Table of Contents
July 2004 Issue
Cover Story
As any aspiring or current builder knows, one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a homebuilder is to be awarded the Grand Champion prize at the EAA's Mecca of fly-ins--Oshkosh AirVenture. In 2003, Sky Raider builder Brian Raeder's dream came true as he received that highest compliment, taking home the Light Plane Gold Lindy award in the Ultralight/LightPlanes class. By John M. Larsen
Flight Reports
How two builders constructed Italy's most popular kit in six months; by Geoffrey P. Jones.
From helicopters to gyroplanes, continued; by Ken Armstrong.
Builder Spotlight
How to build a show plane; by John M. Larsen.
An RV-4 with a difference; by Ishmael Fuentes.
Builders get creative on aircraft interiors and exteriors; edited by Cory Emberson.
We prepare the SeaRey for inspection and first flight; by Don Maxwell.
Builders share their successes.
Exploring
Light-sport aircraft? Not quite yet; by Brian E. Clark.
Garmin's 296 arrives; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Be Seated
How Oregon Aero "un-engineered" a safe seat for the RV-10; by Dave Martin.
Will fly-by-wire systems soon become a reality for homebuilts? by Mike Perkins.
From Steam Gauges to Glass Cockpits
The glass cockpit promises a clear view, but don't forget training; by Gary Jones.
We examine specific floats available for homebuilts; Rick Lindstrom.
Are these the future LSAs? 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.
