2012 Alternative Engine Buyer’s Guide
If you’re in the market for an auto-conversion engine for your homebuilt aircraft, here’s a definitive guide to the options. By Patrick Panzera.
Firewall Forward: New, Used, Something Else?
For some builders, new aircraft engines may just be out of reach. Dave Prizio explains what to look for in a used Lycoming or Lycoming-type engine along with what you need to consider before buying.
2012 Engine Buyer’s Guide
In Part 1 of our 2012 Engine Buyer’s Guide, Marc Cook explores what’s currently available in traditional powerplants, and why such engines might be the best choice for your homebuilt aircraft needs.
Super Cub Kit Comparison
Super Cubs are beloved by many a backcountry adventurer, and several kits offer options to meet the demand of builders interested in these sturdy workhorses.
2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide
The 2012 Rotorcraft Buyer’s Guide includes 49 designs for those who may be interested in building a kit helicopter or gyroplane.
2012 Plansbuilt Buyer’s Guide
The 2012 Plansbuilt Buyer’s Guide features 138 designs for those who prefer the challenge of building an aircraft from scratch.
2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide
The 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide features a stunning 316 designs.
2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide
Some 320 current designs are arrayed with photos and specifications to beat the band. Compiled by Cory Emberson.
Constant-Speed Props
Sometimes using a constant-speed prop makes sense, but the decision is often a compromise among weight, cost and performance. By Marc Cook.
In Case You Missed It
A Custom Maintenance Manual for a Custom Aircraft
It may not be required, but it's essential for performing thorough inspections.
Avionics Bootcamp: ADS-B For Canada and Beyond
If you’ve equipped your plane for the U.S. ADS-B mandate, there’s a good chance it won’t work in other countries, including Canada.
Archive: February 1999
Our February 1999 issue teased a summer’s worth of aeronautical splash-n-dash with a “Water-Flying...
The First Liar
Throughout the history of places where pilots gather—be it a hangar, lounge or friendly...