Ed Hicks

Previously certified aircraft, ultralights, motorgliders and N-numbers.

Few people have the opportunity to tour the kit manufacturers shop, let alone the manufacturing facilities of ancillary items such as engines, avionics and props. Author Bob Fritz remedies that last one by taking us on a tour of Sensenichs plant, and you'll marvel at the company's unique blend of old school and high tech.

How do you know if you can build an airplane?

The first 10 hours.