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Al Leppanen's Dakota Hawk
I built my Dakota Hawk from plans over a period of about three and a half years; the first flight was in October 2011....
What’s New
Rockwell BenchJaws introduced, Kitfox Aircraft offers engine options, and Garmin debuts new VHF, nav/com radios.
Letters
Bivalve Solution?Studying your article on fuel systems “Keep it simple. Keep it safe.” , I agree simple is good. But is it possible that...
Thierry Zibi's SAM LS
5 years ago, I wanted a retro-looking aircraft, like the trainers of the golden age but with modern comfort, construction and flying manners. That...
What’s New – Oxygen Concentrator, Factory-Built Searey, Dynon ADSB-in
Progressive Aerodyne to offer factory-built SeaRey, Windblade introduces Inogen Aviator G2-1050, and Dynon ships new ADS-B “In” weather and traffic receiver for SkyView EFISes.
Letters
Metal on MetalThis question is in regard to your September 2012 issue article "Installing the Firewall." I am building a Glasair. There are penetrations...
Wade Kinkaid's Dakota Hawk
This Dakota Hawk is my second homebuilt project. I've been a carpenter for many years so it only felt right to build a wooden...
In Case You Missed It
It’s a Cub Thing
With a bigger engine and lighter airframe, CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub EX kit aircraft takes the Cub experience to a higher plane. By Marc Cook.