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JANUARY,1985
2 NEW CATEGORIES-NEW
INTEREST
Proposed new categories for recreational
aircraft could indeed spark needed new
interest in aviation; an editorial by Dennis
Shattuck.
4 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to questions
they have about kitplanes.
6 KITPLANES PRODUCT NEWS
Good new items for the builder and owner
of custombuilt aircraft.
12 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and views of what's going on in the
wide, wonderful and sometimes slightly
wacky world of selfbuilt aircraft; by Dennis
Shattuck.
14 NEW FEAT
Department of Dragonfly-at your service-
presents new gear and brakes, plus a sneak
preview; by Don Downie.
16 LORAN ANTENNA GUIDE
Treat it with a little consideration-metal or
plastic, fore or aft-and your Loran should
give you no static; by Arnav Systems.
24 MULTI-FACETED GEMS
Miller's Gem-260 comes from a long line
of sport planes that combine speed with
efficiency; by Howard Levy.
30 HOMEBUILTS IN ENGLAND
Variety was in the air at Cranfield,
England's answer to Oshkosh; by
Geoffrey P. Jones.
35 RALLY ROUND THE WULF
The Focke Wulf 190 flies again over
Guernsey Island skies, due to native Mike
Parr's prize-winning construction; by
Geoffrey P. Jones.
39 HOMEBUILTS IN EUROPE
European birds of exotic feathers flew into
Brienne for a weekend of homebuilt fun; by
Geoffrey P. Jones.
44 JOHN THORP, MASTER
DESIGNER
Few men have influenced the shape
of today's light aircraft to the extent of
designer/pilot Thorp; by Don Downie.
48 THORP'S BIRDS
In Thorp's hands, metal becomes a
dynamic medium, which molds around
powerplant, pilot and payload; by Don
Downie.
54 BUILDING THE T-18
Notes from the workbench that will suit
your plans to a T-18; by Don Downie.
58 CONVERTIBLE T-18
Ken Knowles'T-18C (convertible)-W
(widebody) can find a corner in
everybuilder's shop; by Don Downie.
60 THE T-18'S REPORT CARD
After the dust settles: some builders'
perspectives; by Don Downie,
64 TURNER'S BIRDS
The new Mariah model 1OOA, constructed
to FAA Part 23 requirements, is expected to
slip easily into Turner's winning streak; by
Howard Levy.
70 ORGANIZED SUPPLY
Wicks burns the candle at both ends to
build harmonious relationships with
designer and builder alike; by Don Downie.
76 COMPOSITE CARE
Part Three of Composite Construction
offers advice on how to repair and maintain
your homebuilt; from the book by Jack
Lambie.
80 DIRECTORY UPDATE
More aircraft and plans-built planes to add
to KITPLANES' growing file; by Julia
Downie.
91 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Readers keep in touch through offering
products, services and helpful hints. FREE
introductory listings.
96 KITSTUFF
If you're down in the designer dumps,
collapsing in construction clashes, put the
grinstuff back on; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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FEBUARY,1985
2 CHANGES IN THE WIND
The lighter end of aircraft design and
construction is undergoing many changes;
by Dennis Shattuck.
4 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to questions
they have about kitplanes.
6 KITPLANE PRODUCT NEWS
New goodies for the builders and owners
of custombuilt aircraft.
10 TWICE AROUND THE
PATCH
News and views about goings-on in the
wide, wonderful and sometimes slightly
wacky world of selfbuilt aircraft;
by Dennis Shattuck.
16 DESIGN YOUR OWN
AIRCRAFT
Beginning a new series on hardcore tech-
nical design, Donald R. Crawford outlines
some parameters for measuring
performance.
22 FULL-SCALE FUN
The wooden Crackerjack goes together just
like a model airplane; by Don Downie.
26 MAKING A CHAMPION
After 10 years of working on the same
aircraft, Bruce Whittig acquired a
certain standard of excellence;
by Michael L. Stockhill.
34 AMPHIBIANS, AHOY!
Pereira spent two years designing the
Osprey 2, then he proceeded to build
the prototype in just 1300 hours;
by Don Downie.
40 PROTOTYPE GP-4
The payoff is a set of drawings to be proud
of, but for Pereira, the greatest reward is
the people he meets; by Don Downie.
44 OSPREY BUILDERS
Most builders will make a first flight four
years after having received their sets of
plans; by Don Downie.
48 GLORY BOUND!
Scaled replicas of military aircraft,
especially fighters, offer low-cost fun for
the flying enthusiast; by Robert O. Price.
54 SCALED-DOWN
THUNDERBOLTS
Here's a half-scale version of the famed
P-47 Thunderbolt, created by Al Gettings,
a TWA captain; by LeRoy Cook.
60 VENTURE KITS AND
COMPONENTS
The P-51 Mustang replica is frisky and fun
to fly; by Dave Martin.
62 THE SQUADRON
If WW-1 aircraft, and chasing the Red
Baron around the skies are your things,
then consider these lightweight replicas;
by Dave Martin.
68 WARBIRD DIRECTORY
Replicas, scale-downs and plans fit
for frustrated fighter pilots;
by Robert 0. Price and Julia Downie.
71 BOOTLEG SPITFIRE
Yearning for a Spitfire lookalike, this
builder turned a Sonerai 11 into a passable
Battle of Britain replica, including
camouflage.
72 WARBIRD POWER
Converting automobile engines to aircraft
use seems one of the better ways to
get power to a scaled warbird;
by Robert 0. Price.
76 BIPED FOR FUN!
Pietenpol's Air Camper is a people-
pleaser that proves low-and-slow can
be beautiful; by Owen B. Deaver.
80 PANTHER PLUS
Rotec's Panther Plus owes much of
its design to ultralight technology;
by Dave Martin.
86 ROTORCRAFT FLY-IN
Of people and places and flying machines;
by Dave Martin.
91 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Readers keep in touch through offering
products, services and helpful hints. FREE
introductory listings.
96 KITSTUFF
Whether you're down in the designer
dumps or collapsing in construction
clashes, put the grinstuff back on; by
cartoonist Robrucha.
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MARCH 1985
CONTENTS
2 UNPOWERED
FLIGHT
There are some good, and unusual,
reasons why you might find soaring a
self-built sailplane to your advantage; by
Dennis Shattuck.
4 INTERCOM
Readers exchange information with
editors in our monthly Q. and A.
column.
8 NEW PRODUCTS
Latest equipment and services to hit the
homebuilder marketplace.
12 TWICE AROUND
THE PATCH
News and views on the wonderful world
of aircraft homebuilders.
16 CALENDAR
Where to go and what to see in the
months ahead.
18 THE CUNNING
KITFOX
This nifty little taildragger gets great
STOL performance by combining the old
with the new; by Dave Martin.
24 WHY GO
SOARING?
Gliders can sharpen your flying skills,
but watch out-they can be addictive; by
Dave Martin.
28 SAILPLANE
SENSIBILITY
If you really want to build a sailplane,
sign up for the next SSA homebuilders'
workshop; by Dave Martin.
34 CONVERTIBLE
MONERAI
Monnett's popular sailplanes off with
additional power pod; by Dave Martin.
36 DIRECTORY OF
SAILPLANES
Aircraft and plans-built planes of this
category for the homebuilder; compiled
by Julia Downie.
38 AUSTRALIAN
MOTORGILDER
Veenstra's Thermite is easy to assemble
before flight, and it's a cinch for
cross-country flying; by Don Downie.
40 WINDROSE IS A
WINNER
Irv Culler applied all his aerodynamic
knowledge to develop a simply elegant
solution; by Don Downie.
44 PERFORMANCE
CLASSIC
Building the HP-] 8 kit is not for those
who need step-by-step guidance, but it
can be a joy to the experienced
metalworker; by Dave Martin.
48 RUTAN'S
SOLITAIRE
The motorized sailplane has limited
appeal but almost unlimited application;
by Don Downie.
54 WOODSTOCK
REVIVED!
If you've got a way with woodwork , this
sailplane may carve your way to the top;
by Dave Martin.
57 SHAPE UP FOR
SOARING
TASK Research's new Silhouette is a
shapely new performer; by Don Downie.
60 DOUBLE THE FUN
Tony Spezio's tandem-seat DAL-1
Tuholer can be folded up and taken
anywhere; by Howard Levy.
64 MORE FUN
Places the whole family will want to go,
see and do while you're at the fly-in; by
Janet Groene.
62 SUN'N FUN'S UP!
Previewing the second largest
gathering of homebuilts, antiques,
classics and ultralights at Lakeland,
Florida; by David Lewis.
70 SPRUCE UP YOUR
AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company
delivers to kitbuilders; by Don Downie.
76 SPECIAL
STROKES
The V-8 Special's newly designed options
offer supercharged power and tandem
seating; by Don Downie,
80 AIRPLANE
DESIGN,
PART 2
How to engineer static stability and
control into your aircraft; by Donald R.
Crawford.
88 BUILT-IN
SUPPORT
Fun Flight Centers-a network of
homebuilt experience gives novices a
helping hand; by Don Downie.
96 KITSTUFF
A look at homebuilding through the
humorous eyes of cartoonist Robrucha.
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APRIL,1985
2 WHERE'S THE SHOW?
The west coast should have its own
experimental/antique/classic/aerobatic
show, just like Oshkosh, Arlington,
Kerrville and Sun'n Fun; an editorial by
Dennis Shattuck.
4 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and views about goings-on in the wide-
open world of kitbuilt aircraft.
8 CALENDAR
Current events for kitbuilders and fliers and
watchers.
12 KITPLANE PRODUCT NEWS
New goodies for the builders and owners of
custombuilt aircraft.
16 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers-to their
questions about kitplanes.
18 STALKING THE ORION G-802
This sleek French beauty is made from
composite materials and can be constructed
from a kit in less than 1000 hours; by
Don Downie.
23 STAR-LITE ON STAGE
This award-winner is designed to provide a
low-cost sporty performer; by Don Downie.
30 SCRATCH-BUILT
Marcel Jurca's popular Sirocco flies into its
fifth format; by Howard Levy.
37 JURCA'S JEWELS
Jurca hit the jackpot with designs to please
the homebuilding public; by Howard Levy.
42 STOL POWER
The HAPI Cygnet can take you to the cutback
and back in short order; by Don Downie.
50 TLC FOR POWERPLANTS
Here are some helpful guidelines for taking
better care of that all-important engine;
so it can take better care of you; by
Dennis Shattuck.
56 THE EAGLE RETURNS
A plush performer, this Kansas City Eagle
can't be beat; by LeRoy Cook.
64 THE STURDY SKYBOLT
The Skybolt's a beauty that's built to last; by
Don Downie.
72 KITCOM
A visit to Radio Systems Technology opens
the door to kitbuilt avionics; by Dave Martin.
76 YESTERDAY'S PLANES
Remembrances of planes past, from the
portfolio of photojournalist Howard Levy.
78 AIRPLANE DESIGN, PART III
Computing a V-n diagram for gust loading and
wing loading distribution; by Donald R.
Crawford.
86 HOT STUFF!
Pegasus sailplane really does have the stuff
that legends are made of; by Dave Martin.
88 FLASK ON STROBES
A bright new type of strobe focuses on flight
safety; by Phil Butta.
91 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Readers keep in touch through offering
products, services and helpful hints.
96 KITSTUFF
Down in the designer dumps? Collapsing in
construction clashes? Put the grinstuff back
on; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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JULY 1985
2 INTERCOM
6 CALENDAR
12 KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS
New goodies for the builders and owners of
custombuilt aircraft.
14 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
18 CANARD RENAISSANCE
The canard-configured Vari-Eze is populariz-
ing the tail-feathers-first concept used widely
in early aviation; by Alan Bramson.
22 SWEDE-BUILT
SPORTPLANES
Bjorn Andreasson has designed gliders, ultra-
lights, aerobatic biplanes and sport aircraft
during his aviation career; by Howard Levy.
32 SUPER KOALA
It's affordable, it's quick building, it's a two-
place Super Koala! by David Lewis.
34 HOMEBUILT FALCON
Ivan Munninghoffs two-place, 135-hp com-
posite homebuilt offers strength and speed;
by Howard Levy.
38 RUTAN'S DEFIANT
Performance, safety and reliability are all
attributes of Burt Rutan's ultimate kitplane:
the centerline-twin Defiant; by Don Downie.
41 BUILDING THE DEFIANT
Several pilots are well on their way to
completing the first Defiant homebuilts; by
Don Downie.
46 FLYING THE DEFIANT
In the air, Rutan's twin prototype offers easy
handling, excellent visibility and more; by
Don Downie.
50 DUAL DELIGHT
The two-place Falcon XP is the final develop-
ment in the evolution of American Aircraft
Corporation's Falcon ultralight;
by Dave Martin.
54 TESTING THE FALCON
Radio control rushes in where pilots fear to
tread; by Dave Martin.
56 SUN'N FUN '85
A look at the new designs and state of the
industry revealed at the EAA's Lakeland
convention; by Dave Martin, April Hay and
Dennis Shattuck.
60 HOW'S BUSINESS?
For most of the exhibitors at the Sun'n Fun
this year, the show was a success;
by April Hay.
62 PLANES AND PAINTS
Ray Stits is a pioneer in both the homebuild-
ing field and synthetic aircraft covering; by
Don Downie.
66 STITS 9 PLAYMATE
Art Barker's modification of Ray Stits' Play-
mate is a one-of-a-kind version of a
one-of-a-kind design; by Don Downie.
69 POLYESTER FOR PLANES
Ray Stits' Poly-Fiber Aircraft Coatings makes
and sells just about everything for covering
airframes with cloth; by Don Downie.
73 ABCs OF COVERING
Ray Stits' Aircraft Covering and Painting
manual might be the most thorough guide to
the aircraft covering process;
by Don Downie.
76 TIP FOR WOOD BUILDERS
Using wooden holding blocks can simplify
and speed the gluing of a wooden airframe;
by Ron Willocks.
80 AIRPLANE DESIGN, PART VI
Use a common system of units in aero-
nautical equations to eliminate complex
conversion formulas; by Donald R. Crawford.
84 IS THIS NORMAL?
Keeping a simple record of flight and engine
performance makes the detection of prob-
lems much easier; by Geza G. Szurovy
88 THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Products, services and opportunities for the
homebuilder in our classified marketplace.
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff for those with the Right stuff-, by
Robrucha.
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MAY 1986
2 LETTERS
Word Wars and a correction on the Ford V-6
engine.
4 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to their questions
about kitplanes.
6 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
What's new in the world of homebuilt aviation;
by J. Patrick O'Leary.
10 CALENDAR
Up-and-coming aviation events for the
kitbuilders flier and watcher.
16 ULTMATE BACK-UP
An emergency parachute system is the pilot's
last-yet-best contingency, but know what to
look for; by Nancy Dwyer.
24 SON OF STARDUSTER
The Stolp Acroduster Too follows in the
Starduster's footsteps withoutstanding aero-
batic performance; by LeRoy Cook.
30 FORMULA ONE FLIER
The Cassutt Sport/Racer is capable of racing
performance and makes a fine sportplane;
by LeRoy Cook.
36 CASSUTT & COMPANY
Builders tell what it takes to build a
Sport/Racer, and what you can do when
you're through; by LeRoy Cook.
40 80-WEEK WORLD TOUR
Frenchman Patrice Franceschi attempts a
'round-the-world' record ... in a Sirocco
ultralight; by James Lawrence.
42 MOTORGLIDERING
Motorgliding allows the freedom of soaring
with the security of an engine; by Don Downie.
44 MOTORGLIDER DIRECTORY
What's out there for the homebuilder?
Compiled by Julia Downie.
46 KEEP IT SIMPIE
Irv Culver's and Jim Maupin's Windrose
motorglider features simple and affordable
construction; by Dave Martin.
50 THE SILHOUETTE SWITCH
Adding wingtip extensions to the Silhouette
turns a high-speed cruiser into an impressive
motorglider; by Don Downie
58 CLOUD DANCER
It looks and tows like an ultralight, but this
long-winged lightweight delivers a good glide
for the money; by Howard Levy.
62 MORE THAN A MIRAGE
Aero Mirage's two-place, composite speedster
doesn't just look fast and roomy, it is;
by Ron Willocks.
66 FLYING THE MIRAGE
Speed, handling, visibility and comfort-
just what does the Aero Mirage deliver?
70 MAZDA CONVERSION AT HOME
With a set of plans and shop tools, you
can modify a rotary engine and build a
reduction drive to power your kitplane;
by Richard F Finch.
75 NEW PRODUCTS
76 STRESS WITHOUT TEARS
Intimidated by equations and mumbo-jumbo?
Here's an easy-to-read primer on aircraft
stress analysis; by Tom Rhodes.
79 BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF
80 AIPLANE DESIGN, PART XIV
Solution of the stability quartic; by Donald R.
Crawford.
84 FOAM NOW-TO
Second in a three-part series on the use of
foam in aircraft construction; by Ron Willocks.
86 THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Products, services and opportunities for the
homebuilder in our classified marketplace.
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff for those with the Right Stuff;
by cartoonist Robrucha.
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JULY 1986
2 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to their ques-
tions about kitplanes.
6 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and view of the goings-on in the wide-
open world of kitbuilt aircraft; by Dave Martin
and J. Patrick O'Leary
14 LETTERS
16 CALENDAR
23 PRODUCT NOW-TO
Installing Antenna Dynamics' flexible antenna
requires firm mounting and good placement;
by Ron Willocks.
24 RINGMASTER OF OSHKOSH
Wes Schmid is the man behind organizing the
annual forums at the Oshkosh fly-in; by Don
Downie.
27 OSHKOSH'S FORUMS
Here's what you can expect to find at this
year's EAA fly-in at Wittman Field; compiled
by Julia Downie.
30 JUDGE OR BE JUDGED!
Who are the judges sizing up the homebuilts
at EAA flyins? Maybe you are qualified to
judge! By Ann Enman.
35 SUPER CUBY!
Denny Thompson's Limited Edition is the end
result of a bush pilot's bout with STOL fever;
by Howard Lay.
38 SUN'N FUN'S HIGHLIGHTS
Here it is: the winners, watchers and wild
new designs that made the '86 Lakeland fly-
in; by the KITPLANES staff.
46 MAXIMUM VELOCITY
The new four-seat Velocity enters the small-
but-growing ranks of large, fast kitbuilt air-
craft; by Dennis Shattuck.
48 TAILWINDS
Steve Wittman-the man for whom Oshkosh's
airport is named-has a long record of racing
designs; by Howard Levy.
54 BUILDER HOW-TO
Fiberglassing a foam structure isn't over until
the surface is gins-smooth; by Ron Willocks.
56 CLUB PELICAN
Not a Miami nightclub, but a Canadian kit
bird that resembles the Helio Courier; by
Dave Martin.
61 SERVICE ALERT'
The National Assn. of Sport Aircraft Designers
teams up with KITPLANES to bring you ser-
vice alerts for homebuilt aircraft components
and systems.
64 HOLLAND'S HOMEBUILDERS
Sport aviation continues to grow in the
Netherlands in spite of government red tape
and scarce land for airstrips; by Geoffrey P.
Jones.
66 NECESSARY NEWSLETTERS
Here's a listing of builder newsletters and
organizations that can be a gold mine of help
when choosing, building or flying a homebuilt
aircraft; compiled by Julia Downie.
75 KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS
76 STRESS WITHOUT TEARS
Third and final installment of a primer on air-
craft stress analysis; by Tom Rhodes.
80 ROSS' RV-8
Crossing a homebuilt with a V-8 engine? Lou
Ross has built everything from model engines
to exotic scotch-yoke opposed fours; by Tom
Wilson.
85 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
Products, services and opportunities for the
homebuilder in our classified marketplace.
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff for those with the Right Stuff; by
cartoonist Robrucha.
