Convention-by Mary Jones
An Open Letter to my Friends - Dan Grunloh 18
Memories-Mary Jones 24
Ultralight, Ultralight - Ultralight Chapter 75 29
Paul Burns Grand Champion miniMAX 43
After 1100 hours of construction time, it's no wonder this machine's
a winner-by MaryJones
On the Cover . . . Paul Burns scoots over the Wisconsin countryside in
his bright blue and yellow miniMAX, which was named Grand Champion
Ultralight at EAA Oshkosh '96. (Photo by Jay Meidl using a Canon
EOS1N with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens using Fujichrome Sensia 100; shot at
1/500th at f.8.)
Back Cover . . . Here's an aerial view of the ultralight/light plane area
at EAA Oshkosh '96 for reminiscing purposes. (Photo by Ken Lichtenberg)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage 6
Engine Q & A 12
Hints for Homebuilders 31
Recipes 34
Education through Airror 42
Updates
2 Hotline
3 Calendar
5 Letters to the Editor
32 Chapter Activities
36 Member's Projects
NOVEMBER 1996
A Rib Worth Looking At 14
The Longster Wing from days gone by might be viable today-by Bill Blake
Hugo Ericson, Light Plane Pioneer - Swedish Style 16
A study in determination-byJan Christie
Unique Among Performers 19
Flying a hang glider is just one of the things that sets Dan Buchanan apart
-by Dan Johnson
Kolb's Slingshot Spells Fun 24
Our first Flying Qualities Report takes on Kolb's sporty new single place
-by Ed Kolano
Locomotion - Airplane Style 28
This project was supposed to a model steam locomotive-by MaryJones
More Oshkosh '96 43
Even more of the good stuff we saw at this year's Convention-by Mary Jones
On the Cover . . . Kolb President Dennis Souder brings the Kolb Slingshot
up close and personal for this month's cover. (Photo by EAA Chief
Photgrapher Jim Koepnick using a Canon EOS1N with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens
using Fujichrome Sensia 100; shot at 1/500th at f.8. Photo plane-Cessna
210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . This young lady could become the poster person for
demonstrating the fun of ultralight flying.
(Photo bv Ken Lichtenberg)
Columns
Engine Q & A 6
Light Plane Heritage 10
New Products 32
Hints for Homebuilders 35
Updates
2 Hotline
3 Calendar
5 Letters to the Editor
36 Member's Projects
42 Education thru Airror
December 1996
Features
A Challenger for Our Physics Class .................................. 12
Building an aircraft offers lots of educational experiences
-by Jennifer Mills
Retirement Fun ...................................................... 20
A Kitfox provides hours of fun for this retiree -by Charlie Walker
Joe's Delight ....................................................... 25
An original design light plane with lots of character-by Mary Jones
The Design of Joints and Lugs ....................................... 29
Are your joints capable of handling the stresses presented-by Dick Hiscocks
Downwind Landings and Right-Hand Patterns ........................... 36
Not a common approach, but one it might not hurt to practice-by Ben Owen
A Handy Rotating Jig ................................................ 38
A good tool to make your building life easier-by Bill Blake
On the Cover . . . A warbird formation-light plane style-with Loehle's
replica 5151 and P-40 on center stage. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer
Jim Koopnick using a Canon EOS1N with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens on Fujichrome
Provia 100; shot at 1/60th at f.22. Photo plane-Cessna 210 piloted by
Bruce Moore..)
