![[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")
Superior Air Parts brings back XP-Engine Build School
Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced today that the company is again offering its popular XP-Engine Build School at its Coppell, Texas headquarters. This program...
Garmin’s New Experimental Avionics Products
Garmin International has jumped into the world of avionics for experimental and light sport aircraft with both feet.
Sporty's New Sun 'n Fun App Available for Free Download
Sporty's, in partnership with SUN 'n FUN, is releasing a free mobile app for the 2013 show that is available for both Apple and...
New Lightweight 6" Main Wheel Assembly for LSA and Other Light...
Beringer Wheels & Brakes has announced a new 2-piece lightweight 6" main wheel and brake assembly for LSA and other very light aircraft, featuring...
Aviators By Design Announces "Soar Like an Eagle" Campaign
Organization to raise funds to complete student-built Zenith CH750 aircraft.
Aviators By Design, Founder and President, Jerry Graf announced today that the organization is kicking...
Meet Paul Dye, Kitplanes’ New Editor In Chief
We are excited to introduce Paul Dye as the Editor in chief at Kitplanes magazine.
Paul retired as a lead flight director for NASA's Human...
AeroLEDs Introduces the SunSpot 46 Landing/Recognition Light
AeroLEDs has developed a larger, more powerful light that can be used for landing, recognition and taxi purposes. It only consumes 70 watts maximum...
GRT Avionics HXr Supplement Available
GRT Avionics announced the remote interface capability of the HXr electronic flight information system with the Trig TT22 1090ES Mode S transponder and its...
Glasair Aviation’s New Director of Marketing and Sales
Glasair Aviation has announced the appointment of Christopher Strachan as director of marketing and sales. He will be responsible for redefining the Glasair and...
Garmin Introduces All-Digital Radar Altimeter
Garmin International Inc. has introduced the GRA 5500, an all-digital radar altimeter for transport category, helicopter, business and general aviation aircraft. Using patent-pending digital...
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Light Stuff
Sport Pilot rules make it possible to fly a powered parachute or flexwing trike at night, but make sure you have the right equipment.