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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.

Video Brief: Europa Monowheel

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KITPLANES' exclusive video highlighting the Europa Monowheel built by Kim Prout. His Europa is one of the highest-time examples in the U.S., and amply shows off the superb combination of agility and utility.

TCM’s New Diesel Project

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TCM said more than a year ago that it wanted to get an aerodiesel into its product line and now it has one. The company bought diesel technology already developed from a European source and is forging ahead with its own program.

UL Power’s Unique Lightweight Engine

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Aircraft engine development isn't exactly a major growth industry, but we do see new products from time to time. At Sun 'n Fun, KITPLANES editor Marc Cook talked to Gus Warren about the unique, lightweight UL Power engine for LSAs and kit airplanes.

Dynon Skyview

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Dynon introduces the Skyview system and we talk with Nick Bogner about its current and future capabilities. The system is based on 10" and 7" screens, and prices start at $3,900.

Product Minute: Garmin G3X

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In this exclusive KITPLANES video, we get the low down on the new Garmin G3X with synthetic vision.

Kitplanes Newsline Launched

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Spring has sprung, and airshow season is upon us. Even if you can’t make Sun ‘n Fun this year, follow all the action...

Factory Tour: CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub EX

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CubCrafters' Carbon Cub EX may look old-timey on the outside, but it's high-tech on the inside, not just in the materials used but in the production processes.

AeroConversions Introduces AeroInjector

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This just in from AeroConversions: "Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce another new enhancement to the popular AeroConversions AeroCarb product line with the introduction...

Two-Place Patrol Joins Bearhawk Kit Aircraft Lineup

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AviPro Aircraft, Ltd. has announced the production of a two-place, tandem utility aircraft as an addition to its popular four-place Bearhawk quickbuild kit. The...

Product Minute: Dynon’s New Skyview

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In this video, KITPLANES takes a look at Dynon Avionics new highly customizable Skyview EFIS system. Dynon's Robert Hamilton gives us a detailed look.

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Completions

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Builders share their successes.

Flight Review: The Wittman W10 Tailwind

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The apparently simple lines and construction of the Wittman Tailwind belie a thoughtful sophistication that even todays aircraft designers can appreciate.

Engine Overhaul Part II – IRAN vs. Overhaul

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Back in September 2019, we looked at the process of evaluating a troubled engine...