Omar Filipovic
A pilot since 1995, Omar is the Web Editor at KITPLANES Magazine building a GlaStar in Portland, Oregon while also acting as president and janitor of the Glasair Aircraft Owners Association.
Sonex Highwing First Engine Start
The Sonex Highwing prototype has completed its first engine run and is nearly ready for flight, targeting a debut at AirVenture 2025.
RV-15 Test Flight With a New Wing
RV‑15 flies with new wing and updated flaps—perfect handling, stable, and on track for Oshkosh.
VoltAero Debuts Hybrid Propulsion Aimed at Kit Market
VoltAero's new HPU 210 hybrid-electric powerplant blends motorcycle-derived horsepower with electric boost—but details on the battery remain elusive.
KitFlight Modernizes the Aircraft Builder’s Log (Updated)
KitFlight makes logging your Experimental aircraft build intuitive, flexible, and future-proof—with powerful features and no subscription required.
Oshkosh 2025 NOTAM Includes Key Updates for Pilots Flying In
Flying to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2025? Read the updated NOTAM—now available at EAA.org/NOTAM—with key changes and arrival procedure updates.
Kolb Aircraft Impacted by Kentucky Tornado
Kolb Aircraft's hangar and planes suffered major tornado damage during the May 17 storm in Lexington.
RV-15 Development Moves Ahead with New Tail, Wing Mods
Van’s Aircraft updates the RV-15 with a new tail, updated controls, and 60-gallon wing tanks—plus a successful wing-load test ahead of AirVenture.
Dynon Acquires Trig Avionics, Expands Product Portfolio
Dynon adds Trig Avionics to its group of companies, deepening a long-standing partnership and expanding its lineup of integrated avionics.
CubCrafters NXCub Goes to Nevada
Paul Dye begins an extended review of the CubCrafters NXCub—nosewheel and all—at home in Nevada.
Brush Up Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun
Flying into Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun? You'll want to brush up on flight procedures and ground operations.
In Case You Missed It
Go With the Flow…
When you build your own airplane, you get to design the cockpit you've always wanted, from the ground up. But facing that blank slate can be challenging and calls for a thoughtful approach.
Down to Earth
When something doesn’t feel (or sound) right, trust your gut and stay on the ground. A stuck valve recently demonstrated this lesson to Amy Laboda.