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Kitplanes Magazine: Your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.

UPDATED: FAA Publishes Special Airworthiness Bulletin on Zenith CH 601XL and...

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On Saturday, the FAA published a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin concerning Zenith CH 601XL and CH 650 models. Zenith has published a new Safety Alert.

Garmin to Offer Online Training

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Garmin has announced the expansion of its eLearning computer-based training program and will soon offer training through an online portal. Starting in late November, customers for the first time will be able to access online training for the GPS MAP 396, 496 and 695/696, and the G1000.

Dynon Avionics Announces SkyView EFIS Pricing

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The much-anticipated second-generation EFIS from Dynon has been seen for some time, but now it has a firm price attached.
Kitplanes November 2009 cover

November 2009

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Table of contents: Four to tango: The Team Tango Foxtrot 4 holds the potential to be a true four-place performer Hear the hum? An...

Oregon Aero Announces Discounted Pricing Through November 15, 2009

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There are special deals on Experimental-class seats and headset accessories for all pilots.

Lance Neibauer Inducted into EAA Hall of Fame

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Lancair founder and designer joins six others, including legendary airshow performer Bob Hoover, as a 2009 inductee.

FAA Releases New Advisory Circular Governing Homebuilt Approvals

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After a lengthy wait and more than a bit of hand-wringing on the part of builders and kit manufacturers, the FAA has finally published Advisory Circular 20-27G, which forms the approval basis for Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft. In the preamble, the FAA says that, "This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to comply certification and operation requirements of amateur-built aircraft." However, virtually…

What’s New

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CHR International acquires the Safari helicopter kit, formerly known as the Baby Belle. Flight Data Systems unveiled its T-30 digital tachometer. Edited by Mary Bernard.

Letters

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Turbo-Compound & More There was a turbocharger for motorcycles that had a variable-stator turbine. With the variable nozzles formed by the stator blades,...

2010 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

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Looking for a new project? This years edition of the Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide features a feast of 313 kit aircraft models you can build and fly. Compiled by Cory Emberson.

In Case You Missed It

Making Parts

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Building an airplane is, without a doubt, a daunting task. Whether you are starting...
Rotax engine education

Rotax Training for the 9 Series

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Lockwood Aviation helps you get a full understanding of the four-stroke Rotax.

Anatomy of a Modification

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Paul Dye takes readers through a rework of his RV-3's fuel system to illustrate why some mods are a sound choice.

Engine Beat

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Steve Ells examines the RSA-type fuel-injection system, shows you how to set the idle speed and idle mixture, and how to clean the nozzles and screens.