Book Description

Tony Bingelis on EnginesPresented in clear, easy to understand language and illustrated with photos and drawings, this is another collection of Tony Bingelis' incomparable series of articles from EAA Sport Aviation magazine that addresses powerplant issues facing today's airplane builder and pilot. Tony has written a treasury of practical engine information for aircraft builders, owners, restorers, and mechanics. What you need to know about engine selection, engine installation, firewall preparation, baffles, cooling, fuel systems, ignition and electrical, exhaust systems, propellers and spinners is thoroughly covered.The Sportplane BuilderAircraft Construction MethodsThis manual gives an introduction to homebuilts along with information on construction practices, fiberglass techniques, canopies, windshields, instrumentation, fuel systems, control systems, landing gear components, electrical systems, covering and painting, and what to do after the project is finished. Firewall ForwardEngine Installation MethodsThis is a complete guide to engine selection, firewall preparation, engine mounts, exhaust systems, hoses and lines, cowlings, fuel systems, ignition and electrical systems, instrumentation, propellers and spinners, and much more. The practices and other information in this book are based on years of experience and have been proven both practical and effective. Sportplane Construction TechniquesA Builder's HandbookThis book is a great technical resource for homebuilt aircraft builders that includes sections on getting ready to build, construction practices, fiberglass components, control systems, aircraft interiors, canopies and windshields, landing gear, instrumentation, electrical systems, and finishing.All of Tony's books are must haves for anyone building or thinking about building their own airplane. Each is a collection of his columns from the Experimental Aircraft Association's flagship monthly magazine, EAA Sport Aviation. Tony's work covers the topics in exceptional detail, and the reader benefits not only from Tony's extensive firsthand experience as a homebuilder, but also from his time in the U.S. Air Force, and his volunteer service to EAA as a Technical Counselor.