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ScaleBirds, a newcomer to the kit manufacturing scene, chose to start their line of replica fighters with one of the first all-metal U.S. military pursuit ships of WW-II—the P-36.

Kitfox Speedster 916

Marc Cook - October 23, 2024

The feistiest Kitfox gets feistier yet.

Sling Shot

Paul Dye - September 28, 2024

Rotax’s 916 enlivens Sling’s four-seaters.

Nothing Small About It

Tom Wilson - February 29, 2024

The Gweduck is a hero-class Experimental three decades in the making.

On the Nose!

Paul Dye - January 31, 2024

Lockwood’s Rotax-powered RV-9A is more than just fancy rhinoplasty.

Excess Horsepower!

Paul Dye - October 30, 2023

Kitfox’s Super Sport gets more than new pep from Rotax’s turbocharged 916 iS.

Builder Spotlight

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Something to Crow About

Paul Dye - February 23, 2025

A visit to see how Crow builds harnesses.

James Aircraft’s State of the Art

Mark Timney - February 11, 2025

Under new ownership, James Aircraft continues to support RV builders

Eating the Elephant

Paul Dye - February 4, 2025

One person can’t imagine eating a whole elephant. It’s simply impossible. But the answer to the idiomatic question remains: one bite at a time!

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 14

Jon Humberd - January 29, 2025

Out of the holding pattern, onto the panel.

Second Chance Six

Tenley Ong - January 27, 2025

Part 13: Assessing the ailerons, learning the lathe and plotting the wiring.

The Jet A- Burning RV-9A

Dennis Parker - January 5, 2025

Behind the scenes with the CD-155-powered RV.

Why We Built What We Did

Kitplanes - December 22, 2024

And sometimes we bought instead of built (again).

Ten Things That Will Have an Impact on Insurance

Scott "Sky" Smith - December 7, 2024

In today’s market you might not be able to get insurance for the plane you want or the premium might be more than you want to spend.

Shop Talk

Fiberglass Magic: A Better-Fitting Rear Seat Back

Paul Dye - February 28, 2025

How to use fiberglass magic for a better-fitting RV-type rear seatback—stronger, snugger, and finished with a satisfying “clunk.”

Adventures in Pro-Seal

Paul Dye - February 23, 2025

How do you use Pro-seal and document the procedure with a camera? The simple...

Beware…. Not All H-5000-2’s Are the Same!

Paul Dye - February 19, 2025

The part number doesn’t tell you the whole story.

Fisheyes!

Paul Dye - February 17, 2025

Just what you hate to see after the paint dries—fish eyes!

PolyGone – This Stuff Works!

Paul Dye - February 12, 2025

I am usually disappointed when I turn to chemicals to try and ease the process of building or working on airplanes.

Best of Both Worlds

Jon Croke - February 7, 2025

Can we convert a certified aircraft into an Experimental so we can get the freedoms we really want?

Exploring

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Van’s RV-9: New Rotax Power

Larry Anglisano - March 3, 2025

Lockwood Aero’s Rotax 916iS firewall-forward package pushes the RV-9 to 190 knots.

Where Do Airplane Parts Come From?

Kerry Fores - March 2, 2025

Building your own replacement kit parts, which is no different than scratch-building from plans, may save you money and time.

Dawn Patrol’s Last Hurrah

Dick Starks - February 27, 2025

Knowing when to fold 'em

Building an Addiction

Tom Wilson - February 19, 2025

The greatest of a successful builder’s attributes is an unshakable belief in tomorrow.

Pie in the Sky

Ariana Rayment - February 13, 2025

Now that the wedding is behind us and house projects have slowed, Brian and I have more time to focus on what matters most—airplanes.

How’s Your Head?

Marc Cook - February 6, 2025

We have a few changes around here that are worthy of mention.

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