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Using the Rapco Brake Rivet Tool
At KITPLANES we love tools. The Rapco tool makes relining common aircraft brakes easy. KP editor in "cheap" Marc Cook offers a quick tutorial...
February 2023
On the cover: While conducting reconnaissance for our annual Buyer’s Guide,
Tom Wilson photographed this beautiful IO-540 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
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Lang Arion Lightning XS
Although I had been active with RC model airplanes all my life, a retirement goal was to complete a full-scale airplane that my wife...
Zenith Workshop Updates
Sebastien Heintz and Herman Eshuis report from Zenith's kit aircraft building workshop class at the Wheels & Wings (builder assistance) facility in Lake City,...
Archive: April 1985
Built by John Tumilowicz, the Sirocco on our April 1985 cover was the fifth design by Marcel Jurca. Candidly, author Howard Levy related that,...
January 2023
On the cover: Pete Dougherty enjoys a flight in CubCrafters’ new Lycoming-powered 186-hp EX-2 363i. Photographed near Yakima, Washington, by Jon Bliss.
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Zenith’s Hands-On Aircraft Building Workshops Return to Florida in December
Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to Florida in December to host its popular hands-on kit aircraft building workshop class. The workshop will be held...
Archive: November 1989
The airplane on our November 1989 cover was not some kind of Cessna 336 that got left in the dryer too long. Indeed, it...
December 2022
On the cover: A small sampling of the 658 aircraft (594 fixed-wing and 64 rotorcraft) that appear in this year’s directory. Which one will...
In Case You Missed It
Following the DIY Approach to Engine Overhaul, One Step at a Time
Following the DIY approach to engine overhaul, one step at a time.
Getting Its Props
Few people have the opportunity to tour the kit manufacturers shop, let alone the manufacturing facilities of ancillary items such as engines, avionics and props. Author Bob Fritz remedies that last one by taking us on a tour of Sensenichs plant, and you'll marvel at the company's unique blend of old school and high tech.
The Price of Power
More power! Bob Fritz takes a close look at what makes batteries go, what kind is best for your plane, and how to get the most out of your battery.