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Watch for ‘Oshkosh Live’ During AirVenture
Here’s how to watch our live daily broadcasts from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22-26.
Sonex Open House & Homecoming Fly-In at AirVenture 2024
Sonex is inviting visitors to stop by and see them in the Homebuilt Display area and attend the Open House and Homecoming.
Propeller Survey For Experimental Aircraft Owners
We’re conducting a brief survey to better understand the interests, preferences, and perceptions of Experimental/Amateur-Built pilots regarding aircraft propellers.
Archive: February 1985
A close-up view of Al Gettings’ half-scale P-47 Thunderbolt was on our February 1985 cover.
Video: What’s Next for Homebuilt Aircraft?
The evolution of homebuilt aircraft and inside the Van’s recovery with Marc Cook, Ryan Ewing and Kevin Cortes.
Archive: May 2014
The Vortex M912 gyroplane was our cover subject a decade ago for the May 2014 issue.
Lycoming Engines UL94 Valve Seat Recession Investigation Update
Lycoming Engines issued a press release regarding University of North Dakota's problem with the use of UL94 fuel in their fleet:
In June 2023, the...
Hummingbird 300L Gets Gross Weight Increase
A gross weight increase for the Hummingbird helicopter to 2850 lb. The new gross weight provides 1000 lb. of useful load with full interior.
Hartzell Buys WhirlWind
The consolidation of general aviation continues with the announcement today that Hartzell has purchased WhirlWind Propellers. Hartzell is actually part of a much larger...
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
Are computer software programs sufficient documentation of a build, and what do you do when a DARs request seems unreasonable?