Back Cover . . . The sun sets on another year . . . and this year's flying
fun. Here's to many more great flights in 1997. (Photo Phil High)
Columns
Engine Q & A ............. 8
Hints for Homebuilders.... 7
Light Plane Heritage...... 14
Member's Projects......... 40
Updates
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
6 Letters to the Editor
45 Education thru Airror
January 1997
Features
Cockpit Mock-Up .................................................. 16
"Pretending" has some real benefits for the building process
-by Tony Bingelis
Lightweight Seaplanes ............................................ 19
Thmk summer and fun on the water-by Norm Petersen
Titan Tornado II ................................................. 24
Our test pilot puts the Tornado through its paces-by Edward P. Kolano
The Long Legged Redheads......................................... 29
Some insights on twin-engined aircraft and a great trip to Arizona
-by John Hunter
Copperstate '96 - Lightweight Champ .............................. 36
You never know what you might learn at your barbershop-by Bill Roberts
On the Cover . . . Barry Weinzirl flies Mar/in Oebser's Titan Tornado for
our camera ship during EAA Oshkosh '96. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer
Jim Koepnick using a Canon EO51N with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens on Fujichrome
Provia 100; shot at 1/60th at f.22. Photo plane-Cessna 210 piloted
by Bruce Moore..)
Back Cover . . . Heaven on earth-the Vette Seaplane Base is paradise for
seaplane enthusiasts during the annual EAA Convention. (Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koepnick)
Columns
Hints for Homebuilders . . 6
Light Plane Heritage...... 8
Engine Q & A.............. 14
New Products ............. 38
Updates
2 Hotline
5 Letters to the Editor
37 Calendar
45 Education thru Airror
February 1997
Features
An Easy Spreadsheet for Computing a CG Envelope............ 9
This program shouldn't scare you-by Bill Roberts
An Octave Chanute Replica Flies! ........................... 19
A 100-year Anniversary Celebration-by Dan Johnson
A Geo Tracker-Powered SPAD XlIl ............................ 24
Eddie Rickenbacker flies on-by MaryJones
MlFYTER .................................................... 30
If you think you can't build an airplane -by Rod Cowgill
Stability and Aircraft ..................................... 34
All about yaw, positive, negative and neutral stability
-by Gerry McBurney
On the Cover . . . Dennis Wiley peers through the propeller blur of his
fun little fighter (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a
Canon EOSlN with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens on Fujichrome Provia 100; shot at
1/60th at f.22. Photo plane—Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . The Itatian Sky Arrow zooms by. The Rotax powered
amphibian is marketed by Pacific Aerosystems, Inc. (Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer Jim Koepnick)
Columns
Hints for Homebuilders... 6
Engine Q & A............. 12
Light Plane Heritage..... 14
Recipes.................. 28
Education thru Airror ... 45
Updates
2.... Hotline
5 ....Calendar
8 ....Letters to the Editor
40... Members Projects
March 1997
Features
Engine Myths & Old Mechanic's Tales ...................................8
Disputing those myths told 'round the wood stove-by Vance W. Jaqua
Murle Williams' Classy Kitfox .........................................19
Pictures tell the story of this beautiful homebuilt project-by Mary Jones
An Amateur-Built Trike ................................................ 24
Got the wants for a trike, but it's too heavy to be an ultralight? Here's
a solution-by Mary Jones
Airshow China '96 ......................................................30
A viation events draw lots of interest wherever they are held-by Zhang Yi
Evolution of a Bunny Hugger ............................................43
A CH-70l does surveillance duty. Now poachers need to keep an eye on the
sky
On the Cover . . . Murle Williams of Phoenix, Arizona has fun around the
clouds during EAA Oshkosh '96. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick
using a Canon EOSlN with a 70-200 mm 2.8L lens on Fujichrome Provia 100;
shot at 1/60th at f.22. Photo plane—Cessna 210 piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . Get your shorts and tank tops ready, Sun'n Fun '97 is just
around the corner. A trike pilot and his passenger get ready for an evening
flight around the patch. (Photo by Phil High)
Columns
Hints for Homebuilders.... 7
Engine Q & A ..............12
Light Plane Heritage ......14
New Products .............32
Education thru Airror .....42
Updates
2 .........Hotline
5 .........Calendar
6 ..........Letters to the Editor
36 ........Members Projects
Apirl 1997
Features
Tundra - A Simple, Fun Flying Machine .......................... 19
It might be an unusual name for an airplane, but it flies great
-by MaryJones
Building a Flightstar for Pioneer Airport...................... 22
The days may have been long, but this Il-SL was built in six days!
