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Humberd and his daughter using the 701 for some farm duty transportation. [All Images Credited to Jon Humberd]

Builder’s Spotlight

Jon Humberd - May 6, 2026

Checking out East Tennessee scenery from the 701. [Credit: Jon Humberd]

Builder’s Spotlight

[Credit: Jon Humberd]

Epic Is Back

Members of the North Idaho High School Aerospace Program gathered at KSZT [Credit: North Idaho High School Aerospace Program]

North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built

Building Control Components for the Zenith 750SD Xtreme

Restarting a Homebuilt Project

Omar Filipovic - August 11, 2019 2

What to do when you haven’t been doing anything.

Military Oxygen

Paul Dye - August 10, 2019 3

Want to look and sound like a fighter jock?

After the Accident

Mike Adams - August 9, 2019 0

Okay, you bent your airplane. What happens next?

What Is My Instrument Panel Going to Cost?

Dave Prizio - August 8, 2019 0

A look at several options and what goes into the final price.

A Fix for Square Tires

Chuck Deiterich - August 7, 2019 0

A simple lever jack might be all you need to banish the “thump thump.”

Stop Smoking

Bill Repucci - August 6, 2019 0

A simple rivet repair we hope you won’t have to make.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - August 6, 2019 0

Heeding manufacturer overhaul times, about the repairman certificate.

Tom Aberle said he looked at Phantom daily for a couple of years trying to decide if it was ugly or beautiful, and while its combination of angles and curves is unique, its 12 championships make it beautiful in our eyes.

Biplane Gold

Tom Wilson - July 27, 2019 1

Phantom dominates biplane pylon racing by harnessing traditional homebuilding talent.

It’s Da Bom!

Paul Dye - July 26, 2019 2

Levil Aviation’s BOM puts pitot-static, AHRS, GPS, ADS-B In, and its own power source right under your wing.

Rion Bourgeois (left) and Philip Groelz test the tank for leaks.

Building the Bearhawk LSA

Ken Scott - July 22, 2019 0

What could possibly go wrong?

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In Case You Missed It

NEXRAD for Kit Aircraft Drivers

Myron Nelson - January 19, 2018 0

Free access to weather information can be a tremendous safety tool for wise, cautious pilots.

Drills and Bits

Dave Prizio - November 22, 2021 0

As handy as a cordless drill is, it is not the best tool for many drilling jobs.

Experimotive

Rick Lindstrom - August 18, 2009 0

Whats in Jean, Nevada? Most of the year, not much. But when the alternative engine crowd comes to town, the place starts to buzz. By Rick Lindstrom.

Firewall Forward: Rotax service Training

Dave Prizio - July 19, 2013 1

Factory-approved courses are worth the effort.