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Kate O'Connor

Kate O'Connor
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Kate O’Connor works as Managing Editor at Flying Magazine. She is a private pilot, certificated aircraft dispatcher, and graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 8

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Engine mount design and fabrication.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 7

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Mounting pressures, seating flexibility.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 6

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Part 6: Weight gain planning.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 5

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A weight-loss program.

New Landing Light Series from AeroLEDs

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Idaho-based aerospace lighting company AeroLEDs announced that it has added a new landing light series to its lineup. A 75-watt version of the company’s...

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 4

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Getting it on the gear & engine selection.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 3

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Detail work.

New Engine For Experimental Carbon Cubs

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CubCrafters unveiled a new engine designed for experimental Carbon Cub aircraft outfitted with fixed-pitch propellers. Called the CC363i F/P, the engine is a version...

GAMI Unleaded Avgas Approved For GA Piston Fleet

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In a first for the aviation industry, the FAA has approved supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the use of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL...

2022 One Week Wonder Completes First Flight

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The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) 2022 One Week Wonder has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft, a Sonex Waiex-B, was built entirely during...

In Case You Missed It

Labeling

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As builders, we often have a pile of parts to turn into something resembling...

25th Anniversary: Rotax Run

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The Rotax engines continual development over the years has led it to become the dominant engines among todays Light Sport Aircraft. Dave Martin details the engines evolution, and takes a look at what may be next.

Van’s RV-14

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The latest RV prompted quite a buzz. So what exactly is different about this roomy two-seater—and how does it fly? Taking off from the Van’s factory in Oregon, Paul Dye samples the new design.

Firewall Forward: Cowls, Baffles and Intake Air

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How to keep your engine’s carburetor or fuel-injection system breathing right.