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
Wind Tunnel
While two-control airplanes were designed to make a pilot’s life simpler, they come with significant compromises.
Guest Editorial
We've made improvements: This year's printed Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide has a new format that highlights the latest designs. Plus, the Online Aircraft Buyer's Guide's new features yield a better and more useful search result.
Special Delivery
There are events in your life where you will always remember the time, place...
