Mark Schrimmer
Mark is executive editor at KITPLANES®. When he’s not working on the magazine, you’ll find him in the garage slowly making progress on his second homebuilt project, a Van’s RV-12iS. Mark is also an instrument-rated private pilot and previously owned a Piper Warrior II.
Sling 4 arrives at AirVenture
The Airplane Factory Sling 4, a 4-place lightweight experimental aircraft piloted by company founder Mike Blyth and his son, Greg Blyth, arrived at AirVenture...
RANS Announces S-20 Raven
As a replacement to the Coyote II S-6S, RANS announced the S-20 Raven. The new design is a side-by-side high wing and its performance...
In Case You Missed It
![1936 Model 75 Boeing Stearman, s/n 003 now CF-TCQ. [Credit: Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC_5743.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "1936 Boeing Stearman Rebuild")
All Over the Map
When the FAA inspector or DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) arrives to award you your...