![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")
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...
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...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine
Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
In Case You Missed It
Light Stuff
Inherent biases or previous experience can alter the perceptions of any product reviewer, but perceptions may change when one takes the time to investigate further, sometimes turning what was thought to be a detriment into something less significant. Such was the case when columnist Dave Martin revisited one feature (pilot visibility) of the Remos G-3 SLSA.
Errant Holes: Un-drilling, Up-drilling and Adopting
Homebuilding has no undo key. Learn causes of drill errors, a hole‑marking prevention method, and three easy fixes when mistakes happen.
Wind Tunnel
Contrary to popular belief, the frontal area of an airplane is not the most important determinant of drag.
Wind Tunnel
Its easy to get carried away with new systems and technology that promise to make your airplane faster, smarter and even safer. But sometimes more is just more.