Breckenridge Christavia MK-1 N321BB
After 7.5 years my plans built Christavia MK-1 was finished and flown on September 24, 2016. It is powered by a Continental O-200 and...
Dave Williams’ Tango 2
N214ST (Revolution Aviation kit) was signed off as airworthy in May, 2015, with the first flight occurring at Williston, FL. The plane is now...
Jon Croke's Zenith CH750 Cruzer
My new Zenith CH750 Cruzer is powered by a rebuilt Continental O-200 engine driving a WhirlWind propeller. From start to finish the kit took...
Knight Nieuport 28
Another of Robert Baslee's Airdrome Aeroplane kit planes got its airworthiness certificate on February 22, 2016. I started construction in August of 2010. The...
It Flies!
With a fresh airworthiness certificate in hand, pre-fight inspections complete, and gorgeous spring weather (cool with no winds) in the Smith Valley, there was...
Lategan Rans S9 Chaos
My Rans S9 Chaos kit was delivered to me here in Thailand in March 2006. Completion to first flight was the 23rd December 2015,...
Rabb Titan Tornado-S
Titan Tornado-S N866TP flew on Feb. 1, 2016. It never would have happened without Joe Sheldon's builder-assist program at LSA Aviation in Redmond, Oregon.
Also...
Arnold Nieuport 28
I purchased this full scale Nieuport 28 kit from Airdome Aeroplanes in March, 2010. The build was accomplished in my basement and garage taking...
Brad Cohen's Zenith Zodiac 601XL
I grew up in an aviation family. My father, who is still an active pilot flew corporate aircraft for forty years as well as...
Tim Binder's Rebuilt Long EZ
I recently rebuilt this Long EZ. It took thirteen months working on it most days and nights. The fiberglass, paint, interior, avionics and some...
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
Recently, there has been increasing interest in the efficiency of all vehicles, including airplanes. Designers are seeking to make airplanes that perform better and burn less fuel. Barnaby Wainfan takes a close look at the aerodynamics and mathematics behind this deceptively complex process.
To Launch a Light Sport
After a disappointing postponement of the first flight, the Jabiru J250 takes to the skies for real. By Bob Fritz.
Prop Momentum Theory
Proper selection and design of the propeller is one of the keys to airplane performance.
The Art of Corner Blocking in Wood Aircraft Construction
Tips for working smarter when making these small, critical parts.