Baker Sonex
The airworthiness certificate for my Sonex was issued on October 8, 2016, and the first flight was eight days later. It took me about...
Dean DR-107 One Design
It took over three years to build my DR-107 One Design, and it received an airworthiness certificate on March 30, 2016. I now have...
Breckenridge Christavia MK-1 N321BB
After 7.5 years my plans built Christavia MK-1 was finished and flown on September 24, 2016. It is powered by a Continental O-200 and...
Dave Williams’ Tango 2
N214ST (Revolution Aviation kit) was signed off as airworthy in May, 2015, with the first flight occurring at Williston, FL. The plane is now...
Jon Croke's Zenith CH750 Cruzer
My new Zenith CH750 Cruzer is powered by a rebuilt Continental O-200 engine driving a WhirlWind propeller. From start to finish the kit took...
Knight Nieuport 28
Another of Robert Baslee's Airdrome Aeroplane kit planes got its airworthiness certificate on February 22, 2016. I started construction in August of 2010. The...
It Flies!
With a fresh airworthiness certificate in hand, pre-fight inspections complete, and gorgeous spring weather (cool with no winds) in the Smith Valley, there was...
Lategan Rans S9 Chaos
My Rans S9 Chaos kit was delivered to me here in Thailand in March 2006. Completion to first flight was the 23rd December 2015,...
Rabb Titan Tornado-S
Titan Tornado-S N866TP flew on Feb. 1, 2016. It never would have happened without Joe Sheldon's builder-assist program at LSA Aviation in Redmond, Oregon.
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Arnold Nieuport 28
I purchased this full scale Nieuport 28 kit from Airdome Aeroplanes in March, 2010. The build was accomplished in my basement and garage taking...
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Sequoia Falco: Wings of Desire
Ten years of meticulous workmanship and a daughters dedication combined to result in a stellar example of a Sequoia Falco F.8L. Builder John Shipler enjoyed the fruits of his labor before his health declined, and his daughter Kris has continued to fly and maintain the airplane after his passing.
Tricked-Out Tailwheel
T3 suspension system eliminates relaunches when touchdowns are a bit too firm.
Aero ‘lectrics
Columnist Jim Weir puts two, two, two LED lights in one hole, angled to ensure the maximum nav light visibility in any direction. He explains how to put the system together and explains why heat matters.
