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...
Gray Kitfox S7 STi
I started my Kitfox S7 STi build November 2018 and flew it November 2020. The guys at Kitfox have been extremely helpful along the...
Jim Nelson Sportsman
On June 12, 2019 Sportsman kit #7146 became N816J—airworthy according to my DAR! On September 19, 2019 N816J “slipped the surly bonds of earth and...
Philip Smith's Zenith CH 701
Started building in February of 1997 - finally signed off after three years, eight months and 20 days. Lost track of the hours...
Dries van Vuuren's Plansbuilt W10 Tailwind
Having built two RVs I needed a real challenge so I decided on the Tailwind. Two years and 2400 hours later, the Tailwind took to the sky on...
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...
Fernandez Zenith Cruzer
This is actually my third attempt at an experimental. Three others started, but life kept getting in the way. After retiring from a 25-year...
It Flies!
With a fresh airworthiness certificate in hand, pre-fight inspections complete, and gorgeous spring weather (cool with no winds) in the Smith Valley, there was...
"Born Again" TX Sonerai
After selling my second RV aircraft last year to facilitate a home remodel I was in a dilemma. Build another airplane? Buy one? If so,...
Lindsey Van’s RV-6
I really enjoyed building this plane, I didn't get in a hurry to build it. I wanted to do it right. I had lots...
In Case You Missed it
Ask the DAR
This month DAR Mel Asberry tackles questions about modifying an aircraft and the flight testing required, what should be on a dataplate, and what you need to know about getting an airworthiness certificate after completing a partially built aircraft.
DIY Firewall Penetration
Properly seal the firewall penetrations to keep fumes from entering the aircraft cabin.