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Van's 10,000 Flying Airplanes
Congratulations to David Porter, who recently reported the first flight of his RV-7 and became the official 10,000th Van's RV aircraft to transition from...
One Week Wonder airplane returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2018
The hugely popular One Week Wonder project, where a complete airplane is built over a seven-day period, is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in...
Free Engine? Yes – but with a catch!
MWfly sent us news of their new competition--a chance for one lucky builder to win an engine for their project. The catch? They will...
CubCrafters Unveils New EX-3 and FX-3 Models
Light aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, is introducing two new variants of the company's hugely successful Carbon Cub model, the Carbon Cub EX-3 and FX-3. The...
Acme Aero Black Ops Shocks
Acme Aero announced the release of their third-generation bungee replacement, Black Ops Shocks. Already the industry leader with their innovative suspension designs, Acme Aero's...
Californian Tim Cone Crowned Air Race 1 World Champion
California's Tim Cone has been crowned Air Race 1 World Champion after winning the fastest international motorsport on the planet.
Virginia-native Cone, who now lives...
E/AB Accident Rate Drops to Historic Lows
Fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft, particularly amateur-built aircraft, continued their decline during the Federal Aviation Administration's 2017 fiscal year that ended September 30,...
In Case You Missed It
25th Anniversary: Rutan’s Take
Burt Rutan's elegant and efficient aircraft-and spacecraft-designs are in a league of their own. Amy Laboda looks at Rutan's legacy, what he's doing now, and why he may never retire.
The Home Machinist
If you need to send a part out to be built by a professional shop, a good drawing, well identified, is essential. The KISS principle applies, and be sure you don't request closer tolerances or more exotic materials than you really need, or it will cost you.