![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")
Meet Your HBC Volunteers
Nowhere is the sense of community stronger at AirVenture than at the Homebuilt Camping Pavilion, all thanks to the volunteers who make it a home away from home.
Mooneys Open the Door
The group of nearly 70 aircraft arrived Friday evening to avoid bad weather, clearing the 10 a.m. Saturday arrival slot.
Van’s RV-15 Arrives at the Show
The much-anticipated Van's RV-15 prototype has arrived at AirVenture. See the work-in-progress high-wing bush plane on display all week.
Sonex Highwing Pricing Announced
Sonex is now accepting full kit orders for its much-anticipated Highwing. We have the official pricing, initial flight test data, and expected delivery timelines.
Van’s Flight Test Flight With the New RV-15 Tail
Van's tests RV-15 with new, longer tail cone ahead of AirVenture. Rian Johnson flew the updated design.
Deburring the Back of a Hole
The Burraway tool deburrs both sides of a hole—even inside tubes—when space is tight.
Mini-Max USA Relaunches to Carry Forward a Homebuilt Classic
Mini-Max USA relaunches to modernize its iconic aircraft kits, improve builder support, and preserve the legacy of this homebuilt aviation line.
Sonex Highwing Takes First Flight
Sonex Highwing completes its first flight; more testing and performance data to follow soon.
SilverLight Aviation to Debut Recon Airplane Kit at AirVenture 2025
SilverLight Aviation brings the all-new Recon airplane kit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025—now available for order and tailored to U.S. pilot preferences.
Pylon Racing Seminar Wraps with 60 Pilots Certified for National Championship...
The National Championship Air Races completed its first Roswell-based Pylon Racing Seminar, certifying 60 pilots across six classes ahead of the September event.
In Case You Missed It
Build Your Skills: Fabric
This month we look at installing the fabric on the wing and how to use rib-lacing, reinforcement tapes, pre-punched holes, and methods of mechanical attachment including pop rivets, PK screws and fabric clips; by Ron Alexander.
