![[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")
![[Credit: FAA]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAA-Mosaic-1.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "MOSAIC Isn’t a Question of Can You—But Why You’d Build")
![[Credit: EAA]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vintage-in-review-herb-clark.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Vintage in Review Returns to Oshkosh: Five Days, Five Stories, and a Living OX-5")
![[Credit: Zenith Aircraft Company]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/31142685469.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Zenith Throws Open Its Doors for “Fly-In to Summer”")
![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")
Best of "Sunset" Photo Contest Winner
As all of our photographers know, sunset it a magic time to take pictures - and when you combine sunset with an airplane, well...
Thinking of Building an Aircraft But Need a Few Parts?
A great way to find “normal” aircraft parts is to head out to the aviation “junk” or “salvage” yards and scrounge for as many...
Video: KITPLANES Flies the SubSonex MicroJet
When Kitplanes was given the opportunity to fly and review the Subsonex, we brought along Paul Bertorelli, our Editorial Director to capture the sights...
Continental Motors Group Buys ECi
Danbury Aerospace, Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its business to Continental Motors Group Ltd.
The company said that "this sale will bring...
First Flight -"Risky Business" Columnist Sid Mayeux
When one of our regular columnists here at Kitplanes finishes and flies a new airplane, we like to celebrate a little! We received word...
Rotax Extended Service Terms (R.E.S.T.) for Rotax 912 iS Sport Engine
To celebrate 40 years of Rotax aircraft engines BRP offers the Rotax Extended Service Terms (R.E.S.T.)* free of charge for one year. This offer is valid...
New AC 90-89A (Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook) Issued...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and the United States Ultralight Association (USUA), are concerned and committed to...
2015 Mojave Experimental Fly-In
Cool planes, World Records, Shiny Trophies
The third annual Mojave Experimental Fly-In was held Saturday April 18 at the Mojave Air and Space Port....
NavWorx ADS600-EXP – Affordable ADS-B Solution and Available Now
NavWorx, Inc. announced an affordable solution for Experimental and LSA aircraft owners with the release of its ADS600-EXP. This announcement came on the heels of...
Kitplanes Photo Contest: Vote Now!
For this month's "Best of..." Kitplanes photo contest, we asked builders to send in their best sunset photo. The editorial staff has sorted through...
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Alternative Energies
Electric motorgliders are leading the way in low-cost, fuel-efficient flight. In the second installment of his two-part series, Dean Sigler profiles seven designs at the forefront of this emerging field.
Homemade Open-End Wrench
Anyone who knows me is familiar with my love of homemade tools. It comes...
To Launch a Light Sport
Bob Fritz finds that in the midst of making progress, the build process has its own value. Here, he walks through the process of designing and installing an on-board fire extinguisher system for his Jabiru J250, and offers a few tips for locating holes and installing the wings.
