Reigniting the Spark

6
Engines, you see, need frequent activity. When they sit, they corrode.

Flying Tired

1
It had been a long, cold night.

Is the Future Here?

13
For ages one of the most common laments in aviation is we’re still flying around behind ancient engines. LyConsaurs they’re called, and when in...

What Now?

4
Our first indication of a problem was a sudden deceleration of the airplane. The oil indications, both pressure and temperature, were deceptively normal.

Why Not AoA?

4
If AoA flying is so great, where has it been all your life?

Little Buddy, You Can Fly

13
As a design matures, more and more “upgrades” and “improvements” are thrust upon successive builders by those who have gone before. What they are thrusting, really, are opinions.
Clyde Hamstreet

Van’s Bankruptcy Update, Next Steps

12
We interview Clyde Hamstreet, whose company, Hamstreet & Associates, specializes in recovering companies in distress.

Commentary: An RV Owner’s Reaction to Van’s Bankruptcy Filing

9
It’s worth remembering that it’s not just Van’s we’re talking about, but a whole constellation of supporting companies that make good money from RV builders.

Manufacturing Automation at CubCrafters

1
On a recent visit to CubCrafters to help build a Carbon Cub UL, our editor in chief got a first-hand look at the company's...

How to Calibrate Angle-of-Attack on Garmin’s G3X Touch System

4
For pilots who fly with modern electronic flight instruments, having access to accurate, repeatable angle-of-attack (AoA) information can be transformative. But before you can...

In Case You Missed it

Maintenance Matters

1
Spark plugs-A window into how your engine is running.

Ask the DAR

1
Operating limitations, selling a homebuilt, aircraft that cant be registered.

Tools for Homebuilders, Part 2

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Terry Edwards continues his discussion of some of the less-often covered aspects of airplane building, this month looking at how to manage your project and stay motivated.

Kitfox Super Sport

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With 4000 kits sold, a million hours flown and a loyal customer base, you just knew that the Kitfox would somehow find itself back in production. It's been out after the previous company, SkyStar Aircraft, went bankrupt in 2005, leaving builders in the lurch.