Reno Diaries 2022 – Ep. 6
That’s a wrap, people! It’s been a difficult year, to say the least. From the races being on hold due to weather to an...
Through the Smoke: Seeing the Unlimiteds
One story of Reno 2022 was the poor visibility caused by wildfires nearby. By Friday, changes to the schedule began to take hold and...
Postcards From Reno 2022
Here's a review of what we've seen at the Reno races this year. Photos by Tom Wilson, Ariana Rayment, and Paul Dye.
Zenith Aircraft Marks 30 Years In Mexico
On September 16 & 17, 2022, Zenith Aircraft’s latest edition of its annual open house celebrated the factory’s 30th anniversary. We made our first...
Ari’s Reno 2022 VLOG – Ep. 3
It takes time to edit a video, especially when you throw in a move to another state and a new house! Alas, my final...
Bearhawk Model 5 Takes Flight
Bearhawk Aircraft announced the flight of the first kit-built Bearhawk Model 5 on Monday, November 7th. This six-place airplane was originally designed to haul...
The Big Empty
If you’ve followed any of our shop videos or seen pictures of what we’re working on here at Kitplanes any time in the past...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine
Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!
EAA Homebuilders Week 2023 Starts In Less Than 2 Weeks
After two hugely successful Homebuilders Weeks in 2021 and 2022, EAA will offer the program again in 2023. The events kick off on January...
Using the Rapco Brake Rivet Tool
At KITPLANES we love tools. The Rapco tool makes relining common aircraft brakes easy. KP editor in "cheap" Marc Cook offers a quick tutorial...
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Hiring Help With Avionics
Larry Anglisano makes the case for homebuilders getting professional assistance with complex avionics installations.
Unusual Attitude
Vans Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven considers flight safety, and how improving our building and piloting skills would do more to reduce the number of mishaps than additional regulations would.
