Pietenpol Air Camper Archives

R.T. Searfoss shows off his magnificent workmanship in the Pietenpol Air Camper he built over the span of 12 years. There is much to love in classic tube and fabric aircraft which harken back to an earlier time of aircraft construction. Masterful craftsmanship is everywhere you look in R.T.’s work. [Credit: Bill Wilson]

Choosing Your Aircraft Construction Material

Bill Wilson - September 28, 2026 1

In Case You Missed It

Building a Composite Fuel Tank

Eric Stewart - October 31, 2024 2

How to keep it lightweight and leak-free.

Gear of the Year 2008

Kitplanes - September 18, 2008 0

Most of the attendees at Oshkosh AirVenture each year seek out the latest, greatest, craziest, most innovative gear they can find, and our KITPLANES crew is no exception. This year we've come up with some brand new gadgets and some items that have escaped our attention till now but shouldn't have; a staff report.

Kit Stuff

Robrucha - January 22, 2016 0

Tempest AA470 Oil Filter Cutter

Marc Cook - November 18, 2021 0

If you’re doing your own routine maintenance—and if you’re not, why not?—you’re going to...