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Build Series

Follow Kitplanes contributors through multi-part stories.

Building the Affordaplane, Part 3

Plane and simple.

Second Chance Six

Part 7: Did you know that trailering an airplane across town is an all-day event? I didn’t.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 10

Overcoming builder’s block and exhaust modifications.

Building the Affordaplane, Part 2

From a construction standpoint this ultralight design is quite unusual in some ways and very traditional in others.

What About an Ultralight?

Ever consider what it might be like building an ultralight?

Building the ‘Beater – Part 8

Looking back on the project.

Second Chance Six

Part 5: Uncovering the history of N2165U and doing lots of sanding.

Building the ‘Beater – Part 7

Installing the interior.

Second Chance Six

Starting the restoration. Where do you even begin?

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 7

Mounting pressures, seating flexibility.

In Case You Missed it

Are Your Wings in the Right Spot?

Jon Croke - 2
If you haven’t yet decided on whether to pick a high- or low-wing aircraft...

Shining a Light on DarkAero

Eric Stewart - 1
Ryley, Keegan and River Karl provide a behind-the-scenes view of the DarkAero 1.

Gear of the Year 2008

Kitplanes - 0
Most of the attendees at Oshkosh AirVenture each year seek out the latest, greatest, craziest, most innovative gear they can find, and our KITPLANES crew is no exception. This year we've come up with some brand new gadgets and some items that have escaped our attention till now but shouldn't have; a staff report.

An Approach to Airplane Maintenance

Dave Prizio - 0
If we put maintenance and repairs together, we can easily see a link between...
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