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Bob Alexander’s RV-7
On May 10, 2013 I made my first flight in my completed RV-7. After a decade of building it was finally time to experience...
Letters
Timing MagnetosDave Prizio's article on external timing of magnetos (October 2013) provides a very good description of the process. However, I may be able...
Bob Cartwright's RV-7
RV-7 N646RC (Builder # 71194) flew for the first time on the morning of October 4, 2011 after 8 years of construction with Jerry...
Letters
What's in a Name?I just opened my September issue of KITPLANES® and found a very nice article describing leakdown testing of an engine. But...
Copperstate Fly-In Underway South of Phoenix
Day One of the 2013 Copperstate Fly-in at the Casa Grande airport south of Phoenix, Arizona was relaxed but attracted a number of visiting...
Rich Guilfoil's Rans S6S
After 6+ years of somewhat part-time building and 1750 hours, I first flew my completed not-so-quick-build Rans S6S on July 15, 2013. It's powered...
In Case You Missed It
Light Stuff
The 2012 World Paramotor Championship provided an excuse for a trip to the mountains of Spain, and an opportunity to see the world’s best in action. Roy Beisswenger helped judge the proceedings (and seemed to be the only American there).
What’s New
Lancair's Piston Evolution has flown, and MGL Avionics V10 com radio debuts. Edited by Mary Bernard.