Trio Avionics EZ Pilot: Built for Safety

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It is not that other autopilots are unsafe, but the EZ Pilot products, an autopilot and an altitude select/hold servo (two independent units) are both designed with key safety features that are not typically seen on autopilots.For example, the EZ Pilot autopilot and altitude hold have unique auto-disengage features that prevent pilots from accidentally taking off with the autopilot engaged. The EZ Hold has an accelerometer built into it that automatically disconnects the altitude hold…

Jeppesen Introduces Mobile

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If you have a phone or PDA with a Microsoft OS, you might well be interested in the WingX software now marketed by Jeppesen...

First Day at Sun 'n Fun

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Puddles and mud from recent rains made lots of work for dedicated volunteers and confused parking for attendees at Sun 'n Fun. A pair...

New EFISes Star at Sun 'n Fun

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Several new EFIS models and upgrades have been introduced at the show today.Advanced Flight Advanced deck EFISFor fans of the EFIS, the talk of...

KITPLANES On Site At Sun 'n Fun

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Heavy rains over the last two days have left the Lakeland airport a mud-sodden mess. Early impressions are that the show traffic will ramp...

KITPLANES Staff Out the Door, Lakeland Bound

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If you get our voicemail or email auto-responder starting, oh...about...now, it's because the KITPLANES staff and contributors are making their way from wherever they...

News: Australian Stimulus Package—Jabiru Engines On Sale

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As the car ads say, "for a limited time only..." Jabiru's U.S. importers have announced that the 2200 and 3300 engines are being offered...

The Home Machinist: Routers Redux

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Occasionally I receive a letter from a reader that offers an insight a bit beyond the expected. An especially well-informed source, Rawson M. (great...

News: Cheap(er) Cubs for Sun 'n Fun

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American Legend Aircraft has just announced special pricing for both its ready-to-fly Light Sport aircraft and the kitbuilt Texas Sport Cub. The airplanes are...

Marc's Sportsman: Fun and Games With Pitot and Static

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Every two years, as regular as rain on Saturday in Seattle, we're supposed to test the pitot-static system and confirm that the transponder and...

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Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair

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After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.

Tools for Homebuilders, Part 1

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Terry Edwards covers some of the less-often discussed aspects of homebuilding, from the decision-making processes, to the best sources for assistance to choosing a project director (and deciding if you need one).

Letters

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Whole-Plane ParachutesI enjoy KITPLANES very much and look forward to every issue. But I've...

Wind Tunnel

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The perils of PIO;