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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.

Zenith Homecoming 2025: Skills, Shop Tours, and Real-World Builder Knowledge

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There are events that entertain, and then there are events that refuel a project.

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,...

In Case You Missed It

Twice the Fun and Half the Cost

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Everyone needs two airplanes—one for going places and another for fun. Getting that...
custom engine mount

Building a Custom Engine Mount

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How a custom engine mount for the SR-1 was CNC’d, stress-tested, and welded for strength, weight savings, and tight packaging.

Javron Super Cub

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As close as you can get to a PA-18 in a kit.

Build Your Skills: Fabric

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Everyone could use a little sunscreen, and the fabric on a fabric-covered aircraft is no exception. This months installment, the last in the series, discusses pre-paint protection to minimize sun damage. By Ron Alexander.