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Shop Setup and Practice Kit

Posted on November 25, 2009 by in Planning

The airplane factory is officially up and running, so we try some sheet metal work.

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Van’s Aircraft Tour

Posted on October 28, 2009 by in Planning

Dad and I tour the Van’s Aircraft factory in Aurora, Oregon.

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Operation: Airplane Factory

Posted on August 27, 2009 by in Planning

More tools arrive from Cleaveland and Brown Tool — let the riveting begin!

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Sioux Tools Arrive!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by in Planning

My Sioux Mini Palm Drill and Rivet Gun have arrived! But there could be a problem …

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Oshkosh 2009

Posted on August 4, 2009 by in Planning

A brief synopsis and a handful of photos from the Greatest Airshow on Earth.

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EAA SportAir Workshop

Posted on May 2, 2009 by in Planning

Notes on EAA’s “Van’s RV Aircraft Assembly” SportAir Workshop.

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3M Paint Preparation System

Posted on February 2, 2009 by in Planning

A clever, hassle-free system for measuring, spraying and cleanup of paint and primer.

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Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Aircraft Inspection & Repair

Posted on December 26, 2008 by in Planning

A quick look at FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 41.13 — the bible.

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From the Ground Up DVDs

From the Ground Up DVDs

Posted on December 14, 2008 by in Planning

A review of the 13-episode Discovery Channel program featuring Joe Schumacher.

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Kit Airplane Construction

Kit Airplane Construction

Posted on November 19, 2008 by in Planning

A review of Ronald J. Wanttaja’s book, Kit Airplane Construction.

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