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Continue to the categoryConquering the Magneto, Part 2
![Making rare use of my drafting tools for the internal timing. [All Images Credited to Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P1010535-324x235.jpg "Conquering the Magneto, Part 2")
The second installment continues demystifying the aircraft magneto, with deeper detail on service and troubleshooting.
![The integrated ECLIPSE NG features a very sunlight readable display that shows the engine and all flight data organized in one or more pages. [Credit: Fielden Aero LLC]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Screenshot_-324x235.jpg "FLYBOX Avionics")
Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro
![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2-324x235.jpg "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
Latest addition to the Mini Glass line offers USB-rechargeable portability and intuitive motion-history mapping.
MagniX Unveils Electric Engine for the GA Market
![[Credit: magniX]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Magnix-324x235.jpg "MagniX Unveils Electric Engine for the GA Market")
The new engine aims to slash flight training costs and maintenance, with a Van's RV-10 test flight scheduled for later this year and a commercial launch in 2027
Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX-324x235.png "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
Simplified engine-focused interface streamlines cockpit operation.
![Aircraft control surface designs may include counterweights to offset and eliminate flutter. The counterweights should not be eliminated to save weight. [Credit: Kitplanes Archive]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitfox-s7-sti-04-324x235.jpg "Weight and Flutter")
A 30-Year Love Affair With My Stinson
![The author flying his Sinson 108-2 Voyager in the skies above British Columbia, Canada. [Credit: Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CF-EZB-over-water-D.-Cardy-photo-324x235.jpg "A 30-Year Love Affair With My Stinson")
The story of a caretaker of a versatile classic, the Stinson 108 Voyager.
![The discomfort of wearing prescription- or sunglasses under an ANR headset is eliminated with Flying Eyes. [Credit: Flying Eyes]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FlyingEyes-Group-324x235.jpg "Eyes Forward")
![Left to right, shiny new bulkheads, wooden form blocks, and old bulkheads. [Credit Tinley Ong]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3429-324x235.jpg "Second Chance Six")
![The painter sprays the door planels of a Glasair Sportsman 2+2. [Credit: Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/White-doors-324x235.jpg "Paint It Yourself Or Pay A Pro?")
Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group...
![Aircraft in flight [Credit: Jim Barrett]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/httpswww.flyingmag.comsitesflyin-6-324x235.jpg "Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President")
Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio.
AOPA Air Safety Institute Celebrates 75 Years
Seventy-five years ago, on November 10, 1950, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) began life as the AOPA Foundation. Over...
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![Members of the North Idaho High School Aerospace Program gathered at KSZT [Credit: North Idaho High School Aerospace Program]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_3499-324x160.jpg "North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built")
North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built
New FAA Airworthiness Certificates for Van's RV-12 and Zenith CH 750.
Chris Tena Mini-Coupe
The VW-powered Mini-Coupe—with twin tails and all-pushrod controls—remains a standout among 1970s homebuilts.
All About Avionics: EFIS Dreams 2010
In this years update of the options for EFIS buyers, we find that while some companies have folded or opted out of courting homebuilders, others are marching ahead with new products, features and cooperative arrangements. By Stein Bruch.