![Making rare use of my drafting tools for the internal timing. [All Images Credited to Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P1010535.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Conquering the Magneto, Part 2")
![The integrated ECLIPSE NG features a very sunlight readable display that shows the engine and all flight data organized in one or more pages. [Credit: Fielden Aero LLC]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Screenshot_.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FLYBOX Avionics")
![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX.png?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
![Aircraft control surface designs may include counterweights to offset and eliminate flutter. The counterweights should not be eliminated to save weight. [Credit: Kitplanes Archive]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitfox-s7-sti-04.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Weight and Flutter")
Rotax Info Sessions Schedule at AirVenture 2018
The Rotax Flying and Safety Club (RFSC) and BRP-Rotax are offering information sessions conducted by experienced RFSC instructors during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018...
BRS Founder to Speak on Electric VTOL Aircraft at CAFE Foundation...
BRS Aerospace founder Boris Popov will be a main presenter at the 2018 Electric Aircraft Symposium to be held prior to EAA AirVenture in...
Air Race 1 announces US and European Cups
Air Race 1 announced the launch of two new cup competitions in the sport known as formula one air racing.
The US and European Cups...
A Legend Passes
Of the half a million or so aviation fanatics who will pass through the gates of Oshkosh in a couple of weeks, there are...
A New Racing Class at Reno?
Anyone that has an interest in air racing knows that the National Championship Air Races held in Reno, Nevada each September bring racing in...
Latest ATC Spinoff Proposal Meets Continued and Heavy Opposition
Six associations representing the general aviation industry issued a statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for including in its government reorganization proposal a failed...
John Monnett Retires; Seeks Buyers/Investors while Business Continues Strong
After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft,...
Formula 1 Racers to Round the Pylons at Ely (NV), 13-16...
If once a year at Reno doesn't give you enough of an air racing fix, join the Formula 1 Class at Ely, Nevada for...
Product Minute: Lycoming Thunderbolt Engines
At Sun 'n Fun 2018 we interviewed Jeff Schans, Lycoming's Sales manager and we asked about the popular Thunderbolt Engines.
Watch the short Product Minute...
Largest Yet: Mojave Experimental Fly-In 2018
With 344 transient aircraft and 16 local operations logged by the tower, plus what might have been 100 airplanes on the ramp at any one time, the 2018 Mojave Experimental Fly-In April 21, 2018 certainly looked and felt like the most-attended MEFI in the event's six-year history.
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Hatz Classic: A Homebuilt Waco
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Mark Cook revisits George Happs RANS S-19 project to see how the Rotax 914 installation has panned out.
