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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.

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.

Aircraft Builders Reap Benefit from MOSAIC Rules

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New FAA regulations unlock additional utility for popular kit designs The homebuilt aviation community welcomed a significant milestone on October 22 when the FAA's MOSAIC...

In Case You Missed It

Light Stuff

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The 2012 World Paramotor Championship provided an excuse for a trip to the mountains of Spain, and an opportunity to see the world’s best in action. Roy Beisswenger helped judge the proceedings (and seemed to be the only American there).

Air Racing: A Report

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With the announcement of Roswell, New Mexico, as the new home of the National Air Races, it seems a good time to give an update on the go-fast crowd.

Home Shop Machinist

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Interference.

Artificial Stupidity

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“If you could have any dream air vehicle, what would it be?” asked David....