Aircraft in flight [Credit: Jim Barrett]

Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group...

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Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio.

Natural Pilots

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Do 'Born Pilots' Exist?

Here Mosaic Meets the Edge of The Envelope

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"Life’s Always Bursts the Boundaries of Formulas" — Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Aeronca 11AC Chief was designed around the popularity of side-by-side seating in the mid 1940s general aviation boom.

Aeronca Chief

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An iconic design from the post WWII aviation boom.

Engine Analytics For Homebuilt Aircraft

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A data-driven view of engine health.

Hidden Surprises

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Rick and Dave sat down at the airport veranda bench with lunch. “I have exciting news. I just located and bought a Christen Eagle,”...
The finished items ready for alodine. The inside edges of the tie-down holes were later chamfered and smoothed.

Tie-Down Brackets

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Finding an angle on staying grounded.

Building Control Components for the Zenith 750SD Xtreme

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Part 18: Taking Control

Vintage Homebuilts

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Where are they now? While that question has been asked many times, this time it relates to amateur-built aircraft. A look through my bookcase...
O-290G case with the nose machined for flight use. The mounting lugs were not “countersunk” for conical bushings on this engine. Look for a later article on making the engine mounts.

A D For Effort

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LYCOMING O-290G REBUILD PART 1

In Case You Missed It

Zenith CH 650 B

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With the UL Power 350iS engine and other mods, the new CH 650 B has advanced Zenith Aircrafts product line. By Marc Cook.

Tips for Installing Your Props Properly

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It pays to be thorough and follow the manufacturers instructions to the letter when installing a prop on your homebuilt.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Flying the pattern.

Down to Earth

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The break-in and fly-off periods are nearly complete for the Vans RV-10, and now its time for paint and soon an unplanned cross-country trip; by Amy Laboda.