The Modern RV-10 - KITPLANES
A well-modded RV-10 points to the state of the art in homebuilt four-placers.| Kitplanes
A well-modded RV-10 points to the state of the art in homebuilt four-placers.| Kitplanes
Fiberglass your way to a perfect shape. The post Make a Custom Baffle Duct appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
A summer of open-cockpit adventures, from biplane fly-ins to Peter Egan’s cross-country Cub journey, capturing America low and slow. The post Horizons Past And Present—Peter Egan appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Enhance your homebuilt aircraft with clever, lightweight mods like glove boxes, armrests, and cargo cleats—without sacrificing safety or balance. The post Coloring Outside the Lines appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
We explore how the tail design can improve pitch stability at high angles of attack. The post Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 6: High AoA Tail Effects appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Celebrating 60 years at AirVenture 2025, Aircraft Spruce’s Jim Irwin shares how the company grew from spruce lumber to a one-stop aviation parts source. The post 60 Years of Aircraft Spruce appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Build a simple aluminum jig to drill AN bolt threads for safety wiring—perfect for when your hardware bin is missing just one critical part. The post Companion DIY Drill Guide appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Amy Wilkins describes her GlaStar at AirVenture 2025. The post Oshkosh Live 2025: Amy Wilkins’ GlaStar appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Hands‑on Zenith kit workshop and fly‑in set for October 10–11, 2025, in Howell, Michigan. The post Zenith Aircraft Workshop Class and Fly‑In Gathering in Michigan appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
Some mods are better than others. Know how to pick the right ones.| Kitplanes
Neglecting constant-speed propeller overhauls can lead to hidden damage—like blade root wear from poor lubrication or extended inactivity. The post Unairworthy: Prop Blade Root appeared first on KITPLANES.| KITPLANES
We’ve been working on the development story of the Van’s RV-15 for many months. Paul Dye and I had what I would call exceptional access to the engineering team during the concepting and prototyping of the RV-15. On various trips to the factory, we got to sit in the “pine pigeon,” a wood mockup of […]| Kitplanes
MOSAIC update at Sun ’n Fun outlines performance-based LSA changes with FAA ratification possible by August.| Kitplanes
Kitplanes Magazine is the world's homebuilt - Experimental/Amateur-built authority.| Kitplanes
Paul Dye flies the RV-15 prototype and shares first impressions of Van’s high-wing backcountry design.| Kitplanes
How a custom engine mount for the SR-1 was CNC’d, stress-tested, and welded for strength, weight savings, and tight packaging.| Kitplanes
The VW-powered Mini-Coupe—with twin tails and all-pushrod controls—remains a standout among 1970s homebuilts.| Kitplanes
As Oshkosh 2025 nears, Tenley rallies support and tackles critical inspection tasks to get RV-6 N2165U flying again.| Kitplanes
Keep expandable snakeskin tubing from fraying with this clean, secure lacing trick, proven in countless homebuilt projects.| Kitplanes
In a first for the aviation industry, the FAA has approved supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the use of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL 100-octane unleaded avgas in all general aviation piston aircraft. GAMI co-founder George Braly stated that the fuel will initially be produced in small batches while the manufacturing and distribution infrastructure is […]| Kitplanes
VoltAero's new HPU 210 hybrid-electric powerplant blends motorcycle-derived horsepower with electric boost—but details on the battery remain elusive.| Kitplanes
The Porto Aviation Risen blends high-speed efficiency with sleek design, offering builders a unique, capable and stylish two-seater.| Kitplanes
Progress on the F1 Rocket project accelerates as warm weather enables critical canopy and gear leg work.| Kitplanes
