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The Sportplane Builder

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If you are contemplating any type of homebuilt a/c, this is a must buy. you should also get the FAA'S AC43.13-1A/2A "AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, REPAIR AND ALTERATIONS". Bingelis does a masterful job of leading you through the various phases of constructing an a/c. His other books are also very good. Good luck on your project- these books will be a significant help. Remember "I'm 90% done with 90% to go."

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.

Sport plane builder is one of 4 books in a series that Tony has written. It is a resource book that I refered to a number of times while building my homebuilt. If your into homebuilding it's a damn good read! Dont start a kit without it!