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AUGUST 1986
2 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to their ques-
tions about kitplanes.
4 CALENDAR
Current events for kitbuilders and fliers and
watchers.
8 MIRAGE AIRCRAFT RETRACTS
This retracting-gear kit may fit your homebuilt;
by Ann Enman.
12 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and views about what is happening in
the world of build-it-yourself aircraft; by Dave
Martin.
14 LETTERS TO KITPLANES
16 WHITE LIGHTING
Four ride in speedy comfort in this slick 'glass
and graphite plane; by Dave Martin.
24 KELLY-D BIPLANE
Minimizing building time was a major
objective in Kelly's design; by Don Downie.
29 PRODUCT NOW-TO
Using Safe-T-Poxy, a major component in
many homebuilts; by Ron Willocks.
30 NEW KM/PLANS DIRECTORY
New and revised aircraft are in this update to
our complete December kitplanes directory;
compiled by Julia Downie.
34 PILOT RATINGS
Credentials you will need to fly your homebuilt;
by Dave Martin.
37 KITPLANE'S NEW PRODUCTS
38 HOMEBUILT WITH AN ACCENT
Anton Cvjetkovik's Skyfly can be built of wood
or metal; by Don Downie.
44 PROJECT GRAFLITE
First look at an all-carbon airplane;
by Shirl Dickey.
48 AROUND-THE-WORLD DEFIANT
'Rodie' Rodewald has modified his Rutan twin
for extremely long flights; by Jack Dolan.
51 FIRST PLANS-BUILT DEFIANT
John Murphy is enjoying his Defiant now;
by Howard Levy.
53 RESTORER BUD ROGERS
Bud and Lil Rogers are known for their high
quality work; by Ron Willocks.
56 FISHER'S FLYING PRODUCTS
Mike Fisher's homebuilding led to a series of
kit aircraft; by Howard Levy.
61 OTHER END OF THE SPRUCE
Flo and Bob Irwin's interest in aviation led to
two businesses; by Don Downie.
66 BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF
68 BUILDER TIP
Here's an easy way to turn out quality
aluminum parts; by Ron Willocks.
70 WING DESIGN, PART 1
In the first of a six-part series, we look at how
the aircraft wing evolved; by David Thurston.
77 UPGRADE YOUR BANDSAW
These changes let you cut metal easily;
by Ron Willocks.
80 ANALYZING THE
CONFIGURATION
Should an airplane's "tail" be in the front,
rear or both? One of the above; by Martin
Hollmann.
84 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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OCTOBER 1986
2 INTERCOM
Readers write in for answers to their questions
about kitplanes.
4 LETTERS TO KITPLANES
6 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News about what is happening in the world of
build-it-yourself aircraft; by Dave Martin.
10 DICK WATER'9 ENGINES
Advice for users of Lycoming engines in
homebuilts; by Dave Martin.
12 CALENDAR
14 PRODUCT NOW-TO
Flap actuator installation is easy with the help
of this prefab system; by Ron Willocks.
16 WELDER'S DELIGHT
The popular 'Breezy' is well named;
by Howard Levy.
19 ONE MAN'S BREEZY
Jack Schifferer smiles a lot ... despite the
risk of bugs; by Dave Martin.
22 EAVES' AIRPLANES
Leonard and Rita design, build and fly a family
of aircraft; by Howard Levy.
30 PROLIFIC FRENCHMAN
So far, Jean Pottier has 14 designs to his
credit; by Geoffrey P. Jones.
36 CAFE 400
This well known race emphasizes fuel
efficiency and speed; by Keith Connes.
39 BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF
40 LE0'S LASER 200
Loudenslager's homebuilt, the winningest
aerobat; by David A. Gustafson.
46 IRISH HOMEBUILT
A Zenair Zenith kit plus plucky youths add up
to a success story; by Geoffrey P. Jones.
48 SPARROW HAWK FLIGHT
Aero Dynamics' two-seater evolves into quite
a bird; by Dave Martin.
54 KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS
56 SEAPLANE ON A BUDGET
Highcraft Buccaneer: fun aloft and afloat; by
Dave Martin.
62 FLYING THE PUSHER
Leroy Cook tries his hand at the Prescott
Pusher prototype.
67 STRESS WITHOUT TEARS,
PART 4
We analyze spar loads; by Tom Rhodes.
70 WHY WINGS WORK,PART 3
How wing planforms affect performance;
by David B. Thurston.
76 HOT-AIR PLASTIC WELDING
Save time and money with this repair method;
by Bill Siuru.
79 BUILDER TIP
Pre-molded composite skins; by Ron Willocks.
82 THE ZERO AT WAR
Bill Coffey's half-scale Zero joins the WAR
line; by J. Patrick O'LEARY.
85 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff; by Robrucha.
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NOVEMBER 1986
2 BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF
4 INTERCOM
6 LETTERS
7 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and views on what is happening in
the world of build-it-yourself aircraft;
by Dave Martin.
10 OREGON AIRSHOW
North Bend does not rival Oshkosh for
attendance, but there is plenty to see at this
fly-in; by Ann Enman.
13 NASAD ALERT
Rex Taylor looks at NTSB records on engine-
related accidents ... and comes to a
surprising conclusion.
16 CONFIDENCE-BUILDER
One way to get your feet wet In wood-and-
fabric construction technique is to build a
kayak(!) from Airolite plans; by J. Patrick
O'Leary.
20 CALENDAR
21 PUSH-PULL TOUCAN
This two-place Canadian homebuilt thrives
on the Cessna Skymaster configuration;
by Howard Levy.
24 SMYTH SIDEWINDER
Of 1969 vintage, Jerry Smyth's all-metal
two-place low-wing still draws a crowd;
by Howard Levy.
28 MOYAGH "PEE-40"
Not flying yet, this 75 % replica of the famous
WWII fighter has taken 16 years so far;
by Howard Levy.
32 HOMEBUILTS AT CRANFIELD
This annual English flyin claims the largest
gathering of Experimentals outside the U.S.;
by Geoffrey P. Jones.
37 COCKPIT COVERUP
Custom upholstery adds the finishing touch to
any homebuilt aircraft; by Ann Enman.
40 OSHKOSH '86
The KITPLANES staff looks back at the
annual "biggie" and contemplates the
near-term future of sport aviation.
48 PEREIRA GP-4
Osprey 11 designer George Pereira's all-wood
two-seater GP-4 is spectacular in the air and
on the ramp; by Don Downie.
55 KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS
56 NOSTALGAIR SUPER PUP
This J-3 replica evolved from an ultralight and
comes with a four-stroke Global engine;
by Dave Martin.
62 LACO BIPLANE
Joe Laven's homebuilt exudes class ... but
the front cockpit is not ideal for large pilots;
by Don Downie.
67 WING DESIGN, PART 4
Laminar-flow airfoils permit efficient high-
speed flight. But of course there's a tradeoff;
by David Thurston.
72 COMPOSITE SEMINAR PART I
We begin a detailed look at composite
construction techniques; by James Lawrence.
77 PRODUCT NOW-TO
Installing a space-age fuel monitor;
by Ron Willocks.
78 STRESS WITHOUT TEARS,
PART 5
All types of wing spars are not created equal;
by Tom Rhodes.
82 BUILDER TIP
Check out these inexpensive tools to make life
easier in the shop; by Ron Willocks.
84 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff by cartoonist Robrucha.
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DECEMBER 1986
2 LETTERS TO KITPLANES
4 CALENDAR
6 TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
News and views about what is happening in
the world of build-it-yourself aircraft;
by Dave Martin.
9 INTERCOM
Readers ask questions about kitplanes; we
answer.
10 FLYING DER KRICKET
This single-seat biplane features an all-flying
tail and cantilever wings; by Don Downie.
16 WING DESIGN, PART 5
We review roll control systems: wing warping,
ailerons and spoilers; by David Thurston.
22 KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS
28 COMPOSITE SEMINAR, PART 2
Learning wet layup techniques is fundamental
for moldless composite aircraft builders; by
James Lawrence.
34 ED SWEARINGEN SPEAKS OUT
Commuter airliner and SX300 kitplane
designer Swearingen talks about composites,
canards and the kitplane industry; by Dave
Martin.
38 FLYING BY STAR-LITE
Mark Brown's delightful little single-seater
composite is now kitted in two flavors: trigear
and taildragger; by Dave Martin.
44 BACK TO BRIENNE
Our European reporter revels in continental
creations at this year's big French fly-in; by
Geoffrey P. Jones.
50 1987 KITPLANE DIRECTORY
More of everything this year: planes, com-
panies, suppliers; by Don Downie.
52 KITPLANES SPECIFICATIONS
Here's your chance to compare numbers on
all the kit- and plans-built aircraft; by Julia
Downie.
78 HOMEBUILT COMPONENTS
This cross-reference identifies who designed
which homebuilt and when, plus who is
supporting it now; by Julia Downie.
83 HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT
SUPPLIERS
Where to find companies listed in the kit and
component directory.
85 CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 KITSTUFF
Light stuff by cartoonist Robrucha.
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1987
Aerobatics
Top-Notch Akro (1986 World Aerobatic Championships),
Jan., p. 40.
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, P. 38.
Sorrell Designs New Aerobatic SNS-10, July, p. 10.
Firebolt Convertible Joins Ranks of Aerobatic Biplanes,
Oct., P. 10.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Pober Pixie),
Nov., p. 30.
Up In the Air; a progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
Air Races 1987
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Formula Vee Air Racing Continues to Grow, Aug., p. 11.
Racy Homebuilts (Formula Vee), Dec., p. B.
Aircraft 1987
Acro II-From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport,
Pober Pixie), Nov,, p. 30.
Acro Sport-From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport,
Pober Pixie), Nov., p.30.
Ag Bearcat-Up In the Air; progress report on variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Air Command Gyroplane-Six Single-Seaters (Air
Command Gyroplane), July, p. 56.
Amazone-Design Refinement (Amazons from France),
Feb., p. 52.
Avid Amphibian-Have-It-Your-Way Amphibian (Avid
Amphibian), March, P. 75.
Avid Flyer-Let's Fly Avidly (Avid Flyer), March, p. 62.
Baby Ace-Kitting a Classic (Baby Ace), March, P. 54.
BD-5-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Bonzo-EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Bushby Mustang 11-Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby
Mustang 11), Sept., p. 14.
Capella-Up In The Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Cherokee 11 (sailplane)-Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
CM-44-Rutan's Latest: Pilot Optional (CM-44 drone), July,
p. 24.
Cozy-Cozy Crossing (crossing the Atlantic), July, p. 26.
Davis Starship Alpha-Flying Tailless (Davis Starship
Alpha), April, p. 53.
deHavilland Moth-Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis),
March, P. 26.
EXP II-Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
F.8L Falco-Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April,
p. 40; Homebuilt Musings (F.8L Falco), Oct., p. 60.
F-4 (replica)-Prepare to Launch the Homebuilt F-4s, Dec.,
p. 5.
Falcon-Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production,
Sept., p. 11.
Falcon XP-Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production,
Sept., P. 11.
Firebolt Convertible-Firebolt Convertible Joins Ranks of
Aerobatic Biplanes, Oct., P. 10.
Fisher Culex-Fisher Culex Twin Continues Flight Testing,
March, p. B.
5151 Mustang-Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica
(5151 Mustang), June, p. 18.
FP-606-Try a Trigear (FP-606), Sept., P. 12.
Freedom 28-Flashy Flier (Freedom 28), April, p. 48.
Frogfoot-Taking Aim an the Army (Rotec Hind-D and
Frogfoot), Nov., p. 59.
Gem 260-Modified Raceplane Joins Kitplane Fleet (Gem
260), Feb., p. 5.
Glasair-Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38; Doctor's Delight
(Glasair RG), April, p. 34.
Glasair -Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40; Greased
Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Golden Hawk-Falconar Introduces The Golden Hawk,
May, p. 10; Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
Homebuilts, Nov., p. 34,
HI-MAX-TEAM Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX,
Hi-MAX), Sept., P. 11.
Highcraft Buccaneer-Six Single-Seaters (Highcraft
Buccaneer), July, p. 56.
Hind-D-Taking Aim on the Army (Rotec Hind-D and
Frogloot), Nov., P. 59.
Hiperlight-Building a Hiperlight, April, p. 70; Finishing a
Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Humbug-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., P. 34.
Hummel Bird-From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov.,
p. 48.
Hurricane (replica)-Approaching Hurricane, March p. 30.
J4B-2-Present and Future Projects (J4B-2, RANS), Aug.,
p. 12.
Jenny (66%)-There's a New Jenny, Sept., p. 10.
Kitfox-Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 64; Kitfox
Building, Part 6, Oct., p. 74;
Keeping Up With Kitfox, March, p. 62; Kitfox Fantasy, May,
P. 56; A Wing Into Summer (Kitfox), June, p. 28.
Building a Kitfox, Part 4, Aug., p. 76; Building a Kitfox,
Part 7, Nov., p. 65.
KR1; KR2-Fixed Landing Gear for KR1 and KR2 by Hand
Robinson, Dec., p. 39,
Lancair 235-We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., P. 48; Lancair
Builders, Jan., p. 56.
Ligeti Stratos-Sizing Up Stratos, May, p. 34.
Light Wing-Aussie Light Wing, June, p. 40;
Aussie Cubalike (Light Wing), Sept., p. 37.
LM-2X-2P-Light Miniature Aircraft Adds Taylorcraft
Replica (LM-2X-2P), Sept., p. 10.
Marco J-5-West German Connection (Marco J-5), May,
p. 38.
miniMax-Six Single-Seaters (miniMax), July, p. 56; TEAM
Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX, Hi-MAX), Sept., p. 11.
Nieuport 11 (Graham Lee)-Kits Available for Graham Lee
Nieuport 11, Aug., p. 13;-Double Delight (Nieuport 11),
Sept., p. 47.
P-40 (replica)-Running a Replica P-40, March, p. 12.
Pelican Club GS-Pelican Club Adapts to Four-Stroke
Engines, July, p. 10.
Perigee-Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Phoenix-Phoenix Aviation Markets Romuald Drlik's
Latest Design, Aug., P. 14; Phoenix Amphibian to be
Kitted, June, p. 11.
Pietenpol Air Camper-EAA Museum Pieces (Pietenpol
Air Camper), Feb., p. 56; Braking a Pietenpol, Nov.,
p. 46.
Pitts-Up In The Air; a progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Pober Pixie-From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport,
Pober Pixie), Nov., P. 30.
Poltergeist Sportster-Up In the Air; progress report on a
variety of homebuilts, Nov., P. 34.
Prospector-Let's Go Prospecting! (Eddie Bounsall's
Prospector), Oct., P. 24.
Prowler-Up,dating the Prowler, Nov., p. 8.
RANS S-9-Six Single-Seaters (RANS S-9), July, p. 56.
Renegade-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
RHJ-8-Scratch-Built Sailplane (RHJ-8), Feb., p. 14.
RV-3-Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
RV-4-Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
RV-6-Van's Latest: The RV-6, March, p. 38; Meet Dick
VanGrunsven, March, p. 46; Up In the Air; progress
report on a variety of homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
RX550-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Ryan NYP (replica)-Catching the Spirit (Spirit of St.
Louis), Aug., p. 18.
S-2-The Stroinik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
S-51-Jim D. Stewart Prepares to Kit His S-51 (P-51D
Mustang), Aug., p. 13.
Sea Fury (WAR replica)-Flying Furiously (WAR Sea
Fury), April, p. 10.
Sea Hawker-One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct.,
p. 30; About to Splash (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 32;
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
SNS-10-Sorrell Designs New Aerobatic SNS-10, July,
P. 10.
Sonerai I-EAA Museum Pieces (Sonerai 1), April, p. 18;
It's ... Beetle Bomb! (Bob Knuckles' Sonerai 1), Dec.,
p. 22.
Space Walker-Six Single-Seaters (Space Walker, RANS
S-9, Supercat, minimax), July, p. 56. Stolp Starlet-
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, p. 38.
Super Koala-Fisher Offers New Super Koala Options,
Jan., p. 7.
Supercat-First Strike Offers "Craftsman" Bobcat and
Supercat Kits, March, p. 9; Six Single-Seaters (Supercat,
Space Walker), July, p. 56.
Swift-Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
T-18-Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40. 10 Dash 100
-Ultimate Aircraft Introduces Builder-Assistance
Program, Aug., p. 12.
Two Easy-Two Easy Equals Four, May, P. 50; Flying Two
Easy, May, p. 5a
V-Witt-Ves for Victory (Jim Vliet's V-Witt racer), Dec.,
p. 14.
VariEze-Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18;
Best VariEze?, Sept., p. 44. Velocity-Up In the Air;
progress report on a variety of homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
VK30-Testing Begins on the VK30 Cabin-Class Home-
built, Nov., p. 6.
\foyager-We All Share in the Success of the Voyager
Team, April, P. 6; Voyager Power, May, p. 26; Voyager
Update, Aug., p. 72; Voyager Continues to Draw Crowds,
Aug., P. 11.
W-3-Starting With a Stearman (Rutten's W-3, one-of-a-
kind), Sept., p. 24.
White Lightning-Bad News, Good News for White Light-
ning Prototype, Feb., p. 5; White Lightning Designer
Reveals 230-mph Single-Seater, Oct., P. 10.
Wichawk-Winging in a Wichawk, Jan. p. 58; Wichawk
Builders Speak Out, Jan., p. 62.
WindRyder-PRA Fly-in (WindRyder gyroplane), Jan.,
p. 6.
Windrose-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Windwagon-From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov.,
p. 48.
Wot-Wot's The Name (Currie Wot; Britain), Nov., p. 56.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1987
PRA Fly-In, Jan., p. 6. San Diego's Friendly Fly-in (30th),
Feb., p. 80.
Aeronca Club Plans Cross-Country Trip, April, p. 9.
Kit Plane Expo Set for Van Nuys in June, July, p. 11.
Sun 'N Fun'87, July, p. 34,
Camping at Oshkosh, July, p. 50.
Gyros Galore! (First Air Command Int'i Fly-In), Sept., P. 38.
Merced Menagerie, Oct., p. 55.
Looking Back at Oshkosh'87, Nov., p. 38.
Normandy Landing-1987 (French), Nov., p. 62.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1987
Seaplane Rating Adds Spice, Feb., p. 7.
Have-it-Your-Way Amphibian (Avid Amphibian), March,
p. 75.
Phoenix Amphibian to be Kifted, June, p. 11.
Six Single-Seaters (Highcraft Buccaneer), July, p. 56.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About to Splash (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
Avionics 1987
Heads Up with Todd Airocom, Feb., p. 10.
Product Review: Transcon 11, Sigtronics, Feb., p. 12.
STS Introduces Low-Cost Loran C, April, p. 84.
Comfort and Clarity in New Line of Headsets, July, p. 64.
11 Morrow Loran Receives IFR Cenification, Aug., p. 14.
Adapt Any Headset for Aircraft Communications, Sept.,
P. 36.
Loran Receiver Fits Standard Instrument Panel, Oct.,
p. 45.
Navigating By Hand[heldl (ICOM, King, STS), Oct., p. 46.
Learning Loran, Nov., p. 14.
Pair of lntercoms (Concept Industries), Dec., p. 39.
Biplanes 1987
Winging in a Wichawk, Jan., p. 58.
Wichawk Builders Speak Out, Jan., p. 62.
Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis), March, p. 26.
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, p. 38.
Building a Hiperlight, May, p. 70.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Sorrell Designs New Aerobatic SNS-10, July, P. 10.
Ultimate Aircraft Introduces Builder-Assistance Program,
Aug., p. 12.
There's A New Jenny, Sept., p. 10.
Starting With a Stearman (Rutten's W-3, one-of-a-kind),
Sept., p. 24.
Double Delight (Nieuport 11), Sept., p. 47.
