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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.

Headlines
Advanced Flight Systems' Rob Hickman details the company's new 5000-series big screen EFIS at Oshkosh 2010.
 
Spidertracks introduced a new, smaller, less expensive GPS tracker here at Oshkosh 2010. Rachel Donald explains the main features of the unit and the website that supports it.
 
cubcrafters-adventure-kit-snipCubCrafter's Randy Lervold gives us the skinny on the new Carbon Cub Adventure package introduced here at Oshkosh.
 
sportsman-tc-interview-snipGlasair Aviation’s Mikael Via introduces the new turbocharged, carbon-fiber-bodied Sportsman TC at Oshkosh 2010.
 
sonex-onex-snipKITPLANES interviews Jeremy Monnett after the roll-out of the light, efficient, single-seat Onex at Oshkosh 2010.
 
europa-snipKITPLANES' exclusive video highlighting the Europa Monowheel built by Kim Prout. His Europa is one of the highest-time examples in the U.S., and amply shows off the superb combination of agility and utility.