Louise Hose
Louise Hose is an instrument-rated, commercial pilot who regularly flies her RV-6, her husband’s RV-8, and an RV-3B and a Dream Tundra, which they built together. They live in Dayton Valley Airpark in Nevada. She also edits the monthly, free digital newsletter, The Homebuilder’s Portal by KITPLANES®.
Come Early to Workshops
We wandered by the workshop pavilions this morning and each one was at capacity. Whether you are interested in composites, wood, fabric, metal, or...
The RV-10 TDI Arrives
We noticed an unpainted RV-10 taxiing into the special display area near the Homebuilder's Hangar and wondered, what is so special about an RV-10? It is the only turbo-diesel powered RV-10 in the world.
What Is It?
There are two of these planes parked on the north side of the Federal Pavilion. This one flew in from England! (The second one...
Break For the Homebuilt Parking Crew
When a Flight of about 150 Bonanzas arrived, the Homebuilt Parking crew had a chance to relax, enjoy the arrival, and take a few...
What Is It?
We found this curious airplane in home built camping but we couldn't identify the model. Maybe a reader can? Being a Canadian-registered aircraft, there's...
Open For Business
Wittman Fields varied between scuddy and closed to VFR Saturday morning but the afternoon is beautiful with a broken sky and light winds. The...
The Other Welcome Wagon
The wheels are yeller, the upholstery's brown,
The dashboard's genuine leather,
With isinglass curtains y' can roll right down,
In case there's a change in the weather.
Well,...
Sure, It's VFR
We have a solid overcast here at Wittman Field but the ATIS says it's VFR. Winds calm... visibility 7 miles... overcast at 1000 feet....
Bob Reece Receives EAA Homebuilt Award
Bob Reece was honored with a "brick" at the Brown Arch today for his many years of service as Chairman of the EAA Judging...
The Controlled Chaotic World of Area 51
The Homebuilt Parking and Camping crew out in Area 51 must be contenders for the hardest working volunteers at AirVenture and this year stretched...
In Case You Missed It
Preparing for Flight Test Unknowns
Admit it: We're all amateurs. Unless we're actual test pilots, none of us are...
A New Name on the Alternative Engine Block
When NSI went under in 2005, builders who had an engine or were waiting on parts for one might have found themselves in a world of hurt. But seeing an opportunity, John and Gwen Maxwell acquired the assets of the company and have endeavored since to make a sound product even better; by Marc Cook.