-by MaryJones
Reviving your Powerplant ....................................... 28
Before you re that two-stroke up for the first time this spring
-by Reese Griffin
Stability and Aircraft ......................................... 32
This month we look at roll stability-by Gerry McBurney
Traveling Light................................................ 42
"Time in Type" applies to ultralights as well—by Dan Johnson
On the Cover . . . H. B. Wise of Laron Aviation puts Charles Fontenot's
Raspberry and Banana-colored Tundra through its paces during EAA Oshkosh
'96. (Photo by EAA Volunteer Photographer Phi/ High;
Photo plane—Leza-Lockwood Air Cam piloted by John Hunter.)
Back Cover . . . Think Sun 'n Fun and good times in light aircraft on
Lake Parker. Photo by EAA Photographer Mike Steineke during the Lake
Parker Seaplane Fly-In held annually during the Sun 'n Fun fly-in.
Columns
Engine Q & A............ 8
Light Plane Heritage ....11
Hints for Homebuilders.. 17
Recipes................. 32
Education thru Airror... 41
Updates
2.... Hotline
5 ... Calendar
6.... Letters to the Editor
37... Members Projects
May 1997
Features
Simplified Aerodynamic Center .................................... 18
An unconventional way to find your center of lift-by Graham Lee
Fisher's Authentic Dakota Hawk ................................... 19
Vintage looks and handling in a new generation light plane
-by Dan Johnson
Freedom Lite SkyWatch SS-11 ...................................... 23
A classy tri-gear from Canada with lots of room-by Mary Jones
So You Want to Start an Airpark? ................................. 27
A primer on the hows and whys of airpark development-by Carla Larsh
A Honda Powered, Amphibious Kitfox ............................... 43
A less expensive way to enjoy land and seaplane flying-by Bill Laws
On the Cover . . . Mike Makepeace pilots the Dakota Hawk during Sun 'n
Fun '96. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a Canon
EOSln with 70-200 mm /ens. Shot at1/250th at f. 11. Photo plane piloted
Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . Wings are the thing . . . EAA Photographer Ken Lichtenberg
caught this line-up of various light planes in the queue to "commit
aviation" during one of the evening flying sessions of Sun 'n Fun '97.
Columns
Light Plane Heritage..... 8
Hints for Homebuilders ...16
Engine Q & A............. 30
Chapter Activities .......34
Education thru Airror.... 42
Updates
2... Hotline
6... Letters to the Editor
7... Calendar
14.. New Products
June 1997
Features
Aircraft Stability .......................................... 8
A look at pitch stability and pitch control-by Gerry McBurney
Sun 'n Fun '97 - A Week in Paradise ......................... 15
Here's what we found new, interesting and exciting-by Mary Jones
Cyclone - A New Plane to Storm the Market ................... 27
A new two-place with distinctive looks and a roomy cockpit
-by Mary Jones
Testing Your Homebuilt Like a Pro! .......................... 37
Some thoughts before you make that first flight in your
homebuilt-by Ben Owen
On the Cover . . . Flightstar President Tom Peghiny pilots the new
Flightstar C-42 Cyclone, which made its debut at Sun 'n Fun '97.
(Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepoick using a Canon EOSln
with 70-200 mm lens. Shot at1/250th at f. 11. Photo plane piloted
Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . A little wind, lots of dust and an amber filter
help create a moody shot, as an evening flying session winds to
a close at Sun 'n Fun '97. Photo by EAA Volunteer PhotographerJay Tolbert.