Firebolt Convertible Joins Ranks of Aerobatic Biplanes,
Oct., P. 10.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About to Splash (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Pober Pixie),
Nov., p. 30.
Up In the Air; progress report on variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
Wot's the Name (Currie Wot; Britain), Nov., p. 56.
Build-it-Yourself Projects 1987
Build Your Own Hangar, Feb., p. 30.
Kittox Fantasy, May, p. 56.
A Wing Into Summer (Kittox), June, P. 28.
Building a Kittox, July, p. 72.
Building a Kittox, Part 4, Aug., p. 76.
Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 64.
Kitfox Building, Part 6, Oct., p. 74.
Building a Kittox, Part 7, Nov., p. 65.
Builder Support 1987
Rotax Engines Specialty Catalog (LEAF), Jan., p. 75.
Choosing a Design (NASAD Alert), April, p. 28.
Building Supplies 1987 Catalog, May, p. 24.
Newsletter Directory, May, P. 72.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
TEAM Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX, Hi-MAX) Sept.,
P. 11.
Progressive Programs (EAA Foundation), Oct., p. 18.
Tool Wish Book for Winter Browsing (U. S. Industrial Tool),
Dec., p. 39.
Fixed Landing Gear for KRl and KR2 by Rand Robinson,
Dec., p. 39.
Builder's Bookshelf 1987
Automobile Engines for Airplanes (Christy), Aug., p. 52.
VW Engine Assembly for Homebuilt Aircraft (video plus
manual), Aug., p. 52.
Autogiro-The Story of "the Windmill Plane" (Townson),
Aug., p. 53.
Builders'Reports 1987
Lancair Builders, Jan., p. 56.
Wichawk Builders Speak Out, Jan., p. 62.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
Doctor's Delight (Glasair RG), April, p. 34.
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, p. 38.
Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April, p. 40.
Building a Hiperlight, April, p. 70.
Kitfox Fantasy, May, p. 56.
A Wing Into Summer (Kitfox), June, p. 28.
Building a Kitfox, July, p. 72.
Building a Kitfox, Part 4, Aug., P. 76.
Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby Mustang 11), Sept., p. 14.
Double Delight (Nietiport 11), Sept., p. 47.
Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 65.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About to Splash (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Kitfox Building, Part 6, Oct., p. 74.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Paber Pixie),
Nov., p. 30.
Building Techniques 1987
Sailplane Builders Meet, Jan., p. 14.
Composite Seminar, Part 3 (primary bonds and peel ply),
Jan., p. 20.
Builder Tip (tapered wood spar), Jan., p. 36.
Builder How-To: Wing-walk construction, Feb., p. 65.
Coping with Composites, Part 4 (vacuum bagging), Feb.,
P. 75.
Falcon Air Offers Pitts Wings and Plans, March, p. 8.
Metalworking, Part 1, March, p. 18.
Welding With a Dillon, March, p. 20.
Coping With Composites, March, p. 78.
Choosing a Design (NASAD), April, p. 28.
Baking Airplane Parts (pre-preg layups), April, P. 44.
Metal Working, Part 2 (drilling holes for rivets), April, P. 60.
Design-it-Yourself Composite, April, p. 64.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Metalworking (driving rivets), Part 3, May, p. 84.
Metal Working (installing Cherry rivets), Part 3, July, P. 80.
Curbing Radio Noise, Aug., p. 32.
Exhausting Homebuilts, Aug., p. 54.
Radiating Confidence (honeycomb radiators for antique
planes), Aug., p. 64.
Best VariEze?, Sept., P. 44.
Canards 1987
Falconer Introduces The Golden Hawk, May, p. 10.
Sizing Up Stratos, May, p. 34.
Two Easy Equals Four, May, p. 50.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Rutan's Latest: Pilot Optional (CM-44 drone), July, p. 24.
Phoenix Aviation Markets Romuald Drlik's Latest Design,
Aug., p. 14.
Best VariEze?, Sept., p. 44.
Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
Composite Designs 1987
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Modified Raceplane Joins Kitplane Fleet (Gem 260), Feb.,
p. 5.
Bad News, Good News for White Lightning Prototype,
Feb., p. 5.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Design Refinement (Amazons from France), Feb., p. 52.
Doctor's Delight (Glasair RG), April, p. 34.
Flying Tailless (Davis Starship Alpha), April, P. 53.
Design-it-Yourself Composite, April, p. 64.
Falconer Introduces The Golden Hawk, May, p. 10.
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.
Sizing Up Stratos, May, P. 34.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53.
Two Easy Equals Four, May, p. 50.
Phoenix Amphibian to be Killed, June, p. 11.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Rutan's Latest: Pilot Optional (CM-44), July, p. 24
White Lightning Designer Reveals 230-mph Single-Seater,
Oct., P. 10.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About to Splash (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
Testing Begins on the VK30 Cabin-Class Homebuilt, Nov.,
p. 6.
Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Up In the Air; progress report an a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34,
Computer Programs 1987
Wing-Load Program, Feb., p. 75.
Flight Plan Software, April, p. 84.
Low-Gost Computer Software for Pilots, Aug., p. 17.
Finite Element Analysis Update, Sept., p. 72,
Let's Analyze Fittings, Nov., p. 52.
Covers 1987
Lancair 235 prototype, Jan.
Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III prototype, Feb.
Van's RV-6, RV-4, RV-3, March.
Neil Brutsche's Freedom 28, April.
Robert Beard's Two Easy, May.
Mike Loehie's 5151 Mustang, June.
Space Walker, July.
Dave Blanton's Ford V-6 engine; S-51, Aug.
Bushby Mustang 11, Sept.
Karl Lipscomb's T-18, Oct.
VK30 with Sally and Jeff Viken, Nov.
Formula Vee racer, Dec.
Design Techniques 1987
Wing Design, Part 6, Jan., p. 26.
Stress Without Tears (stress in wing spar), Jan., p. 78.
Stress Without Tears, Part 7 (bending in wing spar), Feb.,
p. 36.
Wing-Load Program, Feb., p. 75.
Stress Without Tears, Part 8 (rivet placement), March, P. 36.
Maneuvering-Speed Check!, April, p. 67.
Stress Without Tears (sizing a wood spar), April, p. 79.
Stress Without Tears, Part 10 (cap and web placement),
May, p. 15.
Airfoil Primer, May, p. 78.
Martin Holimann's Design Seminars Scheduled for Van
Nuys and Oshkosh, July, p 11.
Stress Without Tears, Part 11, July, p. 16.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 2. July, p. 66.
Stress Without Tears, Part 12 (torsion forces on fuselage),
Aug., p. 58.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 3, Aug., p. 66.
Stress Without Tears (truss-type fuselage analysis), Part
13, Sept., p. 34.
Finite Element Analysis Update (comppler), Sept., P. 72.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 4, Sept., p. 81.
Stress Without Tears, Part 14, Oct., p. 52.
Consider Crashworthiness, Oci., p. 64.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 6 (pitching moments), Oct., p. 70.
Braking a Pietenpol, Nov., p. 46.
Let's Analyze Fittings, Nov., p. 52.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 7, Dec., p. 26.
Modeling for Success (feasibility testing), Dec., p. 34.
Stress Without Tears (fuselage truss), Dec., p. 82.
Designers 1987
Meet Dick VanGrunsven, March, p. 46.
Presidential Designs (Paul Poberezny), April, p. 56.
Soaring a Cherokee 11 (Stan Hall), May, p. 18.
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo (Steve Wittman), May,
p. 66.
Let's Go Prospecting! (Harry Bounsall's Prospector), Oct.,
p. 24.
Homebuilt Musings (Alfred Scott, F.8L Falco), Oct., p. 60@
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird (Gary Watson; J. Morry
Hummel), Nov., p. 48.
Directories/indexes 1987
Kitplanes' Reader Index, Jan., p. 80.
Newsletter Directory, May, p. 72.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
Auto Engine Conversions, Aug., p. 36.
Wire is Wire? (Milspec aircraft wire), Sept., p. 22.
1988 Kitplane Directory, Dec., p. 40.
Homebuilt Components (cross-reference for designs),
Dec., p. 76
Homebuilt Aircraft Suppliers, Dec., p. 81.
Engines 1987
Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
Homebuilt Jets?, Jan., P. 44.
HAPI Talk (VW engines), Jan., p. 72.
HAPI Announces Ultra-Carbs Solve Carburetion Problems,
April, p. 7.
Rolex Primer Eases Starting, April, p. 8.
Free-Air Engine Cowling Solves Rolex Cooling Problems,
April, p. 8.
Voyager Power (Continental IOL-200), May, p. 26.
Depending on Auto Engine Power, June, p. 12.
Pelican Club Adapts to Four-Stroke Engines, July, p. 10.
HAPI 2.2-Liter Engines Now in Production, July, p. 11.
Auto Engine Conversions (sources), Aug., p. 36.
Plenty of Power (Ford V-6 and V-8, Fred Geschwender),
Aug., p. 38,
Flying With Ford (V-6, Dave Blanton), Aug., p. 42.
Geared for Power (Mazda Wankel rotary, Lou Ross and
Sons), Aug., p. 46.
A Hawk Thai Wants to Fly (Hawk AE, Wait Costa), Aug.,
p. 50.
Exhausting Homebuilts, Aug., p. 54.
DOD Shows Interest in Cordray Rotary Engine, Nov., p. 6.
Measure that Thrust, Nov., P. 73.
Nostaigair Constructors to Receive Owed Engines, Dec.,
p. 5.
Flight Reviews 1987
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Winging In a Wichawk, Jan., p. 58.
Flying the Glasair "I, Feb., p. 40.
Van's Latest: The RV-6, March, p. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Keeping Up With Kitfox, March, p. 62.
Let's Fly Avidly (Avid Flyer), March, P. 68.
Have-it-Your-Way Amphibian (Avid Amphibian), March,
P. 75.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Flying Two Easy, May, p. 53.
Six Single-Seaters (Space Walker, RANS S-9, Supercat,
minimax), July, p. 56
Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby Mustang 11), Sept., p.14.
Double Delight (Nieuport 11), Sept., p. 47.
Hangars 1987
Hangar Talk (Ultra-Lock Hangars), Feb., p. 26.
Half-Price Hangars, Feb., p. 26.
Build Your Own Hangar, Feb., p. 30.
Historical 1987
EAA Museum Pieces (Pietenpol Air Camper), Feb., P. 56.
Kitting a Classic (Baby Ace), March, p. 54.
EAA Museum Pieces (Sonerai 1), April, p. 18.
Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Catching the Spirit (Spirit of St. Louis), Aug., P. 18.
Homebuilt Museum (original EAA Museum), Sept., p. 58.
Humor 1987
Kitplanestrology?, Sept., P. 28.
Kitplane Komments, Oct., p. 82.
Instruments 1987
Correcting Compass Error, Jan., p. 66.
High Tech Blind Encoder, April, p. 84.
Shield Those Electrons! (compass), May, p. 12.
Instruments, Radios, Books (Wag-Aero g meter), Aug., p. 17.
International 1987
Top-Notch Akro (1986 World Aerobatic Championships,
England), Jan., p. 40,
Design Refinement (Amazons from France), Feb., p. 52.
Soviet Homebuilts, Feb., p. 82.
Canada's Replica 'Moth (Chrysalis), March, p. 26.
Flying Furiously (WAR Sea Fury-England), April 10.
Sizing Up Siratos, May, p. 34.
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.
Fly Your Homebuilt on a Mexican Vacation, June, p. 22.
Aussie Light Wing, June, p. 40.
Aussie Cubalike (Light Wing), Sept., p. 37.
Best VariEze? (Canada), Sept., p. 44.
Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., P. 34.
Wot's the Name (Currie Wot; Britain), Nov., p. 56.
Metal Designs 1987
Van's Latest: The RV-6, March, p. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
Flashy Flier (Freedom 28), April, p. 48.
Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby Mustang 11), Sept., p. 14.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Updating the Prowler, Nov., p. 8.
Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov., p. 48.
Monoplanes 1987
Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Modified Racepiane Joins Kitplane Fleet (Gem 260), Feb.,
p. 5.
Bad News, Good News for White Lightning Prototype,
Feb., p. 5.
Scratch-Built Sailplane (RHJ-8), Feb., p. 14.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Design Refinement (Amazons from France), Feb., p. 52.
EAA Museum Pieces (Pietenpol Air Camper), Feb., p. 56.
Fisher Culex Twin Continues Flight Testing, March, p. 8.
First Strike Offers "Craftsman" Bobcat and Supercat Kits,
March, P. 9.
Running a Replica P-40, March, P. 12.
Approaching Hurricane, March, P. 30.
Van's Latest: The RV6 March, P. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
Kitting a Classic (Baby Ace), March, P. 54.
Keeping Up With Kitfox, March, P. 62.
Let's Fly Avidly (Avid Flyer), March, p. 62.
Flying Furiously (WAR Sea Fury), April, p. 10.
EAA Museum Pieces (Sonerai 1), April, p. 18.
Doctor's Delight (Glasair RG), April, P. 34.
Picking An Oregon Plum (F8L Falco), April, p. 40.
Flashy Filer (Freedom 28), April, P. 48.
Flying Tailless (Davis Starship Alpha), April, p. 53.
Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.
Two Easy Equals Four, May, p. 50.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53
Kitfox Fantasy, May, P. 56.
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, p. 66.
Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica (5151 Mustang),
June, p. 18.
Aussie Light Wing, May, P. 40.
The Stroinik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
Six Single-Seaters (Supercat, Space Walker), July, p. 56.
Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production, Sept., p. 11.
Try a Trigear (FP-606), Sept., p. 12.
Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby Mustang 11), Sept., p. 14.
White Lightning Designer Reveals 230-mph Single-Seater,
Oct., P. 10.
Let's Go Prospecting (Prospector), Oct., p. 24.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Testing Begins on the VK30 Cabin-Class Homebuilt, Nov.,
p. 6.
Updating the Prowler, Nov., P. 8.
Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Up In the Air; progress report on variety of homebuilts,
Nov., P. 34.
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov., p. 48.
Motorgliders 1987
Sailplane Builders Meet, Jan., P. 14.
The Strojnik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., P. 34.
Parachutes 1987
BRS Announces Ballistic Chute Inspection Policy, Aug.,
P. l0
Emergency Parachutes Packed for Pilots, Oct., p. 45.
Personalities 1987
Chat With the Chief (Don Engen), July, P. 48.
EAA Heir Apparent (Tom Poberezny), Oct., P. 12.
Products 1987
New Products: Multilube products, Jan., P. 75.
New Products: Cleko-Loc Fasteners, Jan., P. 75.
Mount Your TR-720 Radio on Instrument Panel, Feb., p. 6.
Prices Reduced on LCD Gauges, Feb., p. 10.
Expandable Plastic Cable Harness, Feb., p. 10.
Tools for Safety Wiring, Feb., p. 10.
Top Gun Flight Jackets, Feb., P. 11.
Video Courses for Mechanics, Feb., p. 11.
Falcon Air Offers Pitts Wings and Plans, March, p. 8.
Logging Visual Training Time, March, p. 9.
Replacement Gaskets for Engine Exhaust Systems,
March, p. 10.
Aerodynamic Aircraft Housing, March, p. 10.
Champ Filters for Fliers, March, p. 11.
HIPEC Introduces Rib-Stitch System, April, p. 8.
HoverKit Presents Its Twin-Engine, Low Altitude Model,
April, P. 9.
Product Review: stainless steel brake rotors/fiberglass
tape, April, p. 8.
Product Review: Protect All, Microfinish, April, p. 82.
Aviation Publishers, Inc. to Sell Nav Products, April, p. 84.
Take a Shine to Aluminum, April, p. 85.
Lighted-Up Custom Panel, April, P. 85.
Scanner Radios in the Office. April, p. 85.
Battery Help from Techniart, April, p. 85.
Tally Up Your Aircraft's Weight and Balance, May, P. 24.
Spinners, Wheel Fairings Built for Homebuilts, July, p. 64.
Booster Wingtips Made for the Light Homebuilt, July, P. 65.
Liquid-Free Batteries for Surefire Startup, July, p. 65.
Compact, Rechargeable Handheld Transceiver, July, P. 65.
Custom-Made Throttle Quadrants, July, p. 65.
Present and Future Projects (HPS oil), Aug., p. 12.
Heavy-Duty Tiedown Kit, Aug., p. 16.
Cool Your Cockpit with Insulating Shields, Aug., P. 17.
HIPEC Demonstrates No-Ribstitch Covering, Sept., p. 10.
Wire is Wire?, Sept., p. 20.
Metallic Pearl HIPEC Finish, Sept., p. 36.
Radio Scanner Picks Up in the Fast Lane, Sept., p. 36.
Hydraulic Wheel Jacks Add Lift on the Ground, Sept., p. 36.
Product Review: Windcheater Spoilers Supplement
Tiedowns, Sept., p. 43.
Seat Shells and Tanks, Oct. p. 44.
Troubleshoot that Two-Stroke With Specially Made Buzz Box,
Oct., P. 45.
TR-720 Panel Mount, Oct., p. 50.
Wrapping Up Safety Under the Cowling (cable wrap), Nov.,
p. 84.
Keep Warm and Safe with Infrared Quartz (Thermal), Nov.,
P. 84.
Get a Preview of Challenger Aircraft (Quad City Ultralight's
video), Nov., P. 84.
Sneak Previews ... (Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair videos),
Dec., p. 39.
Propellers 1987
Propping It Right, March, P. 16.
Aerotec Offers Propeller Recycling, April, p. 8.
McCauley Initiates Governor-Exchange Program, April, p.8
Understanding Props, Aug., p. 60.
Mix and Match New Composite Propeller, Oct., p. 45.
Measure that Thrust, Nov., p. 73.
Regulations/Rules 1987
How to License Your Bird, Jan., p. 68.
The Sky is Failing (NPRM re Mode C-equipped transpond-
ers), May, p. 10.
Future Flying, July, p. 46.
Chat With the Chief (Don Engen), July, p. 48.
Ultralight Reg Changes?, Aug., p. 24.
FAA Tightens the Screws on Some Sport Flying, Dec., p. 5.
Replicas 1987
Running a Replica P-40, March, p. 12.
Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis), March, P. 26.
Approaching Hurricane, March p. 30.
Flying Furiously (WAR Sea Fury), April, p. 10.
Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica (5151 Mustang),
June, p. 18.
Kits Available for Graham Lee Nieuport 11, Aug., p. 13.
Jim D. Stewart Prepares to Kit His S-51 (P-51D Mustang),
Aug., p. 13.
Catching the Spirit (Spirit of St. Louis), Aug., p. 18.
Light Miniature Aircraft Adds Taylorcraft Replica
(LM-2X-2P), Sept., p. 10. There's a New Jenny, Sept.,
P. 10.
Double Delight (Nieuport 11), Sept., p. 47.
Taking Aim on the Army (Rotec Hind-D and Frogfoot), Nov.,
p. 59.
Prepare to Launch the Homebuilt F-4s, Dec., p. 5.
Rotorcraft 1987
PRA Fly-in (WindRyder gyroplane), Jan., p. 6.
Present and Future Projects (J4B-2, RANS), Aug., p. 12.
Six Single-Seaters (Air Command Gyroplane), July, p. 56.
Gyros Galore! (First Air Command lnt'l Fly-in), Sept., p. 38.
Safety 1987
NASAD Alert (bird and insect problems), Jan., p. 32.
Autogas and Sloshed Tanks May Result in a Bad Mix,
April, P. 7.
Maneuvering-speed Check!, April, p. 67.
Planning for Safety, Aug., p. 28.
Consider Crashworthiness, Oct., P. 64.
Sailplanes/Soaring 1987
Sailplane Builders Meet, Jan., p. 14.
Scratch-Built Sailplane (RHJ-8), Feb., p. 14.
Soaring a Cherokee II, May, p. 18.
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1987
We All Share in the Success of the Voyager Team, April, p. 6.
