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®.
Which Cover Shot Do You Like?
We're in the process of finalizing our cover subject selection for the November issue. Which one do you like? We'd like to hear from...
Bose Headset Buy Back Offer
Beginning in August, J.A. Air Center of Illinois will buy back Bose Series X headsets in working condition direct from customers who want to...
Belite Instruments Discounted in August
Through August 31, Belite Electronics is offering a 10% discount on its featherweight instruments with the coupon code EAA2010 when buyers check out at...
When Training and Reading Glasses Clash
Anyone pursuing instrument training will log plenty of hood time, usually with frosted IFR training glasses. But doing this while wearing reading glasses can...
New Cub in Town
Dakota Cub Aircraft is taking orders for its Super 18-180 kit, which has been added to the FAA list of approved kits. The two...
Beyerdynamic HS 400 Standard and Rotor Headsets
Beyerdynamic of Germany presents its new aviation headsets, the HS 400 Signum and HS 400 Rotor. The HS 400 Signum is the standard version...
New 1090ES Traffic Receiver Leverages ADS-B Network
Trig Avionics is adding the possibility of 1090ES ADS-B receiver capability to general aviation with three products targeted at light aircraft, high-performance aircraft and...
New Ground-Adjustable Composite Propeller for RVs
Following on the heels of its composite ground-adjustable propellers that are paired with Rotax and Jabiru engines, Sensenich has announced a new two-blade ground-adjustable...
FreeFlight Introduces RANGR 978 MHz ADS-B
FreeFlight Systems has debuted its line of RANGR 978 MHz ADS-B products including ADS-B transmitters, transmitters with WAAS GPS, transceivers and transceivers with WAAS...
New Oil Thermostat for Rotax 912 Engines
ThermoStasis has introduced an oil thermostat designed to regulate the oil temperature of Rotax 912 series engines installed in Experimental aircraft. CNC-machined from 6061-T6...
In Case You Missed It
Sebring at Seven
Now in its seventh year, the Light Sport Aircraft Expo, which gathers enthusiasts together each spring in Sebring, Florida, is still going strong. By Dave Martin.
Around the Patch
With the endorsement of five major EFIS manufacturers, Vertical Powers new all-in-one-box VP-X controller is almost certainly assured to be a success. By Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook.