Louise Hose
Louise Hose is an instrument-rated, commercial pilot who regularly flies her RV-6, her husband’s RV-8, and an RV-3B and a Dream Tundra, which they built together. They live in Dayton Valley Airpark in Nevada. She also edits the monthly, free digital newsletter, The Homebuilder’s Portal by KITPLANES®.
ChairVenture!
Colorful Adirondack chairs and chapter signs at the Blue Barn highlight EAA’s homebuilding spirit and creativity across the country.
The New Generation of Homebuilt Aircraft Judges
Young women bring fresh energy and engineering chops to the evolving AirVenture Homebuilt Aircraft judging team.
Homebuilder Awards Given at Thursday Dinner
Top EAA honors awarded to standout contributors in homebuilt aviation for innovation, flight testing, and aircraft design at Thursday’s national gathering.
Barefoot and Booted, the Power Lunch!
WomenVenture Day celebrates women in aviation with forums, flybys, and inspiring talks—including firebomber captain Tracy Zedeck's keynote.
Homebuilt Participation Down This Year
Homebuilt participation at Oshkosh 2025 is down roughly 15%, with fewer planes and tents in the Pavilion and camping areas.
Team Rocket Previews New Wing Design for F1
Team Rocket’s new F1 wing boosts fuel, improves cruise and landing performance—while maintaining weight and familiar handling.
All High-Wing Planes Are Not Alike
Comparing the high-wing airplanes reveals key mission and size differences—not a one-size-fits-all choice.
Homebuilt Judging Criteria to Shift in 2026
Homebuilt Judging at AirVenture will emphasize builder logs and revise major awards, with new rules expected by winter.
The Big Kahuna of AirVenture’s Homebuilt World of Volunteers
Meet Mike Dooley—the volunteer orchestrating nearly every homebuilt function behind the scenes at EAA AirVenture.
EAA’s Homebuilt Aircraft Council Chair Epitomizes Homebuilding
Meet Dave Forster—pilot since 19, multi-kit builder, EAA Homebuilt Council chair and freshly minted DPE who champions experimental safety and MOSAIC reforms.
In Case You Missed It
Glass Blowing for Wing Lights
Building and installing Flyleds’ landing and taxi lights in a GlaStar's wings.
Archive: October 1999
Mike Arnold’s hyper efficient AR-5 was on our October 1999 cover with a report...
Aero ‘lectrics
Columnist Jim Weir sounds off on an all-purpose beeper that will work for most anything you want to call attention to in the cockpit.