Homan Legal Eagle XL
I completed Legal Eagle XL SR 7-1/2, Snoopy's Revenge 7-1/2 in July of 2020. It is powered by a Verner 3V engine, with 42...
Completions
Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke's Searey
This Searey LSX amphibian was built over a three-year period by owners Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke in...
Jim and Amelia Isaacs’ Zenith CH701
Jim and Amelia Isaacs received Airworthiness Certification for N701JA on 12 July 2019. The couple began their Zenith CH701 kit build in May of...
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...
Phillabaum Helicycle
First flight of my Helicycle helicopter was on January 31, 2019 after two years of part-time building. Previously, before I retired, I built an...
Charles McCluggage's RV-8
I finished N188DW and inspection was completed in the fall of 2012. First flight was November 6. All went well and the plane has...
Tim Delf’s Sky Jeep
After 10 enjoyable years of on and off building, my plans built Zenith CH701 aircraft received its airworthiness certificate on March 10, 2011 and...
Tomasulo RV-4
Tony Tomasulo's Rv-4 after 12 1/2 years of building. It's powered by an O-360-A1A new Lycoming with roller lifters with a fixed pitch Sensenich...
Glenn and Gwen Mathis' RANS S-19
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...
Marin Streeter’s BushCaddy
I started my project on December 28, 2006, and N620MP received its ELSA airworthiness certificate on August 24, 2009, after 735 hours build time...
In Case You Missed it
Light Stuff
Motivated by an irresistible bargain and at least a modicum of nostalgia, author Dave Martin recaptures a piece of his earlier flying years when he purchases a twin-engine Lazair ultralight in partnership with two buddies. The Lazair is an unusual design to say the least, and Martin hasnt forgotten how to fly it, so both of his partners will benefit from his experience.
Magneto Timing
Checking your magneto timing is part of every yearly condition inspection, but beyond that...
Light Stuff
The Australian developers of the Jabiru engine wanted to build a sport airplane. But when their original engine choice went off the market, they developed its replacement, too. By Dave Martin.