Tag: Our annual survey of the wide array of engine options available to homebuilders
![The 160 hp turbocharged Rotax 916iS is a four-stroke piston engine with redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition. [Credit: BPR Rotax]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PIC_916-iS_iSc-2.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "2026 Engine Buyer’s Guide")
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Design Process: Planform Effects on Structure and Weight
Last month we took a look at how the planform of the wing affects...
Importing From Canada, N-Number Size
Question: I’m interested in buying a homebuilt out of Canada. Is this a difficult...
Wind Tunnel
The discussion of lateral/directional stability continues with an examination of dihedral effect and the effect of roll;
Letters
Acoustic FeedbackThe article Sounding Down in the June KITPLANES concerning aircraft soundproofing was interesting...