Color Country
When I was mired in some of the more frustrating and tedious parts of building a kit aircraft, I would often reenergize myself by...
Your Head, Your Heart, Your Hands and the Truth
Three chords and the truth. That’s how songwriter Harlan Howard, who, with Hank Cochran, penned “I Fall to Pieces,” described country music. I got...
Glasair Aviation to Restart With Kits, Not Two Weeks to Taxi
Glasair Aviation is planning to emphasize kit sales and production first and restart TWTT later.
Pack Your Spotted Cow and Go
I heard Jester’s coarse voice and felt the impact of each syllable, “You. Nev-er. Leave. Your wingman.” I’m foreshadowing the past, though, so let...
Old School Solution
It doesn’t seem that long ago, but maybe it was, that the essence of a sport airplane was a biplane.
An Icon Passes
Chris Heintz left behind a legacy of innovative, functional design and successful kit-company strategies that relied on keeping the designs simple and costs low.
Barriers to Entry
Sometimes, when using shorthand in our conversations about Experimental aviation, we use the term “barriers to entry” primarily in the context of money. And...
Defining “Done”
“Kerry, you know your airplane could be flying in two weeks.” That observation, offered by someone qualified to make the assessment, caught me off...
Positive Capture
Aircraft fasteners that are critical almost always have a positive capture design or mechanism.
In Case You Missed It
500-hour Inspection vs. Overhaul
About every 500 hours, your magnetos need to be inspected and repaired as needed...
Standalone Engine Monitors
Electronics International is a modern standout, but price an EFIS with built-in monitoring first.