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Continue to the categoryWorking the Weather
So here we sit in a suburb of Oshkosh on Wednesday evening, “working the...
AirVenture 2021 Day 3 Recap
Tom Wilson and Marc Cook recap the day in the hot rental car. There's...
Magazine
Continue to the categoryFlight Reviews
Continue to the categoryThe Big Bearhawk
Bearhawk 5: more room, more horsepower…more everything.
Flight Review: Van’s RV-14A with Lycoming IO-390-EXP119 Engine
Van's Aircraft recently began offering a new version of the RV-14 and RV-14A kits...
Familiar Face
A lighter, more powerful engine gives the Lightning better performance.
Builder Spotlight
Continue to the categoryBuying Used: Zenith STOL CH 701
For 35 years, the “Sky Jeep” has soldiered on.
Shining a Light on DarkAero
Ryley, Keegan and River Karl provide a behind-the-scenes view of the DarkAero 1.
Troubleshooting 102: EFIS
Calibration and hardware installation errors are common sources of trouble, so follow the install manuals to the letter.
ATS E50A Magneto Synchronizer
Aircraft Tool Supply made some seemingly small but useful updates to this magneto synchronizer.
Electrified
The electric Xenos: two seats, long wings, inexpensive fun!
Batteries Included
Before the eXenos, Gabriel DeVault’s first electric aircraft was the eGull.
A Verna-What?
Understanding your engine’s thermostatic oil-control valve.
Avionics Troubleshooting 101
Common diagnostic tasks to consider when things stop working.
Shop Talk
Continue to the categoryMetal Magic: Blind Rivet Techniques
Paul Dye discusses blind or pull rivets—and why they're not just like hardware-store "pop" rivets.
Leads for Avionics
To troubleshoot your system and wring out some wires, you will need to find a good way to make contact between the multimeter test leads and connector contacts.
DIY Adjustable Rib Centerline Marking Tool
As a new builder I came quickly to the step of needing to mark rib centerlines to align the ribs with the predrilled holes in the skin.
Watch Where You’re Going!
You can track on a smartphone or laptop the flight paths of Experimental aircraft as they fly in real time.
Exploring
Continue to the categorySpeed Is in the Air
Air racing at Reno is part iron-age anachronism but also leading-edge development of the...
Color Country
When I was mired in some of the more frustrating and tedious parts of...
Glasair Aviation to Restart With Kits, Not Two Weeks to Taxi
Glasair Aviation is planning to emphasize kit sales and production first and restart TWTT later.
Products
Oasis Inspection Camera
Video camera probes are one of the wonders of our age, but the cheap...
Handheld Transceivers
We still need portable radios. Models from Icom and Sporty’s are favorites.
Minimax to the Rescue
It's not easy to find a tug/tow bar assembly substantial enough to handle the job adequately and still be portable enough to be carried aboard.
Big Talk
The standalone com radio lives on—smarter, more flexible and affordable than ever.
Garmin aera 760
A capable bigger-screen portable GPS edges into tablet territory. Is it better?
In Case You Missed It
All About Avionics: EFIS Dreams 2011
The industry holds its own while waiting for the economic recovery to kick in. By Stein Bruch and Marc Cook.
Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride
Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!
Down to Earth
Two German globetrotters are flying their Vans RV-7 around the world to promote aviation. By Amy Laboda.
