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The Independence Project: A Power Finish
As I write this, the first of the Independence, Oregon, Van’s Aircraft RV-12s (mine) is flying its required test flights after an 18-month building process. Six of the 18 months...
2010 Engine Buyer’s Guide
...push into advanced technologies-including electronic fuel injection-has given new life to the big-bore IO-540 series. Still, if you’re building a big Lancair or Velocity, you’re encouraged to go with a...
EAA Publishes Results of Zenith Zodiac Builder Survey
...EAA, there were 450 responses.Of those, 90% identified themselves as the builder, and 80% said they were building from a kit. (Interestingly, four respondents said they were not sure.) Some...
Fourth Lancair Evolution Flies
...Im overwhelmed! What an airplane. It exceeds every expectation.Jeff and Shelby are no strangers to building a Lancair as they took delivery of a Lancair IV-P kit in 1999 and...
First Glasair Sportsman in China
Chinese national XueQiang Si is building a Sportsman 2+2 at Glasair’s Two Weeks To Taxi program and, upon completion, will fly it to China. XueQiang Si, who will base his...
Build a Bear: Some Assembly Required
...say that factory assistance is not a good thing—quite the contrary for some people. You just have to decide if you are building because you enjoy building, or if you...
Completions
...All thats left now is the factory checkout and flying off the first 40 hours. Im sure going to miss the building, but the flying is going to be a...
Builder Survey: Wilderness Calling
Soon after he finished building, Greg Swingle toured Alaska in his S-7. RANS Aircraft, guided by Randy Schlitter, has been in business since 1974 and has offered a variety of...
Flight Review: Mission Ready
...where Highlander owners take their planes, parking brakes and chocks are recommended. Building a Highlander Visiting the factory offered me the opportunity to see the kit materials and construction techniques...
Simple Log Celebrates 5th Anniversary
...needs and building skills. Some have used the system to preview upcoming tasks so as to avoid mistakes and increase confidence. “Our builders are voracious and very active,” said Riggen....
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