Robrucha
Bob Chambers, a.k.a. Robrucha is the one contributor who has been published in every KITPLANES® issue since the magazine's first issue in 1984. His book, “Out of the Basement,” featuring 209 of his aviation cartoons (most of them from KITPLANES® and in color), was published in 2013.
In Case You Missed It
Survival of the Smartest
Surviving an emergency or crash landing in a remote area is just the beginning of staying alive long term. Thinking about what you might need and equipping yourself adequately for the type of flying you intend to do are essential to making it until help arrives.
Blade Inflow Angle
As the propeller moves through the air, each point on the blade follows a helical path.
Electronic Ignitions
Electronic ignitions can offer benefits over the standard magnetos, including lower maintenance and better fuel economy.
![A SubSonex personal jet in aerobatic flight. Thea design will expand with a two-place model kit in the months ahead. [Credit: Sonex Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SubSonex_Acro.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Sonex Reopens")