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Story RANS S-20
We started the RANS build with a kit order in December 2014. In April 2015 I convinced my friend Chris to help go retrieve...
Archive: February 1989
On our February 1989 cover we celebrated the “Return of the Cub.” From today’s perspective, it’s hard to imagine it was ever gone, but...
Setser RV-7
After 16+ years of blood, sweat, tears and a little salty aviator language now and again, RV-7 #71748 officially went from “project” to “airplane.”
December 2020
On the cover: Greg Hughes of Van’s Aircraft pilots the newly up-powered RV-14A. Photographed near the Oregon coast by Jon Bliss.
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2021...
Zenith Workshops – Virtual and in Person
Zenith Aircraft is inviting future builders to join them for the next hands-on live virtual workshop next month from the comfort of your own...
Homebuilt Aircraft Feature and Capability Survey
Tell Us What You Think
Experimental aircraft have long been about innovation and personalization. We know that from looking at the available designs and talking...
Archive: December 2002
Eighteen years ago this issue, we put Jack Harper’s single-seat Breezy derivative on the cover that also touted the 2003 kit buyer’s guide featuring...
November 2020
On the cover: Two fresh-off-the-line NXCubs were flown near the company’s
headquarters in Yakima, Washington, and photographed by Jon Bliss.
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Tri-Power: Can CubCrafters...
Archive: October 2000
Our October 2000 issue featured the Stolp Starduster Too, a huge section on readers who had completed their airplanes and a closer look at...
New Products From Beringer
Beringer announced two new products for experimental aircraft - a double-shock suspension system which is supposed to reduce loads on the aircraft's landing gear...
In Case You Missed It
AN960 Washers, the Penny and My Thoughts
Not a week (sometimes a day) went by during my Sonex career that I...
To Launch a Light Sport
Once the spinner was in place, it was time to fit the cowl, and surprisingly simple tools helped along the installation. By Bob Fritz.
Running With Scissors
Stay safe in your workshop with these practical, experience-driven shop safety tips from a tech counselor.