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.

Vic’s New Helo

Top Gun Slinger

FAA Medical Special Issuance Wait Time

A Rowdy Bunch of Aviators

Seen at Sun ‘n Fun

Kitfox Announces New Model With Stunning New Rotax Engine

Adequate Supply

A Crowd of One

KitStuff

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Polishing aluminum transforms gray metal into a mirror finish—cheap, timeless, and endlessly messy but deeply rewarding.

Experimotive

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Ben Haass STOL Zenith 801, featuring a Ford V-8 auto conversion, made quite a first impression at AirVenture 09. This month, he tells Rick Lindstrom what makes it all work.

Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride

Russ Erb - September 9, 2020 9

Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!

Pedal Power

Tom Brusehaver - October 20, 2016 6

Building a classic biplane for the next generation of aviators. By Tom Brusehaver.

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