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Supermarine Aircraft Mk 26B

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Quick and nimble, with distinctive elliptical wings: The Spitfire was a classic WW-II fighter plane. Now a 90%-scale kit, true to the original, makes this inspired design available to the homebuilder.

EAA Employees to Build a Zenith STOL CH 750

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Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) employees will build a Zenith STOL CH 750 aircraft from a kit. The project is being sponsored by Zenith Aircraft. Zenith...

Tom Prevost's Rans S-19

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After nearly 3 years and a bit over 1,000 hours of labor, my Rans S-19 first flew on December 30, 2011. Phase 1 flight...

Bogert Aviation Introduces Quick-Drain Oil Valve Probe

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A new 90-degree probe from Bogert for the AVI-BJ107 drain valve used on many Continental aircraft engines gives aircraft owners and mechanics an alternative...

CubCrafters Improves 2013 Carbon Cub SS LSA

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CubCrafters is introducing changes to its Carbon Cub SS for 2013. Improvements for this Light Sport Aircraft include a new cowling design, an improved...
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September 2012

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In Case You Missed It

Firewall Forward: Fuel Systems

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Simplicity is key in a good fuel system, but there's a lot to consider when creating even an uncomplicated setup, from primers to sniffle valves to gascolators.

Down to Earth

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Making wave work for you. By Amy Laboda.

Free Flight

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Perfection is unattainable for most builders, yet it is what many strive for. Paul Dye posits that sometimes “good enough” may be just what you need to finally get out of the shop and into flying.

That new kit smell!

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That new kit smell!