Risky Business

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Unforeseeable risks in kit aircraft projects. By Sid Mayeux.

A New Rating and a New Windshield

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At the beginning of 2018 I set a couple of goals for myself, and I am happy to say that I have accomplished both...

What’s New

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Just Aircraft introduces the Highlander SuperStol, Cockpit Apps launches new fuel tankering app, and there’s a new LED position/anti-collision light.

What’s New

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Paradise Aircraft introduces a new LSA, there's a new fiberglass panel for the Glasair Glastar or Sportsman, and Fisher Flying Products is under new ownership; edited by Mary Bernard.

Sounding Off

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Like some sort of verbal restricted area, certain subjects are such tropes in aviation scribbling that I steer around them like they were cumulonimbus....

A Tale of Two Kits

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What a difference a few years make. Paul Dye discusses the evolution of kits, using the two he built (Van’s RV-8 and RV-3) as examples.

Ask the DAR

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As a builder gets ready for his airworthiness inspection, he wonders if he can hire a DAR who is familiar with his design but lives in another state. And what if your airplane doesn't pass inspection?

Airpark Living

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Since the very discovery that such  a thing existed, I, like many other pilots, have dreamed of airpark living. For the purposes of this...

Editor’s Log

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The free flight of birds inspired the first forays into manned flight—a perfect example of the concept of biomimicry. Editor in Chief Mary Bernard sees a similar resourcefulness in plansbuilders who look at a set of drawings and create an airplane from scratch.

What’s New

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A glare shield for Garmin GPS units; Sportair USAs certified pre-owned LSA program; quick reference for aera and AV8OR Ace; Better Half VW announces Legal Eagle XL. Edited by Mary Bernard.

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Kit Stuff

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Marketability

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The manufacturer must be able to sell enough airplanes to stay in business and make some money.

One Piece at a Time

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Les Krumel invested 22 years building his award-winning Thorp T-18.

Troubleshooting 102: EFIS

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Calibration and hardware installation errors are common sources of trouble, so follow the install manuals to the letter.