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Editor’s Log
With so many different types of Experimental/kit aircraft available, Paul Dye explains how KITPLANES tries to include something of interest for everyone.
What’s New: Garmin’s Bold Experimental Push
New equipment from Garmin’s Team X is tailored to the experimental builder’s budget.
Buzzwords: Human Factors—The Basics
Small design considerations can have a big impact on comfort, convenience and safety.
Alternative Energies
The Grand Unified Airplane: Is it possible to extract energy from the act of flight itself? By Dean Sigler.
Down to Earth
Even when built from the same kit, no two aircraft are exactly the same—that’s why you need a builder’s book. By Amy Laboda.
Light Stuff
Freedom from airports: takeoffs off and landings where there aren’t normal runways. By Roy Beisswenger.
Free Flight
Which way do you lean? Techniques for improving performance by using the mixture control.
Letters
Fuel Flow TestsAll the engineers here at the Light Aircraft Association HQ in the UK enjoy reading Kitplanes® magazine. However, I was motivated to...
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Making Sandable Foam Glue/Filler
An epoxy alternative thats easier to work with for low-stress, structural applications.