![[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")
FAA Launches New Rulemaking For 3rd Class Medicals
The FAA said on Wednesday it is starting a rulemaking project that will explore whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to use...
FAA Makes Progress on Dual-Pilot Phase One Testing
KITPLANES magazine met with Mark Giron of FAA headquarters on the opening day of Sun 'n Fun to discuss progress on the concept of...
Garmin Announces Aviation-Specific Accessories for VIRB Camera
With the introduction of several new accessories, Garmin has made its VIRB Elite HD 1080p action camera especially useful for pilots who want to...
Seattle Avionics ChartData now available for GRT Horizon HX and HXr.
Now GRT Horizon pilots can have all the information provided on current paper charts and much more, without the hassle of carrying paper or...
Belite Aircraft introduces ProCub Lite
Belite Aircraft's new ProCub Lite looks and feels like a nostalgic J3 Cub, but flies under FAR Part 103 ultralight aircraft rules. Powered by...
Sensenich Introduces O-360 Composite Adjustable Prop
Sensenich Propeller's long-anticipated adjustable composite propeller for the Lycoming O-360 is now available. The propeller carries no rpm range restrictions and was specifically designed...
Bugatti 100P at the Mullin
Fans of the wildly futuristic 1937 Bugatti 100P can inspect the Reve Bleu replica project at the Mullin Automotive Museum this spring and early...
Touch Screens Galore!
Those homebuilders planning to attend Sun'n Fun in Lakeland next week will be among the first to get a chance to touch (literally) the...
Mustang Aeronautics Open House Fly-In
The Midget Mustang and Mustang II fly-in and factory open house is scheduled for May 17th at the Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) and the...
Richard VanGrunsven Honored
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) announced yesterday that Richard VanGrunsven is the recipient of the 2014 Godfrey L. Cabot Award. ACONE presents...
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A&Ps and ExperimentalsI would like to commend Dave Prizio on his very informative article...
Firewall Forward Video Series Introduction
A new video series about the major firewall-forward tasks a new airplane builder needs to know.