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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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In Case You Missed It

Samurai Homebuilder

Leonard Weiser - 0
Using a Japanese pull saw on your aircraft project.

Pride and Progress

Kerry Fores - 1
I was caught off guard by the sight of familiar aircraft in the Sonex...

All About Avionics

Stein Bruch - 0
Sophisticated and capable audio systems used to be less common in Experimental aircraft, but now many pilots want expanded capabilities. There are ways to go about choosing and installing such systems that will alleviate unnecessary instrument noise and allow for the best audio quality possible. Avionics expert Stein Bruch walks you through the considerations and offers his top three tips for avoiding problems.

Best Practices – Fabric

Dave Prizio - 0
Fabric covering.
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