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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®.

Dynon to Offer Hands-on Training at Sebring

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Dynon Avionics will be offering free (for some) courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring,...

Editor’s Log

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Editor Mary Bernard discusses the reward of simplicity that a homebuilder can find when building from plans.

MGL XTreme EMS Engine Monitor

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MGL Avionics has announced availability of its new XTreme EMS engine monitoring system. The XTreme EMS is based on a 4.3-inch sunlight readable, wide...

Editor's Log, December 2011

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It's that time of year again, the time when we undertake the arduous task of updating and compiling the thousands of pieces of data...

Editor’s Log

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Editor Mary Bernard makes the case for presenting the annual Aircraft Buyer's Guides data in a new, more useful form.

Editor’s Log

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Mary Bernard discusses the challenges companies face when they try to improve an existing design, let alone develop a new product. The Glasair Sportsman TC is a case in point.

Ztron Labs Introduces Circuit Breaker Option

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Tired of slow and unreliable mechanical breakers, excessive wiring and too many holes to cut? Ztron Labs has a solution: the ZL-BP8 or ZL-BP4. While...

LoPresti and Lockwood Team Up for Rotax Engine and Aircraft Maintenance...

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Whether you are an A&P who wants to serve the rapidly growing Light Sport community, a newly minted LSA repairman, or the owner/renter of...

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon visits Zenith to Talk Exports, Jobs

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Job creation is closely tied to export growth, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said this week during a visit to kit plane manufacturer Zenith Aircraft...

Free Transition Training for Buyers of Used LSAs

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To promote fleet safety, SportairUSA now offers free transition flight training and a free aircraft safety check to purchasers of used Sting, Sirius and...

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Checkpoints

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First year maintenance.

Torque Plates

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Torque plates are installed before any cylinders go on at the Lycoming engine...

Project Management for Builders

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Sometimes you need tools you wont find in your toolbox. By Lynne Wainfan, Ph.D.

Aero ‘lectrics

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A brighter approach to lamp dimmers.