Precious Metal
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
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
Smart pilots embrace tools like AoA systems to reduce risk—not ego-driven notions of flying solely 'by feel.'
Here We Go Again
Looking ahead to the aircraft kits and plans—for airplanes and rotorcraft—available for 2025
How Bad Could a Prop Strike Be?
A prop strike, even at very low speed and power, is a serious matter.
Ten Things That Will Have an Impact on Insurance
In today’s market you might not be able to get insurance for the plane you want or the premium might be more than you want to spend.
Breaking Bead
This month’s home shop project is a bead breaker for separating stubborn tires from rims.
In Case You Missed It
The Little Bush Plane That Could
Amy Laboda takes a slow flight down Memory Lane. The rich history of the Kitfox over the last 25 years has had its challenges and happy endings.
Checkpoints: Condition Inspections
I promised I would cover condition inspections in a future article, and having just...
