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NXCub Tri-Power!

Marc Cook - 7
CubCrafters’ NXCub brings tricycle gear to backcountry flying—easier handling, same rugged performance. A new take on the classic bush plane.

Sportsman in Transition

Marc Cook - 6
A closer look at the “Version 1.5” Sportsman.

Familiar Face

Paul Dye - 0
A lighter, more powerful engine gives the Lightning better performance.

Turbine Legend

Doug Rozendaal - 7
Let’s celebrate the return of some very fine whine.

RANS S-21 Outbound

Dave Prizio - 4
Great looks, easy to build, and a wide choice of engines. Is this the RANS you've been waiting for?

Speedster Evolution

Scott Spangler - 0
Kitfox Series 7 steps up to speed.

Whisper X350 Gen II

LeRoy Cook - 3
Fast, sleek cruiser from motorglider origins.

Sling TSi

Paul Dye - 0
Four seats. Full fuel. Lets go!

Revised Raven

Dave Prizio - 0
RANS adds metal wings and a big engine to their popular side-by-side.

Ahead of its Time and Keeping Pace

Scott Spangler - 3
The BD-4 flies into its sixth decade.
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A CubCrafter’s Carbon Cub headed to Sun ‘n Fun in the time-honored tradition. [Credit: CubCrafters]

Sun ‘n Fun 2026 Highlights: Electric RV-10, Modular Avionics, and MOSAIC

Kitplanes - 0
By the time the first twilight aerobatic act lit up the new “Composite Airshow”...

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - 0
Electric motors, major repairs, combining parts from several kits, using completed wings.

Solder Sleeves

Dave Forster - 8
Should they be in your tool kit?

Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 2: Taxi Testing

Barnaby Wainfan - 1
All aircraft testing, including taxi tests, requires planning and discipline.
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