Table of Contents
September 2004 Issue
Cover Story
Many prospective buyers have dreamed of the day when a kit helicopter would serve as a magic carpet to transport their families to previously unreachable destinations. That day has dawned. The Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc. (VAT) Hummingbird kit helicopter is not only a fantasy fulfilled, it also possesses the potential to grow into a turbine-powered chopper. VAT has created a mock-up for a Hughes 500-like installation of an Allison (now Rolls-Royce) C-18 or later model machine. By Ken Armstrong
Flight Reports
Ken Armstrong test flies the world's first four-place kit helicopter.
This two-place helicopter's appeal isn't just skin-deep; by Ken Armstrong.
Builder Spotlight
An Airplane in Our Living Room, Part 1
A husband and wife team builds a DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C; by Adam Hunt.
Subject: builder_reports, builder_spotlight, business, avionics
Shop Talk
How Piston Engines Make Power, Part 7
"Turbo Tom" Wyatt provides a layman's guide to tuned ports.
These unique construction tools should be on every homebuilder's wish list; by Ed Wischmeyer.
In the second part of this series, Jim Weir demonstrates how to build an ILS/VOR test box; by Jim Weir.
How would you like to construct a homebuilt that reduces generated noise? by Ed Wischmeyer.
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Exploring
Announcing our first Readers' Choice awards; by Brian E. Clark.
Mountain High unveils pulse-demand oxygen technology; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Everything you need to know before you consider building a kit helicopter; by Ken Armstrong.
B. J. Schramm--A Homebuilding Legend
The RotorWay and Helicycle designer pioneered the kit helicopter industry; by John M. Larsen.
Meet the most influential figures who have shaped homebuilt aviation; by Rick Lindstrom.
The Sierra EFIS-SV Sport offers a total package at an affordable price; by Dave Higdon.
Ed Wischmeyer reports on the racer's rollout; by Ed Wischmeyer.
Built from carbon-fiber reinforced wood, this ultralight goes the distance; 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.
