Before Paul Dye took the RV-15 for a flight, Van’s chief engineer Rian Johnson flew the airplane with the new tail to test what’s expected to be the 12-inches longer final tail cone size and configuration. Next up is the preparation to take the plane to AirVenture.
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MGL Avionics Stratomaster MAXI Single E1
MGLs maxi singles are designed to drop into a standard 3.125-inch hole, while the Smart Singles fit into a 2.25-inch hole. Author Rick Lindstrom found that the Maxi Single E1 engine monitor was just the ticket to get him flying while his other unit was in the shop for repairs.
![Checking out East Tennessee scenery from the 701. [Credit: Jon Humberd]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Builder’s Spotlight")
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