Todd DeVito
Todd DeVito is a recreational private pilot and renowned slacker. He would like to build his own plane someday, but let's face it, that sounds like a lot of work. He can frequently be found bouncing his bright red RV-4 down the runways of Nevada, California, Idaho, and Arizona.
What’s a Nice Guy Like You Doing in a Plane Like...
Making the transition from certified aircraft to Experimentals.
In Case You Missed It
Compromises
Never one to revel in the practical, recently I found myself expounding to a colleague on why the general aviation world moves at 2700 rpm.
Classic Amendment
Alan Arps, fourth owner of a Starduster SA-100 that had seen better days, treads the fine line between updating the plansbuilt design and keeping it true to its era.
![The 160 hp turbocharged Rotax 916iS is a four-stroke piston engine with redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition. [Credit: BPR Rotax]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PIC_916-iS_iSc-2.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "2026 Engine Buyer’s Guide")
2026 Engine Buyer’s Guide
Our annual survey of the wide array of engine options available to homebuilders, from certified to experimental.