Completions

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Timothy Finley's Zenith 601XLB

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I began construction of N949TF, my Jabiru powered 601XLB at the Zenith Factory on June 19, 2008. The build was completed by October 31,...

Scott Thatcher's Zenith 601XLB

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N601EL was my first attempt at building an aircraft and it was one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life! After...

Sam Buchanan's Legal Eagle XL

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After a dozen years of enjoyable flight in my RV-6, it was time to add a low-n-slow aircraft to the hangar. The Legal Eagle...

Steve Rush's RV-12

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Van's RV-12 kit number 18 was ordered the first day orders were accepted by Van's and completed 2 years and 2 months later. It...

Stan Tew's Rans S-7S

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N29TD was given airworthiness in October 2010 after 6 years of construction. It was awarded Champion Custom Tube & Fabric at the South East...

Dave Smith's RV-7

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On Friday, March 9th 2012, it had been 4 years, 7 months and 17 days since taking over the RV7 project. It was a...

Brian Charlton's Sonex Waiex

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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...

Scott Hendry's Nynja

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I started the Nynja kit in August 2011 and it flew in June 2012. The Nynja is a quick build kit, but I'm a...

WIlliam Prokes’ Kitfox Model 4

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N419BM is a Model 4 Kitfox with a ROTAC Radial engine(2800)was completed almost 3 years ago. 150 hours now and is a great airplane....

Michael Goodman's Dakota Hawk

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After nearly 13 years of construction (I’m slow) Dakota Hawk N783SM took to the sky for its maiden flight. Powered by a Rotax 912S...

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Hiring Help With Avionics

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Larry Anglisano makes the case for homebuilders getting professional assistance with complex avionics installations.

Wheel Pant Suspenders

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The challenge with this wheel pant was where to mount it, and how.

Buying Used: RANS S-7 Courier

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The Sport Pilot’s Super Cub.