
Kit Airplane Construction
by Ronald J. Wanttaja
An unbiased look at every aspect of the kitplane process from cost comparisons with certified used aircraft to drilling all those holes for rivets.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
BEGINNINGS
FUNDAMENTALS
common questions, why build, drawbacks, the kitbuilding process, case study - The LongEze
ALTERNATIVES
production aircraft, used homebuilts, partially completed homebuilts, light sport aircraft, ultralights
SELECTION
the mission, performance, features, cost, time, the manufacturer
DECISIONS
financing, engine selection, certified used engines, uncertified engines, propeller selection, instruments, avionics
PREPARATIONS
workshop requirements, tools, other shop items, ready to build, shipping
BASICS
the nuts & bolts, basic metal work, cables and accessories
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION
additional tools, layup operations, finishing, quality control; The Berkut
METAL MONOCOQUE CONSTRUCTION
metalworking, riveting, priming, quality control, The Murphy Rebel
STEEL & ALUMINUM TUBE CONSTRUCTION
welded structures, AL tube structures, quality control, The Avid Magnum
WOOD & FABRIC
materials, cutting, gluing, fabric covering, quality control, The Falco
COMPLETION
painting, rigging, cg, legalities, FAA inspection, engine start, ground testing, flight testing
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