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Wingtip To Wingtip

Dave Klages - February 14, 2012 0

Formation flying offers challenges beyond those you’d encounter on a $100 hamburger run. Dave Klages spends a day with the West Coast Ravens as they put their RVs through their paces.

Electric motorgliders are leading the way in low-cost, fuel-efficient flight. In the second installment of his two-part series, Dean Sigler profiles seven designs at the forefront of this emerging field.

Light Stuff

Roy Beisswenger - February 14, 2012 0

Roy Beisswenger encourages Americans to participate in the World Microlight and World Paramotor Championships to be held in Spain this summer, and discusses what is required to compete.

Guest Editorial

Cindy Pedersen - January 17, 2012 0

KITPLANES® publisher Cindy Pedersen bids readers a fond farewell as she embarks on a new journey—retirement.

What’s New

Kitplanes - January 17, 2012 0

RV-12 building assistance is available on DVD from HomebuiltHELP; Plane-Power has introduced a new alternator for Continental 520 and 550 engines; WhirlWind announces a new composite, ground-adjustable propeller for the Rotax 912/914 engine.

Viewfinder

Kitplanes - January 17, 2012 0

Editor at Large Marc Cook takes to the soapbox to expound on the ever-increasing fees imposed by the FAA.

Alternative Energies

Dean Sigler - January 17, 2012 0

Rapid strides are being made in the development of ultralight electric motorgliders. Dean Sigler talks to a few of the manufacturers at the forefront of this field.

Down to Earth

Amy Laboda - January 17, 2012 0

Amy Laboda updated the avionics package on her RV-10 with an NavWorx ADS600-B box, and its ADS-B function has opened a whole new window on the world.

Maintenance Matters

Steve Ells - January 17, 2012 0

Damage to aircraft aluminum can be handled in one of two ways: repair or replace. Steve Ells explains what to consider when making this decision and asks three well-known kit manufacturers what they would recommend.