Mary Bernard
Mary Bernard - The product of two parents with Lockheed Aerospace careers, Mary grew up with aviation, prompting her to pursue pilot training as an adult. Her father, a talented tool-and-die maker and planner, instilled in her an abiding interest in how things are built. For more than a decade, she has been a contributing writer and Managing Editor for KITPLANES®.
Concorde Debuts Battery for Light Sport Aircraft
Concorde Battery Corporation has introduced a new 12 volt battery, the Concorde Platinum Series RG 12LSA, designed specifically for the Light Sport Aircraft market....
Garmin Flight Planning App for iPad and Other Mobile Devices
Garmin has announced Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone, and Android-based mobile devices. The app offers...
Belite WoW Model
Belite extolled the features of its latest WoW (Wonder of Wonders) Plane (so named because of its paint scheme) at a press conference on...
Lycoming Set for UL 91 Unleaded Avgas Approval in Europe
Lycoming Engines has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval.
UL Power FWF Package for Zenith CH 750
The Zenith Aircraft firewall-forward (FWF) engine package includes the modern technology direct-drive, air-cooled, lightweight and fuel-efficient UL350iS aircraft engine from UL Power. The 130-horsepower...
CPS Offers Rotax Rubber Replacement Kits
California Power Systems now carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits. These kits are furnished with the parts most commonly needed for the five-year...
News from Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce has announced a new online magazine for homebuilders along with news that it is now carrying a simplified FAR AIM book for...
Safari Helicopter SNF Show Special
As the beginning of the 2012 show season approaches, Safari Helicopter has announced that the company will have six helicopters flying at Sun-and-Fun this...
Dynon to Offer SkyView Training at SNF
Following a successful trial at Sebring, Dynon Avionics will be offering hands-on courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the Sun ’n...
CubCrafters to Deliver 200th LSA
CubCrafters is on track to deliver its 200th Light Sport Aircraft in February. The company offers two models of LSA, the 100-horsepower Sport Cub...
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A Sign of the Zodiac (Part 4)
Builder Rick Lindstrom’s Zenith Zodiac 601 XL project continues as the Corvair engine is installed and the panel takes shape. Lindstrom selects instruments and avionics for his project and uses templates to plan the panel.
Safety is No Accident: Avid and Kitfox
This month Ron Wanttaja looks at two similar designs, Avid and Kitfox, which have some major distinctions when it comes to the accident numbers.