Columns
Light Plane Heritage.....32
Hints for Homebuilders ..40
Engine Q & A ............12
Education thru Airror... 45
Updates
2 ....Hotline
6 ....Letters to the Editor
7 ....Calendar
38 ...Member's Projects
July 1997
Features
More Sun 'n Fun '97 ...................................... 15
Even more of what we found new, interesting and exciting
-by Mary Jones
First Flight in a Powered Parachute...................... 20
A Three-Axis Pilot's Confession-by Dan Johnson
Buckeye Explorer ......................................... 23
A new avenue of float-flying adventure-by MaryJones
Cumulus Motorglider ...................................... 27
Soaring or cross country, it's your choice-by Mary Jones
Before You Paint Your Aircraft ........................... 30
Getting your airplane ready for the final dressing
-by Tony Bingelis
On the Cover . . . Jim Collie demonstrates the Cumulus motorglider at
Sun 'n Fun '97 (Photo by EAA Photographer Ken Lichtenberg using a Canon
EOS1n with 70-200 mm lens. Shot at1/SOOth at f.8.
Back Cover . . . The EZ flyer comes in for a landing at EAA Oshkosh
'96. Photo by EAA Photographer Ken Lichtenberg.
Columns
Engine Q & A .............8
Light Plane Heritage .....10
Hints for Homebuilders .. 38
Education thru Airror ....45
Updates
2 ...Hotline
5 ...Calendar
6 ...Letters to the Editor
34.. New Products
August 1997
Features
A Subaru-Powered Boredom Fighter................................ 19
Jerry Cornwell built this fun machine for about $8,000, engine included
-by MaryJones
Ultralight Days at Pioneer Airport .............................. 24
A great y of fun, relaxation and a showcase for Museum visitors
-by Mary Jones
Painting your Homebuilt Ultralight Light Plane .................. 27
Watch your spray and keep those bugs away-by Tony Bingelis
Just When Everything Was Going Wonderfully ...................... 31
That's right, your engine's just quit. Now what'-by Dave Lepow
Powered Parachuting and Powered Paragliding ..................... 36
A new column to answer questions on these popular avenues of aviation.
-by Mark Sorenson
A Kolb in Kamchatka ............................................. 43
The further adventures of Charlie Russel/ and his Kolb in Russia
-by MaryJones
On the Cover . . . Jerry Cornwell brings his Boredom Fighter in for
a close look. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using a
Canon EO51n with 70-200 mm /ens. Shot atl/250th at f. 11. Photo plane
flown by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . A sunny day and lots of neat ultralights combine to
make a nice attraction at EAA's Pioneer Airport. Photo by EAA Chief
Photographer km Koennick.
Columns
Engine Q & A ..............8
Light Plane Heritage...... 11
Hints for Homebuilders.... 38
Education thru Airror..... 42
Updates
2... Hotline
5... Calendar
6... Letters to the Editor
16.. Recipes
September 1997
Features
Pathfinder - World's Largest Ultralight? ...................... 12
Buck Hilbert details the solar-powered machine's record attempt
-by E. E. "Buck" Hilbert
Arlington '97 ................................................. 19
An AirAdventure in the Great Northwest-by MaryJones
Britain's Mike Whittaker and his Planes....................... 23
Dan Johnson tracks down the elusive British designer-by Dan Johnson
Weight Control - Think Light, Build Light ..................... 28
We're not the only ones who need to watch our weight!
-by Tony Bingelis
The SeaRey, "A Gentleman's Airplane" .......................... 43
The Cadillac of Light Seaplanes is Certified in Australia
-by Mary Jones
On the cover . . . Paige Lynnette takes the SeaRey for a dip in a
Florida lake. (Photo by EAA Chief Photographer Jim Koepnick using
a Canon EOSln with a 70-200 mm lens. Shot at 1/250th at f. 11. Photo
plane brilliantly piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . U.S.L ight Aircraft's gets airborne at Arlington '97.
(Photo by Jim Koepnick)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage ....... 7
Engine Q & A................ 17
Hints for Homebuilders...... 35
Education thru Airror....... 42
Updates
2... Hotline
5... Calendar
6... Letters to the Editor
32.. New Products
October 1997
Features
Structural Fatigue......................................... 10
How metals get tired-by George Genevro
Powered Parachuting and Paragliding ......................... 12
Why powered paragliders might seem expensive-by Mark Sorensen
Oshkosh '97 ................................................. 15
The Wonder of it All-by MaryJones
Aero-Lite 103 - A Truly Affordable Ultralight ............... 43
Terry Raber may have designed your dream machine-by MaryJones
On the cover . . . John "Ole" Olson introduces trike flying to an
obviously enthusiastic passenger who was having fun at Oshkosh '97!
