It may look like a very early, primitive design but this airplane was designed and first constructed in 1964. It uses Piper PA-12 wings and a special pusher crank. The EAA says it “was one of the most universally recognized aircraft to emerge from the EAA movement.” What is it?
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Mel Asberry - 0
Can a builder modify a Vans RV-12 kit under the 51% rule? How about changing the gross weight of a RANS S-7? Plus, the FAA releases revised homebuilding rules.
Light Stuff
Dave Martin - 0
The next revolution in recreational aircraft is coming, and its electric! This is evidenced by Randall Fishmans ElectraFlyer-C electric-powered aircraft, which flew at last years AirVenture Oshkosh; by Dave Martin.
Contributors
Mary BernardAs we put this magazine "to bed," its the beginning of the baseball...
Editor’s Log
Paul Dye explains how it was possible for him to become editor-in-chief of KITPLANES before he actually left his old job at NASA and what you can expect to see in KITPLANES in the near future.












