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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.
[Credit: Viking Aircraft Engines]

Editor’s Log

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A wide-ranging look at the myriad engine choices facing today's homebuilt aircraft builders, designers, and pilots.
[Credit: JetStream Rider]

2026 Avionics and Lights Buyer’s Guide

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The Homebuilt market in 2026 has more choices In avionics and lighting than ever.
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Editor’s Log

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The building and flying season ahead.
Air Salvage of Dallas is one of the largest and longest-established aircraft salvage yards, with a very large inventory. [Credit: Air Salvage of Dallas]

Salvage Parts

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Opportunities and challenges for homebuilders.
The original Corben Baby Ace designed by Orland “Ace” Corben in 1929. [Credit: Wikimedia Commons]

Vintage Homebuilts: The Big Three

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The origins and legacy of early homebuilt aviation.
The discomfort of wearing prescription- or sunglasses under an ANR headset is eliminated with Flying Eyes. [Credit: Flying Eyes]

Eyes Forward

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Flying eyes optics solves the headset-sunglasses problem.
Nearly 3,000 RV-6 kits were built during the design’s highly successful run. [All Images Credited to Van's Aircraft]

Van’s Aircraft Turnaround In Full Flight

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Two great years for the largest Kitplane manufacturer.
[Credit: EAA]

The Rites of Spring

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Exciting days as we head into the Spring and Summer.
sideview shows the Better Half with the full VW case. [Credit: Legal Eagle Airplane]

Better Half VW

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Leonard Milholland's VW two-cylinder lightplane engine.
An Aerotrek A220 perched resolutely on the grass and ready for flight. [Credit: Aerotrek]

Aerotrek

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Thirty years of value and performance in the light sport market.

In Case You Missed It

Kit Stuff

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Getting Started on the GlaStar Project

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Starting on the wings and ordering more parts.

Uninsurable?

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The insurance market has changed for orphaned designs.

Diary of a Panel Upgrade Part 1

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It usually takes about 8 flying hours to get from Oshkosh to my home...