Gross RV-9A
My USCG-themed RV-9A was completed this weekend.
I built it using a slow build kit, although I did get a jump-start, buying 90% completed wings...
Friesen Glasair Sportsman
Finally, after over 3 years Sportsman kit #7091 left the ground. It flew really well and only needed minor trim adjustment.
The airplane is fitted...
Brammer Zenith CH 750
I recently completed my Zenith CH 750 after the original was nearly destroyed due to engine failure and subsequent off airport landing.
Performance is pretty...
Santorelly Cubby
N724JV is a Wag-Aero Sport Trainer Acro version with a Continental C85-12F engine. It was a 16 year build and was completed in July,...
Two Bearhawk Patrols Take to the Air
Scott French of Iowa and an Australian threesome comprising Alan Arthur, Doug Harrington and Avon Furphy have completed, certified and flown their Bearhawk Patrols...
Port RV-8
Here is my RV8 that I completed in June 2017. I didn't have enough time to fly off my phase one in time for...
Clarke-Schmitz Searey
This Searey amphibian was built over a three year period by owners Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Initial flights in...
Michel Fithian-Eyb's 1912 Etrich Taube Series F Replica
Sometime after my grandfather passed away I ran across a curious photo of him in an airplane. Turns out he was one of the...
John Vander Horck RV-12
After three years and 1,800 hours of construction, I'm proud to acknowledge the first flight of my Rotax 912 ULS powered Van's RV-12 E-LSA,...
Richard Guy's RANS S-6S Coyote
My RANS S-6S N428WG was delivered in August 2010 and issued an airworthiness in August 2011. It was as much fun to build as...
In Case You Missed It
“Glare” Shield
The body of this month’s column is part informational, part confessional and part Zen...
Engine Update
UL Power engines have gained popularity in the homebuilt community in recent years. Marc Cook takes a closer look at the Belgian-made line and the people behind it.
Lancair ES-P
Robert Simon had the distinction of building the first Lancair ES-P to fly. But the process wasn’t without its challenges. The ES-P employs the cabin design and structure of the pressurized, retractable Lancair IV-P, but has a larger wing and fixed gear. During the build, Simon also deviated from the base design with changes that required factory support to accomplish. Not only did he learn much, he ultimately got the plane he needed; by Dave Higdon.