(Photo by EAA Volunteer Photographer Lisa Husar.)
Back Cover . . . LaVern Denzel and his vintage Maxair Drifter skim
over Lake Winnebago just outside the Veffe Seaplane Base during EAA
Oshkosh '97. (Photo by MaryJones)
Columns
Engine Q & A ............. 8
Light Plane Heritage ......32
Hints for Homebuilders.... 37
Education thru Airror .....42
Updates
2.... Hotline
5.... Calendar
6.... Letters to the Editor
14... Recipes
November 1997
Features
SkyRaider .............................................. 15
This airplane-like ultralight is winning favor in the
marketplace-by Dan Johnson
More Oshkosh '97....................................... 20
Even more of what we found interesting and intriguing
at Oshkosh '97-by Mary Jones
Like Father, Like Son .................................. 24
Gary Menzimer's Grand Champion FireStar upholds a family
tradition-by Mary Jones
How I Flew My Own Airplane for the Very First Time ..... 28
A first-person story about preparing for a first flight
-by Herbert Gottelt
Longitudinal Stability One More Time ................... 31
How a spreadsheet can help you avoid calculus in determining
longitudinal stability-by Frank Gue
On the cover . . . Stace Schrader pilots the Flying K SkyRaider
during EAA Oshkosh '97. (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer Ken
Lichtenberg using a Canon EOSlN with a 70-200 mm F2.8 lens.
Shot at 1/250th at f.8. Photo plane piloted by Ed Lachendro.)
Back Cover . . . This Fisher FP-404 is nicknamed Dee's Delight and
was built by Dee Morton ... and her husband Ron, of Schertz, Texas
. . and sometimes she even allows him to fly it, too! (Photo by MaryJones)
Columns
Hints for Homebuilders..... 7
Engine Q & A............... 8
Light Plane Heritage....... 10
Education thru Airror...... 45
Chapter Activities......... 40
Updates
2.... Hotline
5.... Calendar
6.... Letters to the Editor
30... Members Projects
36... New Products
December 1997
Features
A Spearm an S-2-U ............................................. 4
A veteran EAAer shares the story of constructing his ultralight
-by Noah "Sam" Spearman
Flying Trikes ................................................. 17
Confessions of a former three-axis pilot-by David Hempy
The Use of Ultralights at the Land Speed Trials ............... 19
They couldn't go as fast, but these trikes came in handy on the
desert-by Anita C. Infante
Mike Makepeace's Classy Fisher Classic ........................ 24
A few cosmetic changes give this airplane a 1930's look
-by Mary Jones
Using GPS to Calibrate your Airspeed Indicator ................ 40
Here's a clever way to verify your ASI-by Randy Schlitter
On the cover . . . Mike Makepeace flies his Fisher Classic for our
photo crew during EAA Oshkosh '97 (Photo by EAA Staff Photographer
Ken Lichtenberg using a Canon EOS 1 N with a 70-200 mm F2.8 lens.
Shot at 1/250th at f.8. Photo plane piloted by Ed Lachendro.)
