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AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION sa AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION -- FIBERGLASS & COMPOSITE sa AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION -- METAL sa AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION -- WOODEN xx AIRCRAFT How to build a World War I Aeroplane. Suggestions on choosing a design, organizing the construction into logical steps, inspection and flying. Building the Moni motorglider. Part 1. Building the Moni motorglider. Part 2. BD-5 aircraft. A discussion of some important design and construction modifications that could enhance flight safety. Building the Moni motorglider. Part 3. Building the Moni motorglider. Part 4. Paper work. Under new FAA regulations the rules have changed for certifying your amateur-built aircraft. Here's how to wade through the red tape. Construction series. Spencer's air car. Part 1. A sampling of the new building process, modified with simplified assemblies that reduce shop time for the 4-place Spencer Amphibian Air Car Model S-12. Glasair construction. Part 1. Assembling the Glasair wing. Construction series. Spencer's air car. Part 2. Hardware fabrication and assembly, retractable gear, control systems. Glasair construction. Part 2. Fuselage. Construction series. Spencer's air car. Part 3. Construction of the wing. Glasair construction. Part 3. Cowling, canopy and mating the wing and fuselage. Glasair construction. Part 4. Converting taildragger model to retractable gear model. Building the Silhouette. Part 1. Assembling the fuselage. Building the Silhouette. Part 2. Assembling the wings. Building the Silhouette. Part 3. Tail feathers, canopy, turtleback, and landing gear. Building the Acro Sport II. Tips from the EAA on building their two-place, aerobatic, biwing, wood-tube-fabric airplane. Part 1. Introduction to the airplane and tips on gas welding. Building the Acro Sport II. Part 2. Assembling the wings. Building the Acro Sport II. Part 3. Covering and painting. The paper work jungle. Timely pointers for dealing with FAA's paper work and regulatory process when building your own airplane. Building to last. Tips on some of the things that cause long-term problems in homebuilt aircraft, and ways to prevent them. Choosing your homebuilt project. A look at the five M's (mission, measurements, materials, money, and motivation) which affect your choice. Aircraft joints. How effective load distribution at joints and fasteners can save wear and tear on a homebuilt. Part 1. Spar joints. Boosting performance. How aircraft design, construction, and pilot technique determines the result. Aircraft joints. How effective load distribution at joints and fasteners can save wear and tear on a homebuilt. Part 2. Joints that rely on adhesives or fusing. Clamps and clamping ideas used to speed up aircraft construction. Includes tips on building or modifying clamps. How to get your homebuilt certified without a hassle. Part 1. How to get your homebuilt certified without a hassle. Part 2. Jig for locating the positions of holes in the top cowling or cockpit decking through which cabane rolling wires must pass on a parasol monoplane or biplane. Method for checking alignment with a water level made of plastic tubing. A few good measuring tips for use when constructing aircraft, or any other project which requires accuracy. Maintaining alignment during construction of aircraft. What needs to be learned to build an airplane and where to find that knowledge and/or skill. Some advice. Useful hints that can ease builder problems. Tips include the preparation of "gotta do" lists, spray painting small parts, etc. Tips for the airplane homebuilder. (1) Alignment of pulleys and their guides. (2) Quick, accurate transfer punch. (3) Avoid scratching aluminum when cutting, bending, ... (4) Smoothing aluminum edges. (5)Cleco blocks to raise work piece. (6) Hollow bucking rod for removing rivets. (7) Improving trammel points. (8) File handle for use on flat surfaces. Keeping your homebuilt aircraft costs down. Some tips. Logical sequence for building or assembling a homebuilt aircraft is discussed. Life before there were kits. Plans built aircraft and the search for low cost building. Part 1. A realistic look at the costs of building an aircraft from plans versus from a kit. Before it goes to the airport. A review of all items which should be completed and/or checked before hauling your homebuilt aircraft to the airport for final assembly and FAA certification inspection. Life before there were kits. Plans built aircraft and the search for low cost building. Part 2. Deciding on what plane to build, construction methods, work space, tools, etc. Aircraft building. Rules and regulations of airplane building. Aircraft building. Advice on preparing for the undertaking and understanding what lies ahead. Aircraft building. (1) Determining what type of airplane to build. (2) Basics of building a tube and fabric airplane. Part 1. Aircraft building. Basics of building a tube and fabric airplane. Part 2. Covering and finishing. Homebuilding tips focus on the details. Getting started in aircraft building. Part 1. Why build an airplane, what to build, and what is required to build an airplane. Getting started in aircraft building. Part 2. What you should do before building an aircraft. Getting started in aircraft building. Part 3. Selecting which aircraft to build. | |||||||||
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