Table of Contents
August, 2004 Issue
Cover Story
Seemingly two peas in a pod are the GlaStar and its factory-built derivative, the OMF Symphony. We flew both of these wonderful two-seat aircraft to get a handle on what either FAR Part 23 certification or the freedom of homebuilding means to those facing such a delectable decision. By Ed Wischmeyer
Flight Reports
Ed Wischmeyer flies and compares the GlaStar and the Symphony.
The Hevle Classic takes an old-fashioned plane to new levels; by Ron Wanttaja.
Builder Spotlight
It's a Bird! It's a Car! It's an. . .Airplane?
How a group of homebuilders fashioned an RV-6A with a GM Vortec automotive engine; by Jack Murrieta.
This custom-built Velocity has a paint scheme to match; by Rick Lindstrom.
After years of building and fine tuning, the SeaRey makes its debut flight; Don Maxwell.
Builders share their successes.
Shop Talk
From the Experts: Engine Operation and Maintenance
Sun ' n Fun was the perfect venue to solicit tips and tricks from the experts.
We build the latest high-tech avionics innovation--the Ferry Box; by Jim Weir.
Affordable Turbine Power--Is it a reality? by John M. Larsen.
Exploring
A call for backup; by Brian E. Clark.
Plans for Nexus Mustang now available; by Brian E. Clark.
39 Inspection Tips for Homebuilders
If you perform your own inspection, you should know what to look for; by Ed Wischmeyer.
VFR to Oshkosh: Strategies for a Successful Sojourn
Rick Lindstrom provides helpful hints for the flight to and from Oshkosh AirVenture.
Our annual report from Lakeland, Florida; a staff report.
An innovative designer offers an alternative to foot-controlled power; by Dan Johnson.
Kit Bits
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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At AOPA Summit in Hartford, Garmin will unveil its latest portable, the touchscreen aera 796. Take a video tour of the navigator's features, which include synthetic vision, enhanced chart functions, and a new touchscreen interface.
KITPLANES talked to PS Engineering’s Mark Scheuer about the new PAR100EX Experimental-class audio panel with a communication radio.
KITPLANES talks with Zenith Aircraft’s Sebastien Heintz at Sun ‘n Fun 2011.
KITPLANES gets the scoop on Garmin’s developments and rebates for the G3X EFIS at Sun ‘n Fun 2011.
KITPLANES caught up with Dynon Avionics at Sun ‘n Fun to get a glimpse of the new DX15 handheld com radio.
KITPLANES tours the Whirlwind Propeller factory where the firm's fixed-pitch and ground-adjustable propellers are made, as well as the blades for Whirlwind constant-speed props.
