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The Hatz Biplane, NX71VH, re-engineered to be powered by a 124 hp radial engine. [Credit: Hatz Biplane Association]

Airplane Almost No One Knows, Part One

Randall Brink - September 21, 2026

[Credit: CubCrafters]

CubCrafters’ New Turboprop MOSAIC LSA

A compact H3R Halon 1211 extinguisher, sized for a two-seat cockpit and safe on energized electrical fires. [Credit: H3R Aviation]

Choosing the Right Cockpit Fire Extinguisher for Your Aircraft

The Zenith CH701 outside the hangar at SMX, fresh from paint. The stars-and-stripes theme marks America’s 250th and the CH701’s 40th anniversary. [Credit: Carson Stilson]

Zenith CH 701: A Proof of Concept Homebuilt on a Budget

Low-level aerial view of AirVenture, looking down the main thoroughfare toward Boeing Plaza, with the flightline and runway 18/36 beyond. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]

AirVenture 2026 in Review

[Credit: Lisa Turner]

Last Bits

Lisa Turner - April 10, 2026 1

No Secrets-Inspection Keys.

Air Salvage of Dallas is one of the largest and longest-established aircraft salvage yards, with a very large inventory. [Credit: Air Salvage of Dallas]

Salvage Parts

Randall Brink - April 6, 2026 3

Opportunities and challenges for homebuilders.

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Instructional Inflexibility

LeRoy Cook - April 3, 2026 1

Flight Instructors tend to be the least flexible of all pilots.

The fixed-gear twin Cessna 336 almost sunk the design type. Only 195 were sold. Cessna upgraded it to retractable in 1965.

Forgotten Flops

LeRoy Cook - April 1, 2026 2

Many proposed, prototype, and production airplanes died at birth in aviation's golden age.

The author flying his Sinson 108-2 Voyager in the skies above British Columbia, Canada. [Credit: Mike Davenport]

A 30-Year Love Affair With My Stinson

Mike Davenport - March 30, 2026 6

The story of a caretaker of a versatile classic, the Stinson 108 Voyager.

The original Corben Baby Ace designed by Orland “Ace” Corben in 1929. [Credit: Wikimedia Commons]

Vintage Homebuilts: The Big Three

Randall Brink - March 27, 2026 1

The origins and legacy of early homebuilt aviation.

The Bonanze Fly-n-Eat founder Dr. Rick Rzepka flies to restaurant locations using his app. [Credit: Dr. Rick Rzepka]

Flying To Lunch Just Got Easier

Kitplanes - March 25, 2026 2

New mobile app connects pilots with airport dining destinations.

The discomfort of wearing prescription- or sunglasses under an ANR headset is eliminated with Flying Eyes. [Credit: Flying Eyes]

Eyes Forward

Randall Brink - March 23, 2026 0

Flying eyes optics solves the headset-sunglasses problem.

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Homebuilder’s Insurance

Kitplanes - March 20, 2026 2

Part 1 of an ongoing look at the complexity of aircraft owner's insurance.

Nearly 3,000 RV-6 kits were built during the design’s highly successful run. [All Images Credited to Van's Aircraft]

Van’s Aircraft Turnaround In Full Flight

Randall Brink - March 18, 2026 1

Two great years for the largest Kitplane manufacturer.

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Kit Stuff

Robrucha - August 17, 2018 0

2018 Engine Buyer’s Guide

Dan Horton - December 7, 2017 0

162 ways to turn fuel into thrust.

[Credit: Mike Davenport]

Glasair Sportsman 2+2 Build Part 3

Mike Davenport - August 7, 2026 0

In parts one and two of this builder’s story, I described Sean Walker’s progress...

Design Process: Wing Structure

Barnaby Wainfan - February 10, 2020 3

Last month we started our discussion of wing design with a look at the...