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.
KITPLANES sits down with Advanced Flight Systems' founder Rob Hickman to examine his new synthetic-vision EFIS.
JPI's Lance Turk explains the features of the new JPI EDM-740.
Ever wonder what it takes to be the largest kit manufacturer in the world? KITPLANES editor Marc Cook takes a tour of Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon.
KITPLANES editor Marc Cook visits Matco Manufacturing near Salt Lake City to see how the company's brakes, wheels and master cylinders are built.
Get an inside look at how Dynon builds and tests its electronic flight instruments.
Kitplanes Magazine contributor Ed Kolano takes a first look at the Sherpa utility aircraft.
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