![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=534&h=462&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")
![Aircraft control surface designs may include counterweights to offset and eliminate flutter. The counterweights should not be eliminated to save weight. [Credit: Kitplanes Archive]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitfox-s7-sti-04.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Weight and Flutter")
DeltaHawk Announces Uprated Engines
With 200 hp on tap, the 347-pound (dry) DHK200 closes the gap to the angle-valve Lycoming IO-390.
Garmin Introduces New Radios
Featuring color displays, the new radios are com only (GTR 205) or a nav/com (GTR 215).
Dynon Announces “Relief” For RV Builders
Special rebate on certain Dynon and Advanced Flight Systems products for RV builders.
DeltaHawk To Build FWF Package for Van’s RV-14
The first installation will be on Craig Saxton’s already flying RV-14 and is “anticipated to fly during late spring 2024.”
Roundtable on Van’s Laser-Cut Parts Tech Briefing
Van's data shows the laser-cut parts are no more likely to suffer fatigue cracking than punched parts, but there's a lot more to the story as our quartet of experts will explain.
Van’s Aircraft Releases Tech Summary on Laser-Cut Parts
Van’s released a series of documents that are the result of hundreds of fatigue-test coupons and countless hours of data examination and reduction.
Homebuilders Week – Online Event Starts January 22
An online opportunity to learn about building your own aircraft
Plane & Pilot Photo Contest
Our sister publication, Plane & Pilot is holding a "Best Aviation Photo" contest.
The contest period will run through March 31, and winners will be...
Van’s Begins Informing Builders of New Agreements
As predicted last week, prices have gone up, with some builders reporting increases beyond the expected 35%.
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Engine Beat
Steve Ells surveys those in the know for tips about what to consider when contemplating the purchase of a used aircraft engine.
