Bill Repucci
Bill Repucci was handed his Private Pilot’s certificate back in the days when the written test was taken with a Number 2 pencil. At the time, Bill was told that he now had a “License to Learn.” And learn he did, mostly that there was humor buried in the quirky ways of those of us who call ourselves aviators.
Advanced Flight Debuts Ergonomically Improved EFIS
AFS has announced the introduction of its AF5600 EFIS. While priced at less than $8000, this 10.5 inch, 1024x768 pixel, 1500 NITS screen sounds...
A New PC Based EFIS from Levil
The Levil EFIS-1831 series brings to the cockpit functionality that many of us have enjoyed on a desktop. The EFIS-1831 is based on the...
ELT Offers New 406 MHz ELT
Setting a new standard in 406 Mhz ELTs, the Emerging Lifesaving Technologies ELT406GPS comes with a blade style antenna that incorporates both the ELT...
Unusual Attitude
On his way home from an unexceptional summer jaunt, author Bill Repucci got a most exceptional call from the tower.
Flight Review: Mission Ready
Bush plane? Heck, yeah! Bill Repucci flies Just Aircraft's strong, tough and fun Highlander.
Builder Profile: Fred & Pam’s Great Big Airplane Adventure
Fred Darnell's Murphy Super Rebel Moose is a real heavy hauler, and a pussycat to fly.
Unusual Attitude
Sleeping on her first flight? Its the sign of a good builder/pilot, and a trusting and relaxed wife.
In Case You Missed it
Tools for Homebuilders, Part 2
Terry Edwards continues his discussion of some of the less-often covered aspects of airplane building, this month looking at how to manage your project and stay motivated.
Unairworthy: Missing Safety Wire
Some bolts have drilled heads for a reason: They are supposed to be safety...
Editor’s Log
Paul Dye explains how it was possible for him to become editor-in-chief of KITPLANES before he actually left his old job at NASA and what you can expect to see in KITPLANES in the near future.