Flight Reports The Modern Mustang We had the rare chance to fly a Titan T-51 alongside a genuine North American P-51 Mustang; by Doug Rozendaal. Biplane Boot Camp Want to really impress your flying buddies? Here's your chance to master the Pitts Special; by Ed Wischmeyer. Builder Spotlight Build Your Skills: Metal, Part 11 In our final installment, a close look at the sticky (but necessary) issue of corrosion proofing; by Dan Checkoway. Surviving a Kit Company Failure A few veteran kit builders share their wisdom for coping with a company closure; by Mary Bernard. Completions Builders share their successes Shop Talk AvGas 2020: The Future Fuel Will the death of 100LL prompt development of superior alternatives? By Paul Millner. O2 For You Leaving the state of hypoxia; by Rick Lindstrom. Do You Need a TSO? Though a subject of long debate, the answer is really quite clear; by Len Buckwalter. Engine Beat If it ain't broke (in)...By Tim Kern. Aero 'Lectrics A switch in time saves the design; by Jim Weir. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel Back to basics; understanding stall speed; by Barnaby Wainfan. Exploring Around the Patch Welcome to the world, N30KP; by Marc Cook. What's New HeloWerks debuts first two-place, turbine-powered kit helicopter; edited by Brian E. Clark. Headset Buyer's Guide In Part 1, we'll review passive noise reduction headsets in the $200-or-less economy range; by Cory Emberson. True To Form? A year-long flight test offers a cockpit view of TruTrak's new digital autopilot; by Jack Coswell. Kit Bits Contributors Letters List of Advertisers Sportplanes Advertising Section Builders' Marketplace The Classified Builder Kit Stuff Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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