Table of Contents
April 2005 Issue
Cover Story
A little yellow slot car with wings. That's how one visitor to Sonex engineer Pete Buck's hangar described the company's Xenos motorglider. That's a strange thing to say about an airplane with a 45-foot winspan and a length of 19 feet 9 inches. But on closer inspection (and following a flight in the new design). I think that visitor may well have captured its spirit.
Flight Reports
Designer John Monnett returns to the motorglider scene with the two-place Xenos; by Murry Rozansky.
The V-Tail Waiex combines unusual style with refreshing speed; by Dan Johnson.
Another classic design thoroughly updated; by Ken Armstrong.
Shop Talk
You can build a kit engine; by Rick Lindstrom.
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.
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.
Running it down the centerline; by Jim Weir.
Exploring
Be thankful for the choices; by Marc Cook.
Music from the heavens--almost; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Flying the ATOS VX Wing; 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.