Back Cover . . . A vintage Quicksilver ultralight makes one of the
last flights of the day during an evening flying session at EAA
Oshkosh '97—for our /ast cover of the year! (Photo by Mike Husar)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage......... 7
Engine Q & A................. 12
Recipes...................... 32
Powered Parachuting
/Paragliding................. 34
Hints for Homebuilders ...... 38
Updates
2.... Hotline
5.... Calendar
6.... Letters to the Editor
36... Members Projects
45... Education thru Airror
January 1998
Features
Flitplane .................................................. 16
An inexpensive Part 103 legal ultralight - by Mary Jones
Built for Two - Meet the Tandem Air Bike.................... 20
A no-frills machine offering lots of fun - by Dan Johnson
EAA Splash-In - The Lighter Side ........................... 24
Don't miss the fun at the Veffe Seaplane Base - by Norm Petersen
Weight and Balance - A Realistic Look ...................... 27
Those kale details are very important - by Tony Bingelis
Bunny Hugger in the Harmattan .............................. 43
The Adventures of a CH-701 in Africa - by Hannibal
On the cover . . . The Air Bike Tandem, singly occupied, comes in
for an up close and personal shot at Sun 'n Fun '97. (Photo by EAA
Photographer Ken Lichtenberg using a Canon EOS1N with a 500 mm F2.8 lens.
Shot at 1/250th at f22. Photo shot ground-to-air.)
Back Cover . . . Mike Weibe (EAA 268082) of Ancaster, Ontario taxies
to the dock at the Veffe Seaplane Base during EAA Oshkosh '97. His
Murphy Rebe/ is mounted on a set of Zenair 1800 amphib floats. Mike
was awarded an Outstanding Homebui/t Seaplane trophy, a fitting reward
for driving a total of 32,000 rivets between the airplane and floats.
(Photo by Norm Petersen)
Columns
Light Plane Heritage..... 8
New Products............. 14
Hints for Homebuilders... 37
Engine Q&A ...............34
Classified Ads........... 39
Updates
2... Hotline
5... Calendar
6... Letters to the Editor
36.. Members Projects
42.. Education thru Airror
Febuary 1998
Features
Flight Review Adventures ................................... 16
You can learn a lesson about flying on nearly every flight
- by Ed Kolano
RANS Shekari - Lots of Changes After All These Years ....... 20
This airplane has evolved significantly over the past
three years - by Mary Jones
Rick Crosslin's GN-1 ....................................... 23
An affordable plane anyone can build - by MaryJones
Stainless Steel - A Metal for All Seasons .................. 28
All about stainless steel - by George Genevro
On the Cover . . . Randy Schlitter brings the RANS S-16 in close for
the EAA photo plane. (Photo by EAA Photographer Ken Lichtenberg using
a Canon EOS1N with a 500 mm F2.8 lens. Shot at 1/250th at fl 1. Photo
plane piloted by Bruce Moore.)
Back Cover . . . An Air Creation Trike gets airborne at Sun 'n Fun '97.
It won't be long now until the spring celebration of flight begins again,
April 19-25, 1998. (Photo by Jay Tolbert)
Columns
Recipes........................ 7
Light Plane Heritage ...........10
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders. 37
Engine Q&A..................... 34
Hints for Homebuilders......... 39
Updates
2... Hotline
5... Calendar
6... Letters to the Editor
42.. Classified Ads
45.. Education thru Airror
March 1998
F E A T U R E S
16- Fulfilling a Dream
Building a Pober Junior Ace - by Mary Jones
19- The Importance of the Shoulder Harness
Looking at your cockpit from a personal safety aspect - by Tony Bingelis
23- Technical Counselor News
Technical Counselor Joins Experimenter
A Low Temperature Cure Structural Adhesive
Safety Notes
Technical Tips
Technical Counselor Visits
Solving Gear Alignment Problems
32- Basic Longitudinal Stability and the Aerodynamic Center
More about stability and aero centers - by John Gibson
