Light Stuff

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The Sport Pilot rules allow you wide latitude in changing categories of aircraft without a lot of re-training, opening up intriguing options for pilots interested in diversifying their flying. By Roy Beisswenger.

Editor’s Log

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Editor Mary Bernard addresses readers’ concerns about legibility in the magazine and offers a correction about pricing of the Safari kit helicopter.

What’s New

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Master Mechanic introduces the Swift Driver, Aircraft Spruce launches an online magazine and offers a simplified FAR/AIM book, and California Power Systems carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits.

Viewfinder

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Editor-at-Large Marc Cook takes a look at Rotax’s first foray into fuel-injected engines: the 912iS.

Alternative Energies

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Dean Sigler reports on new electrically powered European amphibians.

Light Stuff

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Roy Beisswenger discusses a rational path for owners of sport aircraft to become commercially rated.

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.

The Dawn Patrol

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The Dawn Patrol crew managed to stay out of trouble (mostly) on their visit to the Gathering of Eagles in Gardner, Kansas.

Are you considering an alternative engine?

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Patrick Panzera explains some specific formulas he uses to see if an engine' claimed numbers pass muster.

What’s New

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Dr. RoTech introduces an engine analyzer for Rotax 912/914 engines, Planemakers offers builder assistance for composite aircraft, and Ameritech distributes Electroair ignition systems.

In Case You Missed It

Cutting Aluminum Angle Stock

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Get it right the first time. By KITPLANES® Staff.

Flying Qualities and the Horizontal Tail

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An airplane's horizontal tail is critical to stabilizing the airplane in pitch, trimming out pitching moments caused by the wing and providing control power for maneuverability.

Viewfinder

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Marc Cook presents an argument for rewriting LSA weight-limit rules to encourage new design and technology, while improving safety and performance.

High-Desert Tales

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Nuke it!