It’s Time to Start

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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...

17 Kits For Under $25K

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

Propeller Buyer’s Guide

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There's a perfect prop for every plane.

Constant-Speed Props

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Sometimes using a constant-speed prop makes sense, but the decision is often a compromise among weight, cost and performance. By Marc Cook.

2023 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Power up with our annual powerplant directory.

2019 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory

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So many airplanes, so little time: over 1000 aircraft to choose from. Also learn how 10 of our regular contributors chose their own experimental aircraft. Introduction Directory compiled by Omar Filipovic.

Finding the Perfect Project

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The information in our Buyer's Guide is just the start. Here are some additional insights to help you make the right decision.

2011 Plansbuilt Buyer’s Guide

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Some 135 designs you can build from scratch.

Buying Used: The Pulsar

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A popular homebuilt from the 1990s remains viable, if somewhat rare, today.

Homebuilt Aircraft Directory 2022

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Here we are again with our annual “directory” of homebuilt aircraft that are available as kits, plans or both. The 2022 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory...

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Wind Tunnel

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Learn how wingtip vortices are generated and how wake turbulence can affect your aircraft.

Don’t Get Stuck!

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Have you ever found yourself in over your head when it comes to taking on a big project?

Viewfinder

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Burt Rutan’s 1980s Catbird was originally designed for the CAFE Foundation fuel-efficiency competition, but Marc Cook wonders whether it might make a fine homebuilt kit aircraft today.