A neat activity to watch or participate in is the “One Week Wonder“. This year the aircraft of choice is the Vans RV-12, a side by side low wing LSA with a Rotax engine. Just a day and a half in and the wings near completion and the center section is taking shape.
If you want to see what the components of a modern match hole kit look like or you want to get the confidence that it is an achievable project this is a good place to visit.