![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
![Making rare use of my drafting tools for the internal timing. [All Images Credited to Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P1010535.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Conquering the Magneto, Part 2")
![The integrated ECLIPSE NG features a very sunlight readable display that shows the engine and all flight data organized in one or more pages. [Credit: Fielden Aero LLC]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Screenshot_.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FLYBOX Avionics")
![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX.png?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
Thinking of Building an Aircraft But Need a Few Parts?
A great way to find “normal” aircraft parts is to head out to the aviation “junk” or “salvage” yards and scrounge for as many...
Video: KITPLANES Flies the SubSonex MicroJet
When Kitplanes was given the opportunity to fly and review the Subsonex, we brought along Paul Bertorelli, our Editorial Director to capture the sights...
New AC 90-89A (Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook) Issued...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and the United States Ultralight Association (USUA), are concerned and committed to...
2015 Mojave Experimental Fly-In
Cool planes, World Records, Shiny Trophies
The third annual Mojave Experimental Fly-In was held Saturday April 18 at the Mojave Air and Space Port....
Kitplanes Photo Contest: Vote Now!
For this month's "Best of..." Kitplanes photo contest, we asked builders to send in their best sunset photo. The editorial staff has sorted through...
Editor’s Report from SnF – Day 4 – Tuesday, April 24
Any day that starts in a Cub is a good day! This morning we had the chance to do a sunrise flight in the...
Editor’s Report from SnF – Day 3 – Tuesday, April 23
Day 3 of the annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-in dawned with ominous dark clouds on the western horizon. Kitplanes got in a couple of...
Avilution – The New Way to EFIS
Every once in a while you happen onto something actually NEW at SNF, not just improved. So it was today when I met Mark...
Editor’s Report from SnF – Day 2 – Tuesday, April 22
From Powered Parachutes to Jets!
Great weather greeted Day 2 of the Sun 'n Fun 2015 fly-in in Florida today. Early morning high clouds broke...
CubCrafters Introduces New Carbon Cub EX-2
CubCrafters has announced an upgrade to its Carbon Cub EX, an Experimental/ Amateur-Built kit aircraft that features a lightweight airframe and powerful 180 h.p....
In Case You Missed It
Aero ‘lectrics
The subject this month is Schmitt triggers and digital gates, which can be employed for a variety of purposes in homebuilt aircraft including use with switches and sensors or panel lighting.
Datalink Weather: Long-Term Exposure
Marc Cook relates his experience, more than four years' worth, with XM-sourced inflight weather.
The “Rope A Dope” Trick To Avoid Replacing Cylinders
It’s never a good sign when during your aircraft annual inspection the mechanic calls...
Going Off-Plans
Going off-plans adds significant time to your project. Even small changes will add to your build time.