Flight Reports Soaring With Sonex Designer John Monnett returns to the motorglider scene with the two-place Xenos; by Murry Rozansky. Pedal to the Metal The V-Tail Waiex combines unusual style with refreshing speed; by Dan Johnson. Nexus Mustang Another classic design thoroughly updated; by Ken Armstrong. Builder Spotlight Completions Builders share their successes with our readers. Shop Talk Monster in a Box You can build a kit engine; by Rick Lindstrom. 2005 Engine Directory From alternative auto conversions to the tried and true, we present engine options for homebuilders; compiled by Julia Downie. Weighing In on the Balancing Act Walking the tightrope in search of efficiency; by Rick Lindstrom. Subaru vs. Lycoming The contest between the two engines takes to the sky; by Ross Farnham. Build a Powered Tow Hook for $10 Scrounging parts and rummaging through the scrap pile isn't just fun--it can pay off; by Jim Fleischman. Aero 'Lectronics Running it down the centerline; by Jim Weir. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel The curious effect of wakes and drag; by Barnaby Wainfan. Exploring Around the Patch Be thankful for the choices; by Marc Cook. What's New Music from the heavens--almost; edited by Brian E. Clark. Light Stuff Flying the ATOS VX Wing; by Dan Johnson. Kit Bits Letters List of Advertisers Builders' Marketplace The Classified Builder Kit Stuff Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
Advanced Flight Systems' Rob Hickman details the company's new 5000-series big screen EFIS at Oshkosh 2010.
Spidertracks introduced a new, smaller, less expensive GPS tracker here at Oshkosh 2010. Rachel Donald explains the main features of the unit and the website that supports it.
CubCrafter's Randy Lervold gives us the skinny on the new Carbon Cub Adventure package introduced here at Oshkosh.
Glasair Aviation’s Mikael Via introduces the new turbocharged, carbon-fiber-bodied Sportsman TC at Oshkosh 2010.
KITPLANES interviews Jeremy Monnett after the roll-out of the light, efficient, single-seat Onex at Oshkosh 2010.
KITPLANES' exclusive video highlighting the Europa Monowheel built by Kim Prout. His Europa is one of the highest-time examples in the U.S., and amply shows off the superb combination of agility and utility.