Voyager Power, May, p. 26.
Rutan's Latest: Pilot Optional (CM-44 drone), July, p. 24.
Voyager Continues to Draw Crowds, Aug., P. 11.
Voyager Update, Aug., p. 72.
Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
Taking Aim on the Army (Rotec Hind-D and Frogfoot), Nov.,
p. 59.
Vee for Victory (Jim Vliet's V-Witt racer), Dec., p. 14.
Racy Homebuilts (Formula Vee), Dec., p. 8.
It's ... Beetle Bomb! (Bob Knuckles' Sonerai 1), Dec., p. 22.
Suppliers 1987
Gear Galore (Aro-Tek), Feb., p. 54@
INAV Ltd. Closes Doors, Aug., p. 15.
Karatoo Builders to Receive Their Parts, Dec., p. 5.
Homebuilt Aircraft Suppliers (from 1988 Directory), Dec.,
p. 81.
Tools 1987
Metalworking, Part 1, March, p. 18.
Welding With a Dillon, March, p. 20.
Prices Reduced on Bondhus Baildriver Sets, May, p. 24.
Pocket Digital Multimeter Checks Volts, Ohms, May, p. 24.
Metalworking, Part 3 (driving rivets), May, p. 84.
Shear Strength Puts Work a Cut Above Rest, July, P. 64.
Wield a Cordless Drill in Your Next Kit Project, Aug., p. 16.
New Products: (side grip fastener; drill stop), Aug., P. 16.
Soldering-Iron Kit Becomes a True Quick Fix, Sept., p. 36.
Butane-Burning Soldering Iron (Portasol), Oct., p. 44.
Building Up Your Airplane Workshop (Ryobi), Nov., p. 84.
Travel 1987
Fly Your Homebuilt on a Mexican Vacation, June, p. 22.
Cozy Crossing (crossing the Atlantic), July, P. 26.
Camping at Oshkosh, July, p. 50.
Planning for Safety, Aug., p. 28.
Ultralights 1987
Fisher Offers New Super Koala Options, Jan., p. 7.
Building a Hiperlight, April, P. 70.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, P. 42.
Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica (5151 Mustang),
June, p. 18.
Six Single-Seaters (RANS S-9, Highcraft Buccaneer,
minimax), July, p. 56.
Ultralight Reg Changes?, Aug., p. 24.
Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production, Sept., p. 11.
Aussie Cubalike (Light Wing), Sept., P. 37.
Up In The Air; progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.
Wood Designs 1987
Fisher Culex Twin Continues Flight Testing, March, p. 8.
First Strike Offers "Craftsman" Bobcat and Supercat Kits,
March, P. 9.
Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April, p. 40.
Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
Six Single-Seaters (miniMax), July, P. 56.
TEAM Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX, HI-MAX), Sept.,
P. 11.
Homebuilt Musings (F8L Falco), Oct., p. 60.
END OF 1987
1988
Aerobatics 1988
Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb.. p. 60.
A Visit to the Eagles' Aerie (Christen Eagle 11), March, p. 40.
Most the Eagle 11 Builders, March, p. 45.
Meet the Tomalesky AcroCat, May, P. 60.
Aircraft 1988
A-10 Mitchell Wing-Ohio Pilot Soft Microlight Distance
Record, Feb., P. 6.
AcroCat-Meet the Tomalasky AcroCat, May, p. 60.
Aerocar-Molt Taylor Seeks Aerocar Kitplans Funding,
Oct., p. 4.
Aerosport Scamp-The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp,
Quail, Rail), Sept., p. 32.
Air & Space I8A-Build Your Own Air & Space 18A
(gyroplane), April, p. 44.
Avid Flyer-Lee Dubay: Avid Modifier (Avid Flyer), April,
p. 28.
BD--BD-4 Birthday, Oct., p. 20.
BD-5-Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
-Bob Sauser's BD-5 (cover)
-The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, p. 66.
-Far at Sea In a BD, July, p. 70.
Bolkow BA-7-Kitting a Classic (Bolkow BA-7), April, p. 26.
BX-2 Cherry-Site of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, P. 14.
Challenger-Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
-The Challenge Continues (Challenger), Oct., p. 26.
Christen Eagle 11-A Visit to the Eagles'Aerie (Christen
Eagle 11), March, P. 40.
-Meet the Eagle 11 Builders, March, p. 45.
Classic-Consider the Fisher Classic Biplane, Oct., p. 5.
Coot A-Getting to Know an Old Coot, Nov., P. 66.
Corby Starlet CJ-1-First American Corby Starlet Ready to
Fly, March, p. 7.
Cozy-Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, P. S.
Dragonfly-"Do You Think It Will Fly?" (Dragonfly), Dec.,
P. 32.
5151 Mustang-Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March,
p. 26.
1988
Fly Baby-Avid Aviators (EAA Chapter 315), Jan., P. 30.
Fly Baby 1A-Arnie's Legacy (Fly Baby 1A), June, P. 22.
Free Spirit-Richard Cabrinha's Free Spirit Flies Again,
July, p. 7.
FW-190 (75%)-Warbird Roundup, July, P. 18.
Glasair RG-Avid Aviators (Chapter 315), Jan., P. 38.
Glasair-And Finally, the Washington [state] Hotline
(Glasair to EAA), Jan., P. 11.
-Checking Out Those Glasairs, April, p. 56.
-Flying a Classroom Classic (Project Schoolflight),
May, P. 59.
-How to Set a Record (Glasair), Oct., p. 38.
Great Lakes-Build Your Own Classic (Great Lakes), Dec.,
p. 6.
Hamilton HX-321-Here Comes the Long-Awaited
Hamilton HX-321, Sept., p. 7.
lkenga-New Gyroplane About to Fly (Ikenga), June, p. 5.
Infinity One-New Airplane and Engine Projects (Infinity
One, Mazda), Aug., p. 6.
J-6 Karatoo-A Leg Up From Down Under (J-6 Karatoo),
July, p. 14.
Jodel-The Joys of a Jodet, Sept., P. 42.
Kingray Mk 11, Mk IV-Radio-Controlled Testing of a 25%
Scale Kingray Twin Begins, Jan., p. 6.
Kitfox-KFM 112 Engine Becomes Kitfox Option, Jan., P. B.
-Building a Kittox, Part 8, Jan., p. 72.
-A Wing Into Springtime? (Kitfox), Feb., P. 76.
-Philippines to Import Denney Aerocraft Kitfox, April,
P. 7.
-Floating in a'Fox (Kitiox), Aug., p. 32.
-Kitfox on Floats (cover)
-A Wing Into the Fall (Kitfox), Oct., p. 66.
-New Kitfox is roomier, can accommodate VW power,
Nov., p. 4.
-Building Kitfox (wing), Nov., p. 54.
KR-l-KR-1 (cover)$ KR-1, KR-2, KR-100-Talk About a
KR!, July, p. 32.
KR-100-Pand Robinson KR-100 Nears Flight Test Com-
pletion, Jan., P. 4.
KR-2-The KR-2: How Does It Fly, July, p. 39.
Lam Wanderer-Meet the Wanderer (Lam Wanderer),
Sept., P. 44.
Lancair 235-Maxing Out a Lancair (CAFE 400), Nov., P. 6.
Lancair 320-Lancair 320 (cover)
-Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., P. 12.
Laughing Gull-Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull)
Aug., p. 70.
LM-2X (75% T-craft)-Tailormade "Taylorcraft" (LM-2X),
May, p. 31.
Long-EZ-Avid Aviators (EAA Chapter 315), Jan., p. 38.
Marquart Charger-Profile of a Champion (Marquart
Charger), April, p. 22.
Midget Mustang-Midget Mustang Mania, July, p. 74.
Mini Master-Push-Pull in the Works (Mini Master), Jan.,
p. 59.
Moni-Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., p. 10.
Nieuport 12 C2 (7/8)-Warbird Roundup, July p. 18.
Nieuports-Chronicle of the Dawn Patrol (Nieuports),
June, p. 12.
Nordic-Norman Aviation Bounces Back (Nordic), Aug.,
p. 4.
MJ-12 P-40 (70%)-Launching a Scale Warhawk (MJ-12
P-40), March, P. 7.
P-40M (66%)-Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Phoenix SL Canard-Meet Courtney Bryan's Phoenix SL
Canard, June, p. 6.
Prescott Pusher-Flying the Kit Pusher (Prescott Pusher),
May, p. 18.
-Prescott Aeronautical to Close Its Doors, Oct., P. 4.
PZL P8-Hawk AE Engine to Team with Polish Replica,
Jan., p. 9.
Re 2002 (75%)-Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Renegade Spirit-Catching the Spirit (Renegade Spirit),
Jan., p. 12.
RotorWay Exec-Checking Out in an Exec (RotorWay
Exec), April, p. 18.
-Climbing the Exec Ladder (RotorWay Exec), April, P. 30.
RV-3, RV-4-Avid Aviators (EAA Chapter 315), Jan., p. 38.
S-10 Sakota-Learning to Love a Homebuilt (RANS S-10),
Nov., p. 72.
SE-5A-Captain's Delight (SE-5A), June, p. 72.
Sea Hawker-Aero Composite Components Takes Over
Sea Hawker Program, Jan., p. 9.
-Sea Hawker Program Continues to Expand, Aug., p. 4.
Sibylle-An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
Skybolt-Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb., p. 60.
Skyeye (drone)-New Drone Reveals Continental Rotary
Engine (GR-18), Aug., P. 6.
Smith Miniplane-Many-Modded Mini (Smith Miniplane),
April, p. 48.
Spacewalker-Building Kitplanes, Great and Small
(Spacewalker), Sept., P. 26.
Sparrow Hawk-Prototype to Princess? (Sparrow Hawk),
Sept., P. 48.
Spencer Air Car-Aircar Seeks New Home, Jan., p. 65.
Sport Racer-Sport Racer (cover)
Starduster Too-North by Starduster Too (exploring
Alaska), June, P. 28.
Streak Shadow-The Shadow Looms (Streak Shadow
Microlight), Sept., P. 18.
Sun Ray-Short and Sweet (Sun Ray), Jan., p. 44.
Supercat-Building a Supercat, July, p. 77.
SX-300-The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., p. 6.
T-4-Midwing Motive (Thalman T-4), May, P. 36.
Teal-Professor's Project Made History (Ed Lesher's Teal),
March, p. 16.
Ultra Gull-Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug.,
p. 70.
Venture-Second Venture prototype Undergoing Flight
Testing, Nov., P. 5.
Voyager-Tracking Voyager's Weather, March, p. 70.
Wheeler Express-Wheeler Express (cover)
User-Friendly Express (Wheeler Express), Feb . P.18.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., P. 26.
Wheeler Aircraft Offers Practice Kit, Oct., P. 10.
Air Races 1988
Rick Leonard Crowned National Formula Vee Champion,
March, p. 5.
Sun 60 Race'88, March, p. 5.
Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, p. 6.
How to Set a Record, Oct., 38.
Maxing Out a Lancair (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 6.
Speed Isn't Everything (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 34.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1988
Sun and Fun, English Style, Jan., p. 48.
Northwestern Hospitality Plus!, Jan., p. 12.
1987's Hottest Fly-in? (San Diego's Friendly Fly-In), Feb.,
p. 34.
Convening on the Continent (Brienne), Feb., P. 38.
Florida's Big Airshow: Sun'n Fun'88, March, p. 4.
Under Homebuilt Wings (Oshkosh camping), March, P. 49.
Variety Spices North Bend (Northbend, Oregon), March,
P. 61.
Higginsville Rotorcraft Fly-in (Missouri), June, P. 4.
Los Angeles Kitplane Expo Scheduled, June, p. 4.
Looking for a Place to Fly? (B&B Fly-inn Club), June, p. 6.
Sun 'n Fun '88 Introduces New Aircraft and Programs,
July, p. 6.
Aeronautical Olympics (FAI), Aug., p. 7.
Homebuilders'Heaven? (Sun'n Fun'88), Aug., p. 10.
Get Ready for Oshkosh!, Aug., p. 18.
Checking Out Oshkosh '88, Nov., p. 20.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1988
Aero Composite Components Takes Over Sea Hawker
Program, Jan., p. 9.
Aircar Seeks New Home, Jan., p. 65.
Sea Hawker Program Continues to Expand, Aug., p. 4.
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
Getting to Know an Old Coot, Nov., p. 66.
Avionics 1988
New Loran Rounds Out Small Instrument Panels (11
Morrow), Jan., p. 80.
High Tech Headset Performs at Altitude (Opticon), Jan.,
p. 82.
Comtronics Engineering Offers Complete Line of Head-
sets, Feb., p. 4.
Headphone Adapters for Stereo, March, p. 60.
Encoder Delivers Digital Performance (ACK Technology),
April, p. 61.
Lining Up a Loran (Loran Report), April, p. 61.
Intercom Has Talk Switch and Indicator, July, p. 49.
How and Why to ELT, July, P. 56.
Narco Debuts New Navcom and Transceiver, Aug., p. 76.
Century Expands Autopilot System; Debuts Encoder,
Sept., p. 76.
11 Morrow Adds New Loran System, Sept., P. 76.
Portable Loran Designed for General Aviation (Azure),
Sept., P. 76.
Portable Scanner Stores 20 Frequencies, Sept., p. 77.
Stormscope Weather System Detects Thunderstorms,
Sept., p. 77.
Let's Fill That Panel!, Oct., p. 52.
Arnav Develops Loran Using Jeppesen NavData Card,
Oct., p. 59.
Concept Industries Offers Six-Place Intercom System,
Oct., P. 59.
Getting to Know Transponders, Nov., p. 16.
Carry Case Protects Communication Headsets, Nov., p. 77.
Biplanes 1988
Catching the Spirit (Renegade Spirit), Jan., p. 12.
Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb., P. 60.
A Visit to the Eagles' Aerie (Christen Eagle 11), March, P. 40.
Meet the Eagle 11 Builders, March, p. 45.
Profile of a Champion (Marquart Charger), April, p. 22.
Many-Modded Mini (Smith Miniplane), April, P. 48.
Chronicle of the Dawn Patrol (Nieuports), June, P. 12.
Arnie's Legacy (Fly Baby 1A), June, p. 22.
North by Starduster Too (exploring Alaska), June, p. 28.4
Captain's Delight (SE-5A), June, p. 72.4
Consider the Fisher Classic Biplane, Oct., P. 5.
Build Your Own Classic (Great Lakes), Dec., P. 6.
Build-it-Yourself Projects 1988
Make Your Own Base-Station Antenna, July, P. 52.
Builder Support 1988
Avid Aviators (EAA Chapter 315), Jan., p. 38.
Builder's Bookshelf 1988
Aircraft Sheet Metal (Nicholas Bonacci), May, p. 55.
Modern Subsonic Aerodynamics (R. T Jones), Aug., P. 46.
More Bax Seats (Gordon Baxter), Aug., p. 46.
ABCs of Finite Element Analysis, (Martin Hoffmann), July,
P. 48.
Low Power Laminar Aircraft Design (Alex Strojnik), July,
p. 48.
Computers and Software for General Aviation, (Kurt
Barnhart and Ron Wiener), Aug., p. 46.
Flyer's Recreation Guide (Reed 1. White), Aug., P. 46.
Aircraft Design (Donald R. Crawford), Sept., p. 16.
A Complete Guide to Aviation Photography (Peter Bowers),
Sept., p. 16,
Propeller Making forthe Amateur (Eric Clutton), Sept., p. 16.
The Art of Instrument Flying (J. R. Williams), Sept., P. 16.
The Psychology of Flight Training (Ross Telter and John
Biggs), Sept., p. 16.
Calculating Aerodynamic Loads and Moments on Aircraft
Wings (Harmen Koffeman), Sept. p. 16.
The Perfect Flight by Richard Collins, Oct., P. 36.
Test Pilots: The Frontiersmen of Flight (Richard P Hallion),
Oct., p. 36.
The Pilot's Cross-Country Guide to National Parks and
Historical Monuments (DeHaan), Oct., P. 36.
The ABCs of Safe Flying (David Frazier), Oct., p. 37.
The Pilot's Radio Communications Handbook (Paul E.
lllman and Jay Pouzar), Oct., p. 37.
The Proficient Pilot 11 (Barry Schiff), Nov., P. 78.
Chasing the Glory (Michael Parfit), Nov., p. 78.
Mountain Flying (videotape), TCA Flight Productions, Nov.,
p. 78.
Builder's Report 1988
Avid Aviators (Chapter 315), Jan., p. 38.
Building a Kitfox, Part 8, Jan., P. 72.
A Wing Into Springtime? (Kitfox), Feb., P. 76.
Launching a Scale Warhawk (MJ-12 P-40 (70%) March, P. 7.
Meet the Eagle 11 Builders, March, P. 45.
Climbing the Exec Ladder (RotorWay Exec), April, p. 30.
Flying a Classroom Classic (Project Schoolflight), May,
p. 59.
Talk About a KR!, July, p. 32.
Building a Supercat, July, p. 77.
Building Kitplanes, Great and Small (Spacewalker), Sept.,
p. 26.
A Wing Into the Fall (Kitfox), Oct., p. 66.
Building a Kitfox (wing), Nov., P. 54.
Build Your Own Classic (Great Lakes), Dec., p. 18.
"Do You Think It Will Fly?" (Dragonfly), Dec., p. 32.
Building Techniques 1988
Iron Butterflies, Lead Balloons, Jan., p. 60.
Defeating the Devil's Spanner, May, P. 50.
Blue River Offers Hands-On Covering Workshops, June,
p. 6.
Color Coordinating (painting), Oct., P. 42.
A Wing Into the Fall (Kitfox), Oct., p. 66.
The Fabric Lady (fabric covering), Nov., P. 48.
Building Kitfox (wing), Nov., p. 54.
Canards 1988
Aero Composite Components Takes Over Sea Hawker
Program, Jan., p. 9.
Short and Sweet (Sun Ray), Jan., P. 44.
Meet Courtney Bryan's Phoenix SL Canard, June, p. 6.
Composite Designs 1988
Aero Composite Components Takes Over Sea Hawker
Program, Jan., p. 9.
Short and Sweet (Sun Ray), Jan., p. 44.
User-Friendly Express (Wheeler Express), Feb., P. 18.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., p. 26.
Checking Out Those Glasairs, April, p. 56.
Flying a Classroom Classic (Project Schoolflight Glasair),
May, p. 58.
Meet Courtney Bryan's Phoenix SL Canard, June, p. 6.
Richard Cabrinha's Free Spirit Flies Again, July, p. 7.
Sea Hawker Program Continues to Expand, Aug., p. 4.
Here Comes the Long-Awaited Hamilton HX-321. Sept,, p. 7
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
Meet the Wanderer (Lam Wanderer), Sept., p. 44.
Prototype to Princess? (Sparrow Hawk), Sept., p. 48.
Prescott Aeronautical to Close Its Doors, Oct., P. 4.
Wheeler Aircraft Offers Practice Kit, Oct., p. 10.
Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., p. 12.
Second Venture prototype Undergoing Flight Testing, Nov.,
P. 5.
Maxing Out a Lancair (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 6.
"Do You Think It Will Fly?" (Dragonfly), Dec. , p. 32.
Covers 1988
Bob Sauser's BD-5, Jan.
Wheeler Express, Feb.
Christen Eagles, March.
Tom Bryan's RotorWay Exec, April.
Prescott Pusher, May.
Fly Baby/SE-5A, June.
KR-1, July.
Kitfox on Floats, Aug.
Spacewalkers, Sept.
Lancair 320, Oct.
Sport Racer, Nov.
Great Lakes, Dec.
Design Techniques 1988
Looking at Laminar Flow, April, P. 78.
Wind Tunnel (Practical Laminar Airfoils), Feb., p. B.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 8, Jan., p. 54.
Iron Butterflies, Lead Balloons, Jan., p. 60,
Stress Without Tears, Jan., p. 66.
