It’s Different in the Jet
Let's face it - when flying a cross-country in an RV (or other higher-performance experimental single that isn't turbocharged), we like to think about...
Literally
I have been writing this blog called Kneeboard Notes for about four or five years now, and one thing I don't think I have...
Group Therapy
As a naturally introverted engineer (redundant, I know), I enjoy working in my shop all alone, with nothing but a little soft music (and...
The Gorge
How is it that an airplane oriented company like Van’s Aircraft can be based in a valley that always seems to be fogged or...
It’s That Time Again
It's time for us aviation journalists to trot out our well-oiled please for practice, tolerance, and good decision-making
Passing the Baton
Marc Cook returns to the pages of Kitplanes as Editor in Chief while Paul step into another role.
Loki the SubSonex Jet is a Free Bird!
My ever-vigilant neighbor caught the official end to my Phase 1 test period on "Loki," the little jet, this morning as I made a...
Thirty Hours
As I rolled the SubSonex to a stop in front of my hangar this morning, the mighty TJ-100 spooling down and going in to...
Keep it Covered
Although our airplanes mostly live indoors, it is not uncommon to tie them down outside when we're on the road. Although a good canopy...
Raiders of the Lost… Wing?
In a nearly forgotten corner fo the AirVenture grounds.... in a nondescript red building...
Behind this unmarked white door...
You will find a vast warehouse full...
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
The way lift is distributed along a wing's span affects both the structure and its aerodynamics.
All About Avionics: We Came, We Saw
There are seemingly few more mundane tasks than making holes, but there are as many ways to do them, as there are different sizes and shapes of holes. This month, Stein Bruch describes how to cut holes in the panel yourself, using tools you may already have around the shop.
