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Kitplanes Magazine: Your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.

Dynon Avionics and ForeFlight add Wireless Mobile Device Connectivity to SkyView...

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Dynon Avionics partners with ForeFlight to bring wireless mobile device connectivity to its SkyView System Dynon Avionics announced a partnership with ForeFlight that brings mobile...

Aliant Ultralight Batteries from Essex Parts Services

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Essex Parts Services is offering ultralight LiFePO batteries. Aliant Ultralight starting batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate technology and are suitable for replacing lead...

FAA Rule Correction Opens Door for Lower Cost ADS-B

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EAA maintains cost is key to meeting 2020 mandate The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published a technical correction in the Federal Register that allows future...

New Audio Panel from PS Engineering

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The PDA360EX is a new product that fills a void in the higher end audio panel market designed exclusively for the experimental aircraft. The PDA360EX...

Antenna Guru Bob Archer Dead Following Extended Illness

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Navigation and com. antenna guru Bob Archer died last weekend at the age of 83 following a long illness. Bob Archer started work in the Southern California aerospace community, beginning his career in antenna technology, in 1955 following service in the U.S. Air Force.
Kitplanes February 2015 cover

February 2015

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Garmin Expands Pilot Training Classes To Include Integrated Flight Decks

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Dates for 2015 GTN 650/750 and G500/G600 Pilot Training Classes Announced Garmin announced expanded pilot training opportunities for 2015 which include additional live classes and eLearning...

Letters

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TIG or MIG? You Got us!In the article on Vetterman Exhaust the statement is made that "MIG welding is used to build the...

Savage: Name This Plane

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Formerly known as the Savage Cub-S, this 180hp, category-leading, light sport aircraft (LSA) for on-and-off-runway operation will now be known as the Savage Outback....

Rhea Van's RV-7

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My slow-build Rv-7 was started in August of 2012. I work full time so this was an evening and weekend project. This is my third...

In Case You Missed It

The Creative Homebuilder

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Make your own air-flow speed control.

A Pea Sea Bored?

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Text and phonetically, yes. But if you will sit down, fasten your seat belt...

Aero ‘lectrics

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Author Jim Weir explains his preparation for the installation of an energy-efficient power system for a hangar or building shed-all on a shoestring budget. He explains how to choose equipment, calculate power needs, the right light fixtures, power generation, equipment suppliers and prices, and the basic legality of such systems;

Engine Theory: Diesel Engines

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The details of burning Jet A.