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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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Around the Patch

Marc Cook - 0
Whenever hes out and about (or in and on the phone), Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook fields questions from pilots wanting to know the best way to run an engine. His advice? Keep it simple.

What’s New

Paul Dye - 0
AeroLEDs introduces new landing/recognition lights, Wicks Aircraft offers a comprehensive assortment of O-rings. Edited

Checkpoints

Vic Syracuse - 0
Skills transference, part 2.

Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design

Eric Stewart - 0
Sandwich panels, part 5-a simple, accurate method for molding flanged parts.
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