By Tony Bingelis
If you are going to build your own aircraft, you should get this book. I can't put it any simpler than that. In fact, this is the first of a series of books by Tony no homebuilder should be without. For more years than I've been a member, EAA members have opened up their issue of Sport Aviation each month to Tony Bingelis' column "Sportplane Builder" for tips, methods and invaluable advice. This book if full of that and more. In these pages you'll find things you may remember from his monthly column, and many new tips, tricks and techniques. Once you read each chapter you'll wonder why you didn't think of it. Tony builds constantly, boats, bows, furniture, gadgets, and more aircraft than anyone I've ever heard of. I can think of no better person to advise you on building your own aircraft.
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By Tony Bingelis
Second in a series of "you gotta have it if you're a homebuilder" books by Tony Bingelis. In this volume you'll find more Bingelis common sense that isn't so common. For example, you find invaluable tips on how to get set up to build while you're waiting for your plans or kit to arrive. Or you'll read how to deal with fittings, and avoid some potentially dangerous pitfalls.
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By Tony Bingelis
Third in a series of "you gotta have it if you're a homebuilder" books by Tony Bingelis. Covering installation of piston engines in homebuilt aircraft, this book is full of information and practises that have proven effective and practical.
Available from: The EAA, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
By Tony Bingelis
Fourth in a series of "you gotta have it if you're a homebuilder" books by Tony Bingelis. This book is a treasury of practical engine information for aircraft builders, owners, restorers and mechanics. Things you need to know about engine selection, engine installation, firewall preparation, baffles, cooling, fuel systems, ignition and electrical, exhaust systems, props and spinners, etc. Everything is thoroughly covered. Presented in clear, easy to understand language and illustrated with photos and drawings it addresses powerplant issues facing today's sport plane builder and pilot. Here are all the right answers at your fingertips.
Available from: The EAA, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
By Richard Finch
ISBN 0-9661-4571-2
In it's fourth edition. (Second edition pictured.) This book helps eliminate the high cost of building your own aircraft.
The single most expensive part on an aircraft is a certified aircraft engine. It's also the most out of date part. FAA and Legal restrictions slow development in this field to a snails pace, while automotive technology has raced ahead. For example, the real reason for having a dual ignition system was not for safety, but because the engines couldn't function with a single set of spark plugs. (The plugs would foul in short order.)
For these reasons, and because some people don't like to stop building once they get to the firewall, auto engine conversions are becoming more and more popular. This book explains what it takes to do it yourself.
May be available from: Amazon.Com. Available from: The EAA, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
