Unairworthy!

Aircraft building is an art of large and small gestures. But sometimes it’s the little ones that catch you out. Veteran KITPLANES contributor Vic Syracuse has collected examples of problems found in both new and long-flying homebuilts—lessons worth learning on someone else’s tuition.

Do you have any you want to share? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll put a megaphone to your experience as well. 

Leaking Brakes

Leaking brake calipers will not only deplete the brake fluid, but the fluid will be absorbed by the brake pads and adversely affect braking...

Unairworthy Engine Controls

Engine controls should be mounted properly to the engine, not the engine mount tubes, and they should be secured with the proper attachments. The...

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