![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
![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=265&h=198&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")
Right Base
Tuesday morning at AirVenture 2017, and the field is full--for certified aircraft! The good news--EAA's goal (so far always achieved) is that show planes...
The Enjoyable Trip to Oshkosh
When thinking of Oshkosh it would be easy to focus on the air show itself, but a big part of the experience can be the trip there. I take great delight in using my RV-8 to travel places that would be impractical by other means.
It's the View…and More! Checking Out the Zenith Super Duty
Kitplanes had the chance to go and try the new CH750 Super Duty aircraft from Zenith Aircraft this morning, and on first, second, and third impression, it looks like a winner.
Franklin’s Kitfox Speedster Routine Back at Oshkosh
In 1992, Jimmy Franklin performed a low-level, aerobatic routine at Oshkosh in his Kitfox Model 4 Speedster. Twenty-five years later, his son Kyle will...
Contentment, Mate!
Could have camped but having Girl in Back and some coworkers made renting a house necessary. Lovely Brad and Angie were willing to swap...
Europe Represented
The European contingent was in full force at the RV social, represented by Luca "Luke" Perazzolli and Francesco "Franz" Dante form northern Italy, and...
What is it?
This award-winning plane sits in the Classics area in front (east) of Homebuilders Headquarters. Know what it is?
ADS-B and the Fisk Arrival
Ever wonder what the Fisk Arrival looks like to someone watching a radar scope? Here is an image from Gary Baker, member of the...
Blue Barn Dedicated at Oshkosh 2017
Sean Tucker, EAA Young Eagles chairman cut the ribbon at the dedication of the Blue Barn, which will serve as the new home for...
How Many Homebuilts?
The Homebuilt Parking and Camping crew counts the number of planes in their area about 7pm each evening and list it on a board...
In Case You Missed It
Letters
Fiberglass/Epoxy LayupsIn "Maintenance Matters" on page 52, a photo shows a fiberglass/epoxy layup...
Carving Fiberglass the Easy Way
Shaping fiberglass parts might be messy, but it doesn't need to be hard. When...
Engine Beat
Steve Ells examines the RSA-type fuel-injection system, shows you how to set the idle speed and idle mixture, and how to clean the nozzles and screens.
Using Level Accelerations to Determine Climb Performance
A faster way to gather data over a wide range of conditions.