Flight Reports A New Twist The Silence Twister has arrived. And it wants to play; by Marc Cook. Cost-of-Flying Special Saving Benjamins Tips, tricks, tactics and theories on cheaper flying. Budget Builds Yes! You can build and fly a "real" plane for the cost of a new SUV; by Dan Johnson. The True Cost of Building A primer on calculating real building costs; by Marc Cook. Feeling Used? 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 Fancy Paneling, Part 1 Preparing yourself for what could be the biggest and most expensive part of your project; by Ken Balch. Perfect Paint Job, Part 2 Have design, will paint; by Rick Lindstrom. Engine Beat Oil Basics, Take 2: Special lubes for high-revvers; by Tim Kern. Aero 'Lectrics Run two VOR receivers and a glideslope from just one antenna; by Jim Weir. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel Drag Reduction 101: Cleaning up your flyng cactus; by Barnaby Wainfan. Exploring Around the Patch Getting seriously hands-on; by Marc Cook. What's New Exxon debuts multi-grade break-in oil; edited by Brian E. Clark. Lancair U Approved training equals insurance; by Jack Cowell. Kit Bits Letters List of Advertisers Builders' Marketplace Calendar of Events 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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