Kitplanes
Kitplanes Magazine: Your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.
Bob Peck's RV-7A
First flight was on July 16 2012. Engine is an Aerosport Power IO-375 with the Precision Eagle EMS (electronic ignition and injection) and a...
Don Herbel's Zenith CH701 STOL
I completed my Zenith CH701 STOL on June 30, 2012 after 7 1/2 years from starting construction. Dubbed "Blue," her colors and name were...
Joel Graber's RV-10
I started this project due to family expansion (when we found out we were about to have our first child). We had a an...
What’s New
Sunbeam light from AeroLEDs, dealer agreement for Titan EXP engines, Snap-on LED Hybrid Light and Pioneer Aircraft’s new wood grip.
Letters
Mojave MemoriesI greatly enjoyed Mark Cook’s article “Homebuilding on the Edge” , as it brought back fond memories. In 1974 I was a student...
David Clay's Plans-Built Sonex
My plans-built Sonex flew for the first time on August 25, 2012. Building this airplane was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Flying it...
Richard Schaller's RV-12
I completed this RV-12 in March 2012 and had it painted in Navy T-34 colors in July. The plane is a joy to fly...
Georg Himmeroeder's Bearhawk
After completing my buddy's F1 EVO we thought about building another airplane. My choice was the Bearhawk. I wanted an airplane with more utility...
In Case You Missed It
Design Process: Vertical Tail Spin Considerations
Not every airplane is designed to perform intentional spins, but that doesn’t mean the...
Potpourri
Potpourri (pronounced “poh’purree”), taken literally from the French origin, is translated “rotten pot.” In...
