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Trying On a Classic
I am of an age such that the BD-5J figured large in my imagination as I was learning to build and fly airplanes. While...
More Rotax 915iS
Here are a few - random - tidbits and photos of the just announced Rotax 915iS turbo engine.
The gearbox internal details are not announced...
What Is It?
This has to be one of the most unusual STOL planes ever. Powered by a 180-hp Lycoming IO-360 turning a Hartzell constant-speed prop, this...
Tosten’s New MS Grip
About a year ago we showed the tooling for Tosten's upcoming stick grip in our grip round-up article, and now it's on the market....
The Experimental Wright “B”Flyer
It always takes awhile for me to find my way south to the Vintage Aircraft area at AirVenture but I'm never disappointed. This year,...
UL Power Briefing
Robert Helms of UL Power gave a short introductory press talk this morning at AirVenture. The company has been making steady inroads to the...
Postcards From AirVenture
It's a beehive of aviation activity at Oshkosh. With so many things to see, there is danger of sensory overload, but for the enthusiasts...
The Mighty Micro Mong Rocket Floats Again
The first plane my homebuilder's eye noticed when I entered the AirVenture Seaplane Base today was John "Snaps" Knapp's Micro Mong Rocket tied up...
RV Eye Candy!
Trying desperately to escape the media center and mingle among the show field the very first tie down rope we tripped over was hooked...
Bowld’s Baffles
Earlier we showed a happy Drew Bowlds with girlfriend Stephanie Neil and very clean and getting cleaner RV-8. Here's a peak at a crafty...
In Case You Missed It
Aircraft Modification Choices
Aftermarket mods for amateur-built aircraft are booming, but not all upgrades deliver on performance, safety or practicality.
How the Bead Goes On
Welded assemblies (also known as weldments) can be found on just about every airplane....
