Completions

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Brad Cohen's Zenith Zodiac 601XL

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I grew up in an aviation family. My father, who is still an active pilot flew corporate aircraft for forty years as well as...

Tim Binder's Rebuilt Long EZ

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I recently rebuilt this Long EZ. It took thirteen months working on it most days and nights. The fiberglass, paint, interior, avionics and some...

Jeff Auen’s Lockwood AirCam (The GuitarCam)

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It’s the oldest/newest AirCam. Serial number 26, purchased in 1996 it was moved in crates and boxes six times over 11 years to 5...

Joe Friend's Searey LSX

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My new Searey LSX was completed in August 2015. It is painted to honor the Greatest Generation and styled like the PBY Catalina in...

Saupe Kitfox

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My wife Shelli and I started our Kitfox III kit October 19th of 2014. Thanks to the generous help of our local EAA Chapter...

Geoff van Asch's Murphy Rebel

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Murphy Rebel ZK-VAN (kit #798) flew on Saturday, October 24, 2015.  After 9 years and many, many hours she flew at Omaka, New Zealand. Powered by...

Rusk Experimental Javron SuperCub

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The genesis for the airplane was in June of 2011. The airplane first flew in May 2015. Actual building time was about 3-1/2 years....

Glenn and Gwen Mathis' RANS S-19

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After almost fours years and 1,315 hours of work, our RANS S-19 - N519GM took to the skies the evening of January 2nd, 2012. The first...

Smythe Tango XR

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On September 1, 2015, N464WS departed Williston, FL - X60 - following a 20-month build, and arrived in Brunswick, ME - KBXM - after...

Drane Arion Lightning N621WV

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I finished my Arion Lightning in June 2011. It is equipped with a Dynon D60, Garmin radio and transponder, and Grand Rapids EIS. The...

In Case You Missed It

GlaStar Walkaround with Amy White

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New GlaStar owner Amy White describes what it's like to own and fly this...

Flight Review: Return of the Ultralight

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A few hours piloting the Belite may make you reconsider your preconceived notions about ultralight aircraft. By Ed Wischmeyer.

Promises, Promises

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Remembering Jim Bede Sr.
uAvionix tailBeacon X

uAvionix tailBeaconX

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An all-in-one taillight and Mode S transponder.