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First a home, then an airplane to go in it
Scott Spangler
She built exactly what she wanted: a super-insulated, energy efficient home with solor hot water and zoned air conditioning. Then she built a 110-by-55 foot hangar around it. |
| 24 |
Joining Hands
Building a Rotec-powered Pietenpol
Jim Busha
A new private pilot and a first-time visitor to
EAA Oshkosh in 977, Dick was drooling
over the most beautiful airplane he claims
o have ever seen: a Pietenpol Air Camper.
Immediately, he knew he had to have one. |
| 40 |
Fly-Build-Fly or Build-Fly-Build
Does it matter?
Amy Laboda
Builder-fliers are different from flier-builders.
For them, it’s the thrill of the build that pulls
them, some kicking and screaming, into sport
aviation. |
| 46 |
Ridding Our Aircraft of
Parasites
Protect your airplane’s power
Todd Parker
Drag is the non-useful energy expended while
we fly. It can be thought of literally as the
amount of energy we expend dragging the air
along with us on our journey. |
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COMMENTARY |
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Position Report - Tom Poberezny |
16 |
Editor's Log - David Hipschman |
100 |
Plane Talk - Lauran Paine Jr. |
102 |
EAA Voices - Dick VanGrunsven |
| EAAers IN ACTION |
52 |
Members Forum |
60 |
Gone West |
62 |
What Our Members Are Building & Restoring |
70 |
Chapter Hangar: How to Create Airport Support |
75 |
In the Spotlight: Spirit of Freedom |
80 |
At the Museum: The Rutan Legacy |
| STICK & RUDDER |
95 |
Better Pilot: Take off Clean |
98 |
EAA Flight Advisor: Putting Out the Flames |
| NUTS & BOLTS |
84 |
Maintenace & Restoration: Your Aircraft Vacuum System |
90 |
Technical Counselor: Engine Overhaul |
| NEWS & INFO |
| 8 |
EAA Hotline: Association News |
| 18 |
On the Flightline: Recreational Aviation News |
| 106 |
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| 116 |
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