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The Rites of Spring

Randall Brink - March 11, 2026

$Aircraft designs now can be built in a fraction of the time necessary in the early days of homebuilding. [Credit: Adobe Stock]$

Kit Building Then and Now

In Case You Missed It

When possible I pre-polish skins, like this Onex vertical tail skin, through Nuvite grade C prior to assembly. Polishing tools

Taking a Shine To 6061-T6 – Part 2

Kerry Fores - July 18, 2025 0

Cutting the initial shine with NuShine II F9 is key to a polished finish. Here's how to master the pad, pressure, speed, and polish for gleaming results.

Let Yourself Soar!

Kitplanes - September 20, 2013 0

Let Yourself Soar! Not all homebuilts have engines. By Frank Paynter.

Tipping Point

Paul Dye - February 6, 2023 1

Sunrise on the Gulf Coast. No matter the time of year, the critical hour...

Aero ‘lectrics

Jim Weir - January 18, 2017 2

Three for the money.