Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook takes note of the good, bad and the uncapitalized in public reactions to a recent aircraft accident. He encourages knowledgeable pilots, builders and enthusiasts to counter the public rantings of armchair crackpots with kindness and courage. Also, a tip of the buttonless cap to Omar Filipovic, KITPLANES.coms new webmaster, for his savvy work to create a more lively and flexible web site.

25th Anniversary: Rutan’s Take

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Burt Rutan's elegant and efficient aircraft-and spacecraft-designs are in a league of their own. Amy Laboda looks at Rutan's legacy, what he's doing now, and why he may never retire.

Insurance Update: Experimentals and LSAs

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Despite recent economic traumas, the aviation insurance industry has continued to support Experimental and LSA aircraft. The keys for the builder/pilot? Proficiency, training, and availability of parts and service for the airplane.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir shows you how to create and install LED lights and run them from ships power inexpensively and easily.

Wind Tunnel

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Barnaby Wainfan explores the optimum size of a wing and the best ways to balance performance and efficiency.

Flight Testing: Finding TAS from GPS Data

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Math works! Kevin Horton shows you how to use GPS data to calculate true airspeed.

Return of the Turbo-Compound

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Everything old is new again. Paul Lamar looks at the turbo-compound engine, developed in the post-WW-II era. Thrown over for jet engines, it may yet hold promise today as we search for more energy efficient ways to get the most out of increasingly expensive fuel.

Completions

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Builders share their successes.

All About Avionics: Wiring Bundles

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Anyone can make wiring look good. The bonus is that your installations maintenance and future upgrades will be much easier. Stein Bruch shows you how.

Kitfox Super Sport Series 7

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Marc Cook flies the capable ready-to-fly Kitfox Super Sport Series 7 SLSA, and spotlights owners John and Debra McBean’s deft handling of the company in a crowded market and rocky economy.

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The 13 Command(ment)s

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Polishing Detail Work

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Little things make a big difference in the final result. By Eric Stewart

Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the editorial changes within EAA, and reinforces KITPLANES focus on homebuilding.

Down to Earth

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Music to a mothers ears. Amy Laboda preps the family Kitfox for her older daughters primary training.