![[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")
Lions of Wittman Plains
You’ve seen the image of lions lined up in the shadow of an airplane wing on the plains of the Serengeti? We present to...
ChairVenture!
Colorful Adirondack chairs and chapter signs at the Blue Barn highlight EAA’s homebuilding spirit and creativity across the country.
The New Generation of Homebuilt Aircraft Judges
Young women bring fresh energy and engineering chops to the evolving AirVenture Homebuilt Aircraft judging team.
Homebuilder Awards Given at Thursday Dinner
Top EAA honors awarded to standout contributors in homebuilt aviation for innovation, flight testing, and aircraft design at Thursday’s national gathering.
Radiant Adds New CO Detector Models
RADIANT Technology expands its popular CO-USB detector line with two new models, including a battery-powered version with an aural alarm and lanyard.
Barefoot and Booted, the Power Lunch!
WomenVenture Day celebrates women in aviation with forums, flybys, and inspiring talks—including firebomber captain Tracy Zedeck's keynote.
Cleaveland Tools: Cowling Install Tool
Cleaveland Tool’s 3D-printed cowling fixture offers affordable, hands-free alignment for trimming and fitting—just $150 and shipping now.
Homebuilt Participation Down This Year
Homebuilt participation at Oshkosh 2025 is down roughly 15%, with fewer planes and tents in the Pavilion and camping areas.
In Case You Missed It
Rear Cockpit: The Other Guy’s Plane
In a parallel life of mine—auto journalism—shop talk occasionally got around to just how...
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook discusses the magazines new approach to the Alternative Engines Buyer's Guide and the blowback from his commentary about these engines in the May issue.