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This page will contain any and all new additions - Articles, Mod's, Tips, Recommended Books and so on which has been added to our site.

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NEW COLOR CODE: For easier article TYPE identification, see article date.

BLUE: Informative Piloting or Navigation article.
BROWN/RED: Building Tips, Articles & Modifications.
GREEN: Hanger Talk related articles or stories.
ORANGE: Reference material.
RED: "FEATURED BUILD PROJECT"



January 2012

01-29-12 Engine Firewall Wiring & Connectors - The following information describes how to accomplish the task of selecting and installing engine firewall wiring for your aircraft. For this type of application there are numerous options and this is just one way to do it. In this Tech Tip article we will show you two popular ways to make disconnecting your engine's firewall wiring quick and easy to help facilitate removing the engine. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "FEATURED BUILD", "Electrical", "Engine Firewall Wiring & Connectors". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

June 2012

06-17-12 Carburetor Install, Connection and Calibration - The carburetor serves an important function to much more than just your engine running. It must meter and adjust air intake and fuel intake into the engine, mix them together properly and do it in precise ratios over a wide range of engine load, engine speeds, aircraft speeds, altitude and atmospheric conditions. The purpose of this article is to assist you in the initial set up, installation and connection of the carb(s) to your engine. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "FEATURED BUILD", "Engine Fitting, Install & Calibrating", "Installing Carburetors and Calibration". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

July 2012

07-05-12 ICOA Newsletter 4th Quarter, 1993 Issue - The first of many articles from the old International Challenger Owners Association Newsletter. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Old ICOA Newsletter", "Old Newsletters from the International Challenger Owners Association", "4th Quarter, 1993 Issue". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

07-20-12 ICOA Newsletter 4th Quarter, 1994 Issue - "A Little Bit of History" from the old International Challenger Owners Association Newsletter. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Old ICOA Newsletter", "Old Newsletters from the International Challenger Owners Association", "4th Quarter, 1994 Issue". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

August 2012

08-01-12 Do-it-Yourself $5 Prop Balancer - Ralph Shultz's clever contraption for balancing your blades for a perfect prop. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Engine Related Articles", "DIY $5 Prop Balancer". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

08-07-12 ICOA Newsletter 3rd Quarter, 1994 Issue - "A Spirit Violated" from the old International Challenger Owners Association Newsletter. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Old ICOA Newsletter", "Old Newsletters from the International Challenger Owners Association", "3rd Quarter, 1994 Issue". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

October 2012

10-04-12 A Trip to the Challenger Factory Fly-in - Alan Myers recounts his experience on a memorable cross-country flight. Can be found on "SITE PAGES Menu", "HANGER TALK ARTICLES / Long Flights - Cross Country", "A Trip to the Challenger Factory Fly-in". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

December 2012

12-11-12 Fuel Pressure Monitoring System - Richard Provenzano's solution to a common reason for 'engine stoppage'. Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Modifications", "Fuel Pressure Monitoring System". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".

12-23-12 Installing The QCU Prop Drive - Detailed instructions on how to install the QCU Prop Drive (aka PSRU). Can be found on "BUILD PROJECT Menu", "ARTICLES / Modifications", "Engine Related Articles". Can also be found by clicking "HERE".