It’s Time to Start

It’s said you don’t know where to begin until someone shines a light down the dark hallway. Metaphorically, anyway, because it’s hard to build...

2020 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Get your aero motivation here!

Transponder Buyer’s Guide

Reliable transponder performance is critical in the ADS-B environment.

2020 Propeller Buyer’s Guide

Finding the right prop.

Big Screen EFIS

How you choose might depend on panel space and your control set preference—but the choices are extensive!
Van's RV-6

Buying Used: Van’s RV-6

What to look for when shopping for the world’s most popular Experimental.

Experimental Audio Panels: Sophisticated, Integrated

PS Engineering and Garmin have kit-focused audio systems for under $2000. They have generous feature sets and high-end audio quality.

Buying Used: Kitfox

Always in high demand, be ready to act fast when you find one you like.

17 Kits For Under $25K

Building economically can be done, but you’re going to be part of the cost savings.

Weather In the Cockpit

Portable receivers rule the roost. How you choose depends on your app of choice.

In Case You Missed it

Hands On: Spray Painting

Mike Loehle shows us the process of prepping both metal and composite surfaces prior to painting as well as applying color and clear coats.

Letters

Timing MagnetosDave Prizio's article on external timing of magnetos (October 2013) provides a very...

Flange Transplant

Moving the end flange on a rib. By KITPLANES® Staff.

Becoming a Test Pilot

Lessons learned from a Lancair Super Legacy and Dick Rutan.