Free Flight

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Expecting your avionics software to be free of bugs is unrealistic, but there is a way to avoid being bitten.

Editor’s Log

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Editor Mary Bernard discusses the reward of simplicity that a homebuilder can find when building from plans.

What’s New

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ZuluLog offers a pilot logbook for Android devices, Zenith and UL Power announce a firewall-forward kit for the CH 650, and Garmin introduces the aera 796, its new flagship portable navigator.

Idle Hands

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Marc Cook reminisces about the hours of enjoyment he found working on his Glasair Sportsman.

Unusual Attitude

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Vans Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven considers flight safety, and how improving our building and piloting skills would do more to reduce the number of mishaps than additional regulations would.

Alternative Energies

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Electric Light Sport Aircraft are few and far between, owing primarily to the heavy batteries eating into LSA weight restrictions. The Alternair Amp is poised to change all that. By Dean Sigler.

Down To Earth

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Homebuilt aircraft played a key role in bringing aid to the Bahamas after Hurricane Irene. Amy Laboda explains how you can join in future relief efforts.

Light Stuff

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Interested in ultralights? Roy Beisswenger explains what is available and how to make the right choice for your needs.

Free Flight

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The words "test pilot" conjure images of steely-eyed derring-do, but the reality is often a world away from all that.

Editor’s Log

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Editor Mary Bernard makes the case for presenting the annual Aircraft Buyer's Guides data in a new, more useful form.

In Case You Missed It

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Still Young at 35

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Vans RV-4 is still going strong.

Firewall Layout

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The chess game.

Letters

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 Older Builder's ScenarioA GA pilot retires at age 65 and hunts for something to...