Bob Chambers, a.k.a. Robrucha is the one contributor who has been published in every KITPLANES® issue since the magazine's first issue in 1984. His book, “Out of the Basement,” featuring 209 of his aviation cartoons (most of them from KITPLANES® and in color), was published in 2013.

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O-290G case with the nose machined for flight use. The mounting lugs were not “countersunk” for conical bushings on this engine. Look for a later article on making the engine mounts.

A D For Effort

Andrew Robinson - December 5, 2025 1

LYCOMING O-290G REBUILD PART 1

1909 Blériot XI

Geoff Jones - June 19, 2015 5

A near-exact replica of the first airplane to fly across the English Channel.

Wheeler Express—Yesteryear’s Homebuilts

Ron Wanttaja - April 27, 2025 1

The Wheeler Express dazzled with sleek performance and bold promises but ultimately struggled with stability issues and company misfortunes.

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - February 18, 2013 0

One effect of a rotating propellor: It acts as a gyroscope. What does this mean for the pilot?

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