SeaRey Amphib LSA Flight Trial

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Here's an over-the-transom report on the SeaRey LSA amphibian from Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West, who is having more fun than he deserves.

Are All Battery Chargers Alike?

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Bob Fritz tests battery chargers and desulfation systems, and finds its easier to keep a battery in good shape than to raise it from the dead—and that a good charger is a better bet than a new battery.

Fuel Injection 101

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Steve Ells immerses himself in the art and science of fuel-injection systems during a weekend course at Airflow Performance headquarters.

Ask the DAR

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What's the difference between the FAAs SLSA (Special Light Sport Aircraft) and ELSA (Experimental Light Sport Aircraft) designation? DAR Mel Asberry clears it up.

Engine Beat

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What makes an excellent Experimental exhaust system? High quality 321 stainless tubes, neat welds and flex points. By Steve Ells.

Light Stuff

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Dave Martin finds a Light Sport seaplane at the 2009 Sebring LSA Expo that made a real splash.

Letters

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Antennas Up! I have enjoyed following To Launch a Light Sport, by Bob Fritz. His recent effort discussed a couple of common problems...

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

What’s New

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Lycoming offers zero-time, factory-rebuilt engines to pilots and owners for the cost of a factory overhaul, in exchange for a first-run core; RPX Technologies introduces the simple and straightforward DynaVibe prop and rotor balancer. Edited by Mary Bernard.

Around the Patch

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook takes note of the good, bad and the uncapitalized in public reactions to a recent aircraft accident. He encourages knowledgeable pilots, builders and enthusiasts to counter the public rantings of armchair crackpots with kindness and courage. Also, a tip of the buttonless cap to Omar Filipovic, KITPLANES.coms new webmaster, for his savvy work to create a more lively and flexible web site.

In Case You Missed It

Down to Earth

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Even when built from the same kit, no two aircraft are exactly the same—that’s why you need a builder’s book. By Amy Laboda.

Letters

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Directory SuggestionIn your Homebuilt Aircraft Directory , there are kits and plans that are...

Homebuilt Accidents: Fire!

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Quite possibly, your eyes glazed over‭ ‬a bit when you saw the title of...

Blind Rivets: Look Closely

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Many aircraft kits are designed around the use of blind rivets—also known as pulled...