Better Fuel Efficiency Than Claimed for Rotax 912iS
New side-by-side testing by Rotax reveals that the 912iS yields substantially better fuel economy than the company originally claimed. In this exclusive KITPLANES video, Rotax's Alexander Mitter reveals the test details.
Detailed Look – Garmin’s New G3X Package
We get a detailed look at Garmin's new G3X package. Paul Bertorelli talks to Garmin's Jim Alpiser at the Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Thomas Yowell's SeaRey "Top Fun"
The first flights of my SeaRey LSX, with the Rotax 914 Turbo, that made it the "Top Fun" amphibian it is today occurred in May 2012....
Aircraft Tour-Paul Dye’s RV-3
At Sun 'n Fun 2013, KITPLANES editor Paul Dye flew his RV-3 into Lakeland. In this video, he gives us a tour of the airplane's unique design and construction.
Superior’s New XP-400 Engine
Superior Air Parts is showing the new XP-400, a 215 hp variant of the popular four-cylinder powerplant.
New, Lighter Hartzell Prop for RV-10
Hartzell Propeller announced that it has developed a new three-blade ASC-II composite propeller for Van's Aircraft RV-10. The new prop is four pounds lighter...
Zenith CH750 Cruzer
Zenith Aircraft introduced a new version of its CH750, the Cruzer. It's intended to be faster than the STOL version of this airplane.
Italian MW Engine Makes U.S. Debut at Sun ‘n Fun
Italian engine-maker MW brought its wares to booth NE50 at Sun 'n Fun 2013 for the first time this year. The company partners with...
New Lancair Legacy Kit Pricing Announced at Sun 'n Fun
It was a busy day for announcements at Sun 'n Fun and Lancair was not to be left out of the fun. The company...
Dynon’s New Radio and Intercom
Dynon showed off a pair of new products for the experimental market including a comm radio and an inexpensive intercom.
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