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®.
Donuts and Your Homebuilt Aircraft Council
Today was donut day for Homebuilders--and they were good donuts. The entire EAA Homebuilt Aircraft Council formed a reception line, greeting each hungry builder...
Pilgrimage to the EAA Museum
I feel a necessity to trek to the EAA Museum during each visit to Oshkosh. I need to pay my respects to the notable...
What is it?
It was built in 1966, lives in Colorado, and has over 2000 hours. You can see it in the grassy lot in front of...
Franklin’s Kitfox Speedster Routine Back at Oshkosh
In 1992, Jimmy Franklin performed a low-level, aerobatic routine at Oshkosh in his Kitfox Model 4 Speedster. Twenty-five years later, his son Kyle will...
What is it?
This award-winning plane sits in the Classics area in front (east) of Homebuilders Headquarters. Know what it is?
How Many Homebuilts?
The Homebuilt Parking and Camping crew counts the number of planes in their area about 7pm each evening and list it on a board...
One Week Wonder Update
If you were at Oshkosh 2014, you no doubt helped build this Zenith CH750 Cruzer. And, once you pulled your rivet (or more), you...
Come Early to Workshops
We wandered by the workshop pavilions this morning and each one was at capacity. Whether you are interested in composites, wood, fabric, metal, or...
The RV-10 TDI Arrives
We noticed an unpainted RV-10 taxiing into the special display area near the Homebuilder's Hangar and wondered, what is so special about an RV-10? It is the only turbo-diesel powered RV-10 in the world.
What Is It?
There are two of these planes parked on the north side of the Federal Pavilion. This one flew in from England! (The second one...
In Case You Missed It
Around the Patch
Eventually even the best company founders want to retire, and Dick VanGrunsven of Vans Aircraft is no exception. Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook discusses the succession plan and why the future continues to look bright for this Pacific Northwest luminary.
Firewall Forward: Electrical Systems, Part 1
Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of wiring—plenty of homebuilders didn’t know how to do it when they started their projects. Get yourself the right tools, then jump in and start learning. Dave Prizio outlines the basics.
A New Name on the Alternative Engine Block
When NSI went under in 2005, builders who had an engine or were waiting on parts for one might have found themselves in a world of hurt. But seeing an opportunity, John and Gwen Maxwell acquired the assets of the company and have endeavored since to make a sound product even better; by Marc Cook.
2013 Plansbuilt Aircraft Buyer’s Guide
There are developments in the world of plansbuilt designs. Here’s what’s new, what’s old (but still going strong, such as the Pietenpol Air Camper) and what’s on the horizon. By Mary Bernard.