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Letters
Need for SpeedNigel Speedy needs to be careful not to exceed 180 knots CAS. I noticed in his article, "Effects of Fairings on Speed"...
Garmin Aviation Webinars for Fall/Winter 2018
Garmin announced the addition of several aviation webinars through the end of the year. Ranging from Garmin Pilot tips and tricks, cost-effective autopilot upgrades...
New Flight Test Manual From EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association has published a new Flight Test Manual which brings the processes and procedures of professional flight testing to the amateur-built...
Two Bearhawk Patrols Take to the Air
Scott French of Iowa and an Australian threesome comprising Alan Arthur, Doug Harrington and Avon Furphy have completed, certified and flown their Bearhawk Patrols...
Letters
Aircraft Build TimesI would love to see an article on aircraft build times. I am searching for a project that doesn't take too long...
Port RV-8
Here is my RV8 that I completed in June 2017. I didn't have enough time to fly off my phase one in time for...
Hands-On Aircraft Building Workshop Comes to the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase
For the first time, Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its popular hands-on workshops to the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase. At the workshop, which begins...
Clarke-Schmitz Searey
This Searey amphibian was built over a three year period by owners Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Initial flights in...
In Case You Missed It
Constant-Speed Props
Sometimes using a constant-speed prop makes sense, but the decision is often a compromise among weight, cost and performance. By Marc Cook.
Ask the DAR
Moving a certified aircraft to another category, operating an Experimental internationally.
Stearns Stuff
Clean, fast, and composite, the KIS TR-1 makes a fine cruiser. There just aren't many of them.