Jerry Folkerts
Jerry Folkerts is a retired Air Force colonel. He’s built/restored four Experimental aircraft and is the designer of the Pedal RV, an all- aluminum children’s pedal plane.
Matching a Tailwheel to the Terrain
The right tailwheel can keep you out of trouble in the backcountry.
The Palm Grove Grew
You may recall a single palm tree in Homebuilt Camping last year. This year, the palm grove has expanded to three—all lit every evening...
Murphy Resurgent
Darryl Murphy’s airplane company has a new owner and a new push for backcountry relevance.
In Case You Missed It
Around the Patch
Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the editorial changes within EAA, and reinforces KITPLANES focus on homebuilding.
Ask the DAR
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.
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