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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.
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.
[Credit: Zenith Aircraft Co.]

Zenith Building Momentum With Workshops, New Options and Mosaic Opportunity

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Zenith greets new builders at home and takes its show on the road.
Aircraft designs now can be built in a fraction of the time necessary in the early days of homebuilding. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Kit Building Then and Now

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Everything has gotten easier.
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.

In Case You Missed It

2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide

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The 2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide includes 49 designs for those who may be interested in building a kit helicopter or gyroplane.
flying hot

Flying Hot

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Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Smart planning, proper cooling, and a little altitude can keep you flying safely.

Metal Magic: Blind Rivet Techniques

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Paul Dye discusses blind or pull rivets—and why they're not just like hardware-store "pop" rivets.

Letters

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Starter SauceRegarding Amy Labodas experience with the purge valve in her RV-10, I also...