2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Traditional engines dominate, but the alternatives are looking more mainstream.

A Baker’s Dozen

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Vic shares his decision process for both choosing another RV-10 as well as choosing some of the “upgrades.”

The Jet A- Burning RV-9A

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Behind the scenes with the CD-155-powered RV.

Precious Metal

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My wedding might not make it into Vogue, but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t make it into KITPLANES!

Buying an Unfinished Project

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There are plenty of things to look out for before committing to an unknown collection of parts and pieces from another fellow builder.

The “Flying by Feel” Fallacy

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Smart pilots embrace tools like AoA systems to reduce risk—not ego-driven notions of flying solely 'by feel.'

2025 Homebuilt Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

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Our annual kit- and plansbuilt-aircraft buyer’s guide.

Why We Built What We Did

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And sometimes we bought instead of built (again).

Here We Go Again

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Looking ahead to the aircraft kits and plans—for airplanes and rotorcraft—available for 2025

How Bad Could a Prop Strike Be?

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A prop strike, even at very low speed and power, is a serious matter.

In Case You Missed It

Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook saw some reasons to be cheerful at AirVenture, especially the upcoming refinement of the 51% rule for homebuilders.

Fly on One…Youll Understand.

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Matt Hlavacs open-air Breezy is a simple, fun way to fly … and, oh, the view!

Dealing With Builder’s Fear

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Tips From the New Guy

Coming Back

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Returning to the cockpit after a long absence.