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Creating the RV-15

Paul Dye - July 24, 2025

Groppo Trail

Flying the Groppo Trail

XCub / NXCub in flight. Photo: Jon Bliss

Home-Rolled XCub

Risen — The Master of Efficiency

ScaleBirds P-36 Hawk

Kitfox Speedster 916

Marc Cook - October 23, 2024 2

The feistiest Kitfox gets feistier yet.

Sling Shot

Paul Dye - September 28, 2024 2

Rotax’s 916 enlivens Sling’s four-seaters.

Gweduck amphibian aircraft on a water takeoff run

Nothing Small About This Amphibian

Tom Wilson - February 29, 2024 5

The Gweduck is a hero-class Experimental amphibian aircraft three decades in the making.

On the Nose!

Paul Dye - January 31, 2024 2

Lockwood’s Rotax-powered RV-9A is more than just fancy rhinoplasty.

Excess Horsepower!

Paul Dye - October 30, 2023 1

Kitfox’s Super Sport gets more than new pep from Rotax’s turbocharged 916 iS.

Ryan ST vs. Timber Tiger ST-L

Dewey Davenport - October 12, 2023 5

Can a modern replica actually be better than a classic original?

Sea the World!

Paul Dye - August 30, 2023 3

Getting a multi-engine sea rating in the always-entertaining AirCam.

World Beater

Marc Cook - July 27, 2023 1

Rotax’s spunky 916 brings new tech and international appeal to a venerated design.

Super Sportsman

Marc Cook - June 30, 2023 1

Not just another big-engine utility airplane.

SX Appeal

Jonathan & Julia Apfelbaum - March 31, 2023 3

Sleek looks and a 300-hp Lycoming make the SX300 a very sexy single.

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In Case You Missed It

Build Your Own Steel Shop Table

Eric Stewart - May 25, 2022 1

It’s a great alternative to wood.

2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide

Kitplanes - December 15, 2011 0

The 2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide includes 49 designs for those who may be interested in building a kit helicopter or gyroplane.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - February 19, 2015 0

NX numbers on older designs, logbook records, proving compliance with the 51% rule.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - October 17, 2008 0

This month, a new column introduces Designated Airworthiness Representative Mel Asberry, who describes his background in homebuilding and details some of what hes looking for as a DAR. Questions welcome.