2023 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Power up with our annual powerplant directory.

Big Talk

The standalone com radio lives on—smarter, more flexible and affordable than ever.

How Complete?

Different manufacturers have different ideas about what makes a kit complete.

2014 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

The state of the kit world is sound. By Paul Dye and Mark Schrimmer

2022 Aircraft Lighting Buyer’s Guide

Modern aircraft lighting for the modern homebuilt.

2013 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

Here’s a look at the newest designs and how the kit aircraft segment of Experimental aviation has changed over the past year. By Mary Bernard and Suzanne B. Bopp.

2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

Some 320 current designs are arrayed with photos and specifications to beat the band. Compiled by Cory Emberson.

2012 Plansbuilt Buyer’s Guide

The 2012 Plansbuilt Buyer’s Guide features 138 designs for those who prefer the challenge of building an aircraft from scratch.

Weather In the Cockpit

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

Buying Used: The Pulsar

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

In Case You Missed it

Down to Earth

Born again. By Amy Laboda.

Build a Calibrated Tensiometer

An accurate, inexpensive, cable gauge thats easy to make.

Alternative Energies

They may be largely unknown today, but two French brothers were among those exploring battery-powered flight in the 1880s. By Dean Sigler.

Light Stuff

Sport Pilot rules make it possible to fly a powered parachute or flexwing trike at night, but make sure you have the right equipment.