![[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")
Instrument Ergonomics
Sometimes the path of least resistance is only good for the short term. You choose the most expedient course from idea to execution, hoping...
Gervae Cub Special
After 5 years and 2000+ hrs, I completed my plans built Cub Special. It has a Continental O-200A with Catto Prop, TK1 Shock Monster...
SW-51 Mustang from ScaleWings
German aircraft manufacturer ScaleWings Aircraft is launching shipments of a “Quick Build Kit” of the SW-51 Mustang, which the company calls "the world's most...
Dead Cow Go Fasts
Just a quick home movie from the starting line at the High Sierra Fly-In this last weekend. For sure we thought you’d like to...
AOPA Nall Report: Homebuilt Accidents Down Slightly
The overall GA accident record showed a mixed bag.
RANS Fly-In and Open House Was a Success
Several vendors were on hand including SteinAir, Garmin, Rotax, Edge Performance and Stewart Systems (water-based paint for aircraft) to answer questions and participate in...
Todd Sonex Onex
My Onex finally flew on 9/21/21. Special thanks to Chuck B. for the help with ALL those rivets and Jim D. for help down...
Glasair Sportsman Kits Available Again
Sportsman kits have been updated to reduce the builder's assembly time and come in carbon fiber or fiberglass.
ICYMI: Zenith’s Homecoming In Virtual Walkthrough Form
Zenith Aircraft held its annual homecoming last weekend, and among the interesting stories is this innovative virtual "walkthrough" of the facilities, as well as...
Postcards From Reno
Here's a sampling of the things we saw at Reno this year—it was a busy time in the pits!
In Case You Missed It
Metal Magic: Removing Bad Rivets
How to properly remove bad or damaged rivets. You'll probably do this a lot over the course of an airplane project!
Build a Custom Display for Your Panel
With some basic electronics and programming skills, it’s not as tough as it seems.