Where's the C.G.?, Feb., P. 6.
Stress Without Tears, Part 18 (steel and aluminum tubes),
Feb., p. 44.
Customize Your Instruments, Feb., p. 70.
Wind Tunnel (performance figures), March, p. 24.
Stress Without Tears, Part 19 (torsion), March, p. 52.
Stress Without li3ars (torsion loads), April, P. 52.
Wind Tunnel (locating technical assistance), April, p. 68.
Stress Without Tears (torsion loads in tail), May, p. 40.
Groovy Drag Reduction (riblets), May, p, 44.
Wind Tunnel (high-performance airfoils), May, P. 48,
Wind Tunnel (trimtabs), June, p. 66.
The Homebuilt Glass Cockpit, June, P. 68.
Stress Without Tears (forces in tube cluster), June, p. 76.
Wind Tunnel (flush rivets), July, p. B.
Getting Grounded (landing gear), July, p. 44.
Stress Without Tears (loads on cluster of bolts), July, p. 50.
Getting Grounded (landing gears), Aug., p. 54.
Designing for People (cockpits), July, p. 59.
Designing for People, Part 2, Aug., p. 24.
Proper Placement? (propellers), Aug., P. 47
Stress Without Tears (fuselage shapes and materials),
Aug., p. 48.
Wind Tunnel (wing root leading-edge strakes), Aug., p. 52.
Stress Without Tears (plywood cone fuselage), Sept., p, 52.
Wind Tunnel (wingtips), Sept., p. 60.
Getting Grounded, Part 3 (brakes), Sept., p. 72.
Wind Tunnel (winglips), Oct., P. 8.
Color Coordinating (painting), Oct., p. 42.
Stress Without Tears (plywood cone fuselage), Oct., p. 48.
Stress Without Tears (plywood cone fuselage), Nov., p. 44.
Wind Tunnel, Nov., p. 70.
Stress Without Tears (fuselage loads), Dec., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (airfoils for tailless aircraft), Dec., p. 28.
Designers 1988
Reviewing a Master's Work (Claude Piel), March, p. 55.
One Designer's Opinion (Moll Taylor), Oct., p. 51
What Makes Randy run? (Randy Schlitter), Nov. , p. 72.
Directories/indexes 1988
Directories/indexes (Index to 1987), Jan., p., 68.
Here's Our Annual Homebuilder Supplier Directory, June,
p. 4.
1988 Supplier Directory, June, p. 46@
ELT Manufacturers, July, p. 58.
Let's Fill That Panel (guide to avionics), Oct., P. 52.
1989 Homebuilt Directory, Dec., p. 40.
Homebuilt Components (kitplane designers and suppliers),
Dec., p. 77.
Engines 1988
Ross Continues Auto Engine Conversion Developments,
Jan., p. 7.
KFM 112 Engine Becomes Kitfox Option, Jan., p. 8.
Hawk AE Engine to Team with Polish Replica, Jan., p. 9.
Auto Engine Conversion Agony and Ecstasy, Jan., p. 23.
Launching A SD-5, Jan., p. 30
Agony and/or Ecstasy, Part 2 (Honda Prelude engine
conversion), Feb., p. 51,
Running Your Rolex, Feb., p, 65.
More Agony Than Ecstasy (Honda Prelude conversion),
March, p. 76.
Agony and Ecstasy, Part 4 (Honda Prelude conversion),
April, p. 62.
Rotax-Conversion Kits Available for N-3 Pups, May, p. 6.
How Much Power?, May, p. 56.
Agony and Ecstasy, Part 5 (Honda Prelude conversion),
May, p. 66.
Finally, Some Ecstasy (Honda Prelude conversion), June,
p. 40.
New Airplane and Engine Projects (infinity One, Mazda),
Aug., p. 6,
New Drone Reveals Continental Rotary Engine (GR-18),
Aug., p. 6.
Agony and Ecstasy, Part 7 (Honda Prelude conversion),
Aug., p. 60.
Here Comes Dyna-Cam, Sept., p. 56.
Agony and Ecstasy, Part 8 (Honda Prelude conversion),
Sept., p. 66.
How to Determine Horsepower, Sept., p. 70.
Throttle and Choke Handles Incorporated, Sept., p. 76.
Scan That Engine! (E.I. and MPI), Oct., p. 32.
Mostly Ecstasy, Part 9 (Honda Prelude conversion), Oct,,
p. 60.
An 'AD' for the Magnum Plus, Oct., p. 76.
Rotax's Big New 912 Unveiled at Cranfield, Nov., p. 4.
Enjoying Engine Ecstasy (Honda Prelude conversion),
- Nov., p. 40.
Carburetion by Ellison, Nov., p. 60.
Slick Introduces New Magnetos for Lycoming, Nov., p. 77.
Flight Reviews 1988
Catching the Spirit (Renegade Spirit), Jan., p. 12.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., P. 26.
Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb., p. 60,
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March, p. 26.
Checking Out in an Exec (RotorWay Exec), April, P. 18.
Flying the Kit Pusher (Prescott Pusher), May, P. 18.
The KR-2: How Does It Fly, July, P. 39.
Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug., p. 70.
Building Kitplanes, Great and Small (Spacewalker), Sept.,
p. 26.
Prototype to Princess? (Sparrow Hawk), Sept., p. 48.
Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., p. 12.
BD-4 Birthday, Oct., P. 20.
Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., p. 10.
Floats 1988
Floating in a 'Fox (Kitfox), Aug., p. 32.
Hang Gliding 1988
Hang Gliding Without Hills, Aug., p. 30.
Instruments 1988
Ellison Automatic Mixture Control Helps CAFE 400 Winner,
Jan., p. 110.
Engine Instrumentation: Two Approaches to the Same
Problem, Feb., p. 4.
Coping With Mode C, Feb., p. 10.
Seeing a Vision (EPI 800 engine instrumentation), Feb.,
P. 56,
Customize Your Instruments, Feb., p. 70.
How to Calibrate Instruments, April, p. 74.
The Homebuill Glass Cockpit (electronic instrument
displays), June, P. 66.
Caro Air Gauge (electronic thermometer), Sept., p. 63.
Scan That Engine! (E.I. and MPI), Oct., P. 32.
International 1988
Sun and Fun, English Style, Jan., p. 48.
Convening on the Continent (Brienne), Feb., p. 38.
Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, P. 6.
Reviewing a Master's Work (Claude Piel), March, p. 55.
Site of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, p. 12.
Up in the Air ... Over Europe (homebuilt roundup), May,
P. 24.
Around the World with Jane's, May, p. 76.
Aeronautical Olympics Planned (FAI), Aug., p. 7.
The Shadow Looms (Streak Shadow Microlight), Sept.,
P. 18.
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
The Joys of a Jodel, Sept., p. 42.
Rotax's Big New 912 Unveiled at Crantield, Nov., p. 4.
Metal Designs 1988
Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
Push-Pull in the Works (Mini Master), Jan., p. 59.
Kitting a Classic (Bolkow BA-7), April, P. 26.
The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, p. 66.
Far at Sea in a BD, July, p. 70.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, p. 74.
The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp, Rail, Quail), Sept.,
p. 32.
The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., P. 6.
Models, Radio-Controlled 1988
Radio-Controlled Testing of a 25% scale Kingray Twin
Begins, Jan., p. 6.
Good Show for RC Fliers (RC Video Magazine tapes), May,
p. 54.
Monoplanes 1988
Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
Rand Robinson KR-100 Nears Flight Test Completion,
Jan., p. 4.
Push-Pull in the Works (Mini Master), Jan., p. 59.
Building a Kitfox, Part 8, Jan., p. 72.
User-Friendly Express (Wheeler Express), Feb., p. 18@
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., p. 26.
Philippines to Import Denney Aerocraft Kitfox, April, p. 7.
First American Corby Starlet Ready to Fly, April, P. 7.
Lee Dubay: Avid Modifier (Avid Flyer), April, p. 28.
Checking Out Those Glasairs, April, p. 56.
Bite of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, P. 12.
Flying the Kit Pusher (Prescott Pusher), May, p. 18.
Tailormade "Taylorcraft" (LM-2X), May, p. 31.
Midwing Motive (Thalman T-4), May, p 36.
HAPI Engines Takes Over INAV Ltd. Kits and Products,
June, p. 4.
Richard Cabrinha's Free Spirit Flies Again, July, p. 7.
A Leg Up From Down Under (J-6 Karatoo), July, p. 14.
Talk About a KR!, July, P. 32.
The KR-2: How Does it Fly, July, p. 39.
The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, P. 66.
Far at Sea in a BD, July, p. 70.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, p. 74.
Building a Supercat, July, p. 7-7.
Norman Aviation Bounces Back (Nordic), Aug., p. 4.
Floating in a'Fox (Kitfox), Aug., p. 32.
Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug., P. 70.
Here Comes the Long-Awaited Hamilton HX-321, Sept., p. 7.
Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
The Shadow Looms (Streak Shadow Microlight), Sept., p.
18.
Building Kitplanes, Great and Small (Spacewalker), Sept.,
p. 26.
The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp, Rail, Quail), Sept.,
p. 32,
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
The Joys of a Jodel, Sept., p. 42.
Meet the Wanderer (Lam Wanderer), Sept., P. 44.
Prototype to Princess? (Sparrow Hawk), Sept., p. 48.
Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct , p 12.
BD-4 Birthday, Oct., p. 20.
The Challenge Continues (Challenger), Oct., p. 26.
New Kitfox is roomier, can accommodate VW power, Nov.,
p. 4.
Second Venture Prototype Undergoing Flight Testing,
Nov., p. 5.
Maxing Out a Lancair, Nov., p. 6.
Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., p. 10.
Building a Kitfox, Nov., p. 54.
Learning to Love a Homebuilt (RANS S-10), Nov., p. 72.
The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., p. 6.
Motorgliders 1988
Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., P. 10.
Museums 1988
And Finally, the Washington [state] Hotline (Glasair to
EAA), Jan., P. 11,
Taking Refuge in Seattle (Museum of Flight), Feb., p. 46.
Parachutes 1988
BRS Records 26th Save, Announces New Products and
Programs, Jan., p. 5.
Personalities 1988
Pushing Propeller Progress (Colin Walker), May, p. 72@
Meet Jeannette Rand, July, p. 26.
The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, P. 66.
Anytime, Anyplace (Eric Shilling, flight testing), Aug., p. 36.
The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp, Quail, Rail), Sept.,
p. 32.
The Fabric Lady (Lola May Lybarger, fabric covering), Nov.,
p. 48.
Products 1988
Chem Tech Wood Sealant Can Make a Big Different, Jan.,
P. 9.
Aviation Oil has PMA (Bel-Ray), Jan., p. 80.
Term Guide Airport Manuals, Jan., P. 80.
Aare Vision Video Taping System, Jan., p. 80.
Sio-Pak Heavy Duty Syringes for Precision Dispensing,
Jan., p. 80.
Clean Up Cabin or Cowling (Britex Gold), Jan., P. 80,
Clean Your Windshield with a Soft Touch, Jan., p. 81.
Arrow-Magnolia Cleaners Spotlighted in Sporty's, Jan.,
P. 81.
A Bright Idea for Those Night Flights, Jan., p. 81.
Damp Vibration with Cable Wrap, Jan., p. 81.
Clamp Down on Safety; Replace Worn Seatbeits, Jan.,
P. 81.
Safe Cleaner for Glass and Plastics, Jan., p. 82.
Blasting the Bugs Off (Turbo-Wash), Jan., p. 82.
Get the Scoop on Canadian Aircraft (computerized listing),
Jan., p. 82.
Seeing a Vision (EPI 800 engine instrumentation), Feb.,
p. 60.
Build Quietness into Your Aircraft (acoustical foam), Feb.,
p. 75.
Versatile Power Unit is Sun-Run (solar electric generator),
Feb., p. 75.
Rotax Owners Get the Big Picture (how-to video), Feb.,
p. 75.
Put the Light Touch on Your Problem (finger light), March,
p. 60.
Batten Down the Panel (fasteners), April, p. 61.
Air Campers' Portable Table, April, p. 61.
An Old Favorite in a New Package (WD-40), April, p. 61.
Clean Up With Ready-to-Copy (knee pad), April, p. 61,
Aircraft-Related Business Venture (detailing aircraft), May,
P. 5.
Is Your Firewall Really Fire-Resistant?, May, p. 7.
Designs on Your Decal or N Number, May, p. 54.
Sign of the Times (N numbers), May, p. 55.
Be Cool and Secure with New Radiator and Bolts, July,
p. 49.
Strobes Weight Less, Last Longer, July, p. 49.
Rebuilt Navy Kneeboards Shed Light on Subject, July, p. 49.
This Copilot is IBM Compatible (data acquisition com-
puter), July, p. 49.
ASA Improves Computer, Aug., p. 76.
NOAA Introduces Chart User's Guide, Aug., P. 76.
Power Monitors Display Volts and Loads Digitally, Aug.,
p. 76,
Set Your Wheels with Thermoplastic Chocks, Aug., p. 76.
RST Otters Video Catalog and Computer Bulletin Board,
Sept., p. 6.
Private Pilot Course Offered on Computer, Sept., p. 76.
Great Plains Debuts New Gear-Driven Starter, Sept., p. 77.
Sonerai Tailwheel Improved; Prewelded Fuselages
Offered, Oct., p. 59.
ASA Produces New Private, Instrument Study Kits, Oct.,
p. 59.
VTA Revises VFR Pilot Ground School, Nov., p. 77.
Accu-Weather Offers Color Weather Pictures, Nov., p. 77.
Placard Kit Provides Instrument Panel Labels, p. 77.
11 Morrow Develops Apollo 618 Loran, Dec., p. 78.
Jones Computer Service Expands Study Programs, Dec.,
p. 78.
Flight Navigation System Runs on Home Computer, Dec.,
P. 78.
Aero Offers New Magneto Distributor Blocks, Dec., p. 79.
Foylon Said to Foil Sun's Rays Through Windows, Dec.
p. 79.
Propellers 1988
Get Tough with Carbon Fiber Spinners, March, p. 60.
Propping by Hand, March, p. 66.
Wooden Props for Light 'Craft, May, p. 54.
Pushing Propeller Progress (Colin Walker), May, p. 72.
Lake Aero Props Correction, July, p. 7.
Proper Placement? (propellers), Aug., p. 47.
Purchasing 1988
Decisions, Decisions (what design to build), February, p. 68.
One More Time: Let the Buyer Beware, May, p. 4.
Homebuilts for Non-Builders, June, P. 34.
One Designer's Opinion, Oct., p. 51.
Regulations/Rules 1988
Coping With Mode C, Feb., p. 10.
FAA Requires Aircraft Identification Changes, May, p. 6.
Congress and the FAA Come Up with NPRM 88-2, July, p. 7.
How to Set a Record, Oct., p. 38.
Getting to Know Transponders (new FAA regs), Nov., p. 16.
Replicas 1988
Hawk AE Engine to Team with Polish Replica, Jan., P. 9.
Launching a Scale Warhawk (MJ-12 P-40), March, p. 7.
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March, P. 26.
War Games, Anyone? (War Aircraft Replicas), March, p. 34.
Tailormade "Taylorcraft" (LM-2X), May, p. 31.
Chronicle of the Dawn Patrol (Nieuports), June, P. 12,
Captain's Delight (SE-5A), June, p. 72.
Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, P. 74.
Rotorcraft 1988
Homebuilt Helicopters and Gyroplanes, April, p. 6.
Checking Out in an Exec (RotorWay Exec), April, p. 18.
Climbing the Exec Ladder (RotorWay Exec), April, p. 30.
Executive Privilege: Rising to New Heights, April, p. 38.
Investing in Rotorcraft Safety, April, P. 40.
Build Your Own Air & Space 18A (gyroplane), April, P. 44.
Air Command Adds Pod Option, May, p. 6.
Higginsville Rotorcraft Fly-in (Missouri), June, p. 4.
New Gyroplane About to Fly (Ikenga), June, p. 5.
Safety 1988
BRS Records 26th Save, Announces New Products and
Programs, Jan., p. 5.
Check Those Brakes, Feb., p. 16.
Propping by Hand, March, p. 66.
Anatomy of an Accident, April. P. B.
Executive Privilege: Rising to New Heights (rotorcraft),
April, p. 38.
Investing in Rotorcraft Safety, April, p. 40.
Testing Your New Airplane, April, P. 70.
Sporty's Springs into Education (ground school), May, p. 55
How and Why to ELT, July, p. 56.
Let's Talk About Testing Homebuilts, Aug., p. 4.
Anytime, Anyplace (flight testing), Aug., p. 36.
First Flight, Aug., p. 40.
Testing Ultralights, Aug., p. 42.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Checks the Silent Killer, Aug.,
p. 76.
Contact Wearers: Beware of Arc Welding, Sept., p. B.
AnAD'for the Magnum Plus, Oct., p. 76.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1988
Professor's Project Made History (Ed Lesher's Teal),
March, p. 16.
Tracking Voyager's Weather, March, p. 70.
Meet the Tomalesky AcroCat, May, p. 60.
Molt Taylor Seeks Aerocar Kitplane Funding, Oct., p. 4.
How to Set a Record (Glasair), Oct., p. 38.
Supplies 1988
Changes at Finch Books, May, p. 7.
Here's Our Annual Homebuilder Supplier Directory, June,
p. 4.
1988 Supplier Directory, June, P. 46.
Stits Manual Revised; Video Also Available, July, p. 49.
Aircraft Tool Supply Expands Catalog, July, p. 49.
Carburetion by Ellison, Nov., P. 60.
Tools 1988
Battery Operation for Handy Application (Freewheeler),
Feb., p. 75.
Taking it Down for the Finish (grinding/sanding tools),
March, P. 60.
Tools for the Calculating Pilot, March, p. 60.
Leatherman Tool Does it All, April, p, 4.
Keeping Those Drills Sharp, May, p. 54.
Power-Plus with Portable Soldering Gun, May, p. 55.
Sharpen That Bit! (twist drill), June, p. 38.
New Tool Kit Designed for Homebuilders, Sept., p. 76.
Ultralights 1988
Ohio Pilot Sets Microlight Distance Record, Feb., p. 5.
Testing Ultralights, Aug., p. 42.
Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug., p. 70.
Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
The Shadow Looms (Streak Shadow Microlight), Sept.,
P. 18.
The Challenge Continues (Challenger), Oct., p. 26.
Wood Designs 1988
Rand Robinson KR-100 Nears Flight Test Completion,
Jan,, p. 4.
Launching a Scale Warhawk (MJ-12 P-40), March, p. 7.
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica (Loehle 5151), March,
p. 26.
Bite of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, p. 14.
Arnie's Legacy (Fly Baby 1B), June, p. 22.
Getting to Know an Old Coot, Nov., p. 66.
END OF 1988
1989
Aerobatics 1989
Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh '88), Feb., P. 26.
Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane), May, p. 12.
Aerobatics, Anyone?, May, p. 74
Aircraft 1989
Bakeng Duce-Howard Levy's Notebook (Bakeng Duce-M),
Feb., p. 26.
-Bakeng Duce, June Cover.
-The Duce You Say, June, p. 12.
Barracuda-Willie's Wooden Wonder (Barracuda), Aug.,
p. 38.
Beach Boy-Getting to Know a Beach Boy, March, p. 24.
-Around the Patch: Giving Beach Boy Design Credit
Where it is Due, July, p. 4.
Bearcat-Around the Patch: AeroLites Offers Two Bearcat
Kits (Agriculture), Jan., p. 4.
-Reduced by Half (Bearcat), April, p. 38.
Beaver RX-Around the Patch: Beaver RX Back in Produc-
tion, Oct., p. 6.
Bengali-Song of the Minstrel, Oct., p. 26.
Bushby Midget Mustang-Mustang for One: the Bushby
Midget Mustang, Aug., p. 12.
