Table of Contents
December 2006 Issue
Cover Story
Welcome to the KITPLANES' Kit Aircraft Directory for 2007, your one-stop resource for all the aircraft kits available, some 328 this year. We've made a few improvements. For one, database programming that helps us define LSA-legal models is more accurate.
Annual Directory, Part 1
We list 328 fixed wing aircraft built from kits. New special LSA designation and specs compiled by Julia Downie.
Flight Reports
After two decades in production, the Glasair III still satisfies the need for speed; by Ed Wischmeyer.
Builder Spotlight
A Ford V-8 engine hoists two aloft in their own canard; by Ed Wischmeyer.
Shop Talk
A layman's guidieto quick and dirty power estimates; by Walter Atkinson.
Learn To Build, Build To Learn
How to get the most out of a builder-skills seminar; by Dan Checkoway.
The DeltaHawk...ready for primetime? By Tim Kern.
Summer...By Jim Weir.
Exploring
Personal Picks for Oh-Six; by Marc Cook.
Val's new audio panel,Battery Caddy, Sporty's Survival Kit; edited by Mary Bernard.
Our editorial staff highlights the coolest stuff we've found; a staff report.
Product Review: Foster Flight Paravise
When staring into space isn't an option; by Cory Emberson.
Flying as a Sport Pilot; by Dave Martin.
Kit Bits
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
Web Links in this Issue
Follow these links to visit the web sites of companies you read about in the December issue.
Around the Patch
Engine Components
Superior
Hartzell Propeller
What's New
Val Avionics
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Tools Aviation
Glasair III
Glasair Aviation
Power Principle
Advanced Pilot Seminars
Learn to Build, Build to Learn
Sportair Workshops
Build To Fly
Synergy Air
Editors' Picks
Garmin
ACF-50
Pilot My Cast
AvMap
AirNav
Mutt Muffs
appaero
Flight Guide Online
Gami Supplenator
Xerion Avionix
Hartzell
Van's Aircraft
AdvancedFlight Systems
Experimental Aero (tools)
Aeroelectric Connection
PS Engineering
Product Evaluation
Foster Flights
Engine Beat
DeltaHawk Engines
Other Aviation Publications
Aviation Consumer
Aviation Safety
AVweb
IFR Magazine
IFR Refresher
Light Plane Maintenance
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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.
