Completions

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Gross RV-9A

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My USCG-themed RV-9A was completed this weekend. I built it using a slow build kit, although I did get a jump-start, buying 90% completed wings...

Friesen Glasair Sportsman

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Finally, after over 3 years Sportsman kit #7091 left the ground. It flew really well and only needed minor trim adjustment. The airplane is fitted...

Brammer Zenith CH 750

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I recently completed my Zenith CH 750 after the original was nearly destroyed due to engine failure and subsequent off airport landing. Performance is pretty...

Santorelly Cubby

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N724JV is a Wag-Aero Sport Trainer Acro version with a Continental C85-12F engine. It was a 16 year build and was completed in July,...

Two Bearhawk Patrols Take to the Air

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Scott French of Iowa and an Australian threesome comprising Alan Arthur, Doug Harrington and Avon Furphy have completed, certified and flown their Bearhawk Patrols...

Port RV-8

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Here is my RV8 that I completed in June 2017. I didn't have enough time to fly off my phase one in time for...

Clarke-Schmitz Searey

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This Searey amphibian was built over a three year period by owners Bob Schmitz and Glen Clarke in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Initial flights in...

Michel Fithian-Eyb's 1912 Etrich Taube Series F Replica

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Sometime after my grandfather passed away I ran across a curious photo of him in an airplane. Turns out he was one of the...

John Vander Horck RV-12

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After three years and 1,800 hours of construction, I'm proud to acknowledge the first flight of my Rotax 912 ULS powered Van's RV-12 E-LSA,...

Richard Guy's RANS S-6S Coyote

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My RANS S-6S N428WG was delivered in August 2010 and issued an airworthiness in August 2011. It was as much fun to build as...

In Case You Missed It

The 2-Mile Decision

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For those of you who read my column last month on keeping the fires...

Building the eXenos

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Part 6: Prepping for flight!

Engine Update: New Life for Old Radials

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Barrett Precision Engines has taken the nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine to a whole other level with a fuel-injection upgrade and new ignition system. By Marc Cook.

Thunder Struck

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Some of my fondest memories are nestled in the early days of various race...