35- Not Your Ordinory Kitfox
Peter Graichen's Navy Tribute - by Ed Kolano
52 -Spitfire Down Under
An Australian ultralight replica - by Neil Hart
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
6 letters
7 Chapter Activities
8 Light Plane Heritage
14 Hints for Homebuilders
39 Recipes
42 Engine Q&A
46 Classified Ads
49 Education thru Airror
50 Members' Projects
Apirl 1998
FEATURES
20- Vintage Ultralights
It's time to start recording our history-by Scott Perkins
22- Approaching 25 Years
Whom do you consider an ultralight pioneer?-by Mary Jones
23- Flight Advisor News
Update from Headquarters
EAA Hosts Flight Testing Techniques Course
First Flight Reports
Accident Reports
27- M-Squared's Wide-Open Sprint 1000
A training workhorse gets redesigned-by Dan Johnson
32- All About Wing Sections
There's no such thing as a stable or unstable wing section- by John Gibson
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
6 Letters
8 Recipes
11 Light Plane Heritage
16 Engine Q&A
36 New Products
38 Powered Parachute Update
42 Hints for Homebuilders
43 Classified Ads
46 Education thru Airror
48 Members' Projects
May 1998
F E A T U R E S
12- A Subaru Motor Mount
Here's a pattern for building an engine mount-by Jerry Cornwell
15- Having Fun with An Avid Magnum Jim Raeder's aircraft has provided
him with lots of great recreational opportunities-by Mary Jones
19- The Flying Squirrel Marvin Barnard's tenacity helped him overcome
some pretty unusual obstacles to complete this airplane
-by Bill Bederaux-Cayne
23- Technical Counselor News
Sharing a Dream
Safety Notes
Technical Tips
Technical Counselor Visits
Composites - Stabilizing the GlaStar Stabilizer
Notes on Building an RV-6
40- It's a Covering Party! Here's a clever way to get help with your
covering project and share knowledge with your friends-by Dick Baner
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
5 Calendar of Events
6 Letters
7 Light Plane Heritage
32 Engine Q&A
36 Recipes
44 New Products
48 Classified Ads
51 Education thru Airror
52 Members' Projects
June 1998
F E A T U R E S
10- Your Right to Airport Access Federally funded airports
can't deny access indiscriminately
-by Dr. Anthony Romanazzi
13- Flight Advisor News
Update from Headquarters
Some Flight Advisor Hints
First Flight Reports
Accident Reports
17- The New Drifter 912
An American classic returns in style-by Dan Johnson
22- Sun 'n Fun '98
Here's what captured the attention of our cameras-by Mary Jones
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar of Events
8 Engine Q&A
34 Llght Plane Heritage
40 Powered Parachute Column
42 Hints For Homebuilders
43 Classifled Ads
46 Education thru Airror
47 Members' Projects
48 Recipes
July 1998
F E A T U R E S
15- More Sun 'n Fun '98
Even more of what we found interesting and intriguing at this year's
Spring Celebration of flight-by Mary Jones
23- Technical Counselor News
The EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor Programs
Notes from Headquarters
Safety Notes
Technical Counselor Visits
Technical Tips
Design Notes
32- Movin' on Up
Steve Lee Celebrates his Grand Champion Challenger II-by Mary Jones
40- Shear Stresses in Wood
More about stresses on wooden spars-by Lee Lawson
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
S Calendar
6 Letters
7 Light Plane Heritage
12 Engine Q&A
36 Recipes
45 Hints for Homebuilders
47 EAA Ultralight Chapters and Information
48 Hew Products
50 Classified Ads
53 Education through Airror
August 1998
F E A T U R E S
7- ARAC Working Group Sends Draft Proposal To FAA
Here's what the Sport Pilot proposal will allow
-by Chazz Humphrey, Mary Jones and Earl Lawrence
16- Sensational Aero-Lite 103
This Part 103 legal ultralight offers fun at a reasonable price
-by Dan Johnson
19- A German built Loehle Parasol
Imagine someone lowering an aircraft fuselage past your balcony window.