Carbon Dragon-Launching a Carbon Dragon, Feb., p. 6.
Celebrity-Around the Patch: Celebrity Biplane Offered by
Mike Fisher, Dec., P. 4.
Celerity-Flying a Cedar Speedster (Celerity), April, p. 28.
Challenger-A Floatplane Odyssey (Challenger: Canada
to Trinidad), May, P. 40.
Christavia Mk-4-Bush Flier for Four (Christavia), Jan.,
p. 20.
Cirrus VK30-Cirrus VK30, September Cover.
-Entering the Cabin Class (Cirrus VK30), Sept., p. 12.
Discovery-Around the Patch: Bill Shaw's Discovery
Makes First Flight, Aug., p. 4.
Dormoy Bathtub-Making a Splash (Dormoy Bathtub),
May, p. 26.
EAA Biplane-EAA Biplane, May Cover
-Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane P-2), May, p. 12.
F.8L Falco-Stress Without Tears (F.8L Falco design),
June, P. 39.
Firestar, Twinstar-New Products: Floats Available for Kolb
Firestar, Twinstar, June, p. 42.
First Strike Bobcat-New Products: Bobcat Plans,
Premolds New from Wicks Aircraft, May, p. 76.
Flea-Those American Fleas (Henri Mignet), Sept., P. 19.
Flexjet-Flying a Flexjet, Feb., P. 48.
Flut-R-Bug-Flut-R-Bug, July Cover
-Fathoming a Flut-R-Bug, July, P. 20.
Fly Baby-Fly a "Nouvelle Classique" (Fly Baby), Feb.,
P. 12.
-The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug., p. 72.
FP-404 Classic-A Classic Fisher Product (FP-404
Classic), Nov., p. 66.
Free Spirit-Around the Patch: Free Spirit, Sept., p. 6.
Gemini-Winging It (Gemini), March, p. 50.
Glasair III-Around the Patch: Glasair III-Based Turboprop
Sets Time-to-Climb Record, June, p. 4.
-Around the Patch: Glasair III Continues to Set
Records, May, p. 4
-Aerobatics, Anyone? (Glasair 111), May, p. 74.
-Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton Announces
European Glasair Distribution, Aug., p. 5.
Hate CH-1-Hafe CH-1, January Cover.
-Hate CH-1 (Charles D. Hoefelmann), Jan., p. 26.
Hatz CB-1-Award-Winning Bipe (Hatz CB-1), March, P. 12.
Hurricane-Here Comes a Hurricane, March, P. 46.
Hydroplum Petral-Flying a French Seabird (Hydroplum
Petral), Sept., p. 46.
Ibis-Best of Both (Junqua Volucelle and Ibis), June, p. 28.
Kestrel Hawk-Catch a Canadian Hawk (Kestrel Hawk),
May, p. 70.
-Around the Patch: Kestrel Hawk Goes Amphibian,
Nov., p. 89.
Kitfox-A Wing into Summer (rib stitch, Kitfox), Jan., p. 5T
-Covering a Kitfox, Feb., p. 54.
-Completing Kitfox Covering, March, p. 58.
-Spraying a'Fox, May, p. 59.
-Kitfox Continues, Nov., p. 38.
Lancair-Those Lancair Builders, Aug., P. 66.
Light Wing GA-55-First Kit (Australian Light Wing GA-55),
Sept., p. 29.
Long-EZ-How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct., p. 14.
Minstrel-Song of the Minstrel (French designer Henri
Nicollier), Oct., p. 26.
Merlin-Making a Mini Merlin, March, p. 26.
Mini Master-Around the Patch: Flight Test Nears on the
Mini Master Twin, Feb., P. 4.
-Around the Patch: Mini Master, Sept., p. 6.
-Mini Master, November Cover
-Double Your Pleasure (Mini Master), Nov., p. 10.
N3-Pup-Package Plan from Mosier (35-hp, two-cyl, four-
stroke), Feb., p. 76.
Pietenpol Air Camper-Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol),
May, p. 31.
Piper Super Cub-Piper Aircraft Super Cub, February
Cover.
Piper Cub-The Cub Comes Back, Feb., p. 30.
Prescott Pusher-Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., p. 66.
Pulsar-, August Cover
-Pulsar Pulsations, Aug., p. 20.
Q2-02 Odyssey, April, P. 72.
-Quickening A Q2, July, p. 24.
Quickie-The Quickie Solution: Rolex, April, p. 12.
RANS S-11 Pursuit-Around the Patch: Stand By for the
RANS S-11 Pursuit, Oct., p. 6.
Renegade 11-Howard Levy's Notebook (Renegade 11),
Feb., p. 26.
-Around the Patch: Murphy Renegade Being Offered
by Louisiana Dealer, April, P. 6.
RV-4-RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb.,
p. 40.
Sea Hawker-Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Seawind 2000-Howard Levy's Notebook (Seawind), Feb.,
p. 26.
-Seawind 2000, October Cover.
-Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Sidewinder-Howard Levy's Notebook (Sidewinder), Feb.,
P. 26.
-Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Sierra-Soaring the Sierra (Advanced Aviation's ultralight),
May, p. 20.
Sig Spacewalker-Building Confidence (a scale-model Sig
Spacewalker), March, p. 70.
Sparrow 11-Howard Levy's Notebook (Sparrow 11), Feb.,
P. 26.
Spencer Air Car-Around the Patch: Spencer Air Car
Available Again, July, p. 8.
Sportsman-The Wag-Aero Story, Dec., p. 28.
Starduster Too-To Oshkosh by Starduster, July, p. 40.
Story-The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug.,
p. 72.
Supercat-Building With Wood (Supercat), May, p. 46.
-Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, p. 34.
-Finishing a Supercat, July, p. 54.
-Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.
Swift Buick-More Swift Buick, June, P. 72.
SX300-Around the Patch: SX300 Crashes at Wright
Patterson AFB, May, p. 4.
T3-Looking Back at the T3, Aug., P. 52.
T-18-Flying a Ford-Powered T-18, Dec., P. 18.
Tri-O (0-2)-Tri-Q, December Cover.
-Trying a Tri-Q, December, P. 10.
Twin-EZ-Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
-Around the Patch: Norton Rotary Engines Power Ivan
Shaw's Twin-EZ, Nov., p. 4.
Ultrabat-Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh '88), Feb.,
p. 26.
Velocity-, April Cover.
-Velocity Matters, April, P. 18.
-Around the Patch: Velocity, Sept., p. 4.
Venture-Questair Venture, March, Cover.
-Venture With a Future, March, P. 28,
-Around the Patch: Questair Venture Breaks Seven
World Records, Oct., P. 4.
-A Record AdVenture (seven world records), Nov., p. 44.
-Diary of a Record-Setter (Venture), Nov., P. 46.
Volucelle-Best of Both (French canard; Junqua
Volucelle), June, p. 28,
Wag-A-Bond-The Wag-Aero Story, Dec., p. 28.
WAR P-51-Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., p. 6.
-Around the Patch: WAR President Killed in P-51
Replica Crash, May, P. 4.
Week-end-Song of the Minstrel (Henri Nicollier), Oct.,
p. 26.
Wheeler Express-Around the Patch: Travel to Gig
Harbor? Here's an Excuse (Wheeler Express), Nov., p. 4.
Woodstock-Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov.,
p. 70.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1989
Crossroads at Crantield, Jan., p. 12.
Checking Out Arlington'88, Jan., p. 34.
Milieu: Moulins (RSA Rally, 1988), Feb., p. 18@
Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh'88), Feb., p. 26
Around the Patch: Plan Early for the 1989 Airshow Season,
March, P. 4.
Copperstate Fly-in at 17, March, p. 44.
Behind the Scenes (Sun 'n Fun), April, p. 40.
Around the Patch: 1989 CAFE 400 Announced, June, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Sun'n Fun '89; One of the Best Yet, July,
p. 4.
Meet the Oshkosh Ladies, July, p. 12.
Our Place in the Sun (Sun 'n Fun), Aug., p. 28.
Sun'n Fun Wrapups, Oct., p. 39.
Oshkosh'89: A New Era, Nov., p. 18.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1989
Howard Levy's Notebook (Seawind), Feb., p, 26.
Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Around the Patch: Spencer Air Car Available Again, July,
P. 8
Flying a French Seabird (Hydroplum Petral), Sept., p. 46.
Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Around the Patch: Kestrel Hawk Goes Amphibian, Nov.,
P. 89.
Avionics 1989
V-Dipole Antenna Electrically Enhanced (Comant
Industries), Jan., p. 56.
Oregon Avionics Debuts Headset, Mike/Boom Kit, Jan.,
p. 56.
New Products: Portable ELT has 150-mile Range, March,
P. 77.
New Products: New Sigtronics Headset Offers High
Performance, May, p. 76.
New Products: Upgrade 600 Series Lorans to 11 Morrow
618 Specs, May, p. 76.
New Products: PSE Introduces New Aerocom Intercom,
June, p. 43.
Around the Patch: Checking Out Sigtronics' New S-40
Headset, July, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Let's Hear It for Headsets (Bose and
RST 41 1), Dec., p. 4.
New Products: Telex Introduces Intercom for Four, July,
p. 74.
New Products@ Portable ELT Lists Range of 150 Miles, July,
p. 74.
New Products: Handy Take-Along GPS Receiver, July, p. 75.
New Products: Azure Says Long Ranger Loran is Portable,
Too, July, p. 75.
New Products: Softcomm Adds Stereo to Portable Intercom,
July, p. 75.
New Products: Pallor Introduces Aviation Headsets, Aug.,
p. 44.
New Products New Portable Intercom Announced by
Telex, Sept., p. 51,
Finding Your Way (Azure's Long Ranger Loran), Oct., p. 46.
What's New in Avionics? Oct., p. 50.
New Products: Listen Up: Here's a New Headset, Nov.,
p. 84.
Biplanes 1989
Hafe CH-1, Jan., p. 26.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Renegade 11), Feb., p. 26.
Award-Winning bipe (Hatz CB-1), March, P. 12.
Around the Patch: Murphy Renegade Being Offered by
Louisiana Dealer, April, p. 6.
Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane P-2), May, p. 12.
Catch a Canadian Hawk (Kestrel Hawk), May, P. 70.
Around the Patch: Giving Beach Boy Design Credit Where
it is Due, July, p. 4.
To Oshkosh by Starduster, July, p. 40.
Those American Fleas, Sept., p. 18. A Classic Fisher
Product (FP-404 Classic), Nov., p. 66.
Build-it-Yourself Projects 1989
Spraying a 'Fox (paint-spray booth), May, p. 59.
Kit Tips: Cover for Control Horn and Cable, July, p. 44.
Kit Tips: Make Your Own Tailwheel From a Hockey Puck,
Aug., p. 45.
Gauging Fuel Quantity, Cheap (capacitance fuel gauge
system), Sept., p. 58.
Homebuilders, Be Seated (aircraft seats), Sept., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Gas Cap; Battery Box; Rivet Squeezer/Dimpler,
Oct., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Make Fabric Tension Tester and Cooling Blast
Tubes for Magnetos, Nov., p. 79.
Builder Support 1989
Homebuilders' Halven (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.),
July, p. 28.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Aircraft Lists Available from
Air Data, Oct., P. 5.
New Products: Installation and Maintenance Manuals
Available Again, Nov., p. 84.
The Wag-Aero Story, Dec,, p. 28,
Books, Builder's Bookshelf 1989
Around the Patch: Wainfan's Airfoil Series Now Available
as a Book, March, p. 4.
The Flying Gourmet (Marlene B. Morris), April, p. 16.
Sky Ranch Shop Manual (John Schwaner), April, p. 16.
Mountain Flying (Doug Geeting and Steve Woerner), April,
P. 16.
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, compiled (Dale Crane),
April, p. 17.
Instrument Pilot: FAA Written Exam (Irvin N. Gleim), April,
p. 17. Modern Combat Aircraft Design (Klaus Huenecke),
July, p. 72.
Designing with Core (Hal Loken and Marlin Hoffmann),
July, p. 72.
Ed Heinemann Combat Aircraft Designer (Ed Heinemann
and Rosario Rausa), July, p. 72.
Aviation Mechanic Handbook (edited by Dale Crane), Oct.,
P. 80.
Airshow USA (Philip Handleman), Oct., p. 80.
A Dream of Wings (Tom D. Crouch), Oct., p. 80.
World and U. S. Aviation and Space Records (edited by
Wanda Odom), Oct., p. 80.
F-8 Crusader: In Detail & Scale (Bert Kinzey), Oct., p. 80.
The Last Airmen (Roger Rawlings), Nov., p. 16.
Boeing Trivia (Carl M. Cleveland), Nov., p. 16.
Trophy for Eagles (Walter J. Boyne), Nov., P. 16.
Aviation Safety's Flying Circus (David A. Shugarts and
John M. Likakis), Nov., p. 17.
IFR Refresher (Aviation Training Center), Dec., p. 47.
The Machinist's Second Bedside Reader (Guy Lautard),
Dec., p. 47.
Builder's Report 1989
A Wing into Summer (rib stitching, Kitfox), Jan., p. 57.
Covering a Kitfox, Feb., p. 54.
Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., P. 66.
Completing Kitfox Covering, March, p. 58.
Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane), May, p. 12.
Building With Wood, Part 2 (Supercat), May, p. 46.
Spraying a'Fox, May, p. 59.
Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, P. 34.
Finishing a Supercat, July, p. 54.
Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.
Those Lancair Builders, Aug., p. 66.
The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug., p. 72.
How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct , p. 14.
Kitfox Continues, Nov., p. 38.
Building Techniques 1989
A Wing into Summer (rib stitch Kitfox), Jan., p. 57.
Around the Patch: Warning About Welding Dangers
Discounted as False Rumor, Feb., p. 4.
Covering a Kitfox, Feb., p. 54.
Wedding Vows, March, P. 38. Hanging by a Thread
(fasteners), March, P. 54.
Building Confidence (scale model Sig Spacewalker),
March, P. 70.
Comprehending Composites, April, p. 62.
Quickening a 02, July, p. 24.
All That Festers is Not Old, July, P. 58.
How to Calibrate Your ASI, July, P. 66.
Toward Better Workmanship (construction basics), Sept.,
p. 36.
Metal Contouring Can Be Easy, Sept., p, 52. Kit Tips:
Super Simple Tacking Tip for Welding, Sept., P. 55.
Getting Grounded (electricity), Sept., p. 61.
Toward Better Workmanship, Part 2, Oct., p. 68.
Don't Be Shocked, Nov., P. 60.
Canards 1989
EZ Transformation (Twin-EZ), Jan., P. 70,
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
The Quickie Solution (Rolex), April, p. 12.
Q2 Odyssey, April, P. 72,
Best of Both (Junqua Volucelle and Ibis), June, P. 28.
Quickening a 02, July, p. 24.
How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct., p. 14.
Around the Patch: The Cozy is Back, Sort Of, Nov., p. 7.
Composite Designs
EZ Transformation (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 70.
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Ultrabat, Seawind), Feb., p. 26.
Venture With a Future, March, p. 28.
Winging It (Gemini flying wing), March, P. 50.
The Quickie Solution (Rolex), April, p. 12.
Velocity Matters, April, p. 18.
Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, P. 32.
Q2 Odyssey, April, P. 72.
Around the Patch: Glasair III Continues to Set Records,
May, P. 4.
More Composite Basics, May, P. 16.
Around the Patch: Glasair III-Based Turboprop Sets Time-
to-Climb Record, June, p. 4.
Quickening A 02, July, P. 24.
Around the Patch: Bill Shaw's Discovery Makes First Flight,
Aug., P. 4.
Pulsar Pulsations, Aug., P. 20.
Around the Patch: Velocity, Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Free Spirit, Sept., P. 6.
Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Entering the Cabin Class (Cirrus VK30), Sept., P. 12.
How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct., p. 14.
Around the Patch: Travel to Gig Harbor? Here's an Excuse
(Wheeler Express), Nov., P. 4.
Around the Patch: The Cozy is Back, Sort Of, Nov., p. 7.
Trying a Tr!-Q, December, p. 10,
Computers/Computer Programs 1989
Glass Cockpit: Part 11, Jan., p. 66
Two New Air Traffic Simulations Available (Wesson Int'l),
Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Data-Plane Develops New Computer
Programs, March, p. 77.
Around the Patch: Checking Out RMS Flitesoft Flight-
Planning Software, July, P. 6.
New Products: Flight Navigation Chores Eased with New
Software, July p. 74.
New Products: Helicopter Fans Can Test Their Flight Skills,
July, P. 75.
Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton Announces European
Glasair Distribution, Aug., p. 5.
Heads Up! (displays for homebuilt), Oct., p. 30.
Prop Performance, Nov., p. 74.
Putting BEPP to the Test, Nov., p. 80.
Covers 1989
Hafe CH-1, January Cover.
Piper Aircraft Super Cub, February Cover.
Questair Venture, March Cover.
Velocity, April Cover.
EAA Biplane, May Cover.
Bakeng Duce, June Cover.
Fiut-R-Bug, July Cover.
Pulsar, August Cover.
Cirrus VK30, September Cover
Seawind 2000, October Cover.
Mini Master, November Cover.
Tri-Q, December Cover.
Design Techniques 1989
Wind Tunnel (wing sizing, induced drag), Jan., P. 42.
Flying Like a Bird (wing design, historical), Jan., p. 44.
Stress Without Tears (shear flow on aluminum fuselage),
Jan., P. 53.
Glass Cockpit: Part 11, Jan., p. 66.
Wind Tunnel (placement of horizontal tail), Feb., P. 50.
Stress Without Tears (fuselage weight vs. configuration),
Feb., p. 61.
Checking the Heat Factor (composite aircraft, Marshall),
Feb., P. 68.
Designing for Heat (composite aircraft, Hollmann), Feb.,
p. 72.
Stress Without Tears (model aircraft), March, p. 8.
Getting Started (designing your own airplane). March, P. 62.
Wind Tunnel: Three-wing Aircraft Configurations, March,
p. 67.
Wind Tunnel: Wing and Tail Incidence, April, p 8.
Design Your Own, Part 2 (engineering foundations), April,
P. 44.
Stress Without Tears (learning through balsa models),
April, p. 60.
Wind Tunnel: Let's Check Out the V-Tail Controversy, May,
P. 8.
Stress Without Tears (what to do when loads "drop in"),
May, P. 36.
Designing Your Own, Part 3 (stress analysis), May, p. 66.
Stress Without Tears (F8L Falco design), June P. 39.
Wind Tunnel: Looking at Flaperons and Drc>oper Ailerons,
June, p. ".
The Nuts and Bolts of Design, June, P. 66.
Stress Without Tears (semi-tension fields), July, p. 16.
Flying at Last!, Part 5, July, p. 32.
Good Vibes (ground vibration testing), July, p. 46.
Avoiding Flutter, July, p. 50.
Wind Tunnel: Consider the Mission First When Designing
an Aircraft, July, p. 62.
Wind Tunnel: Books That Will Aid the Beginning Designer,
Aug., P. 36.
Springing Lightly (lightest spring for the job), Sept., P. 48.
Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamic Balancing of Control Surfaces,
Sept., p. 57
Homebuilders, Be Seated (aircraft seats), Sept., P. 66.
Stress With Tears (wing loads), Sept., p. 70.
Calculate Wing Shear-instantly, Oct., p, 24.
Heads Up! (dispfays for homebuilts), Oct., p. 30.
Wind Tunnel: Control-Surface Balancing, Oct., p. 44.
Stress Without Tears (forces imparted on wingskins),
Oct.,P. 60.
Stress Without Tears (distribution of load on ribs), Nov.,
p. 52.
Wind Tunnel: Control-Surface Balancing, Nov., p. 58,
Wind Tunnel: Stall Characteristics, Dec., P. 24.
