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Van’s Up-Powered RV-14A Walkaround

News Marc Cook -
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What's new with the RV-14A? Van's Greg Hughes walks us through the changes for the '14 and the updates surrounding the Lycoming IO-390-EXP119 engine.
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Zenith Workshops – Virtual and in Person

Industry News Kitplanes -
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Zenith Aircraft is inviting future builders to join them for the next hands-on live...
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No Charge – No Kidding!

Kneeboard Notes Paul Dye -
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Crimps are important, and as much as we hate it, you need special tools to do them right.

Homebuilt Aircraft Feature and Capability Survey

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CarbonCub NX Flight Review

News Marc Cook -
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KITPLANES Editor in Chief Marc Cook flies the powerful but easy-flying NXCub with CubCrafters' Brad Damm.
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CarbonCub NX Walkaround

News Marc Cook -
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Follow along with CubCrafters' Brad Damm to learn about the details and design considerations of the new nosewheel-equipped NXCub.

Flight Reviews

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-14A with Lycoming IO-390-EXP119 Engine

Flight Reports Marc Cook -
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Van's Aircraft recently began offering a new version of the RV-14 and RV-14A kits...
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Van’s RV-14A

Flight Reports Marc Cook -
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More power, more better.
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Tri-Power!

Flight Reports Marc Cook -
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Can CubCrafters make the tri-gear bush airplane a thing?

Sportsman in Transition

Flight Reports Marc Cook -
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A closer look at the “Version 1.5” Sportsman.

Familiar Face

Flight Reports Paul Dye -
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A lighter, more powerful engine gives the Lightning better performance.

Turbine Legend

Flight Reports Doug Rozendaal -
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Let’s celebrate the return of some very fine whine.

Builder Spotlight

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Fast Squeeze

Builder Spotlight Tom Wilson -
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Todd Rudberg’s RV-8 helps usher in a modern era of nitrous-oxide-assisted sport planes.
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uAvionix AV-30

Builder Spotlight Marc Cook -
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A compact standalone EFIS at an affordable price.
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Mike and Laura Starkey’s RANS S-21: Part 5

Builder Spotlight Laura Starkey -
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Building somewhere to sit.

Building a Tunable Carbon Fiber Induction Plenum

Builder Spotlight Dave Anders -
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There’s always more to learn when increasing your engine’s horsepower output and optimizing volumetric efficiency.

Garmin aera 760

Builder Spotlight Marc Cook -
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A capable bigger-screen portable GPS edges into tablet territory. Is it better?

Insurance for Homebuilts: Planning 101

Builder Spotlight Jon Doolottle -
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Choosing the right model for your skill level and one that’s well-supported is the first step in dealing with a hardened insurance climate.

Metal vs. Wood

Builder Spotlight Dana Hague -
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Part 2: Reworking a wood propeller.

Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride

Builder Spotlight Russ Erb -
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Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!

Shop Talk

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Can You Calibrate Your Hand?

Shop Talk Jon Croke -
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Every aircraft kit is designed with a number of nut and bolt fasteners that...
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Fuel Pump Replacement

Shop Talk Dave Prizio -
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I was climbing out from my home base airport in Chino, California. I noticed...
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Light Sport Repairman—Maintenance

Shop Talk Bob Hadley -
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Sausage, Law and Breadboards

Shop Talk Jim Weir -
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Improper Bolt Length

Shop Talk Vic Syracuse -
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A Seal Deal

Shop Talk Bob Hadley -
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Exploring

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Tunnel Vision and Troubleshooting

Exploring Kerry Fores -
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Confronted with a large task, we often see the whole of it and can’t...
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Sensor Sensibilities

Exploring Myron Nelson -
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In 2011, when I purchased my engine sensor package for the then new Dynon...
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Fun With Emissions

Exploring Tom Wilson -
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With a Little Help From Your Friends

Exploring Marc Cook -
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Weighty Matters

Exploring Myron Nelson -
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Let the Ink Dry

Exploring Kerry Fores -
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Products

uAvionix AV-30

Builder Spotlight Marc Cook -
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A compact standalone EFIS at an affordable price.
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Garmin aera 760

Builder Spotlight Marc Cook -
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A capable bigger-screen portable GPS edges into tablet territory. Is it better?
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New Products From Beringer

Industry News Kitplanes -
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Standalone Engine Monitors

Builder Spotlight Larry Anglisano -
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Electronics International is a modern standout, but price an EFIS with built-in monitoring first.

Product Review: Garmin GI 275 EFIS

Builder Spotlight Marc Cook -
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This full-featured, full-priced certified EFIS is impressive but might not be ideal for homebuilts.

Garmin Introduces Big-Screen aera 760

Industry News Marc Cook -
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