Completions

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Ed Lee's Sonex

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I completed Sonex #1212 and made the first flight August 28, 2016. It now has 112 hours on it with its Corvair 3100cc engine...

David Otero’s RV-7 "Segundo Viento"

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My RV-7 project started on January 5th, 2014. As with most airplane kits, it started with the empennage kit. From the moment I opened...

Cobb Mini-500 Bravo Plus

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It took Bryan Cobb three years to assemble this helicopter while working a full-time job. It is equipped with all factory updates and the...

Alperin Sportsman

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I completed construction of the Glasair Sportsman on November 1, 2016 in the Two Week to Taxi program at Glasair Aviation and received the...

John R. Murphy's SubSonex

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My JSX-2 SubSonex was completed in November 2015 after 22 months of building, and it is the 3rd customer-built SubSonex to fly. Sonex delivered...

Dan Palmer's Wittman Buttercup

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This is my Steve Wittman-designed Buttercup built and flown at Moriarty, New Mexico. Earl Luce plans were used for the airframe. It is powered by...

Smokovitz Skybolt

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After a 20+ year construction period my Skybolt earned its airworthiness certificate in September 2015. This project began as an itch for a biplane....

Two Bearhawk LSA Aircraft Make Their First Flights

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Bearhawk Aircraft announced today the FIRST FLIGHTS of TWO Bearhawk LSA aircraft built by customers from Quick-Build kits. Owner/builders Bruce McElhoe of California and...

"Born Again" TX Sonerai

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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,...

Bilodeau Kolb Firefly

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I purchased this Kolb Firefly, partly covered quick-build kit on Craigslist for $6,000 with the engine, materials, BRS, and propeller, after the previous owner passed away....

In Case You Missed It

Ask the DAR

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DAR Mel Asberry clarifies what notification the FAA expects when a prop has been changed. His advice? Treat it like a major mod.

Alternative Energies

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A new electric ultralight motorglider expands the boundaries of its category—and its plans can be downloaded free. By Dean Sigler.

Chris Pryce’s “KR-2S ish”

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The Rand-Robinson KR series turns 50 in 2022 and to celebrate KITPLANES has met...

KITPLANES Virtual Round Table: Shops and Shop Spaces

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Whether you build in a big box or a one-car garage, you can benefit from shop organization and tool selection.