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Mike and Laura Starkey’s RANS S-21: Part 15
Many people building the RANS S-21 have a paint scheme figured out before they build (or early into the process), which allows them to paint the various parts during the...
Building the eXenos
...sources (such as Aircraft Spruce) as well—but that’s just par for the course in homebuilding. The Bike In order to build your electric airplane powered by a Zero motorcycle power...
Homemade Compression Tester
...inclined to save a few dollars building a tester instead of buying, are probably dealing with the smaller engines and so will need the 0.040-inch diameter orifice. If you’re being...
Zenith Aircraft Marks 30 Years In Mexico
...for the 2022 event. Zenith builder and flyer Val Westedt taught a women-only workshop for a hands-on introduction to building techniques. “There should be more women building airplanes,” she said....
Unbelievable!
...this has been a challenging race week. But then, racing in any guise is tough and character building, but the personal growth and mechanical development always calls the faithful. Forward....
Over the Hump
Building an aircraft is a significant project with obstacles along the way. Conquering the challenges are a major part of why a successful completion is so rewarding. For my wife...
Fit and Trim
...There are simply too many variables. Yet, when speaking with builders after their first flight, the expectation is often there. As with every aspect of aircraft building, those who bring...
eXenos Motor/Battery Mounts Now Available
Sonex announced that motor/battery mounts are now available to order for the Xenos Motorglider Zaero Electric Propulsion package. Developed by Gabriel DeVault, the installation uses the standard Sonex cowlings and...
October 2022
...homebuilt aviation magazine. Written exclusively for enthusiasts like you, our editors pack each issue with need-to-know information on building, flying, designing and maintaining your own amateur-built category manned aircraft. Subscribe...
Wischer’s Whiff
...in fire sleeve while the injectors are under the bright aluminum fittings. While building the Yukon Neil found, like many others, that although he wasn’t building an RV he was...
In Case You Missed It
![Low-level aerial view of AirVenture, looking down the main thoroughfare toward Boeing Plaza, with the flightline and runway 18/36 beyond. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_4521.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "AirVenture 2026 in Review")
AirVenture 2026 in Review
For the e-ab community, the biggest stories at AirVenture 2026 were found in the...
Maintenance Matters
Veteran A&P Steve Ells explains the basics of setting up and organizing your home workshop, and the tools you'll need to complete and maintain your project.