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![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2-324x160.jpg "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro
Latest addition to the Mini Glass line offers USB-rechargeable portability and intuitive motion-history mapping.
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MagniX Unveils Electric Engine for the GA Market
The new engine aims to slash flight training costs and maintenance, with a Van's RV-10 test flight scheduled for later this year and a commercial launch in 2027
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX-324x160.png "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders
Simplified engine-focused interface streamlines cockpit operation.
![The Bonanze Fly-n-Eat founder Dr. Rick Rzepka flies to restaurant locations using his app. [Credit: Dr. Rick Rzepka]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Beechcraft-Bonanza-copy-324x160.jpg "Flying To Lunch Just Got Easier")
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![[Credit: ScaleWings]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UA3_002-scaled-2-324x160.jpg "Big Prop Boosts Scalewings SW-51 Mustang")
![Aircraft in flight [Credit: Jim Barrett]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/httpswww.flyingmag.comsitesflyin-6-324x160.jpg "Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President")
Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group...
Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio.
Zenith Announces 34th Annual Fly-In Event
Open Hangar Days include hands-on workshops and educational seminars.
In Case You Missed It
Barriers to Entry
Sometimes, when using shorthand in our conversations about Experimental aviation, we use the term...
Aero ‘lectrics
Heat and avionics don't get along all that well. Rather than installing a fan that runs all the time, Jim Weir suggests building and using a fan that runs only when you need it.
Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 4: Stall Characteristics
Stall behavior plays a critical role in flight testing. Learn how design tweaks like stall strips and slots improve safety during early flights.
Design Process: CG Loading
Empty weight and empty CG of the airplane are fixed and do not vary from flight to flight. The same cannot be said of its contents.