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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.

Headlines
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.
 
cubcrafters-adventure-kit-snipCubCrafter's Randy Lervold gives us the skinny on the new Carbon Cub Adventure package introduced here at Oshkosh.
 
sportsman-tc-interview-snipGlasair Aviation’s Mikael Via introduces the new turbocharged, carbon-fiber-bodied Sportsman TC at Oshkosh 2010.
 
sonex-onex-snipKITPLANES interviews Jeremy Monnett after the roll-out of the light, efficient, single-seat Onex at Oshkosh 2010.
 
europa-snipKITPLANES' 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.