Exploring

Paul Bertorelli reviews Garmin's latest offering, the aera. It's compact, powerful and versatile.

Amy Laboda's Kitfox 4, Little Bird, won't break any speed records. But it will tuck nicely into a short turf airstrip in time for a barbecue.

What do you need to do when you buy an Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft? What should a builder/owner do when they're ramp checked?

Rick Lindstrom looks at Maxwell Propulsions upgraded FWF system, and peeks into the systems future.

Dave Martins Spacewalker II makes room for his recently completed RV-12, and heads east to its new owner in Ohio.

Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the changes within Lycoming and how they affect kit builders, as well as Superior Air Parts future since Thielert's bankruptcy.

Inspecting your filter after an oil change is a good idea, but what tool is best for opening the can? Bob Fritz tests the gamut of oil filter cutters so that you don't have to.

Removing your oil filter is not nearly as easy as putting it on. Steve Ells shows you how to take it off without turning your workshop into a Hazmat site.

Can a powered parachute be classified as Experimental/Exhibition if it missed the ELSA deadline?

LSAs are fun, and being able to make that water landing-and takeoff-in one is even more enjoyable. Join Dave Martin as he samples the Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey LSX.