News from Van’s: 3000th RV-8 Kit Delivered, First Customer RV-12 Flies

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Despite a flaccid economy, the Van's Aircraft RV line is holding steady. Word has come that the 3000th RV-8 kit has been delivered. Tom Carter, of Big Fork, Montana, is the lucky recipient. The RV-8 was everything I wanted, he says. You look out both sides of a big bubble canopy. It can fly like a fighter or I can put it on autopilot and relax on a fast cross-country flight, too."

The FAA Publishes “51% Rule” Committee Findings, But Not Final Rule

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The FAA has published the final report from the Amateur-Built Aircraft Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) that was re-formed in 2008 to take another shot...

The FAA Publishes 51% Rule Committee Findings, But Not Final Rule

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The FAA has published the final report from the Amateur-Built Aircraft Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) that was re-formed in 2008 to take another shot at the advisory material controlling Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft.

Fritz Jabiru Flies!

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KITPLANES Senior Editor Bob Fritz celebrated the first flight of his Jabiru J250 last week. Regular readers will be familiar with Bob’s project from...

Sennheiser Offers Wireless Headset with Purchase

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Customers who buy any Sennheiser aviation headset between September 1, 2009, and November 7, 2009, will receive a VMX 100 Bluetooth wireless mobile phone headset free.

Fritz Jabiru Flies!

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KITPLANES Senior Editor Bob Fritz sees his Jabiru J250 Light Sport well and truly launched.

Video Brief: Hlavac Breezy

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Building a Breezy is a special task for a special person. Meet builder Matt Hlavac in this Kitplanes exclusive video.

Video Brief: Dynon Avionics

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Kitplanes Magazine visits Dynon Avionics in Woodinville, Washington, to get an inside look at how the company builds and tests its electronic flight instruments.

New Owner for Safari Helicopters

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CHR International has acquired Safari helicopter, the Experimental kit formerly known as the Baby Belle for its resemblance to the Bell 47.

IAC President Vicki Cruse, Former KITPLANES Contributor, Perishes in Training Accident

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Cruse, practicing for the World Aerobatic Championships in England, was flying a Zivko Edge 540 that "nosedived" into the ground.

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Engine Beat

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Those who understand the aviation marketplace will be in a position to make the most of opportunities-and Tempest gets it. By Steve Ells.

Build It Better: Building a Team

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Sometimes working alone in your hangar is exactly what you want. But other times a helping hand is called for, and then it helps to know you’re part of a worldwide homebuilding community.

Challenger Enjoys a Birthday

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250 enthusiasts gathered at Erie Airpark, in Illinois, to celebrate a major milestone: The 25th anniversary of the Quad City Challenger line of aircraft. By Bryan Quickmire.

Home Shop Machinist

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Feeling groovy.