![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=534&h=462&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")
![Aircraft control surface designs may include counterweights to offset and eliminate flutter. The counterweights should not be eliminated to save weight. [Credit: Kitplanes Archive]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitfox-s7-sti-04.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Weight and Flutter")
Zenith Aircraft Homecoming – The Report
The 2024 Zenith Homecoming event was a success by all measures (despite some weather on the second day of the two-day event).
Why Angle of Attack Is a Lifesaver
Paul Dye and Marc Cook talk about the importance of angle of attack instrumentation.
Zenith Aircraft’s Annual “Homecoming” Open Hangar Days & Fly-In
September 20 & 21, 2024, in Mexico, Missouri
Fly-Ins Made Simple
One of aviation’s great pleasures is to meet up with a bunch of friends at some out-of-the-way airport and just watch airplanes, enjoy the...
MOSAIC Next Steps—an interview with Rian Johnson
In this interview, Rian Johnson looks ahead at the next steps for MOSAIC and offers his perspective for what might come out of the FAA next year when the new rules package is announced.
What’s the Coolest Two-Holer?
Check out the nostalgically cool side-by-side Kay’s Speedster from Timber Tiger Aircraft in this overview with Nick Pfannenstiel.
Dynon Update from AirVenture 2024
Michael Schofield from Dynon Avionics demonstrates the Emergency Glide on a Sky View HDX 12-inch display as well as a couple of new products.
OSH Live Interview with Rotax’s Marc Becker
Marc Cook interviews Marc Becker, head of Rotax's aviation division about what's new with the company, development of the new 916 iS and a host of other topics relating to the Experimental and Light Sport categories.
Wapsi Aero Bright and Affordable Electronic Instruments for Light Planes
If you are piloting an ultralight or light plane VFR, you really don’t need an artificial horizon or a heading indicator.
In Case You Missed It
Around the Patch
Editor in Chief Marc Cook finds himself in the unique position of being able to compare performance of his GlaStar Sportsman with two different Hartzell props.
What’s New: Dynon’s New Com Radio and Intercom
X-Series Oil Coolers from Airflow Systems, Belite’s new LED Fuel Gauge.
