![[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")
Aerotherm Introduces Cell-Activated Preheater Switch
Pilots living in the colder parts of the world have to decide whether to leave heating devices running constantly, or make the time to...
ECI Has 70+ New Parts for O-540 Engines
Engine builders looking for cost-effective components for newly constructed engines or overhauls have some additional options thanks to Engine Components, Inc. The San Antonio,...
1000th RV8 Flies
On Friday, September 17, the Hobbs meter on the Vans Aircraft web site registered the 1000th RV8 aircraft to fly. That number represents an...
Dynon Updates EFIS Software for Autopilot
Dynon Avionics has introduced updates for its EFIS products with the Version 5.4 software. Designed for the EFIS-D10A, EFIS-D100 and FlightDEK-D180 units, the upgrade...
Reminder: Zenith Open Hangar Day and Fly-In
Zenith Aircraft will be holding its 19th annual Open Hangar Day and Fly-In at the company's Mexico, Missouri, headquarters on September 18. According to...
AeroLEDs Upgrades SunSpot Landing Light
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Air Compressor Repair Tip
When I finally got around to firing up my new air compressor, the drain valve wouldn't open. You're supposed to be able to open...
Mark Your Calendar For Aircraft Spruce's West Coast Supersale
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Aveo Engineering Introduces PowerBurst LEDs
Aveo Engineering has become well known for its high-intensity, high-quality LED lighting products, and it is expected that these elegant, finely engineered pieces would...
Which Cover Shot Do You Like?
We're in the process of finalizing our cover subject selection for the November issue. Which one do you like? We'd like to hear from...
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