Tag: homebuilt aircraft
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![Aircraft control surface designs may include counterweights to offset and eliminate flutter. The counterweights should not be eliminated to save weight. [Credit: Kitplanes Archive]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitfox-s7-sti-04.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Weight and Flutter")
![The original Corben Baby Ace designed by Orland “Ace” Corben in 1929. [Credit: Wikimedia Commons]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1920px-Ace_Baby_Ace_‘N73638_25617429253-scaled.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Vintage Homebuilts: The Big Three")
![The discomfort of wearing prescription- or sunglasses under an ANR headset is eliminated with Flying Eyes. [Credit: Flying Eyes]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FlyingEyes-Group.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Eyes Forward")
![Left to right, shiny new bulkheads, wooden form blocks, and old bulkheads. [Credit Tinley Ong]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3429.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Second Chance Six")
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Aftermarket mods for amateur-built aircraft are booming, but not all upgrades deliver on performance, safety or practicality.
