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Bob Peck's RV-7A
First flight was on July 16 2012. Engine is an Aerosport Power IO-375 with the Precision Eagle EMS (electronic ignition and injection) and a...
Rockwell BenchJaws Introduced
The new Rockwell BenchJaws delivers hands-free clamping right from the workbench. The jaws are foot-pedal activated, leaving the operator's hands free to handle the...
Garmin Expands Global Aviation Charting Capabilities
Garmin International Inc. announced the release of European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796 aviation portable GPS, with VFR data sourced directly...
Don Herbel's Zenith CH701 STOL
I completed my Zenith CH701 STOL on June 30, 2012 after 7 1/2 years from starting construction. Dubbed "Blue," her colors and name were...
USA Weld Offers Portable Tungsten Grinder
The new battery-operated tungsten grinder from USA Weld is portable and easy to take to any job. It offers six speeds, ranging from 8000...
Joel Graber's RV-10
I started this project due to family expansion (when we found out we were about to have our first child). We had a an...
Editor’s Log
Change is inevitable, and, in the media world, it’s coming at us hard and fast. Editor in Chief Mary Bernard considers the trends.
2013 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide
If flying a rotorcraft is your goal, this is a great time to start exploring your options—there’s been growth in this segment, and even more expansion is on the horizon. By Roy Beisswenger.
Titan 51 Revisited
Capturing the look (and at least some of the feel) of a legendary aircraft-one that tops many pilots dream list-was no small feat. By Doug Rozendaal.
Garmin’s ADS-B WX
Garmin’s portable ADS-B receiver is a solid performer, but it does have some competition from other devices when it comes to providing traffic and weather information. By Jeff Van West.
In Case You Missed It
Super Cub Kit Comparison
Super Cubs are beloved by many a backcountry adventurer, and several kits offer options to meet the demand of builders interested in these sturdy workhorses.
