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2024 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Tom Wilson - 2
Costs are up and supplies remain tight, so plan accordingly.

2024 Homebuilt Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

Marc Cook - 1
It’s said that change is inevitable but with it comes opportunity. We’re taking that to heart this issue, which debuts a new format for...

2023 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

LeRoy Cook - 2
Picking your perfect prop.

2023 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Tom Wilson - 3
Power up with our annual powerplant directory.

2023 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory

Marc Cook - 1
Welcome back to our annual extravaganza that is our directory of homebuilt aircraft. As with anything, our presentation of the kits and plans available...

Engine Monitors

Larry Anglisano - 1
Good options, but the installation is more important than the model.

2022 Aircraft Lighting Buyer’s Guide

Marc Cook - 3
Modern aircraft lighting for the modern homebuilt.

Big Screen EFIS 2022 Buyer’s Guide

Larry Anglisano - 3
There are plenty of display options at all price points.

Buying Used: The Pulsar

Lisa Turner - 16
A popular homebuilt from the 1990s remains viable, if somewhat rare, today.

Finding the Proper Prop

LeRoy Cook - 2
Which propeller is right for your homebuilt?
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The Independence Project: A Power Finish

Dave Martin - 0
The engine and prop complete the building phase, and the RV-12 is ready for the flight test phase. By Dave Martin.

Home Shop Machinist: Doodads

Bob Hadley - 0
Doodads.

Engine Theory: Diesel Engines

Tom Wilson - 0
The details of burning Jet A.

Letters

Kitplanes - 0
Mea CulpaI know my eyes aren’t what they used to be, but for the...
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