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Kitplanes Magazine: Your Homebuilt Aircraft Authority. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.

The End of the Carburetor?

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On November 1, 2007, Precision Airmotive, supplier of carburetors for Lycoming, Continental and Franklin aircraft engines, announced that it has discontinued manufacture and sales of all new float carburetors and components. This decision comes as a result of the company's inability to obtain product liability insurance for the product line. …
Kitplanes November 2007 cover

November 2007

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Completions

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Builders share their successes.

What’s New

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This months listing covers news from Avemco about aircraft insurance, a Europa update, a Sportys prop lock, and Sigma-Teks new electric attitude indicator; edited by Mary Bernard.

Common Cents

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Home equity loans, building loans, credit cards: These are only a few of the ways that one can finance an airplane building project. But beware: Each option has its benefits and disadvantages, and the wise builder will consider these carefully before signing on the dotted line; by Dave Higdon.

Contributors

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Julia DownieOnce a year we take the opportunity to publicly thank the hard-working Julia Downie for her tireless efforts in collecting and organizing our...

Letters

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On a Lighter Note...Hopefully you can help me out with a solution to my problem. I have an electronic sign that used to mount...

Gear of the Year 2007

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There's always something new to be had in the field of aviation-related equipment, and this year we stay on the beaten trail and wander off of it a bit with a new EFD/MFD, a build-it-yourself headset, a readily stowable inflatable tent, a headset boom light, a digital attitude indicator, an electronic flight bag and spiffy, low-draw LED landing lights; a Staff Report.
Kitplanes October 2007 cover

October 2007

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Completions

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Builders share their successes.

In Case You Missed It

Legal Eagle XL

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Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, especially when you want a leisurely wind-in-your-hair, no-fuss flight. The plansbuilt Legal Eagle XL answers that call.

What’s New

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PS Engineering introduces a new audio panel, Zenair ships its first float kits, and Wicks offers a happy hour discount. Edited by Mary Bernard.

Work of Art

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From conception to execution, Evoke Aviation aims to be the one-stop paint shop.

Aero ‘lectrics

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Anodize, anodize, and aluminum exercise.