![[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")
Tail Dragging C-150
Okay, it isn't an experimental, but the spirit is there, and with an infusion of horsepower Ken and Lorraine Morris' Cessna 150 tailwheel conversion...
Rotax 915iS Announced
Rotax just caused a stir in the AirVenture media center with the announcement of the turbocharged 915is. Essentially a turbo version of the popular...
Sport Performance Aviation announces Corvair Stroker Engine.
Sport Performance Aviation LLC (SPA) unveiled their long anticipated Corvair 3.3L Stroker engine at EAA AirVenture. The engine uses a stroked version of SPA's...
Meet the Kitplanes Authors!
Oshkosh is a great place to connect faces and names, so we're giving you an opportunity to meet our regular authors face to face!...
$24,900 Diesel Announced by Superior, Legend Cub
General aviation engines too stagnant for you? Superior Air Parts has an affordable cure coming in their just announced Gemini diesel at $24,900. First...
Progress Report: Engineered Power Solutions
Dedicated engine enthusiasts will recall Engineered Propulsion Systems (www.eps.aero) has been developing a high-performance 8-cylinder diesel specifically for general aviation. We first reported on...
Dynon Touch Installed in the Glasair Sportsman
Dynon showed off the beautiful Dynon Touch-equipped Sportsman owned by five Dynon employees. This plane and the AFS-equipped RV-10 (owned by Rob Hickman) are...
One Week Wonder Returns Home
The EAA's One Week Wonder, a Zenith CH-750 built by 2500 volunteers at last year's AirVenture, is on display in the EAA Welcome Center....
Dynon Avionics Announces Affordable ADS-B Out 2020-Compliant Solution
Dynon's new SV-GPS-2020 GPS Receiver / Antenna lets new and existing SkyView and Advanced AF-5000 series customers add a 2020-compliant GPS position source for...
Tailwheel RV-14 Draws a Crowd
Although the first flight of the "RV-14" took place in 2012, that model was a tricycle and is now called the RV-14A. The tailwheel...
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Combustion Pressure and the Future of the Aero Engine
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the changes within Lycoming and how they affect kit builders, as well as Superior Air Parts future since Thielert's bankruptcy.
Just Call Him Mr. Pylon
Homebuilt aircraft builder Steve Wittman was one of Americas greatest air racers. By Amy Laboda.
Ask the DAR
Confusion about FAA Form 8130-12, replacing the 2-inch Experimental placard, selling an engine.
The Best Multi-Tool for your Homebuilt
I am going to describe the best multi-tool you can own for your homebuilt...