Tag: Flight Review
![A CFI talks a pilot through the checklist — a step toward scraping off years of rust and getting back into the air. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_3254.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Returning to Flying")
In Case You Missed It
Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines
Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.
Down to Earth
Amy Laboda chronicles the challenges she encountered when trying to get the ECI B-type cylinders for her certified Lycoming IO-540 replaced.
Smart Transponders
The Experimental market gets few breaks when it comes to transponder and ADS-B requirements.
Cool Runnings
Norm Ellis does the math and shows you how to select the right oil cooler for your engine-cooling package. Given the critical role oil temperature plays in engine health, its a good idea to go beyond selecting the smallest, lightest and cheapest cooler you can find.