Table of Contents
January 2005 Issue
Cover Story
Low, sleek and sassy yellow, Cory Bird's "Symmetry" had not been parked at AirVenture long before somebody suggested that it should be roped off for its own protection. That suggestion quickly proved correct, as "Symmetry" became the talk of the show and went on to garner the Grand Champion award for best plansbuilt aircraft and the Stan Dzik Memorial Award. By Ed Wischmeyer
Homebuilt Aircraft Directory
John M. Larsen compares building a plans project to assembling a kit.
We list aircraft that can be built from plans (A-M); compiled by Julia Downie.
Subject: homebuilt, directories
Builder Spotlight
Fourteen years in the making, this unique gem was worth the wait; by Ed Wischmeyer.
Builders share their successes with our readers.
Shop Talk
Install a Roadie satellite radio in your homebuilt; by Jim Weir.
Gas Welding for the Non-Welder, Part II
In the conclusion of this series, Scott Laughlin advises on achieving a solid weld.
Exploring
Adding a little personality; by Brian E. Clark.
The Sportsman 2+2 adds Montana Amphibs; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Making the Sport-Pilot Decision
To fly in the new down-scale mode: That is the question; by Dave Martin.
Zenair's Chris Heintz has the innovation and forthrightness to achieve success; by Tim Kern.
Autopilots can lend a hand when the going gets touch; by Dave Higdon.
This pioneer in the ultralight industry is still going strong; 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.
