Omar Filipovic
Omar is the Web Editor at KITPLANES Magazine building a GlaStar in Portland, Oregon while also acting as president and janitor of the Glasair Aircraft Owners Association. He's been a pilot since 1995.
Glasair Sportsman Kits Available Again
Sportsman kits have been updated to reduce the builder's assembly time and come in carbon fiber or fiberglass.
New High-Wing Design From Sonex
Sonex Aircraft announced a new high-wing design today, adding to its lineup of low-wing aircraft. The new model, slightly reminiscent of the Wittman Tailwind...
Advanced Aero Components Acquires Glasair II and III Assets
Glasair Aviation USA, LLC. and Advanced Aero Components "AAC" announced the sale of product line assets for the Glasair II and III models.
According to...
Dynon Certified Introduced
Dynon announces Dynon Certified: the first truly affordable, fully integrated retrofit avionics systems for type certificated GA aircraft.
Dynon announces their Dynon Certified line of...
Aircraft Spruce Canada Moves To Larger Facility
Aircraft Spruce Canada has moved to 27 York Road, Brandtford, Ontario N3T-6H2.
On October 3, 2016, Aircraft Spruce moved down the street to their new...
Kitplanes Photo Contest Winner
It was a close one, but "Gray beauty" edged out the RV-4 Stingray panel and "Black beauty" by a hair.
The winner is Hans Bissig...
Shopping for a Second-Hand Project
Bargains are out there, but do your homework before writing a big check.
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
What paperwork is necessary when a new owner makes an engine change? If floats are replaced with conventional gear, what does the change in gross weight mean for a plane's LSA status?
Light Up
When I first started construction on my RV-10 in 2007, old-school incandescent lights were...
Light Stuff
When you purchase a new light or ultralight aircraft, you should talk to the manufacturer or distributor about the flight training services they provide. By Roy Beisswenger.