Amy Laboda
Contributing Editor Amy Laboda is a freelance writer and editor of Aviation for Women magazine. She's an ATP-rated pilot and instrument and multi-engine Flight Instructor with a passion for teaching and flying in light aircraft. Her steady rides these days are a 18-year old Kitfox IV and a fresh Van's RV-10.
Belite Delights With Its Ultra Cub Look-Alike
Belite Aircraft is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Piper Cub by offering a "Cub" of its own at a special price during EAA...
Down to Earth
After a reluctant transition from paper to pixels, Amy Laboda explores the options available in digital-charting apps and how she arrived at a decision.
Approach Fast Stack Discounts Pro-X Hub Orders
For kit builders intent on doing it all, from riveting to wiring, the Approach Fast Stack Pro-X Hub and pre-fabricated cables can simplify (read...
DeLorme Introduces inReach Tracker
When you are in need of emergency aid, you want to know that your request for help got through. Today there is only one...
Kiwi Propellers Gears Up to Offer More Propeller Options
Shaun and Derek Mitchell make up the directorship of Kiwi Propellers, a composite propeller manufacturer based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The two are determined...
Composite Helicopters International Shows Flying Prototype at Oshksoh
Modeled after the efficient shape of a Great White Shark, the KC-518, destined to become the world's first all-composite, monocoque turbine helicopter kit is...
Sennheiser Introduces S-1 Passive Headset
Everyone talks about active noise canceling (ANR) when it comes to aviation headsets, but what I've learned over 34 years of flying is that...
Giving Voice to the GNS 530: Voiceflight
Think of it, you are in the clouds, IFR, and ATC calls you with a complicated reroute. Are you ready to drop it all...
Down to Earth
Many homebuilders understand their kits as just a starting point for their own preferred modifications.
Down to Earth
Amy Laboda discusses her approach to getting instrument re-current and describes the many tools available to help you en route.
In Case You Missed It
What Is My Instrument Panel Going to Cost?
A look at several options and what goes into the final price.
Makes You Go Hmmm
Rotary-engine enthusiast Paul Lamar details the benefits and efficiencies of using rotary power for homebuilt aircraft.
Grinvalds Orion
Jean Grinvalds’ plansbuilt four-seat pusher design was ahead of its time, predating the Bede BD-5, VariEze, Prescott Pusher and Cirrus VK-30. By Geoff Jones.