Dennis Hasha, Homebuilder Headquarters Registration Chair told KITPLANES that 1031 homebuilt aircraft had flown in and registered at AirVenture as of noon today. A total of of 2003 show planes (homebuilts, aerobatic, seaplanes, vintage, classic, and ultralights) have registered. There will undoubtedly be a few more homebuilts arriving tonight and tomorrow morning.
In Case You Missed it
Arion Lightning
Test pilot Chuck Berthe flew the Arion Lightning not once but twice, in two different factory demonstrators.
Aero ‘lectrics
In an ongoing attempt to update his shop and make it more energy efficient, Jim Weir puts together a winning compressor-generator combo to run the lights and whatever else needs juice.
Fixed-Pitch Props
Choosing a prop for your homebuilt is always a compromise that involves consideration of cost, performance, how you'll fly and more. Still, sometimes the simplest solution is the best one.
Jabiru Dipstick Removal Tool
The oil quantity in my Jabiru 2200 is just a little over two...