Stress Without Tears (rib analysis), Dec., P. 42.
Designers 1989
Hafe CH-1 (Charles D. Hoefelmann), Jan., p. 26@
Launching a Carbon Dragon (Culver, Maupin), Feb., p. 6.
Meet Irv Culver, April, P. 57.
Those American Fleas (Henri Mignet), Sept., P. 19.
Workshop Warbirds (Marcel Jurca), Sept., P. 30.
Ag-Flying on a Budget? (Dan Roche), Sept., p 40.
Song of the Minstrel (Henri Nicollier), Oct., p. 26.
Looking Ahead (Martin Hoffmann), Oct., P. 32
A View From Moscow (Yuriy A. Krassin, Autocraft), Nov.,
P. 32.
The Wag-Aero Story (Richard Wagner), Dec., p. 28.
Directories/indexes 1989
Index to 1988 KITPLANES, Jan., P. 74.
Rolex Engine Specifications, April, p. 54.
Rolex Service Centers, May, P. 58.
1989 Supplier Directory, June, p. 46.
Sun'n Fun Award Winners, Aug., p. 32.
Wind Tunnel: Books That Will Aid the Beginning Designer,
Aug., p. 36.
New Products: New Texas Directory Lists 400 Airports,
Aug., P. 44.
Stress Without Tears (semi-tension fields), Aug., P. 60.
What's New in Avionics?, Oct., p. 50.
1989 Oshkosh Homebuilt Winners, Nov., p. 26.
Engines 1989
Testing the WAR P-51 (Honda Prelude), Jan., p 6
New Lycoming Valves Touted as Tougher (Superior Air
Parts), Jan., p. 56.
Reduction Drive Unit Boosts Efficiency (Falconer Aviation),
Jan., p. 56,
Package Plan from Mosier (35-hp, two cyl, four-stroke),
Feb., P. 76.
New Products: Noise Suppression Kit Fits Rotax Engines,
March, P. 77.
The Quickie Solution (Rotax), April, p. 12.
Rolex Roundup, Part 1, April, P. 52.
Hirth Engines Announces U.S. Dealerships, May, p. 6.
The Rolex Engine, Part 11, May, p. 50.
More Swift Buick, June, p. 72.
Around the Patch: Ross Aero Advances the Rotary-Engine
Cause, July, P. 6.
New Products: Liquid Clutch Eases Loads on New K-Drive,
July, P. 74.
Timing the Rotax Engine, Aug., p. 16.
Song of the Minstrel (VW-powered), Oct., p. 26.
New Products: Replicas to Please Pratt & Whitney Fans,
Oct., P. 63.
Around the Patch: Norton Rotary Engines Power Ivan
Shaw's Twin-EZ, Nov., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Washington Company Tests New
Engine Conversion, Nov., p. 4.
Lightweight Two-Stroke (Hirth), Nov., p. 56.
Flying a Ford-Powered T-18 (Javelin Ford V-6), Dec., P. 18.
Education 1989
Around the Patch: Terra Introduces Aviation to Young
People (seminar), May, p. 6.
Rolex School, May, p. 52.
Flight Reviews 1989
Around the Patch: Wag-Aero Offers Full Lotus Floats for Its
Planes and Pipers, Aug., P. 5.
Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., P. 6.
Bush Flier for Four (Christavia Mk-4), Jan., P. 20.
The Cub Comes Back, Feb., p. 30.
Venture With a Future, March, p. 28.
Aerobatics, Anyone? (Glasair 111), May, p. 74.
The Duce You Say, June, P. 12.
More Swift Buick, June, p. 72.
Pulsar Pulsations, Aug., P. 20.
Willie's Wooden Wonder (Barracuda), Aug., P. 38.
Entering the Cabin Class (Cirrus VK30), Sept., P. 12.
Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Ag-Flying on a Budget? (Ag Bearcat), Sept., P. 40.
Double Your Pleasure, Nov., p. 10.
Flying a Ford-Powered T-18, Dec., p. 18.
Floats 1989
A Floatplane Odyssey (Challenger! Canada to Trinidad),
May, P. 40.
New Products: Floats Available for Kolb Firestar, Twinstar,
June, p. 42.
Hang Gliders 1989
Flying a Flexiet, Feb., p. 48.
Hardware 1989
Hanging by a Thread (fasteners), March, p. 54.
Instruments 1989
New Products@ Hamilton Introduces Remote Mag
Compass, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Digital Instruments Available for Homebuilts,
March, p. 77@
New Products: Light, Digital Altimeter for Ultralights,
Gliders, June, P. 43.
How to Calibrate Your ASI, July, p. 66.
New Products: Digital Tachometers Add Accuracy to
Cockpit, July, P. 74.
Song of the Minstrel (French designer Henri Nicollier),
Oct., p. 26.
Heads Up! (displays for homebuilts), Oct., P. 30.
New Products: A Nag That Pilots Might Appreciate (Altitude
Nag), Nov., p. 85.
Insurance 1989
Insurance Flight (homebuilt aircraft insurance), Jan., P. 62.
International 1989
Crossroads at Cranfield, Jan., p. 12.
Bush Flier for Four (Canadian Chrislavia Mk-4), Jan., p. 20.
EZ Transformation (Twin-EZ, England), Jan., p. 70.
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ, England), Jan., p. 72.
Milieu: Moulins (RSA Rally, 1988), Feb., P. 18.
RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb., p. 40.
Around the Patch: Thailand's Homebuilt Movement
Advances, March, p. 4.
Best of Both (French canard; Junqua Volucelle), June, p. 28.
First Kit (Australian Light Wing GA-55), Sept., P. 29.
Flying a French Seabird (Hydroplum Petral), Sept., p. 46.
A View From Moscow (designer Yuyiy A. Krassin,
Autocraft), Nov., P. 32.
Metal Designs 1989
Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., P. 6.
Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Around the Patch: Flight Test Nears on the Mini Master
Twin, Feb., p. 4.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Sidewinder), Feb., p. 26.
RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb., P. 40.
Around the Patch: B.C. Air Introduces Plans for New
Homebuilts, April, p. 4.
Mustang for One: the Bushby Midget Mustang, Aug., p. 12.
Looking Back at the T3, Aug., p. 52.
The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug., P. 72.
Around the Patch: Questair Venture Breaks Seven World
Records, Oct., P. 4.
Around the Patch: Mini Master, Sept., p. 6.
Double Your Pleasure (Mini Master), Nov., p. 10.
A Record Adventure (Venture), Nov., p. 44.
Diary of a Record-Se"er (Venture), Nov., p. 46.
Models, Radio-Controlled 1989
Building Confidence, March, p. 70.
Building a Legend, Part I (helicopter), Oct., p. 74.
Building a Legend, Part 2 (GMP Legend), Nov. p. 48.
Monoplanes 1989
Bush Flier for Four (Christavia), Jan., p. 20.
Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Launching a Carbon Dragon, Feb., p. 6.
Fly a "Nouvelle Classique" (Fly Baby), Feb., p. 12
Howard Levy's Notebook (Sparrow 11), Feb., p. 26.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Bakeng Duce-M), Feb., p. 26.
The Cub Comes Back, Feb., P. 30.
Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., p. 66.
Making a Mini Merlin, March, p. 26, Venture With a Future,
March, P. 28.
Making a Splash (Dormoy Bathtub), May, p. 26.
Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol), May, p. 31.
The Duce You Say, June, p. 12.
Fathoming a Flut-R-Bug, July, p. 20.
Around the Patch: Fisher Flying Products Sold, Moves to
North Dakota, Oct., P. 6.
Around the Patch: Celebrity Biplane Offered by Mike
Fisher, Dec., p. 4.
Museums 1989
NASM and Its Homebuilts (National Air and Space
Museum), June, p. 20.
Personalities 1989
Chuck Wentworth (racer, acrobatic tlier, stunt man), Jan.,
p. 33.
Dick Rutan, Mr Voyager, March, p. 16.
Around the Patch: Aviation Writer Don Dwiggins Dead at
Age 75, April, p. 6.
Meet Irv Culver, April, p. 67.
Around the Patch: WAR President Killed in P-51 Replica
Crash (Peter Nieber), May, P. 4.
Bob Herendeen on Spins, May, p. 72. Aerobatics, Anyone?
(Bob Herendeen), May, p. 74.
Around the Patch: World Traveler Don Taylor to Receive the
Harmon Trophy, June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Paul Poberezny Leaves the EAA
Presidency After 36 Years, Aug., p. 4.
Meet DOT Secretary Skinner, Sept., P. 28.
A Visit to Inspiration Point (David Cook; Volme, Jensen),
Oct., p. 22.
President Paul Changes Hats (Paul Poberezny) Oct., p. 34.
Around the Patch@ Aircraft Spruce Founder Flo Irwin Dies,
Oct., p. 5.
Products 1989
Around the Patch: New Trailer for Hiperlight and EXP
(Sorrell-Heath), Jan., p. 4.
Computerized Flight Plan Filing Arrives (CompuServe),
Jan., p. 56.
New Nylon Satchel (Sisson Satchels), Jan., P. 56.
Flashlight Holder Provides Steady Beam (Wimer
Enterprises), Jan., p. 56.
Pilot's Watch Gives Greenwich, Local Time (Glycine Watch
Co.), Feb., p. 77.
Eyerobics Visual Training Available (Visual Skills), Feb.,
p. 77.
Narco Debuts New Hand-held Navcom Unit, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Seatback Cushions Designed for Pilots,
March, P. 77.
New Products: Sun Mate Keeps Battery Charged, April,
p. 77
New Products: Evergreen Weigh Debuts New Aircraft
Scales, April, p. 77.
New Products: Pilot Light Has Flasher, Velcro, April, P. 77.
New Products: PPG Develops Paint Shield and Sealant,
April, P. 77.
New Products: Loran Atlas Designed for Use Along VORS,
April, p. 77.
The Loctite Story, May, p. 56.
New Products: Bobcat Plans, Premolds New from Wicks
Aircraft, May, p. 76.
New Products: Get Weather Updates at Your Convenience,
May, p. 76.
New Products: Sky Ranch Improves Firesleeve Quality,
May, p. 76.
New Products: Extra Safety for Welding Operations, June,
p. 42.
New Products: Screw Siol Damaged? Time for ScrewGrab,
June, p. 43.
New Products: Biodegradable Cleaner Allows Easier
Cleanup, Aug., p. 44.
New Products: System Sheds New Light on Strobes, Aug.,
p. 44.
New Products: Pilot Case Organizes Books, Pencils, Gear,
Sept., p. 51.
Around the Patch: New Tire is Ideal for Homebuilts, Sept.,
p. 51.
New Products: Desk Version of Aircraft Clock, Oct., p. 63,
New P oducts: Pulsatile Now for Low-Wattage Lamps,
Oct. ' p. 63.
New Products: Strap on a Couple of Motion-Sickness
Preventers, Nov., p. 84.
New Products: A Shady Device for Interior Protection,
Nov., p. 84.
New Products: Baffled About What to do About Noise?,
Nov., p. 85.
New Products: Reference Manual of Homebuilt Aircraft,
Dec., p. 82.
Narco Introduces A New ELT, Dec., p. 82.
Quantum Eye Can Spot Carbon Monoxide, Dec., p. 82.
Light and Ultralight Aircraft Brake Kits, Dec., p. 83.
Propellers 1989
New Products: New Variable-Pitch Propellers Available,
Aug., p. 44.
New Products: Give These New Propellers a Whirl (LEAF),
Oct., p. 63.
Around the Patch: Lectro Prop Gels It Into the Air, Nov., P. 7.
Prop Performance, Nov., P. 74
Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov., p. 80.
Purchasing 1989
Building on a Budget (surplus stores), June, p. 24, Around
the Patch: Think Twice About Buying Used Plans, July,
P. 8.
Too Good to be True? (buying through ads), Nov., p. 62.
Regulations/Rules 1989
Around the Patch: FAA Releases Proposed Rule on
Primary-Category Aircraft, July, p. 4.
The Primary Category NPRM, Sept., P. 74
Just For the Fun of It (recreational pilot's license), Oct.,
p. 20.
Replicas 1989
Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., p. 6.
Here Comes a Hurricane, March, P. 46.
Reduced by Hall (Bearcat), April, p. 38.
Mustang for One: the Bushby Midget Mustang, Aug., p. 12.
Workshop Warbirds (Marcel Jurca's designs), Sept., p. 30.
Around the Patch: Stand By for the RANS S-11 Pursuit,
Oci., p. 6.
Rotorcraft 1989
Around the Patch: Cobra Kit Helicopter Nears Production,
March, P. 4.
Pedaling for a Prize (Sikorsky Award for human-powered
helicopter), April, p. 24.
Around the Patch: And For Yo Hard-Pedaling Rotorcraft
Fans, July, p. 8.
New Products: Helicopter Fans Can Test Their Flight Skills,
July, P. 75.
Around the Patch: PRA Announces Gyroplane Instructor
Scholarships, Aug., P. 4.
Safety 1989
Composite Cautions, Jan., p. 49.
Safety Net: Failure to maintain airspeed; Contaminated
fuel; Stall/spin, Feb., p. 53.
How Safe Is the Flying Wing?, March, p. 51.
U.S. Military Has Tested Numerous Flying Wings, March,
p. 52.
Safety Net: Homebuilt Aircraft Accident Reports, March,
p. 69.
Securing Your Airplane, April, p. 58.
Safety Net: Homebuilt Accident Summaries, April, p. 76.
Around the Patch: SX300 Crashes at Wright Patterson
AFB, May, P. 4.
Around the Patch: WAR President Killed in P-51 Replica
Crash, May, P. 4.
Bob Herendeen on Spins, May, p. 72.
New Products: Carry a Lifesaver in Your Pocket, Aug., p. 44.
Getting Grounded (electrical safety), Sept., p. 61.
Wiring in Your Workshop, Oct., P. 56.
Don't Be Shocked (circuit interrupters and electrical
plugs), Nov., P. 60.
Sailplanes 1989
Launching a Carbon Dragon, Feb., P. 6.
Soaring the Sierra (Advanced Aviation's Ultralight), May,
p. 20.
Flocking Together (Sailplane Homebuilder Workshops),
Oct., p. 72.
Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov., p. 80.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1989
Around the Patch: AeroLites Offers Two Bearcat Kits
(Agriculture), Jan., P. 4.
Pedaling for a Prize (Sikorsky Award for human-powered
helicopter), April, p. 24.
Around the Patch: And For You Hard-Pedaling Rotorcraft
Fans, July, p. 8.
Ag-Flying on a Budget? (Ag Bearcat), Sept., p. 40.
Supplies/Suppliers 1989
Homebuilders' Haven (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.),
July P. 28.
New Products: LEAF Free Catalogs, Sepl., P. 51.
New Products: Plastics Catalog has been Revamped, Oct.,
p. 62.
The Wag-Aero Story, Dec., P. 28.
Tools 1989
Save Those Files, Feb., p. 36.
New Products: New Rivet Gun Kit Special for All-metal
Aircraft, June, p. 42.
New Products: New Pneumatic Drills, July, p. 75.
New Products: Expanded Tool Catalog, Nov., p. 84.
Travel 1989
RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb., p. 40.
02 Odyssey, April, p. 72.
A Floatplane Odyssey (Challenger: Canada to Trinidad),
May, p. 40. To Oshkosh by Starduster, July, p. 40.
A Visit to Inspiration Point, Oct., p. 22.
A Record AdVenture (seven world records), Nov., p. 44.
Ultralights 1989
Getting to Know a Beach Boy, March, p. 24.
Soaring the Sierra, May, p. 20.
A Floatplane Odyssey (Challenger: Canada to Trinidad),
May, p. 40.
Around the Patch: Giving Beach Boy Design Credit Where
it is Due, July, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Beaver RX Back in Production, Oct., p. 6.
Wood Designs 1989
Fly a "Nouvelle Classique" (Fly Baby), Feb., p. 12.
Flying a Cedar Speedster (Celerity), April, p. 28.
Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol), May, P. 31.
Building With Wood (Supercat), May, P. 46.
Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, p. 34.
Finishing a Supercat, July, P. 54,
Willie's Wooden Wonder (Barracuda), Aug., p. 38.
Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.
1990
Accidents 1990
Around the Patch: Bob Counts is Recovering From N3-2
Pup Crash, Jan., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Company Crew Survives Crash of
Wheeler Express Prototype, Feb., p. 4.
Put Her Down!, May, p. 54.
Around the Patch: Cirrus VK30 Prototype Survives Forced
Landing, Jun., p. 5.
Sunday Fliers, Jun., p. 58.
The Lesson, Aug., p. 35.
Around the Patch: Prescott Pusher Builder K lied on First
Flight, Sep., p, 4.
The Business Side: Second Cirrus VK30 Destroyed, Sep., p. 9.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Update, Dec., p. 4.
Aircraft 1990
Air Command Commander Elite: Learning to Fly a Gyro
(532 Commander Elite), Feb., p. 26.
Air & Space 18A Gyroplane: The Business Side:
Farrington Revives Air & Space 18A Gyroplane, Sep.,
p. 8.
ARES: Jet Canard with a Kick, Jul., p. 28.
ARES: The Business Side: Update on Bu@ Rutan s ARES
fighter, Oct., p. 75,
Arrow: Meet the Yarrow Arrow, Jan., p. 40.
ARUP: The Flying Wing That Almost Was (ARUP Model-
2), Feb., p. 20.
Avid Commuter: Avid's Flying Commuter, Dec., p. 26.
Avid Flyer: Amphibious Floats Available for Avid Flyer,
Apr., p. 48.
BD-4: Four the Hard Way (BD-4), Mar., p. 32.
BD-10J: The Business Side, BD-10J Takes Shape, Aug., p. 66.
Beaver RX: Around the Patch: Airworthiness Aleq (Beaver
RX), Jan., p. 4.
Boredom Fighter: A Pair of Boredom Fighters, Sep,, p. 1 0.
Challenger: Hirth Cross-Country Challenge (Quad-City
Challenger), Nov., p. 10.
Cirrus VK30: The Business Side: Cirrus VK30 Enters
Production, May, p. 60.
Cirrus VK30: Around the Patch: Cirrus VK30 Prototype
Survives Forced Landing, Jun., p. 5@
Cloudbuster: Around the Patch: Check Out New Waves
Prototype Twin, Apr., p. 4.
Cosman Speedster: Evolution of an Airplane, Aug., p. 62.
Davis DA-5A: Meet a Pocket Rocket, Aug., p. IO.
Delta Stingray: One Hot Little Homebuilt, Dec., p. 12.
Early Bird Jenny, To Oshkosh by Jenny, Feb., p. 80.
Explorer: A Multi-National Explorer, Feb., p. 46.
Falcon XP: To Soar Like a Falcon, Part 1 @ Apr., p. 34.
Falcon XP: Soaring Like a Falcon-Again, May, p. 18.
Falcon-XP: Adventures with Bravo Yankee Yankee, Part 3,
Jul., p. 40.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Learning, Part 1 (high
school students build a Fisher Classic), Jun., p. 10.
Fisher Classic Biplane: C assic Learning, Pan 2, Jul., p. 18.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Learning, Pan 3, Aug., p. 46.
Fisher Classic Biplane: More Classic Education, Part 4,
Sep., p. 32.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Learning, Pan 5, Oct. ' p. 34.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Education, Pao 6, No, . P. 46
Glasair: A Record-Sening Glasair, Oct., p. 8.
Golden Hawk: Around the Patch: Behlen Drive and Prop
Improve Falconar Golden Hawk, May, p. 5.
Honey Bee (ultralight): An Ultralight Menagerie, Mar., p. 12.
Jackson Stolwing: The Jackson Stolwing, Jan., p. 48.
Jurca P-51 (rep@ica): Managing Mustang Mania, Oct., p. 52.
Kestrel Hawk: A Canadian Hawk Flies South, Aug., p. 19.
