Dynon Avionics Acquires Advanced Flight Systems

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As of today (July 22nd, 2013), Dynon Avionics and Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) have joined forces, with the acquisition of AFS by Dynon. Advanced Flight...

Levil Technology’s New iLevilAW ADAHRS

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Levil Technology is out with a new portable ADS-B unit that's really a miniature ADAHRS.

Have You Ever Scared Yourself?

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Here at Kitplanes, we are not just dedicated to helping people find, build and fly their experimental aircraft - we want to make sure...

Dynon ships new Comm Radio, Intercom, and Skyview software 6.0

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Dynon has released three new products that were announced at Sun 'n Fun in April: a COM radio, Intercom, and SkyView firmware 6.0 with...

FlyEco’s Experimental Diesel

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Diesel engines are beginning to make tiny inroads into the Experimental aircraft market, although they're a ways from gaining market share. At the Aero show in Friedsrichshafen, KITPLANES saw an interesting three-cylinder model from a company called FlyEco.

Better Fuel Efficiency Than Claimed for Rotax 912iS

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New side-by-side testing by Rotax reveals that the 912iS yields substantially better fuel economy than the company originally claimed. In this exclusive KITPLANES video, Rotax's Alexander Mitter reveals the test details.

Detailed Look – Garmin’s New G3X Package

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We get a detailed look at Garmin's new G3X package. Paul Bertorelli talks to Garmin's Jim Alpiser at the Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Aircraft Tour-Paul Dye’s RV-3

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At Sun 'n Fun 2013, KITPLANES editor Paul Dye flew his RV-3 into Lakeland. In this video, he gives us a tour of the airplane's unique design and construction.

Superior’s New XP-400 Engine

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Superior Air Parts is showing the new XP-400, a 215 hp variant of the popular four-cylinder powerplant.

New, Lighter Hartzell Prop for RV-10

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Hartzell Propeller announced that it has developed a new three-blade ASC-II composite propeller for Van's Aircraft RV-10. The new prop is four pounds lighter...

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Plane and Simple

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Removing blind rivets.

Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook takes note of the good, bad and the uncapitalized in public reactions to a recent aircraft accident. He encourages knowledgeable pilots, builders and enthusiasts to counter the public rantings of armchair crackpots with kindness and courage. Also, a tip of the buttonless cap to Omar Filipovic, KITPLANES.coms new webmaster, for his savvy work to create a more lively and flexible web site.

Back to School

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There's always more to learn at the National Test Pilot School (Part 2).

Heads Up!

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GRTs new inexpensive HUD option.