Builder Spotlight

The standalone com radio lives on—smarter, more flexible and affordable than ever.

Mike Marker’s search for the ideal landing gear.

How do aircraft judges at the big annual events evaluate a potential prizewinner? You might be surprised. By Bill Repucci.

Months of repair work netted Bill Repucci a new, more powerful engine for his RV-9. The increase in horsepower brings with it a shift in CG and handling characteristics.

Yes, its unusual, but for my hangar it makes perfect sense. By Steve Kessinger.

Time to start the Cowl? It’s one of the biggest milestones and ranks right up there with the canopy. Don’t fret. There are tips...

David Shirey’s Rotec-powered Celebrity is an affordable barnstormer.

Dakota Hawk, RV-7A, Excalibur.

Garmin builds on its portable product line with two new navigators: the aera 795 and 796. Paul Bertorelli reviews these synthetic-vision capable units.

Mistakes were made. (And fixed.)