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Product Minute: JPI EDM730

JPI's Lance Turk explains the features of the new JPI EDM-740, an Experimental-only engine monitor with full systems capabilities, including fuel level.

Video Brief: Advanced Flight Systems EFIS

KITPLANES sits down with Advanced Flight Systems' founder Rob Hickman to examine his new synthetic-vision EFIS.

Product Minute: AeroShell's New Rotax Oil

At the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo, Shell announced its new oil aimed specifically at the Rotax two-cycle line. Here's a report on the new product.

Product Minute: Dynon's New Skyview

KITPLANES takes a look at Dynon Avionics new highly customizable Skyview EFIS system. Dynon's Robert Hamilton gives us a detailed look.

Factory Tour: Van's Aircraft

Ever wonder what it takes to be the largest kit manufacturer in the world? KITPLANES editor Marc Cook takes a tour of Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon. Join us for another edition of KITPLANES' exclusive Factory Tour video series.

Factory Tour: Matco Manufacturing

KITPLANES editor Marc Cook visits Matco Manufacturing near Salt Lake City to see how the company's brakes, wheels and master cylinders are built.

Video Brief: Grand Rapids HX

Kitplanes' editor-in-chief, Marc Cook, hosts a short segment on flying with the Grand Rapids Technologies' Horizon HX synthetic-vision EFIS. Featuring footage from actual flights, this Video Brief gives pilots an in-the-cockpit view of this stunning new technology.

Garmin's New Touchscreen aera GPS

Kitplanes' sister publication, Avweb, has posted a new video on Garmin's touch-screen aera handheld GPS. The bulk of the flight testing was done aboard Kitplanes' editor's Glastar Sportsman. Avweb Editorial Director Paul Bertorelli reports on Garmin's latest offering.

Video Brief: Hlavac Breezy

Building a Breezy is a special task for a special person. Meet builder Matt Hlavac in this Kitplanes exclusive video.

Video Brief: Dynon Avionics

Kitplanes Magazine visits Dynon Avionics in Woodinville, Washington, to get an inside look at how the company builds and tests its electronic flight instruments.

Product Minute: Brightline Bags Flight Bag

Kitplanes Magazine editor Marc Cook has an eye for quality and he likes what he sees in the Brightline Bags modular flight bag.

Kitplanes Magazine Looks at The Sherpa

Kitplanes Magazine contributor Ed Kolano took a first look at the Sherpa utility aircraft at the Arlington Airshow recently.

Glasair Sportsman: 360 vs. 390

If you're building a Glasair Sportsman, you have the choice of a 180-HP IO-360 or the beefier IO-390. Kitplanes Magazine editor Marc Cook analyzes the pros and cons.

Product Minute: Garmin G3X

Garmin rolled out the G3X budget EFIS for the light sport and experimental aircraft crowd. Kitplanes' Marc Cook gives us an inside look.

Product Minute: Val 2000

If your experimental aircraft project needs a simple navcomm with a small form factor, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook shows you why you should check out the Val 2000.

In the Pattern Over EAA AirVenture 2009

Sitting in front of your computer thinking how awesome it would be if you could at least get up in the air for a few minutes and fly around the patch at Oshkosh?

SeaRey Amphib LSA Flight Trial

Here's an over-the-transom report on the SeaRey LSA amphibian from Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West, who is having more fun than he deserves.

Lancair Update

Kitplanes talks to Lancair's Joe Bartels about the development of the piston-powered Evolution kitbuilt and other company news.

Video Brief: Aircraft Spruce

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty is the leading supplier for the experimental and kit market. KITPLANES' Marc Cook recently visited the company's Corona, California facility and filed this video profile.

Company Profile: Kitfox

Kitplanes editor Marc Cook profiles Kitfox during a visit to the company's Homedale, Idaho, headquarters.

Marc and Paul's Sportsman Pre-Sun 'n Fun Video Blog (Part 5)

The guys finally make it out of Winnemuca after two days of snow and ice and cross the Sierras back into the Golden State.

Marc and Paul's Sportsman Pre-Sun 'n Fun Video Blog (Part 4)

Marc and Paul runnamucca in Winnemucca! That's in Nevada, by the way — and home of the friendliest FBO on the planet. Good thing, 'cuz the boys have been snowed in there for two days.

Marc and Paul's Sportsman Pre-Sun 'n Fun Video Blog (Part 3)

"Do you realize how obsessive you are?" That's Paul's observation as the boys wing their way across Idaho and Nevada. Ya notice things when cooped up in the same cockpit for three days ...

Kitfox LSA Flight Test

Marc Cook reports on flying the Kitfox LSA.

Marc and Paul's Sportsman Pre-Sun 'n Fun Video Blog (Part 2)

Marc Cook and Paul Bertorelli continue their Sportsman odyssey with a look at this unique aircraft.

Marc and Paul's Sportsman Pre-Sun 'n Fun Video Blog (Part 1)

Gearing up for the Sun 'n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the west in Cook's Glastar Sportsman visiting companies prior to the show.

Lambada Powered Sailplane

Dave Martin introduces you to the Lambada powered sailplane, following his test flight in one.

U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2009: LSA Engine Survey

For an overview of the three top choices in the light sport segment, Marc Cook visits Rotax, Jabiru, and Continental on the grounds of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida.

Cessna 162 SkyCatcher Update

Marc Cook talks with Neal Willford, Cessna Aircraft's project engineer on the 162 SkyCatcher. Neal was kind enough to share the inside scoop on the SkyCatcher's journey to market.

EFIS Advanced Deck Preview

KITPLANES magazine interviews Advanced Flight Systems president, Robert Hickman, to learn about his company's latest EFIS, engine monitor and angle of attack systems available for experimental aircraft.

Headlines
KITPLANES sits down with Advanced Flight Systems' founder Rob Hickman to examine his new synthetic-vision EFIS.
 
JPI's Lance Turk explains the features of the new JPI EDM-740.
 
Ever wonder what it takes to be the largest kit manufacturer in the world? KITPLANES editor Marc Cook takes a tour of Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon.
 
KITPLANES editor Marc Cook visits Matco Manufacturing near Salt Lake City to see how the company's brakes, wheels and master cylinders are built.
 
Get an inside look at how Dynon builds and tests its electronic flight instruments.
 
Kitplanes Magazine contributor Ed Kolano takes a first look at the Sherpa utility aircraft.