Best products from r/homebuilt
We found 16 comments on r/homebuilt discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 10 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Kit Airplane Construction
- 9.78007E+12
- 9780071459730-
- Kit Airplane Construction Book by Ron Wanttaja
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3. Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders
- Used Book in Good Condition
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- Model: 1588 (Formerly 1588S)
- Window-mount rainbow maker that casts rainbows around the room
- Solar panel powers the unit to revolve and refract light in all directions
- Genuine Swarovski crystal creates maximum rainbow effect
- Great for cheering up a room; enchanting for adults, children, and animals
- Comes with suction cup or wire hanger; measures 6 by 1 by 2 inches
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- Deep blue hardcover with dust jacket in colors of ornage, white and blue with
- picture of an airplane.
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10. Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach (Aiaa Education Series)
- WATER-RESISTANT UPPER: Washable polyester webbing featuring quick-dry lining for active use in and out of the water; PFC-Free, durable water repellent helps shed water and prolong the quality and life of the material for these water resistant women's water shoe
- TRACTION & PROTECTION: Multi-directional lugs with razor siping help provide superior grip on slippery wet terrain; Non-marking rubber outsole leaves no imprint when walking indoors; Iconic toe bumper offers additional safety to help prevent injury
- FIT & INSOLE: Built on a women-specific foot form; Removable, dual-density PU insole with arch support provides additional cushioning for long lasting comfort
- SUPPORT & COMFORT: Lace-lock bungee capture system provides a secure fit while offering a quick and easy way to get them on and off; Compression-molded EVA midsole for enhanced cushioning
- CARE TIPS & ODOR PREVENTION: Water shoe's are machine washable; Use a small amount of detergent, wash on gentle cycle and air dry; Includes Eco Anti-Odor, a natural, probiotic-based technology for breaking down odor in sweat and reducing smell
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1. Kit Airplane Construction
- 9.78007E+12
- 9780071459730-
- Kit Airplane Construction Book by Ron Wanttaja
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders
- Used Book in Good Condition
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Kitplanes
- Model: 1588 (Formerly 1588S)
- Window-mount rainbow maker that casts rainbows around the room
- Solar panel powers the unit to revolve and refract light in all directions
- Genuine Swarovski crystal creates maximum rainbow effect
- Great for cheering up a room; enchanting for adults, children, and animals
- Comes with suction cup or wire hanger; measures 6 by 1 by 2 inches
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
- Deep blue hardcover with dust jacket in colors of ornage, white and blue with
- picture of an airplane.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach (Aiaa Education Series)
- WATER-RESISTANT UPPER: Washable polyester webbing featuring quick-dry lining for active use in and out of the water; PFC-Free, durable water repellent helps shed water and prolong the quality and life of the material for these water resistant women's water shoe
- TRACTION & PROTECTION: Multi-directional lugs with razor siping help provide superior grip on slippery wet terrain; Non-marking rubber outsole leaves no imprint when walking indoors; Iconic toe bumper offers additional safety to help prevent injury
- FIT & INSOLE: Built on a women-specific foot form; Removable, dual-density PU insole with arch support provides additional cushioning for long lasting comfort
- SUPPORT & COMFORT: Lace-lock bungee capture system provides a secure fit while offering a quick and easy way to get them on and off; Compression-molded EVA midsole for enhanced cushioning
- CARE TIPS & ODOR PREVENTION: Water shoe's are machine washable; Use a small amount of detergent, wash on gentle cycle and air dry; Includes Eco Anti-Odor, a natural, probiotic-based technology for breaking down odor in sweat and reducing smell
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Personally, I'd highly recommend Kit Airplane Construction by Wanttaja. He does a great job of explaining the various tools and skills required to build the various types of aircraft (composite, wood, metal) along with best practices for all of them. It's a great book to help your dad figure out what kind of plane he'd like to build and what he's getting himself into if he does decide to build. A subscription to Kitplanes magazine would go a long ways too :-)
A cheap subscription to Kitplanes is a great way to get into this whole plane-building thing in a measured way. I think you also get free online access to their past articles?
http://www.kitplanes.com/
I'm unaware of a "Kit Planes For Dummies" type book. But maybe the best, most general aviation book is one from 1944 called "Stick and Rudder." Most pilots end up reading it at some point.
https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Rudder-Explanation-Art-Flying/dp/0070362408
There are two that I know of:
Sailplane Design
and
Light Airplane and Glider Dynamic Stability
I have the first and it's pretty detailed.
The Raymer books are fantastic, I've read the Homebuilt one cover to cover.
I would highly recommend this book if you intend to build a kitplane:
Kit Airplane Construction by Ron Wanttaja
Check to see if your local trade school or community college has a drawings class. I just took a 6 week one. It was a beast of a class with a massive homework load.
Want to self-learn, see if you library has any good old drafting books.
For something more modern you can look for a used copy of this.
I do not recommend self-learning with this book unless you want to learn how to find errors that will drive you crazy.
Then I suggest you get to reading. There's thousands of steps.
https://smile.amazon.com/Aircraft-Design-Conceptual-Approach-Education/dp/1600869114/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517774718&sr=8-1&keywords=raymer+aircraft+design
https://smile.amazon.com/Aircraft-Design-Systems-Engineering-Approach/dp/1119953405/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1517774756&sr=1-1&keywords=sadraey+aircraft+design
https://smile.amazon.com/Aircraft-Propulsion-Saeed-Farokhi/dp/1118806778/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1517774825&sr=1-1&keywords=aircraft+propulsion
Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders https://www.amazon.com/dp/0972239707/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6M8PDbB99VQAQ