Bob Chambers, a.k.a. Robrucha is the one contributor who has been published in every KITPLANES® issue since the magazine's first issue in 1984. His book, “Out of the Basement,” featuring 209 of his aviation cartoons (most of them from KITPLANES® and in color), was published in 2013.

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A Crowd of One

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Unoiled!

Vic Syracuse - March 15, 2019 0

Unoiled air filter.

Alternative Energies

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Experimental Soaring Workshop: This annual gathering of designers and builders of sailplanes, hang gliders and paragliders is an idea festival, and a must-attend event for enthusiasts. By Dean Sigler.

Broken Battery Hold-Down Bracket

Vic Syracuse - April 7, 2021 0

This battery hold-down bracket was discovered in an RV-10 during a condition inspection. It...

Starkey’s Custom Spark Plug Adapter Lock Wrench

Bob Hadley - May 23, 2025 0

Make spark plug changes easier with a custom spark plug wrench for auto plug adapters on aircraft engines.

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