Kaolin Aviation to Offer FWF Kits for ULPower

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Kaolin Aviation has contracted to design and produce firewall-forward (FWF) kits for popular kit-built aircraft, to make the choice of ULPower engines easier, when...

PS Engineering Introduces PMA450C Audio Panel

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We checked in with PS Engineering's Mark Scheuer for a quick tour of the new PMA450C audio panel. It's been redesigned to be less...

SNF Grass Runway Extension Not Ready

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The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is warning those flying into Paradise City at Sun 'n Fun that the runway extension is not ready...

360-degree VR short video: Zenith Aircraft demo and factory visit

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Kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company has released a new 360-degree VR short video to showcase its kit aircraft and to promote the rewarding hobby of kit aircraft building and flying light-sport aircraft.

The Hiring Spree Continues: Zenith, Too

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Recently, both Van's Aircraft and Sonex have reached out to the homebuilder community in search of qualified employees and that's something on Zenith's radar...

Are you Ready for AirVenture!?

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Ok, so maybe you want to wait until your spot in Homebuilt Camping dries out just a little bit... but Oshkosh is a great...

Commentary: New Kitbuilt Rules-Punish Everyone .

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The FAA, in its revised Advisory Circulars that govern the licensing of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft, has taken an aggressive, broad-brush approach to stopping excessive commercial assistance in kitbuilt aircraft. An advisory panel was formed last year, and the initial findings were published in February, with the draft of revised rulemaking supposed to appear this spring. In fact, the draft of the new rules appeared in the middle of July, with a substantially shorter comment period than…

Van’s Posts Video Update for March 2024

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Van’s Aircraft posted a video update today on its progress through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Among the high points offered by Greg Hughes...

Aerodynamic Marvels

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Reno Racers go to incredible lengths to gain a fraction of a mph on their rivals (I know that we use knots as a...

Redesigned Lighting Controller from Flight Data Systems

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Flight Data Systems introduced the LC-40e Lighting Controller, a four-channel instrument panel light dimming system for Experimental aircraft. The LC-40e is functionally the same as the company's LC-40, but has been redesigned and enclosed in a compact black anodized aluminum chassis. The LC-40e features four independent 1.5-amp channels, allowing up to 18 post lights per channel. The low-frequency pulse width modulation control eliminates bulky heatsinks, and the unit is capable of dimming LED panel lights. The…

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Aero ‘lectrics

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Jim Weir describes how he built the airframe structure of his new-and-improved wind tee.

Wind Tunnel

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Trike masts.

High-Desert Tales

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Nuke it!

Northward Ho!

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Alaska and back in a plans-built Sonex. By Robert E. Barber.