![[Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Part 22 Gets Real: Van’s Delivers the First MOSAIC-Certified Airplane")
![[Credit: Wikimedia Commons]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4_rutan_a_longez.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Rutan Symposium Turns to the Coming Canard Maintenance Crisis")
![[Credit: Flight Desgn GmbH]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1_mosaic_flightdesign.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FAA Accepts ASTM Standards, Clearing the Last Hurdle for MOSAIC")
![[Credit: magniX]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Magnix.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "magniX Opens Pre-Orders for an Electric Engine Aimed at Homebuilders")
CompAir Announces New Equipment, Continues Certification Efforts Despite Tough Economy
The aircraft-kit manufacturer, despite not displaying at Oshkosh, is weathering the economic storm and pushes toward certification of its designs.
LeRoy Cook's Tour: Rainy Days and Thursdays
It occurs to me that there are two Oshkosh rain modes. The first kicks in when rain erupts with a certain amount of warning...
DRE Shows Improved Headset
DRE Communications has made significant improvements to the monaural, passive-noise-reduction DRE1000 budget headset, now known as the DRE1001.
LeRoy Cook’s Tour: Tempting Tidbits
I must confess to being torn between twin folding-wing temptations. Should I get on the Early Adopter list for the Terrafugia roadable airplane or...
Cook’s Tour: Rainy Days and Thursdays
It occurs to me that there are two Oshkosh rain modes. The first kicks in when rain erupts with a certain amount of warning after a beautiful airshow day, one that began with no hint of precipitation.
AeroMax Displays Corvair Aircraft Engine
AeroMax Aviation of Georgia has entered the Corvair conversion market with several examples on display at AirVenture. The AeroMax 100 IFB (100 hp, integral front bearing) was featured on a Sonex, bringing the flying examples of the engine to three.
EAA Previews New 51% Rule Changes, Industry Breathes a Sigh of...
A forum held today at AirVenture outlined changes to the so-called 51% rule relating to the construction of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft. The new rule will likely curtail excessive use of commercial assistance but allow legitimate individual builders to proceed rationally.
Cooks Tour: Tempting Tidbits
I must confess to being torn between twin folding-wing temptations. Should I get on the Early Adopter list for the Terrafugia roadable airplane or the Icon A5 amphibious LSA? In the presence of the respective pitchmen, I can almost be persuaded.
In the Pattern Over EAA AirVenture 2009
Sitting in front of your computer thinking how awesome it would be if you could at least get up in the air for a...
Dynon Announces Release Date for Next-Gen EFIS
At AirVenture, Dynon Avionics showed more versions of its next-generation EFIS displays and offered details on the system architecture and launch features. It is committing to a December 1, 2009, release date for the new screens.
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What Now?
Our first indication of a problem was a sudden deceleration of the airplane. The oil indications, both pressure and temperature, were deceptively normal.
Design Process: Wing Design
At this point in the design process, we have gotten the airplane sized, balanced,...
Engine Beat
Vacuum systems may be an imperfect way to power instruments, but careful monitoring and maintenance can forestall common issues. By Steve Ells.