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Zenith Aircraft Hands-On Workshop Class Returns to Texas in February
Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to Southwest Texas to host its hands-on kit aircraft building workshop class.
New Edition of the EAA Flight Test Manual Published
Updated quick-glance test cards for in-flight reference also included.
National Championship Air Races in Roswell Dates Announced
All seven classes of racing will return in new home of Roswell, N.M. next year
Hands-On Kit Airplane Building Workshop Classes at the Zenith Aircraft Factory
There's still time to join Zenith Aircraft Company in October for the next hands-on kit airplane building workshop class.
Zenith Aircraft Homecoming – The Report
The 2024 Zenith Homecoming event was a success by all measures (despite some weather on the second day of the two-day event).
Why Angle of Attack Is a Lifesaver
Paul Dye and Marc Cook talk about the importance of angle of attack instrumentation.
Zenith Aircraft’s Annual “Homecoming” Open Hangar Days & Fly-In
September 20 & 21, 2024, in Mexico, Missouri
In Case You Missed It
Found From Space
A technology developed by ham radio operators, called automatic position reporting system (APRS), coupled with low-cost GPS receivers, a decent antenna and the World Wide Web, have made it possible to track light-aircraft flights without incurring access or subscription fees. Yes, you'll need to get a Technician license for radio operators, but thats a minor obstacle if this system is something you want or need to use.
Kitfox Super Sport
Marc Cook reports on the process of developing a new Lycoming O-233 engine package for the Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport and samples the result.
Mods and Ends
One of the most desirable and intrinsic benefits of building your own airplane under...
The Home Machinist
Taking that first cut into the sheet metal of an aircraft panel can be daunting, and being as precise as youd like is even more so. Author Bob Fritz eases your anxiety about the process with some tips about how to use the right tool for the right job, so that the hole you get is the one you wanted.