Jimmy Young's Zenith CH 750
On Aug. 10th 2012, I made my first flight in N75ZX, a Zenith CH 750 I had started construction on 2 years and 9...
Rick Richardson's Lancair Legacy FG
After starting with three week's of Lancair's factory-assist builders program, my plane received its airworthiness certificate exactly three years later in July 2010. This...
Al Leppanen's Dakota Hawk
I built my Dakota Hawk from plans over a period of about three and a half years; the first flight was in October 2011....
Thierry Zibi's SAM LS
5 years ago, I wanted a retro-looking aircraft, like the trainers of the golden age but with modern comfort, construction and flying manners. That...
Wade Kinkaid's Dakota Hawk
This Dakota Hawk is my second homebuilt project. I've been a carpenter for many years so it only felt right to build a wooden...
Bob Peck's RV-7A
First flight was on July 16 2012. Engine is an Aerosport Power IO-375 with the Precision Eagle EMS (electronic ignition and injection) and a...
Don Herbel's Zenith CH701 STOL
I completed my Zenith CH701 STOL on June 30, 2012 after 7 1/2 years from starting construction. Dubbed "Blue," her colors and name were...
Joel Graber's RV-10
I started this project due to family expansion (when we found out we were about to have our first child). We had a an...
David Clay's Plans-Built Sonex
My plans-built Sonex flew for the first time on August 25, 2012. Building this airplane was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Flying it...
Richard Schaller's RV-12
I completed this RV-12 in March 2012 and had it painted in Navy T-34 colors in July. The plane is a joy to fly...
In Case You Missed it
Fuel Cap Dipstick (and Always Chock Your Wheels)
Before I delve into this month’s project, here’s the backstory on where it came...
The Paint Shop Experience
Deciding that you don't want to paint your homebuilt airplane yourself means placing your baby in the hands of a paint shop. Susan Brunner offers some tips to help manage this important aspect of the building process successfully.
