Mary Bernard
Mary Bernard - The product of two parents with Lockheed Aerospace careers, Mary grew up with aviation, prompting her to pursue pilot training as an adult. Her father, a talented tool-and-die maker and planner, instilled in her an abiding interest in how things are built. For more than a decade, she has been a contributing writer and Managing Editor for KITPLANES®.
Spidertracks Integrates Logbook Functions with Flight Tracking
AvConnect and spidertracks have announced a partnership to offer for the first time an automated and real-time pilot and aircraft records-keeping solution.
Spidertracks is an...
Cockpit Video System
Whether you want to post a video to YouTube or Facebook, or simply share a flight with friends, Sporty's cockpit video system is all...
FatBoy Debuts Throttle Quadrants for RVs
FatBoy Throttle Quadrants of Nashville, Tennessee, is now offering side-mounted throttle quadrants for Vans RV builders. All of the RV quadrants are designed for...
On Safari
Builder Rick Reese applies state-of-the-art quality assurance techniques to the building of his exceptional Safari helicopter. By Mary Bernard.
Electric Waiex Makes First Flight
The Sonex Aircraft, LLC proof-of-concept electric-powered Waiex flew for the first time on December 3, 2010, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Piloted...
Two New Landing Lights from AeroLEDs
Research and development at AeroLEDs continues in an effort to offer more options for buyers of aviation lighting. The newest products are the SunSpot...
MGL Avionics Introduces MGL-880 Headset
Features of the MGL Avionics new MGL-880 aviation headset include an anthracite look, metal frame that is hand adjustable and requires no tools. The...
Wicks Selling B-10 and U-2 Airframe Kits
Wicks Aircraft has reached an agreement with Mitchell Wing to market complete airframe kits for the Mitchell B-10 and U-2 ultralight kits.
Don Mitchell, who...
Pilot My-Cast Now Available on iPad
Digital Cyclone, Inc., a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. has announced that Pilot My-Cast by Garmin is available for the iPad. The new app has...
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Working With Experience
Part of my job is surprisingly solitary, moving words and photos around from my...
Efficient Engines
There are many ways to increase an engine's efficiency when rebuilding. Tom Wilson reviews the options, along with the costs involved and the expected returns.
Engine Beat
What makes an excellent Experimental exhaust system? High quality 321 stainless tubes, neat welds and flex points. By Steve Ells.
Error Chain
Panic! What do you do when you find yourself tumbling toward certain demise and none of the tools available seem to be working?