-by Wolfgang Fritz
23- Flight Advisor News
Update from Headquarters
You have to know the right stuff to have the right stuff
First Flight Reports
First Flight Accident - Never Again
Accident Reports
EAA/ASC Unified Ultralight Flight Instructor Listing
35- Florida's Wallaby Air Ranch
A haven for hang glider pilots and their families
-by Dan Johnson
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
6 Letters
14 Hints for Homebuilders
31 EAA Ultralight Chapters and Informatlon
32 Engine Q&A
39 Light Plane Heritage
44 Powered Parachute Column
47 Classifled Ads
50 Education through Airror
51 Members' Projects
52 Recipes
September 1998
F E A T U R E S
16- The Melnik's Kiffox Safarl
A variation on the Kitfox theme, and a great looking airplane
-by Mary Jones
23- Technical Counselor News
Reflections on AirVenture Oshkosh '98
Composites
Electric
Engines
General Aviation Airvvorthiness Alerts
Props
Technical Counselor Visits
Tech Tips
31- All About Valves
How those all-important parts in your engine work-by George Genevro
35- Sky Soaring Maui
Here's an adventure for your next vacation-by Peter Rosendale
37- Arlington '98 Here's what was new and exciting at this year's Northwest
EAA Regional fly-In-by Mary Jones
39- An Amateur-Built Certification Inspection Guide Here's what your
inspector will be checking during your aircraft's final inspection
-FAA AIR-200 Checklist
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
6 Letters
7 Calendar
8 Hints for Homebuilders
9 Light Plane Heritage
20 Engine Q&A
42 New Products
46 Chapter Information
47 Classified Ads
50 Education through Airror
51 Recipes
October 1998
F E A T U R E S
13- Flight Advisor Hews
Update from Headquarters
Chuck Moon's Lancair 360
Accident Reports
What's a Key Point
18- Dan Horton's Classy Canuck An expertly detailed World War I
replica wins Grand Champion Light Plane honors-by Mary Jones
22- AirVenture Oshkosh '98—Wasn't that a party! Lots of interesting
stuff we found at this year's Convention -by Mary Jones
33- M-19 Electrical Charging System Here's how I made the charging
system for my Flying Squirrel -by Marvin Barnard
35- Buying a Used Homebullt Airplane Some hints on what to check when
inspecting a used airplane -by Randy Schlitter
C O L U M N S
2 Hotline
5 Calendar
6 Letters to the Editor
8 Light Plane Heritage
34 Engine Q&A
39 Members' Projects
40 Hints for Homebuilders
41 Chapter Information
42 Classified Ads
45 Education through Airror
46 Powered Parachute Column
November
FEATURES
6- A Grand Champion with Charming Colors
by Mary Jones
9- Learning About Fabric and Poly-Fiber
by Bob Whiffier
14- Cross Country the Other Way by Pat Merrick
18- Hydraulic Rivet Squeezer by Wm. (Bill) Spring
22- Pre-Flight and Preventive Maintenance of your Ultralight
by Wally Bevan
26- UltraSport 254
by Mary Jones
29 To Nail or Not to Nail
by Tony Bingelis
COLUMNS
2 Hotline/by Mary Jones
4 Calendar of Events
5 Hints For Homebuilders
34 New Products
36 Members' Projects
44 Letters to the Editor
45 Education through Airror
by Norm Petersen
December 1998
FATURES
13--Parts is Parts
A humorous look at those parts that drive you crazy - by Robert Wall
16--Don Huffs RAMS S-7
Another model builder goes full size - by Mary Jones
19--RANS S-7C Courier Flying Qualities Report
Putting RANS'proposed certified model to the flying test - by Ed Kolano
23--Flight Advisor Mews
EAA Flight Testing Techniques Course
Picking a Project
First Flight Reports
Accident Reports
"It Don't Fly Like a Cub"
Current vs. Proficient; Legal - But Safe?
36--The Better Half Legal Eagle
Here's an ultralight you can build with a 4-cycle engine and be legal!
by Leonard Milholland
44--Rotax Service Bulletin
Rotax 914 Oil Pressure Line Exchange/Wastegate Servo Cable Exchange
51--The Mohawk Valley Ultralight Fly-in
Having fun in New York State - by David Cederstrom
COLUMNS
2--Hotline
5--Calendar
6--Letters to the Editor
7--Light Plane Heritage
32--Engine Q&A
39--Members' Projects
40--Hints for Homebuilders
42--Powered Parachute Column
46--EAA Chapter Information Page
47--Classified Ads
50--Education through Airror
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