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Rhea Van's RV-7
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...
Marzulli Zenith CH-701 "Seven-Oh-Fun"
This is the Seven-Oh-Fun, N701GV. It posses the uncanny ability to be seen at almost every airport in Western Washington on a nice Summer...
Just Aircraft Offers Spoilers Kit for the SuperSTOL
Just Aircraft has announced plans to provide optional instructions and materials for installing spoilers on new SuperSTOL kits. The addition of spoilers significantly enhances...
MacPherson WindFire Helicopter
I have 140 fun flying hours to date in my WindFire helicopter.
It's powered by a Subaru EA81 engine short block, rebuilt by Ron @ RAM...
Bearhawk LSA to Make its Sebring Debut
AUSTIN, TEXAS, JANUARY 12, 2015 - Bearhawk Aircraft announced today its Bearhawk LSA will make a first-time visit to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo...
SimpleFlight.net: The Power of Kit Planes
SimpleFlight.net interviewed Paul Dye, editor-in-chief of Kitplanes:
"Paul Dye, editor in chief, of Kitplanes Magazine blew the doors wide open on the kit plane and...
Tomasulo RV-4
Tony Tomasulo's Rv-4 after 12 1/2 years of building. It's powered by an O-360-A1A new Lycoming with roller lifters with a fixed pitch Sensenich...
Aircraft Spruce Announces Avionics Wire Harness Shop
Aircraft Spruce has a harness assembly shop providing avionics wire harnesses for the experimental market ranging from single avionics units to custom coax cable...
MGL Avionics Partners with US Champion Rob Holland
MGL Avionics announced today an exclusive marketing partnership with Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows. MGL Avionics has been producing avionics for the Experimental and light-sport...
In Case You Missed It
Progressive Maintenance
Using a progressive maintenance program can be fun instead of it being an annual headache.
Cogswell’s Molds, Part 2
Last month I discussed the slump and drape molds that Steve Cogswell used for...
Ask the DAR
What's the difference between the FAAs SLSA (Special Light Sport Aircraft) and ELSA (Experimental Light Sport Aircraft) designation? DAR Mel Asberry clears it up.
Cable Ties For Ballast
Cable ties will become brittle over time and can break. Having weights come loose during flight, especially near the control system, could really ruin your day.