![[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")
Garmin Offers New VHF, Nav/com Radios
Garmin has announced a new series of VHF com and nav/com radios in its GTR and GNC series. As replacements for the SL 30...
News from Kitfox Aircraft
Kitfox recently released a flurry of press releases announcing two new engine options for its Experimental/Amateur-Built kit and factory-built Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA),...
Sporty’s Backpack Flight Bag
The new Cross Country Backpack from Sporty’s was created to accommodate the flight gear pilots typically carry: headsets, flashlight, fuel tester, handheld radio and...
Safari Helicopter Lowers Kit Price
Safari has lowered the price for its complete Safari 400 kit to $133,400 (from $149,800). Moving welding functions from Canada to Florida in 2012...
Rockwell BenchJaws Introduced
The new Rockwell BenchJaws delivers hands-free clamping right from the workbench. The jaws are foot-pedal activated, leaving the operator's hands free to handle the...
Garmin Expands Global Aviation Charting Capabilities
Garmin International Inc. announced the release of European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796 aviation portable GPS, with VFR data sourced directly...
USA Weld Offers Portable Tungsten Grinder
The new battery-operated tungsten grinder from USA Weld is portable and easy to take to any job. It offers six speeds, ranging from 8000...
Sonex Featured in The Aviators TV Series
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is excited to announce that the company and its kit aircraft will be featured in an upcoming episode of The Aviators...
Sam Aircraft Factory Tour Dec. 15
Sam Aircraft will hold a factory tour of its facility at Lachute Airport, Quebec, Canada, this Saturday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 5...
The Flightline TV Series to Make National Debut in January
The Flightline, an aviation-themed magazine television show, is making its national debut on January 5, 2013, on the Discovery Communication Velocity network. The Flightline...
In Case You Missed It
![Members of the North Idaho High School Aerospace Program gathered at KSZT [Credit: North Idaho High School Aerospace Program]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_3499.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built")
North Idaho High School Student ACES Fly the Aircraft They Built
New FAA Airworthiness Certificates for Van's RV-12 and Zenith CH 750.
Taking a Shine To 6061-T6 – Part 2
Cutting the initial shine with NuShine II F9 is key to a polished finish. Here's how to master the pad, pressure, speed, and polish for gleaming results.