Zenith Fly Into Summer is June 21st

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Zenith Fly Into Summer
The “Fly In to Summer” open house and fly-in will take place at the central Missouri kit-aircraft factory on Saturday, June 21

AirVenture Type Gatherings

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jim dudley oshkosh
Don't miss the type-specific gatherings at AirVenture Oshkosh — connect with fellow builders and pilots of your aircraft.

Sonex Highwing First Engine Start

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Sonex Highwing
The Sonex Highwing prototype has completed its first engine run and is nearly ready for flight, targeting a debut at AirVenture 2025.

RV-15 Test Flight With a New Wing

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RV‑15 flies with new wing and updated flaps—perfect handling, stable, and on track for Oshkosh.

Magnet Trick for Precise Hole Placement

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IMG 6935
Use magnets to mark precise hole locations through metal or composite firewalls—no guessing, no misaligned holes.

VoltAero Debuts Hybrid Propulsion Aimed at Kit Market

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VoltAero hybrid propulsion powerplant
VoltAero's new HPU 210 hybrid-electric powerplant blends motorcycle-derived horsepower with electric boost—but details on the battery remain elusive.

ScaleBirds P-36 Hawk

ScaleBirds, a newcomer to the kit manufacturing scene, chose to start their line of replica fighters with one of the first all-metal U.S. military pursuit ships of WW-II—the P-36.

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Cable Ties For Ballast

Cable ties will become brittle over time and can break. Having weights come loose during flight, especially near the control system, could really ruin your day. 

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