DeltaHawk Receives FAA Certification
The long-awaited DeltaHawk engine has received FAA certification in its 180-hp form. According to the company, “The 180 hp DHK180 is the first of...
Free Beer, a Radial and Save $1,000
Verner radial engines are popular these days and if you’ve been thinking of buying one there are a couple of things to know. First, the...
Zip Ties No More: DMC’s LaceLok Tool
KITPLANES avionics guru Larry Anglisano was at the Aircraft Electronics Association show last week and caught up with DMC Tools for a demo of...
Sonex Announces Dual Stick Option
Thanks to popular demand, Sonex now offers a dual stick option for all B-Models, including the Sonex, Waiex and Xenos. Customers wishing to convert...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal #6 – Sun ‘n Fun 2023 Edition
I had to be home after Sun 'n Fun by Saturday night. I fully intended to get up at the crack of dawn, break...
TurbAero’s Small Turbine Update
TurbAero, an Australian company with footprints in the U.S. and Canada, is continuing work on its small regenerative turbine for light experimental aircraft. At...
Stalled!
I dread returning home from Sun 'n Fun. It’s not having to explain how I blew up the credit card or even listening to some...
Beringer Introduces New and Improved Brakes
Beringer has announced at Sun 'n Fun that they are improving their Aerotec brake sets. The new Aerotec+ has cooling fins cast into the...
Dan Reynolds’ Yukon Chinook at the STOL Competition Sun ‘n Fun...
You think your airplane can land short and take off fast? Here's your measuring stick. Our man Steve Ashby watched and then caught up...
TL Sport Offers New Amateur-Built Retractable Luxury Cruiser
Do you remember the TL Sport Sting? It is a two place low wing sexy looking light sport from Europe. There are 120 flying...
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Down to Earth
Many homebuilders understand their kits as just a starting point for their own preferred modifications.
What’s New
A glare shield for Garmin GPS units; Sportair USAs certified pre-owned LSA program; quick reference for aera and AV8OR Ace; Better Half VW announces Legal Eagle XL. Edited by Mary Bernard.