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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.
Oshkosh 2025 NOTAM

Oshkosh 2025 NOTAM Includes Key Updates for Pilots Flying In

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Flying to Oshkosh for AirVenture 2025? Read the updated NOTAM—now available at EAA.org/NOTAM—with key changes and arrival procedure updates.
tornado damaged the london, kentucky airport, including kolb aircraft

Kolb Aircraft Impacted by Kentucky Tornado

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Kolb Aircraft's hangar and planes suffered major tornado damage during the May 17 storm in Lexington.
RV-15 wing load test

RV-15 Development Moves Ahead with New Tail, Wing Mods

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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's Robert Hamilton (L) and Trig's Andy Davis (R)

Dynon Acquires Trig Avionics, Expands Product Portfolio

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Dynon adds Trig Avionics to its group of companies, deepening a long-standing partnership and expanding its lineup of integrated avionics.
Paul Dye takes off in the NX Cub from his home field in Nevada.

CubCrafters NXCub Goes to Nevada

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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

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Flying into Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun? You'll want to brush up on flight procedures and ground operations.

Rounding a Hole

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Cut large holes in thin material freehand.

Avionics Shop On a Box

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A work platform for easy access to avionics.

Improve It

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Homebuilders enjoy improving things. We like our stuff to look better than stock.

Easy Fiberglass Cowl Blister

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Composite clearance when you need it.

In Case You Missed It

The Real McKee

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In the ultimate FUUN exercise, Andy McKee flies the Atlantic in search of AirVenture and friendly colonials.

Carburetor Maintenance

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Neglect is the biggest enemy of your carburetor. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

Maintenance Matters

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Non-structural fiberglass repairs.

Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride

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Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!