Jon Croke
As the founder of HomebuiltHELP.com, Jon Croke has produced instructional videos for Experimental aircraft builders for over 20 years. He has built (and helped others build) over a dozen kit aircraft of all makes and models. Jon is a private pilot and currently owns and flies a Zenith Cruzer.
AWOS Micro Tower
Ever wonder what an AWOS system looks like and where you would buy one for a small airport? The MicroTower from Potomac Aviation is...
Scout ADS-B
A pocket sized, dual-band ADS-B receiver has just been released by ForeFlight called "Scout." This may be one of the smallest off-the-shelf solutions available...
Watch Those Sharp Edges
Grommets and bushings provide simple, inexpensive protection from sharp edges of all kinds.
Sometimes neglecting small details can bite us on the backside when...
DIY Firewall Penetration
Properly seal the firewall penetrations to keep fumes from entering the aircraft cabin.
UL Power Inspires Young Minds
The UL Power engine booth displays a specially made engine block on a pedestal with a cutaway that allows the internal components (pistons, crankshaft)...
Have a bike? Need a lift?
An innovative mount for carrying a bicycle is available for the new Murphy Radical kitplane. This is a unique under wing design option for...
Parts at Sun 'n Fun
Bolts, washers, cotter pins, aluminum sheet and steel tubes. These are the staples of building an aircraft. The usual way to obtain these components...
FlightBox ADS-B receiver
For the last year Steven Sokol has been working on creating a new business called Open Flight Systems. His goal was to design a...
In Case You Missed It
Hatz Classic: A Homebuilt Waco
First-time builder Ron Sieck’s Hatz Classic biplane comes charmingly close to perfection.
Editor’s Log
Mary Bernard discusses the challenges companies face when they try to improve an existing design, let alone develop a new product. The Glasair Sportsman TC is a case in point.
Homebuilt Accidents: Evaluating Engines
Statistics show traditional certified engines have the best reliability.