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Pumping avgas and waxing flight school airplanes got Tom into general aviation in 1973, but the lure of racing cars and motorcycles sent him down a motor journalism career heavy on engines and racing. Today he still writes for peanuts and flies for fun.

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Builders by type.

Ly-Con Expands

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After decades of developing innovative methods of building stock and hot-rodded experimental Lycomings and Continentals, Visalia, California based Ly-Con is adding square footage to...

The Real McKee

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In the ultimate FUUN exercise, Andy McKee flies the Atlantic in search of AirVenture and friendly colonials.

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On electric light.

West with the Wind

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How Dan West put a Vortech supercharger on his RV-8.

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Through new eyes.

Under New Management

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An inside look at EFII's all-new electronic engine control system for Experimental Lycomings.

Layoffs, I’ve Had a Few

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Rear cockpit.

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A major cover-up.

A New Spin on It

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Experimenter of the year Andrew Angellotti offers a new BoxDAQ and updated Featherweight air data probe.

In Case You Missed It

Build Your Skills: Fabric

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Taping curved areas is essential if you want to keep them smooth, and the same goes for inspection rings or gussets. This month, we walk you through the process and help you iron out any problems; by Ron Alexander.

All about Avionics

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Panel Upgrades—making the cut. By Stein Bruch.

Shenanigans

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”Experimental Two Sierra X-Ray,  Oshkosh Tower, you are clear for touch-and-goes on any runway....

Firewall Forward: Oil Filter Cutting and Analysis

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KITPLANES editor at large and experienced engine builder Paul Dye walks you through the...