CPS Offers Rotax Rubber Replacement Kits
California Power Systems now carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits. These kits are furnished with the parts most commonly needed for the five-year...
FAA Releases ADS-B Final Rule
The Aircraft Electronics Association issued a press release on June 1 confirming that the FAA had published the ADS-B final rule on May 28....
ScaleBirds P-36 Flies
Recidivist AirVenture attendees know Sam Watrous at ScaleBirds has been developing his Lite Fighter concept with a prototype P-36. Previously a static display, the...
Superflite Offers Reduced Prices on System I Butyrate
Superflite, a manufacturer of FAA-approved fabric and finish systems, has just announced it has reduced prices on its line of System I butyrate dope....
Phil Bolenbaugh's RANS Coyote II (S-6ES)
N403PB received her airworthiness certificate in April, 2010 after 14 months and 1,500 hours of build time. Powered by the Rotax 912UL engine,...
MGL XTreme EMS Engine Monitor
MGL Avionics has announced availability of its new XTreme EMS engine monitoring system. The XTreme EMS is based on a 4.3-inch sunlight readable, wide...
Oshkosh—A New Hope!
As we walked around the grounds at Wittman Filed in Oshkosh this weekend, it became apparent that there is new emphasis on the old...
Celebrate the Centennial of NASA's Predecessor: The NACA
Many homebuilders don't know of the debt they owe to an organization that would have been 100 years old today - the National Advisory...
Australian CASA Lifts Limitations for Jabiru-Powered Aircraft
After nearly 20 months of investigation, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has lifted its operational limitations for most Jabiru-powered aircraft in Australia....
In Case You Missed It
The Home Machinist (Part 11)
In our continuing series, author Bob Fritz explains how to use a boring head to drill odd-size or big holes. Hint 1: The bigger the hole, the slower the going. Hint 2: The traveling rest, which moves with the cutting tool, braces the material in two directions to minimize flexing.
AI Amuses, But It Can’t Replace Aviation Experts
AI can't replace real aviation expertise—building safe aircraft requires hands-on knowledge, experience, and a well-calibrated BS meter.
Engine Update: EI Commander
EI Commander helps keep you aware of both whats happening with your engines electronic ignition and, as importantly, why. By Marc Cook.