![The author flying his Sinson 108-2 Voyager in the skies above British Columbia, Canada. [Credit: Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CF-EZB-over-water-D.-Cardy-photo-534x462.jpg "A 30-Year Love Affair With My Stinson")
![The discomfort of wearing prescription- or sunglasses under an ANR headset is eliminated with Flying Eyes. [Credit: Flying Eyes]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FlyingEyes-Group-265x198.jpg "Eyes Forward")
![Left to right, shiny new bulkheads, wooden form blocks, and old bulkheads. [Credit Tinley Ong]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3429-265x198.jpg "Second Chance Six")
![The painter sprays the door planels of a Glasair Sportsman 2+2. [Credit: Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/White-doors-265x198.jpg "Paint It Yourself Or Pay A Pro?")
![Aircraft in flight [Credit: Jim Barrett]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/httpswww.flyingmag.comsitesflyin-6-265x198.jpg "Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President")
Air Compressor Repair Tip
When I finally got around to firing up my new air compressor, the drain valve wouldn't open. You're supposed to be able to open...
Mark Your Calendar For Aircraft Spruce's West Coast Supersale
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will once again hold its West Coast Supersale at its Corona, CA, headquarters. The event takes place on October 9,...
Aveo Engineering Introduces PowerBurst LEDs
Aveo Engineering has become well known for its high-intensity, high-quality LED lighting products, and it is expected that these elegant, finely engineered pieces would...
Which Cover Shot Do You Like?
We're in the process of finalizing our cover subject selection for the November issue. Which one do you like? We'd like to hear from...
Bose Headset Buy Back Offer
Beginning in August, J.A. Air Center of Illinois will buy back Bose Series X headsets in working condition direct from customers who want to...
Belite Instruments Discounted in August
Through August 31, Belite Electronics is offering a 10% discount on its featherweight instruments with the coupon code EAA2010 when buyers check out at...
When Training and Reading Glasses Clash
Anyone pursuing instrument training will log plenty of hood time, usually with frosted IFR training glasses. But doing this while wearing reading glasses can...
New Cub in Town
Dakota Cub Aircraft is taking orders for its Super 18-180 kit, which has been added to the FAA list of approved kits. The two...
Beyerdynamic HS 400 Standard and Rotor Headsets
Beyerdynamic of Germany presents its new aviation headsets, the HS 400 Signum and HS 400 Rotor. The HS 400 Signum is the standard version...
News Brief: Advanced Flight Systems 5000-series EFIS
Advanced Flight Systems' 5000-series big screen EFIS.
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Boots on the Ground
Paul Dye talks about meeting old friends and making new friends at air shows and fly-ins, and introduces several new columnists who will be regular contributors to KITPLANES.
