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Kitfox Celebrates Forty, Too
To say that Kitfox has been successful since then is an understatement.
Second Chance Six
Part 9: With good company and a plan of action, things got rolling! Including
the wheels.
Air Racing: A Report
With the announcement of Roswell, New Mexico, as the new home of the National Air Races, it seems a good time to give an update on the go-fast crowd.
Orphan Part Angel
The Glasair static port design has a beveled segment that bisects the centerline of the port. This adds more than a minor complication to the machining process.
Manufacturing Considerations
The designer must consider all three factors: Mission, Manufacturing and Marketing.
In Case You Missed It
Choosing Plumage for Your Homebuilt
A well-designed paint scheme is the perfect finishing touch for your plane.
The Repairman Certificate
Those of us who have built or are building Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft know that one...
Aero ‘lectrics
Jim Weir delves into the world of barrier strips, wire markers, resettable fuses, nylon connector usage, dyeing and inrush current limiters.
Zen Four a Day
Flying four of Zeniths designs at the factory in Mexico, Missouri, prompted a deeper appreciation for the company's utilitarian approach to design. By Marc Cook.