Omar Filipovic
A pilot since 1995, Omar is building a GlaStar in Portland, Oregon while also acting as president and janitor of the Glasair Aircraft Owners Association.
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.
Glass Blowing for Wing Lights
Building and installing Flyleds’ landing and taxi lights in a GlaStar's wings.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine
Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!
SW-51 Mustang from ScaleWings
German aircraft manufacturer ScaleWings Aircraft is launching shipments of a “Quick Build Kit” of the SW-51 Mustang, which the company calls "the world's most...
Glasair Sportsman Kits Available Again
Sportsman kits have been updated to reduce the builder's assembly time and come in carbon fiber or fiberglass.
In Case You Missed It
2019 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory
So many airplanes, so little time: over 1000 aircraft to choose from. Also learn how 10 of our regular contributors chose their own experimental aircraft. Introduction Directory compiled by Omar Filipovic.
Wind Tunnel
Increasing the weight of an aircraft will affect its performance in all phases of flight.
Ask the DAR
Whats changed with the advent of the revised 51% rule? Fortunately, not as much as you might think.
NEXRAD for Kit Aircraft Drivers
Free access to weather information can be a tremendous safety tool for wise, cautious pilots.