![[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")
Lycoming Set for UL 91 Unleaded Avgas Approval in Europe
Lycoming Engines has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval.
New 912iS Engine from Rotax
Rotax has added a new engine to its line of popular four-cylinder, four-stroke aircraft engines: the 912iS. The new engine represents somewhat of a...
UL Power FWF Package for Zenith CH 750
The Zenith Aircraft firewall-forward (FWF) engine package includes the modern technology direct-drive, air-cooled, lightweight and fuel-efficient UL350iS aircraft engine from UL Power. The 130-horsepower...
RV-1 Flies Again
After nearly a year of restoration work by countless volunteers, the first "reflight" of the VanGrunsven RV-1, N5827N, occurred on February 19, 2012 from...
CPS Offers Rotax Rubber Replacement Kits
California Power Systems now carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits. These kits are furnished with the parts most commonly needed for the five-year...
News from Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce has announced a new online magazine for homebuilders along with news that it is now carrying a simplified FAR AIM book for...
Safari Helicopter SNF Show Special
As the beginning of the 2012 show season approaches, Safari Helicopter has announced that the company will have six helicopters flying at Sun-and-Fun this...
Onex Sport Aircraft Receives FAA NKET Approval
Sonex Aircraft LLC has announced that the FAA's National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) has approved and published amateur building checklists for the company's Onex...
Dynon to Offer SkyView Training at SNF
Following a successful trial at Sebring, Dynon Avionics will be offering hands-on courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the Sun ’n...
Report from the 2012 SSA Convention
It was my good fortune to attend the 2012 Soaring Society of America convention at the Reno/Sparks Convention Hall in Reno, Nevada, February 1-5.
Besides...
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