Table of Contents
May 2005 Issue
Cover Story
You can measure success in a lot of ways, but in this industry perhaps the most powerful indication of getting it right--beyond having a great design available at the right time that matures into a popular and properly supported line of aircraft--is mere survival. Living to tell the tale, it's called. As kit manufacturers come and go, constancy becomes a principal virtue.
Flight Reports
Murphy Aircraft celebrates two decads in the business and much of the company's success comes from its two-placers; by Marc Cook.
The Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator-innovative by design; by Ken Armstrong.
Light-Sport Aircraft Special
The LSA Revolution: Where Are We Now?
Progress has been made since the rule was unveiled last summer...and lots more work remains; by Ron Wanttaja.
Consensus Standards Update: They're Here!
The industry-developed consensus standards for Light-Sport Aircraft design and quality assurance have arrived; by Ron Wanttaja.
Making the Choice: Amateur-Build vs. SLSA vs. ESLA
Are you a potential aircraft buyer confused by all these options? Start here; by Ron Wanttaja.
If you fly a two-seat or overweight ultralight, you have until January 2008 to transition to another category; by Rick Lindstrom.
Builder Spotlight
The Mark IIC may be a one of a kind, but that's not why it's unique; by Dave Higdon.
Builders share their successes with our readers.
Shop Talk
It's about understanding the basics so you don't build a Frankenplane; by Rick Lindstrom.
With basic materials and a little know-how, you can build a respectable paint booth; by Ishmael Fuentes.
Engine oil for aviators--some basic considerations; by Tim Kern.
Keep your plane from having a drinking problem; by Jim Weir.
Designer's Notebook
Aerodynamic interactions aren't always what they seem; by Barnaby Wainfan.
Exploring
Closing the loop on LSA initiatives; by Marc Cook.
Sensenich goes composite with new ground-adjustable propeller; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Designer Spotlight: Randy Schlitter
RANS Aircraft has weathered ups and downs to become an industry stalwart; by Tim Kern.
Air Creation's new TanarG is a high-end, high-energy alternative; 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.
