The Opener!
Every year when I get to AirVenture, one of my first stops is the Brown arch. Why? Well it started out that we needed...
Meet Your HBC Volunteers
Nowhere is the sense of community stronger at AirVenture than at the Homebuilt Camping Pavilion, all thanks to the volunteers who make it a home away from home.
Mooneys Open the Door
The group of nearly 70 aircraft arrived Friday evening to avoid bad weather, clearing the 10 a.m. Saturday arrival slot.
Van’s RV-15 Arrives at the Show
The much-anticipated Van's RV-15 prototype has arrived at AirVenture. See the work-in-progress high-wing bush plane on display all week.
Sonex Highwing Pricing Announced
Sonex is now accepting full kit orders for its much-anticipated Highwing. We have the official pricing, initial flight test data, and expected delivery timelines.
Van’s Flight Test Flight With the New RV-15 Tail
Van's tests RV-15 with new, longer tail cone ahead of AirVenture. Rian Johnson flew the updated design.
Deburring the Back of a Hole
The Burraway tool deburrs both sides of a hole—even inside tubes—when space is tight.
Mini-Max USA Relaunches to Carry Forward a Homebuilt Classic
Mini-Max USA relaunches to modernize its iconic aircraft kits, improve builder support, and preserve the legacy of this homebuilt aviation line.
Sonex Highwing Takes First Flight
Sonex Highwing completes its first flight; more testing and performance data to follow soon.
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This column is geared more toward the younger crowd looking to enter aviation, so...