Brady Butterfield’s Goat 4 Glider
I made a scratch-built, ultra-light glider over the past summer as an introduction to home-built aircraft. I completed my maiden flight testing this past...
Schaum Murphy Rebel
After fifteen years of building perseverance, my "RebVair" finally took to the skies on November 15, 2022. It's the only flying Murphy Rebel powered...
Kincaid RV-12
Our Van's RV-12 E-LSA was completed September 2018. I am a first-time builder, and it took three year build working week-ends only.
The plane sports...
John Goodman’s Van’s RV-10
I bought the kit at Sun 'n Fun in 2006. After five years and a month, it finally flew. The paint was done by...
Brian Charlton's Sonex Waiex
I completed my Waiex in April 2011 after two years building and I enjoyed the process so much I would like to build another.
I...
Kurt Klewin’s Van’s RV-6A
N85KC was started in 1999 and completed in 2004. It is powered by an Aerosport Power O-360 and Sensenich prop. Built a bit prior...
Group-Built Van's RV-10
Our RV-10 was built by a team of Ken Smith, Tom Smith, Tim Dawson-Townsend and Anton Nielsen. Total build time was about 6 and...
Dave Armando’s Rotorway 162F
After 600 hours of build time my 2008 Rotorway 162F helicopter departed the earth. First flight was from my driveway after pushing it out...
Wood Legal Eagle XL
I completed my Legal Eagle XL at home and covered the wings in my living room and dining room over the winter. Great Wife!!...
John Vander Horck RV-12
After three years and 1,800 hours of construction, I'm proud to acknowledge the first flight of my Rotax 912 ULS powered Van's RV-12 E-LSA,...
In Case You Missed It
Alternative Energies
Experimental Soaring Workshop: This annual gathering of designers and builders of sailplanes, hang gliders and paragliders is an idea festival, and a must-attend event for enthusiasts. By Dean Sigler.
To Launch a Light Sport
This month’s chronicle of building a Jabiru J250 Light Sport airplane covers the assembly of the wings and tail, and discusses the value of surface preparation.
Archive: April 2012
Formation flying was the subject of our April 2012 cover. RV builder Dave Klages...