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Dynon Avionics Acquires Advanced Flight Systems
As of today (July 22nd, 2013), Dynon Avionics and Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) have joined forces, with the acquisition of AFS by Dynon.
Advanced Flight...
Levil Technology’s New iLevilAW ADAHRS
Levil Technology is out with a new portable ADS-B unit that's really a miniature ADAHRS.
Have You Ever Scared Yourself?
Here at Kitplanes, we are not just dedicated to helping people find, build and fly their experimental aircraft - we want to make sure...
Dynon ships new Comm Radio, Intercom, and Skyview software 6.0
Dynon has released three new products that were announced at Sun 'n Fun in April: a COM radio, Intercom, and SkyView firmware 6.0 with...
FlyEco’s Experimental Diesel
Diesel engines are beginning to make tiny inroads into the Experimental aircraft market, although they're a ways from gaining market share. At the Aero show in Friedsrichshafen, KITPLANES saw an interesting three-cylinder model from a company called FlyEco.
Better Fuel Efficiency Than Claimed for Rotax 912iS
New side-by-side testing by Rotax reveals that the 912iS yields substantially better fuel economy than the company originally claimed. In this exclusive KITPLANES video, Rotax's Alexander Mitter reveals the test details.
Detailed Look – Garmin’s New G3X Package
We get a detailed look at Garmin's new G3X package. Paul Bertorelli talks to Garmin's Jim Alpiser at the Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Aircraft Tour-Paul Dye’s RV-3
At Sun 'n Fun 2013, KITPLANES editor Paul Dye flew his RV-3 into Lakeland. In this video, he gives us a tour of the airplane's unique design and construction.
Superior’s New XP-400 Engine
Superior Air Parts is showing the new XP-400, a 215 hp variant of the popular four-cylinder powerplant.
New, Lighter Hartzell Prop for RV-10
Hartzell Propeller announced that it has developed a new three-blade ASC-II composite propeller for Van's Aircraft RV-10. The new prop is four pounds lighter...
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Everyone needs two airplanes—one for going places and another for fun. Getting that...
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The Dyna-Cam engine has a long history and an uncertain future. Despite its positive attributes, you still cant buy one.
Good Vibrations, Bad Vibrations
Mating a prop to an engine requires more than a big wrench and some safety wire. Follow along on a real propeller vibration test.