![[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")
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Hightower Resigns as EAA President
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower today. Hightower will be returning to St....
Eric Raymond Seeks Tour of the Americas on Solar Power
Eric Raymond flew across the U.S. in Sunseeker I on solar power in 21 hops in 1990. He crossed the Alps between Germany and...
New Factory-Built Van’s RV-12 to be Offered
Van's Aircraft, Inc. has announced a new program to build completed, fly-away, RV-12s. Nearly 200 kitbuilt RV-12s have been completed and flown as ELSA...
Free Welding Kit with Purchase of Plasma Cutting System
Customers who purchase a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster True Series manual plasma cutting system between October 1 and December 31, 2012, can receive a free...
TCW Servo Kit for Heat Valves, Dampers
TCW Technologies has introduced a control valve servo kit, which includes a small linear actuator, a panel-mounted controller and a pre-made wiring harness. The...
Val Avionics Introduces the INS 429 Integrated Navigation System
The INS 429 is a multi-function, fully integrated navigational instrument. With its own internal receivers, the INS 429 is an independent navigational system, but...
New Semiautomatic Screwdriver
Now you can shift from slotted to Phillips to Torx or square recess without ever touching the bit of your screwdriver: The new Worx...
MGL Integrates Sandia Mode-C Transponder with EFISes
MGL Avionics announced the integration of the Sandia Aerospace STX 165R Remote Mode-C transponder with the following EFISes for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft:
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Wag-Aero’s 2012 Fall Edition Catalog
Wag-Aero has released its 2012 fall catalog, which includes new items such as Taylorcraft wheel fenders, Curtis flush-mount fuel valves, a baggage placard and...
Free AOPA Summit App from Sporty’s
Sportys new app for the AOPA Summit 2012 is free and ready to download to iPads, iPhones and Androids. The app is designed to...
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