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®.
Postcards from the World Championship Air Races in Reno
As we stood along the rails today, a race security officer came along in a golf cart and, somewhat apologetically, told us that we...
Postcards From the World Championship Air Races in Reno
When you've busted an engine and melted the battery case, you know the cost of seriously doing business at Reno isn't cheap.
Postcards From the World Championship Air Races in Reno
Even though the action is in the sky, there is much to see on the ramp. Funny stuff, too.
Postcards From the World Championship Air Races in Reno
The Kitplanes team is in Reno, Nevada, armed with cameras and laptops to bring you some of the sights and news from the annual air races.
What's That English Flag Doing on a Retired U.S. Navy Aviator's...
Isn't that Bob Mills' SuperSix over there? What's it doing with a British Union Jack on it? The red-blooded, former U.S. Navy Aviator, SWA...
What is It?
It may look like a very early, primitive design but this airplane was designed and first constructed in 1964. It uses Piper PA-12 wings...
Seriously Experimental
"What is that?" asked a volunteer at the Homebuilder's Pavilion last weekend. The crane and booster were visible from nearly a mile away. It...
Wittman Buttercup on Wheel Skis
Joe Straus lives in International Falls, Minnesota, and enjoys ice fishing. He and his wife, Patricia Straus, are also pilots. So a ski plane...
Pavilion is a a Great Success
If you build it, they will come. After years of complaints, requests, and speculation, the EAA built a permanent pavilion in the Homebuilt Camping area...
What is it?
This flying boat from Toledo, Michigan, sports an O-235 engine and was built in 2016. It somewhat resembles a Searey, but it isn't. Do...
In Case You Missed it
What’s New: Dynon’s New Com Radio and Intercom
Audio components designed to work with the latest SkyView firmware 6.0.