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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.
Big Screen EFIS
How you choose might depend on panel space and your control set preference—but the choices are extensive!
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...
2019 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory
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.
In Case You Missed It
How They Build Them in South Africa
During my recent visit to Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, South Africa, to fly the...
Choosing the Configuration
Most of our recent discussions on the process of designing an airplane were based...
Cooling Inlets
The cooling air inlet serves two functions: First, and most important, the inlet must...
