Dollars and Sense

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In my decades in aviation, I have come across individuals representing a wide financial demography—from folks who could buy a Boeing with a personal...

Engine Beat

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Do kit aircraft owners have to comply with ADs? Steve Ells examines the dos and donts of this tricky question.

The Dawn Patrol

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Threatening weather at the annual Gathering of Eagles event in Gardner, Kansas, failed to subdue the antics of The Dawn Patrol, for better or worse.

What’s New

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PS Engineering has introduced a new audio panel/com, Avemco creates a safety team, Comp Air offers special pricing incentives on its 6 kit, and UL Power of North America names Zenith as first OEM. Edited by Mary Bernard.

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.

Fly Low, Fly Fast—Turn Left!

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Editor's log.

What’s New

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Among the new products this month are personalized wheel chocks, a new online panel planner from Aircraft Spruce, a flexible TIG welding kit, and Britta Imports RV faring and dimmers.

Light Stuff

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The rules around Letters of Deviation Authority are labyrinthine, which helps explain why they are relatively rare. But the problems could be—and should be—corrected through a few regulatory changes. By Roy Beisswenger.

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.

Barriers to Entry

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Sometimes, when using shorthand in our conversations about Experimental aviation, we use the term “barriers to entry” primarily in the context of money. And...

In Case You Missed it

Disconnected Pitot Line

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Ever lose your airspeed in flight? The nylon lines held in the “push-grip” fittings...

Kitfox vs. Kitfox

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A side-by-side comparison between an old Kitfox Model 4 and a new Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport SLSA. And the winner is?

Wind Tunnel

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When unexpected drag is an issue, the cause could be gaps in the skin of your airplane. A simple seal might solve the problem.

Error Chain

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Departure Stall! Good aircraft design and a bit of luck made it survivable. By Gary Knight and James Wiebe.