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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.

Zenith Aircraft Homecoming – The Report

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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

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Paul Dye and Marc Cook talk about the importance of angle of attack instrumentation.

Zenith Aircraft’s Annual “Homecoming” Open Hangar Days & Fly-In

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September 20 & 21, 2024, in Mexico, Missouri

Postcards from Oshkosh 2024

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A picture is worth a thousand words, as the cliché goes.

OSH Live Interview with Rotax’s Marc Becker

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Marc Cook interviews Marc Becker, head of Rotax's aviation division about what's new with the company, development of the new 916 iS and a host of other topics relating to the Experimental and Light Sport categories.

Kitplanes Announces 2025 Ultimate FLYING Giveaway

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It’s in Kitplanes’ DNA to inspire pilots to fly—and to attract new aviators to the skies. And what compels most prospective pilots to start...

Whelen Aerospace Technologies Announces Acquisition of AeroLEDs

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Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) signed an agreement to acquire the assets of AeroLEDs, LLC.

Levil Aviation Announces New Wireless Autopilot

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The company is seeking 20 pilots to participate in the beta testing program.

I Am Woman, Hear Me Rivet!

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The EAA offers a basic metal building workshop for women at AirVenture mid-day for the next two days.

Watch for ‘Oshkosh Live’ During AirVenture

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Here’s how to watch our live daily broadcasts from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22-26.

In Case You Missed It

Hatz Classic: A Homebuilt Waco

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First-time builder Ron Sieck’s Hatz Classic biplane comes charmingly close to perfection.

Building the eXenos

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Part 6: Prepping for flight!

All About Avionics: Flight-Control Systems

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As the industry matures, the sheer variety and capabilities of autopilots for Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft are flourishing. By Stein Bruch.

Cooling Outlet Design

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The design must focus on sufficiently cooling the engine while minimizing drag.