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Homebuilt Aircraft Directory 2022
Here we are again with our annual “directory” of homebuilt aircraft that are available as kits, plans or both. The 2022 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory...
Weather In the Cockpit
Portable receivers rule the roost. How you choose depends on your app of choice.
17 Kits For Under $25K
Building economically can be done, but you’re going to be part of the cost savings.
In Case You Missed It
What’s New
Among the news items this month are the announcement of extended-range fuel tanks for the Arion Aircraft Lightning, a flight bag thats customized for RV aircraft, a light-aircraft jack and a new transceiver from Microair Avionics of Australia.
Practical Electrical
Battery facts and fables for the aircraft builder–part 2. By Robert L. Nuckolls, III.
Material Matters-Aluminum
Aluminum is usually marked by the manufacturer to indicate the alloy and temper....
