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

YOUR BUILD STARTS HERE

SUBSCRIBE
RENEW
GIVE A GIFT
ACCESS MOBILE APP

In Case You Missed It

What’s New

Kitplanes - November 16, 2012 0

Bogert Aviation introduces quick-drain oil valve probe, CubCrafters improves 2013 Carbon Cub SS, and MGL integrates Sandia Mode-C Transponder with its EFISes.

Errant Holes: Un-drilling, Up-drilling and Adopting

Kerry Fores - May 18, 2025 3

Homebuilding has no undo key. Learn causes of drill errors, a hole‑marking prevention method, and three easy fixes when mistakes happen.

Traveling Machine

Marc Cook - October 14, 2011 0

Van's two-seat RV-12 LSA proves itself as a surprisingly travel-friendly cross-country airplane. By Marc Cook.

Now What?

Tom Wilson - November 17, 2023 2

Reno is gone but that doesn’t mean the end of pylon air racing.

Search by tags:

ads-b airventure avionics building technique dar design techniques dynon eaa editorials efis electrical electronics engines faa flight-review fuel fwf garmin history homebuilder humor instruments kit building kitplanes lsa maintenance manufacturers ownership pilot events products propellers racing regulations reno replica rotax safety series shop tip sonex sun 'n fun tools van's video zenith

ABOUT US

KITPLANES Magazine: Your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.

Facebook Twitter Youtube

Give a Gift
Contact Us
Advertise
Subscribe
Customer Service
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Shop
Do Not Sell