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Omar Filipovic

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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.
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.

Glass Blowing

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Building and installing Flyleds’ landing and taxi lights in a GlaStar.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine

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Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!

In Case You Missed It

Letters

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Material MattersBob Hadley wrote an excellent article that clears up what all those...

Bearhawk Duo in the Land of the Long White Cloud

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Jonathan Battson and Lars Fellman build the first two 4-Place Bearhawks in New Zealand.

Ask the DAR

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What paperwork is necessary when a new owner makes an engine change? If floats are replaced with conventional gear, what does the change in gross weight mean for a plane's LSA status?

Landing Gear Guru

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A visit with Robbie Grove of Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems.