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.
Green Flight Challenge Video Report by CAFE Foundation
The CAFE Foundation published a video report showing takeoffs and landings of the participating aircraft. Each aircraft's efficiency is evaluated using special hardware to...
News Brief Video: Glasair Sportsman TC Introduced
The turbocharged, carbon-fiber-bodied Sportsman TC.
Roadable Glasair Sportsman?
The Plane Driven web site has announced the completion and flight testing of a fly/drive version of the Glasair Sportsman 2+2 kit aircraft called...
Video Brief: Europa Monowheel
KITPLANES' exclusive video highlighting the Europa Monowheel built by Kim Prout. His Europa is one of the highest-time examples in the U.S., and amply shows off the superb combination of agility and utility.
TCM’s New Diesel Project
TCM said more than a year ago that it wanted to get an aerodiesel into its product line and now it has one. The company bought diesel technology already developed from a European source and is forging ahead with its own program.
UL Power’s Unique Lightweight Engine
Aircraft engine development isn't exactly a major growth industry, but we do see new products from time to time. At Sun 'n Fun, KITPLANES editor Marc Cook talked to Gus Warren about the unique, lightweight UL Power engine for LSAs and kit airplanes.
Dynon Skyview
Dynon introduces the Skyview system and we talk with Nick Bogner about its current and future capabilities. The system is based on 10" and 7" screens, and prices start at $3,900.
Product Minute: Garmin G3X
In this exclusive KITPLANES video, we get the low down on the new Garmin G3X with synthetic vision.
Kitplanes Newsline Launched
Spring has sprung, and airshow season is upon us. Even if you can’t make Sun ‘n Fun this year, follow all the action...
In Case You Missed It
Ask the DAR
Questions about operating limitations when changing engines and adding avionics for IFR.
Assistance for Resistance
This month’s home shop project was suggested by Matt Burch. Matt sent a couple...
What’s New
Brightline Bags introduces the FLEX flight-bag system, Full Lotus Floats has a new owner, and Victor Technologies debuts a multiprocess welding system.