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Randall Brink

Randall Brink
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Randall Brink began flying before he was in his teens. His first airplane was an Aeronca 7AC. He discovered ultralights and kit planes when they became wildly popular. He has worked in aviation for fifty years and has held positions ranging from aviation gas boy and plane washer to Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Along the way, he served as writer, contributing editor, and editor.
Members of the North Idaho High School Aerospace Program gathered at KSZT [Credit: North Idaho High School Aerospace Program]

North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built

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New FAA Airworthiness Certificates for Van's RV-12 and Zenith CH 750.

Cubcrafters

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The Preeminent Force in Modern Backcountry Aviation.

Just Aircraft

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From Backcountry Dream to Bush Plane Empire

The History of Homebuilt Gyrocopters

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The AutoGyro has come a long way in more than a century of flight.

Here Mosaic Meets the Edge of The Envelope

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"Life’s Always Bursts the Boundaries of Formulas" — Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Engine Analytics For Homebuilt Aircraft

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A data-driven view of engine health.

AOPA Air Safety Institute Celebrates 75 Years

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Seventy-five years ago, on November 10, 1950, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) began life as the AOPA Foundation. Over...

Aircraft Welding Methods for Homebuilders

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The choice of welding method for your homebuilt aircraft's steel tube fuselage represents one of the most critical decisions in your building journey. Each...

WAI Announces the 2026 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees

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  Ceremony and Celebration in Dallas on Friday, March 20, 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2026 inductees for its international Pioneer Hall...
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The Aeromarine Merlin

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Personal Sport Aviation Comes of Age.

In Case You Missed It

The First Grand Champion

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Arden Hjelle's Tailwind raised the bar for all.
Tom Aberle said he looked at Phantom daily for a couple of years trying to decide if it was ugly or beautiful, and while its combination of angles and curves is unique, its 12 championships make it beautiful in our eyes.

Biplane Gold

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Phantom dominates biplane pylon racing by harnessing traditional homebuilding talent.

Buzzwords: Human Factors—The Basics

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Small design considerations can have a big impact on comfort, convenience and safety.

The Ins and Outs of Pre-buys

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Dont buy a used Experimental aircraft without one (Part 1).