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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.

Builder Demographics Evolve as Participation Patterns Shift

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Participation in homebuilding remains strong, but the way people engage with the process is evolving, and so is the character of the community.
Magazines

A Note From The New Editor

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The primary focus of a new editor at a magazine like Kitplanes is where the work happens—not in an office, but in a garage,...

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Trig’s New Nav/Coms

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Trig’s new TX56 has smart features and good compatibility. A built-in GPS would make it better.
light gun signals

Rear Cockpit: Light Gun Signaling

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Silent running.

SeaRey Amphib LSA Flight Trial

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Here's an over-the-transom report on the SeaRey LSA amphibian from Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West, who is having more fun than he deserves.

Ask the DAR

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Major changes to your homebuilt aircraft require sign off by the FAA. Mel Asberry explains how to keep it legal.