Engine Directory 2010 Engine Buyer’s Guide The first of our two engine guides looks at the more traditional aircraft powerplants. Compiled by Cory Emberson. Text by Marc Cook. Builder Spotlight Builder Profile: Orange Appeal Marc Cook profiles a rookie Copperstate show winner: a spectacular F-1 Rocket with a distinct Harley vibe. The Independence Project: A Power Finish The engine and prop complete the building phase, and the RV-12 is ready for the flight test phase. By Dave Martin. All About Avionics Stein Bruch reviews the airborne weather choices for the homebuilder, using technology undreamed of only 20 years ago. Buying Used Lightning Detection Avionics guru Larry Anglisano examines the market for used lightning-detection gear. Datalink Weather: Long-Term Exposure Marc Cook relates his experience, more than four years' worth, with XM-sourced inflight weather. Build a Bear: Keeping It Real Dave Prizio and his Build-a-Bear crew get the Texas Sport Cub ready for flight testing, and take to the skies. Dual Time It’s a stool! It’s a set of chocks! It’s both. Chuck Deiterich shows you how to craft one with PVC pipe, plywood and some hardware. Completions Builders share their successes. Shop Talk Aero 'Lectrics Vibration is not good for engines, airframes or instruments. Jim Weir explains how to fashion vibration analysis equipment for less than retail cost. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel Aerodynamic flutter has been a recent concern in the homebuilt world. What exactly is flutter? What causes it? Barnaby Wainfan clarifies an often misunderstood and potentially dangerous phenomenon. Exploring Around the Patch Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the changes within Lycoming and how they affect kit builders, as well as Superior Air Parts’ future since Thielert’s bankruptcy. What's New A glare shield for Garmin GPS units; Sportair USA’s certified pre-owned LSA program; quick reference for aera and AV8OR Ace; Better Half VW announces Legal Eagle XL. Edited by Mary Bernard. Rendesvouz with Destiny Dick Starks and The Dawn Patrol attend the biennial Rendezvous on hallowed ground: the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Product Review: Garmin’s New aera Paul Bertorelli reviews Garmin’s latest offering, the aera. It’s compact, powerful and versatile. Down to Earth Amy Laboda’s Kitfox 4, Little Bird, won’t break any speed records. But it will tuck nicely into a short turf airstrip in time for a barbecue. Ask the DAR What do you need to do when you buy an Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft? What should a builder/owner do when they’re ramp checked? By Mel Asberry. Experimotive Rick Lindstrom looks at Maxwell Propulsion’s upgraded FWF system, and peeks into the system’s future. Light Stuff Dave Martin’s Spacewalker II makes room for his recently completed RV-12, and heads east to its new owner in Ohio. Kit Bits Letters List of Advertisers Builders' Marketplace The Classified Builder Download KITPLANES® in PDF Download the complete March 2010 issue of KITPLANES® in one PDF file. Kit Stuff Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
Follow these links to visit the web sites of companies you read about in the March issue.
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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