Jon Croke
As the founder of HomebuiltHELP.com, Jon Croke has produced instructional videos for Experimental aircraft builders for over 10 years. He has built (and helped others build) over a dozen kit aircraft of all makes and models. Jon is a private pilot and currently owns and flies a Zenith Cruzer.
Titan Tornado at AirVenture 2024
We checked in with builder Dan Kroeplin on the 30th anniversary of the Titan Tornado.
Roadside Assistance With a Smile
Sunday morning sees a great influx of camping rigs arrive at Camp Scholler for the start of show activities on Monday. Prepared for just about...
Building the Affordaplane, Part 2
From a construction standpoint this ultralight design is quite unusual in some ways and very traditional in others.
ULPower Tempts Builders With “Shirts for a Snap” Micro Event
Mid-day Saturday found a small frenzy around the ULPower Engines booth.
Sun ‘n Fun 2024: First Impressions
Some quick, but candid impressions from my first day at the Sun ‘n Fun air show in Lakeland, Florida.
Scratch Build a Kit?
I want to present a strategy and method to get a few more prospective airplane builders off the fence and into the workshop. This...
In Case You Missed It
Guest Editorial
KITPLANES® publisher Cindy Pedersen bids readers a fond farewell as she embarks on a new journey—retirement.
Fast Filter Replacements
Fuel filters are found on every aircraft that has an engine. They need to...
The Dawn Patrol
Dick Starks envisions the perfect vehicle for transporting messengers in the throes of trench warfare-and then he builds one.
