Table of Contents
June 2005 Issue
Cover Story
Can we just come out and admit something? Flying is--should be, must be, just has to be--about having fun. If you're not enjoying it, there's something wrong. Are we all agreed? Good, moving on. Why is it, then, that we spend so much time and effort justifying our purchase decisions? So many pilots look at Experimental designs and ask: Can I travel in it? Will the significant other fly with me? Can I haul the family?
Cost-of-Flying Special
Tips, tricks, tactics and theories on cheaper flying.
Yes! You can build and fly a "real" plane for the cost of a new SUV; by Dan Johnson.
A primer on calculating real building costs; by Marc Cook.
You'll find these common designs on the secondhand market--know what to look for; by Brian E. Clark.
How I Survived the RV-4 From Hell
One buyer's story provides insight on the pitfalls of purchasing a used homebuilt; by Ed Wischmeyer.
Reflections on a Friend Moved On
The opposite perspective--parting with your pride and joy; by Ken Balch.
Builder Spotlight
Master & Commander: The Elite 582
This builder opted for easy assembly and open-cockpit fun; by Howard Levy.
Shop Talk
Preparing yourself for what could be the biggest and most expensive part of your project; by Ken Balch.
Have design, will paint; by Rick Lindstrom.
Oil Basics, Take 2: Special lubes for high-revvers; by Tim Kern.
Run two VOR receivers and a glideslope from just one antenna; by Jim Weir.
Designer's Notebook
Drag Reduction 101: Cleaning up your flyng cactus; by Barnaby Wainfan.
Exploring
Getting seriously hands-on; by Marc Cook.
Exxon debuts multi-grade break-in oil; edited by Brian E. Clark.
Approved training equals insurance; by Jack Cowell.
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.
