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Firewall Forward: Compression Testing
Unlock the mysteries of the aircraft-engine leakdown test, otherwise known as the differential compression test. KITPLANES engine meister Paul Dye breaks down the process...
Firewall Forward: Spark Plug Maintenance
KITPLANES editor at large Paul Dye goes into detail on how to inspect and maintain conventional aircraft spark plugs in the latest installment of...
Archive: July 2012
A decade ago, we had the RANS S-7S on our cover. Although current editor in chief Marc Cook had moved out of la sedia...
West Coast Zenith Fly-In and Open House
Zenith Aircraft Company's West Coast representative, Quality Sport Planes, is hosting an Open House and Zenith Fly-In on Saturday, May 21st, at their facility at Cloverdale Municipal...
June 2022
On the cover: Former military test pilot Franco Moraci in a Flying Legend Tucano R. Photographed by Marino Boric near Marina di Modica on...
Carbon Cub FX-3 Giveaway
A brand new 2022 Carbon Cub FX-3 is being given away as the Grand Prize in an annual raffle to benefit the Alaska Airmen’s...
Firewall Forward: Ignition System Basics
This episode in our Firewall Forward series looks at magneto ignition systems and ignition timing. What it all means, and how to do it...
Archive: May 1988
An impressively tight shot of the Prescott Pusher homebuilt made sure our May 1988 cover was dramatic. There, we promised a flight of the...
May 2022
On the cover: Way back in 1995, Marc Cook showed off the sleek lines of his recently completed Pulsar XP. Photographed by Mike Fizer...
Firewall Forward: Oil Filter Cutting and Analysis
KITPLANES editor at large and experienced engine builder Paul Dye walks you through the process of cutting open the oil filter and examining the...
In Case You Missed It
DIY Firewall Penetration
Properly seal the firewall penetrations to keep fumes from entering the aircraft cabin.
Mini Satcoms
The short list includes considering how, where and why you’ll use the device, plus app interfaces and data costs. SPOT and Garmin are standouts.
Light Stuff
Roy Beisswenger discusses the impact of the FAAs LODA order allowing Light Sport instructors to resume training with their Experimental aircraft.
