![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")
AirCam Close to Shipping 300th Kit
Phil Lockwood, an aviation legend, is looking to ship his 300th AirCam kit in the next few months. AirCam is displaying their newest model,...
Dynon at Sun ‘n Fun 2021, Real and Virtually
KITPLANES' avionics editor Larry Anglisano caught up with Dynon's Michael Schofield on the company's plans for both in-person and virtual booth displays around Sun...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal Day 3
For old pilot campers like myself camp food is an important matter. Like our non-camping old people brethren, old campers have lunch together and...
Aerolite 103 Goes All Electric
The Aerolite 103 has long been one of the leading truly legal (part 103 in the U.S.) ultralights on the scene. Pilots have been...
Vic Babyak Solves Cooling Issues With Creative Baffling Design
Cylinders 1 and 3 where running about 30°F hotter than the left bank, cylinders 2 and 4.
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal Day 2
Jim arrived at the campground in his Tundra truck on Monday, the day before the show is scheduled to begin. He missed the camper’s...
New Light Aircraft From Czech Republic To Seek 51% Kit Status
American shores have been blessed with a number of innovative and sleek light plane designs from the Czech Republic thanks to the bankruptcy and...
Kolb Aircraft Reports a Two-Year Delay in Delivering New Orders
Kolb Aircraft principal Bryan Melborn reports that the company is not currently taking any orders for new aircraft kits for a period anticipated to...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal
Waking up at 4:30 a.m. is generally difficult. That is, unless it is the night before Sun 'n Fun getaway day. I remember the...
Van’s Aircraft on Current Demand and Quickbuild Kits
KITPLANES editor in chief Marc Cook talks to Van's Greg Hughes and Rian Johnson about the state of their business (good) and the steps...
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Texas Sport Cub
The Texas Sport Cub’s combination of classic good looks and today’s technology will appeal to those who are looking to rekindle an old flame or those hoping to initiate a new love affair; by Marc Cook.
Experimental Audio Panels: Sophisticated, Integrated
PS Engineering and Garmin have kit-focused audio systems for under $2000. They have generous feature sets and high-end audio quality.
Product Review: Garmin’s New aera
Paul Bertorelli reviews Garmin's latest offering, the aera. It's compact, powerful and versatile.
