Tag: custom aircraft
![[Credit: LeRoy Cook]](https://kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_4581.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "The Wild Traveler")
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Down to Earth
Is the mainstream medias portrayal of aviation incidents sensationalized or on target? Turns out they are right in some aspects, but lacking in others. Either way, the aviation accident rate illustrates that there's still room for improvement; by Amy Laboda.
Hamming It Up
Amateur radio enthusiast Chuck Deiterich explains how pilots can use the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to track their flights and stay in touch with loved ones for a modest investment.