Kitfox: What's In a Name? (Kitfox/Skyfox), Jun., p. 40.
Kitfox: Lisbon to Macao (via Kitfox from Portugal to China),
Sep., p. 66.
Kitfox Model 3: The Business Side: New Kitfox Takes
Flight, Nov., p. 58.
Kolb FireStar: Homer's World, (Kolb designs), Jan., p. 12.
Kolb FireStar: The Business Side: A New, Improved
FireStar, Nov., p. 58.
Kolb TwinStar: Homer's World (Kolb designs), Jan., p. 12.
Lancair 235: Du Pont Delight, Feb., p. 72.
Lancair 235: Lancair Builders Speak Out, Apr., p. 72.
Lancair IV: Lancair IV: A First Look, Nov., p. 56.
Lancair IV: Around the Patch: Lancair IV Nears Flight
Testing, Aug., p. 5.
Landphib: Flying a Landphib, Apr., p. 43.
Little Bird: Flying a Little Bird (flying wing design), Feb., p. 18.
Little Rocket: Little Rocket No. 2 (race plane), Sep., p. 40.
Little Rocket: Araldi and the Little Rocket, Sep., p. 46.
Long-EZ: Atlantic Crossing in a Long-EZ, Nov., p. 52.
Loving Love: In Love with Loving's Love (race plane),
Mar., p. 1 0.
Merkle Mark IIA: Meet a Merkle, Jan,, p. 67.
Mini Master: The Business Side: Update on Powers-
Bashforth Mini Master, Oct., p. 75.
Mustang 11 (modified): A No-Name Speedster, Jul., p. 50,
Nieuport 11: Missouri Chainsaw Madness (Rotax engine
starter), Nov., p. 38.
Nieuport 12: A New Nieuport Joins Dawn Pairo, Mar., p. 48,
Nieuport 17 (7/8-scale): Two Prize-Winners from Oshkosh
'89 (Nieuport 17, Rushton Camel), Feb., p. 88.
P-51 D Mustang: Mustang for the Common Man?, Apr., p,14.
ParaPlane: Simply Flying, May, p. 30.
Pegasus (ultralight): An Ultralight Menagerie (Bert
Howland), Mar., p. 12,
Petrel: The Business Side: A U.S. Manufacturer for the
Petrel (Malibu), Apr., p. 78,
Prospector STOL: Prospector STOL, Jan., p. 82.
ProTech PT-2: Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec., p. 18.
Pulsar: Parading in a Pulsar, Jan., p. 76.
Pulsar: Around the Patch: Changes Improve the Aero
Designs Pulsar Kit, Jul., p. 5.
Quicksilver GT 500: Evolution and the GT 500, Oct., p. 26.
RANS S-6 Coyote: Cross-Country with a Coyote, Jul,, p, 57.
RANS S-10: Running with RANS (Randy Schlitter designs),
Apr., p. 38.
RANS S-12 Airaile: The Business Side: A New Addition to
the RANS Lineup, Jul., p. 82.
Rebel: Around the Patch: Murphy Aviation's Rebel
Camper, May, p, 4.
Rebel: The Business Side: A New Engine for the Rebel,
Oct., p. 77.
RotorWay Exec: The Business Side: Exec Helicopter to Lift
Off Again, Sep., p. 8.
Rushton Camel: Two Prize-Winners from Oshkosh '89
(Nieuport 17, Rushton Camel), Feb., p. 88.
RV-4: "Gear Down and Locked!", Jun., p. 75.
RV-6: Van's Big Six, Feb., p. 38,
RV-6: Meet RV Builder Alan Tolle, Feb., p. 40.
S-4 Laminar Magic: A Touch of Magic, Apr., p. 18.
Scamp: The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28.
Sequoia Falco: Hatching an English Hawk, May, p. 1 0.
Sequoia Falco: More European Hawks, Jun., p. 28.
Silhouette: Sefting Sights on a Silhouette, Mar., p. 20,
Sonerai 11: A Modified One-ot-a-Kind, Mar., p. 78.
Sorrell Hiperbipe: Hobie's Beaver-Tailed Biplane, Sep,, p, 26.
Spacewalker 11: Meet the Spacewalker 11, Sep., p. 20.
SPACIAL MLA-32-B Dirigible: Thinking Big (Mexican dirigible),
Oct., p. 14.
Sparrow 11: A Sparrow Flies, Nov., p. 20.
Spirit of Hammondsport (amphibian): One of a Kind, Mar.,
p. 78.
Spirit: Wanna Build a Twin?, Sep., p. 48.
Starduster Too: A Special Starduster Too, Apr., p. 1 0.
Starship (Beechcraft): The Business Side: Starship
Prototype Scrapped, Aug., p. 66.
Steen Skybolt: Love at First Flight, Jan., p. 18.
Stewart S-51: Around the Patch: Jim Stewart Presses on
With His S-51 Project, Sep., p. 5.
Stuka: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Stuka!, Mar., p. 84.
Teenie Two: A Teenie Weenie Airplane (Cal Parker's
Teenie Two), Oct., p. 20.
Velocity: Getting a Leg Up, Mar., p. 18.
Venture: Around the Patch: Questair Flies First Kitbuilt
Venture, Jun., p. 4.
Waco 11: A Flying Time Machine (Summit Academy class
project), Jan., p. 34.
Wedell-Williams 44 (replica): Racing Time, Jun., p. 18.
Wheeler Express: Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology
Flies its New Express, Sep., p. 4.
Wittman Tailwind: Low Budget, High-Peformance, Aug., p. 40.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-Ins 1990
Visiting Arlington '89, Jan., p. 26.
The French Connection (Moulins), Jan., p. 70.
Around the Patch: EAA East Coast Fly-In Survives Double
Whammy (Delaware), Feb., p. 4.
An English Oshkosh (Cranfield International Rally), Feb., p. 10.
The Ultralight Flight Farm (New York), Mar., p. 40.
Tahlequah'89 Fly-In (Tulsa, Oklahoma), Mar., p. 80.
Around the Patch: Time to Plan for Florida's Sun 'n Fun
Fly-In, Apr., p. 3.
The Business Side: Poberezny Attends AIAA Conference,
Apr., p. 78.
Around the Patch: Ultraflight '90 Plans Biggest Event Yet,
Jun., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun '90, Jul., p, 3.
Getting There is Halt the Fun (Oshkosh), Jul., p. 71.
What Price Oshkosh? Jul., p. 74.
A Southern Education (Sun 'n Fun), Aug., p. 27.
The Business Side: Reno Air Races Are Go, Sep., p. 9.
Rotors in the Wind (4th annual Air Command fly-in), Oct.,
p. 12,
Around the Patch: Modern Aircraft Design Contest Winners
Announced at Oshkosh '90, Nov., p. 4.
Oshkosh 90: The Beat Goes On, Nov., p. 26.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1990
One of a Kind (Spirit of Hammondsport, Mar., p. 78.
Amphibious Floats Available for Avid Flyer, Apr., p. 48.
New Products: Avid Aircraft's New Flyer Floats, Apr., p. 84.
Avionics 1990
New Products: Softcomm Stereo for Discriminating
Listeners, Jan., p. 63.
Closing the Gap (loran), Jan, p. 32.
New Products: PS Engineering's Panel-Mounted
Intercoms, Jan., p. 62.
New Products: IIMorrow Loran Will Have 3-D Nav
Features, Jan., p. 62.
New Products: Flightcom's Intercom Includes Digital
Clearance Recorder, Jan., p. 62.
New Products: Lightweight Headset from ASA
Publications, Feb., p. 25.
New Products: ASAs Air Pro 11 Multiband Receiver, Apr., p. 84,
New Products: Softcomm's Portable Intercom with On-
Board Computer, Apr., p. 85.
New Products: Waypoint's New Flight Management
System, Jun., p. 62.
New Products: Trade-In Plan for ARNAV's R-50 Loran,
Jun., p. 63.
Around the Patch: Handheld Loran Receiver, Aug., p. 4.
New Products: Sigtronics' New S-20 Headset, Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Waypoint's Ten-in-One EICAS, Aug., p. 87.
Keeping Up With Avionics (various companies and products),
Oct., p. 60.
Antennas: Making the Right Choice, Oct., p. 70.
Around the Patch: Canadian Wins Terra Transponder in
"Completions" Drawing, Nov., p. 5.
Plumbing Your Plane (instrument tubing), Dec,. p. 83.
Biplanes 1990
Love at First Flight (Steen Skybolt), Jan., p. 18.
Meet a Merkle, Jan., p. 66,
To Oshkosh by Jenny, Feb., p. 80.
The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28.
New Nieuport Joins Dawn Patrol, Mar., p. 48.
A Special Starduster Too, Apr., p. 1 0.
A Canadian Hawk Flies South (Kestrel Hawk), Aug., p. 19.
Hobie's Beaver-Tailed Biplane (Hiperbipe), Sep., p. 26.
Build-It-Yourself Projects 1990
Bending Sheet Metal Easily (homemade metal press),
Feb., p. 16.
Taildragger Taxi Trainer, Feb., p, 44,
Build Your Own Headset (RST), Feb., p. 53.
Building Wire Wheels, Mar., p. 36.
Build Your Own Strobe, Mar., p. 82.
Build a 25-cent Thermometer, Apr., p. 69.
Head Up Again! (part 2 of HUD program), May, p. 34.
Wired for Power, Part 2 (basic electricity), May, p. 42.
Building a Fiberglass Fuel Tank, Jun., p, 66.
Build Your Own Intercom, Jul., p. 87.
Making a V-Block Metal Press, Oct., p. 24.
Books, Builder's Bookshelf 1990
Around the Patch: Hoemer Fluid Dynamics, Jan., p. 5.
Mastering Instrument Flying, by Henry Sollman, Jan., p. 36.
Recreational Pilot Handbook, prepared by Robert G. Carter,
Jan., p. 36.
Skyward: Why Flyers Fly, by Russell Munson, Jan., p. 36.
Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards, (FAA), Jan., p. 37.
Instrument Rating Test Guide, edited by Michael R. Bliss,
Jan., p. 37.
The Complete Multiengine Pilot, by Robert E. Gardner,
Mar,, p. 88.
Pilot Upgrade, by Richard L. Collins and Patrick Bradley,
Mar., p. 88.
Aerodine's Fly-in Restaurant Guide, published by Aerodine
Magazine, Mar., p. 88.
Managing Pilot Stress, by Michael Thomas, Apr., p, 82.
How to Modify Your Mazda RX-7, by Dave Emanuel with
Jim Downing, Apr., p. 82.
Unfriendly Skies, by Captain X and Reynolds Dodson,
Apr,, p. 82.
Red Book of Aviation/1990, published by Select Directories,
Inc., Apr., p. 82.
The Bishops Boys, by Tom Crouch, Jul., p. 62.
Recreational Flying, by Richard L. Taylor, Jul., p. 62.
Focke-Wulf FW-190: Workhorse of the Luftwaffe, by Jay P.
Spenser, Jul., p. 62.
Chasing the Glory: Travels Across America, by Michael
Parfit, Jul., p. 63.
Khe Sanh: Siege in the Clouds, by Eric M. Hammel, Jul., p. 63.
Stress Without Tears, by Tom Rhodes, Sep., p. 62.
High Honor: Recollections by Men and Women of WW-11
Aviation, Sep., p. 62.
The Joy of Flying, by Robert Mark, Sep., p. 62.
Black Cats and Dumbos: WW-IIs Fighting PBYS, Sep., p. 63,
1990 Worldwide Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Sep., p. 63.
The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky, by Cochrane, Hardesty
and Lee, Oct., p. 50.
The Builders Book, by Bill Welch, Oct., p. 50.
1990 FAR & AIM, edited by Walter P. Winner, Oct., p. 51.
Builder's Reports 1990
The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28,
To Soar Like a Falcon (Falcon XP), Apr., p. 34.
Lancair Builders Speak Out, Apr,, p. 72.
Hatching an English Hawk (Sequoia Falco), May, p. IO.
Soaring Like a Falcon-Again (Falcon XP), May, p. 18.
"Gear Down and Locked!" (RV-4), Jun., p. 75.
Low Budget, High-Pe@ormance (Wittman Tailwind), Aug., p 40.
Managing Mustang Mania (Jurca P-51), Oct., p. 52.
One Hot Linle Homebuilt (Delta Stingray), Dec., p. 12,
Building Techniques 1990
Workshop Safely (extension cords/combustibles), Jan, p. 8.
The Balancing Fact (weight and balance), Jan., p. 22.
Swing that Compass-Easily, Jan., p. 44.
Kit Tips: In-tank mechanical fuel gauge, Jan., p, 68.
Kit Tips: Foam clamps and a hand seamer, Feb., p. 8.
Schrader Speaks Out (using models to test homebuilt
designs), Mar., p. 8.
Kit Tips: Several slip-skid indicators, Mar., p. 86.
Taking the Strain (wires and cables), Apr., p. 24.
Kit Tips: Rib alignment jig, metal scriber, and more, Apr., p. 86.
Kit Tips: Make your own foam saws and an automatic
cooling vent, May, p. 26.
Watch Out For That Curve! (nonlinear bends in sheet
metal), May, p. 56.
Kit Tips: Hand drills and disk grinders, Jul., p. 68.
It's the Real Thing! (fairing made from a Coca-Cola bottle),
Aug., p. 38.
What'll I Make it Of? (choosing the right materials), Sep., p. 52.
Taking the Strain (attachments and turnbuckles), Oct., p. 16.
Learning to Solder, Oct., p. 44
Kit Tips: Make your own fairings, fittings and airscoops,
Part 1, Oct., p. 78.
Learning to Solder, Part 2, Nov., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Making fairings, fittings and air scoops, Part 2,
Nov., p. 80.
Kit Tips: Fuel tank flapper valve, Dec., p. 24.
Canards 1990
Around the Patch: Behlen Drive and Prop Improve
Falconar Golden Hawk, May, p. 5.
Jet Canard with a Kick (ARES), Jul., p. 28.
Quickie and Family, Jul., p. 32.
Comparing Those Canards, Sep., p. 60.
The Business Side: Update on Buq Rutan's ARES Fighter,
Oct., p. 75.
Atlantic Crossing in a Long-EZ, Nov., p. 52.
Composite Designs 1990
Around the Patch: Bill Shaw's New Discovery to Replace
Crashed Prototype, Jan., p. 4.
Parading in a Pulsar, Jan., p. 76.
Prospector STOL, Jan., p. 82.
Du Pont Delight (Lancair 235), Feb., p. 72.
Getting a Leg Up (Velocity), Mar., p. 18.
Setting Sights on a Silhouette, Mar., p. 20.
To Soar Like a Falcon, Pan 1 (Falcon XP), Apr., p. 34.
Soaring Like a Falcon-Again (Falcon XP), May, p. 18.
The Business Side: Cirrus VK30 Enters Production, May, p. 60.
Around the Patch: Changes Improve the Aero Designs
Pulsar Kit, Jul., p. 5.
The Business Side: Fast-Build Lancair is FAA-Approved,
Jul., p, 83.
Around the Patch: Lancair IV Nears Flight Testing, Aug., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology Flies its New
Express, Sep., p. 4.
Wanna Build a Twin? (Spirit), Sep., p. 48.
A Record-Sefting Glasair, Oct., p. 8.
Lancair IV: A First Look, Nov., p. 56.
Computers/Computer Programs 1990
Look Ma-No Hands! (voice recognition system), Jan., p. 46.
Directory of Voice Recognition Systems Software, Jan., p. 46.
New Products: Upgrade Loran Database with Azure's PC
Program, Feb., p. 25.
New Products: New Computer Products from Aviation
Computing Associates, Apr., p. 85.
New Products: EMI Adds FAX and SIDS/STARS Capability
to CompuServe, Apr., p. 85.
Head Up Again! (HUD program, pan 2), May, p. 34.
Covers 1990
Kolb FireStar, January.
Lancair 235, February,
Silhouette, March.
RANS S-10, Apr.
Sequoia Falco, May.
Weddell-Williams 44, June.
Christen Eagle, July.
Kestrel Hawk, August
Spacewalker 11, September.
Quicksilver GT 500, October.
Lancair IV, November.
Delta Stingray, December.
Design Techniques 1990
Stress Without Tears (wing spars), Jan., p. 50.
Wind Tunnel (how twist and planform affect stall
characteristics), Jan., p. 86.
Stress Without Tears (test model airplane wing), Feb,, p. 56.
Wind Tunnel (more ways to modify stall behavior), Feb., p. 84,
Wind Tunnel (all-moving tail), Mar., p. 24.
Designing a Cooling System, Part 1, Mar., p. 56.
Your Cooling System Can Be a Drag, Mar., p. 56,
Learning About Loads, Apr., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (dihedral and its effects), Apr., p. 56.
Plane Electrical Facts (refresher on basic electricity),
Apr., p. 60.
Cooling: The Inside Story, Part 2, Apr., p. 66.
Low-Impact Flying (landing loads), May, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (wing shape), May, p, 24.
Airplane Stress Management, Jun, p. 16.
Wind Tunnel (effects of wing planform), Jun., p. 36.
Wind Tunnel (wing planforms), Jul., p. 54.
Wind Tunnel (center of gravity limits), Aug,, p. 80.
Bouncing Back (Jesse Anglin), Sep., p. 24.
Wind Tunnei (more about center-of-gravity limits), Sep., p. 80.
Wind Tunnel (boundary layers), Oct., p. 30.
Trig for Homebuilders. Oct., p. 66.
Controlling Interest (yoke vs. sidestick), Oct., P. 80.
Wind Tunnel (slotted ailerons), Nov., p. 8.
Accurate Terms, Nov., p. 24,
Wind Tunnel (aircraft design philosophy), Dec., p. 8.
Designers 1990
An Ultralight Menagerie (Bert Howland), Mar., p. 12.
A Forum with Chris Heintz, Mar., p. 61.
Wood You? (George Pereira, Pete Bowers, Alfred P. Scott,),
Mar., p. 73.
The Business Side: Ken Wheeler Lauded for Express Design,
Apr., p. 80.
Directories/Indexes 1990
Index to 1989 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 58.
New Products: PRA Homebuilt Rotorcraft Directory, Apr., p. 85.
Annual Supplier Directory, May, p. 62.
Keeping Up with Avionics, Oct., p. 60,
Annual Homebuilt Directory. Dec. p 34
Economics/Business 1990
The Business Side: A U.S. Manufacturer for the Petrel
(Malibu), Apr., p, 78.
The Business Side: More People Learning to Fly, Apr., p. 80.
The Business Side: Lancair Branches Out (Philippines,
Australia), Apr., p. 81.
Around the Patch: Mosier, Rex Taylor Press On, May, p. 3.
Around the Patch: Kopy Kat Stops Copying, Jun., p. 3.
The Business Side: Fuel Tax to Increase 25%?, Jun.,4p, 74.
The Business Side: Piper Aircraft Stalls, Jun , p
Around the Patch: Murphy Rebel Customers Demonstrate
Buy before Fly," Aug., p. 5.
The Business Side: BD-10J Takes Shape, Aug., p. 66.
The Business Side: More Unlimited Air Racing, Aug,, p. 66.
The Business Side: Skybolt Changes Hands, Aug., p. 67.
The Business Side: Starship Prototype Scrapped, Aug,, p. 66.
Around the Patch: EAA Investigation Completed, Sep., p. 5.
The Business Side: New Kits Hit the Market, Sep., p. 8.
The Business Side: Alexander Aeroplane/Alpha Plastics
Merge, Sep., p. 9.
The Business Side: Aviation Association News (PAA and
SAMA), Oct., p. 76.
The Business Side: Aircraft Tool Supply Opens New
Facility, Oct., p. 77.
The Business Side: Kitplanes in the "Times," Oct., p. 77,
The Business Side: Hush-A-Com Relocates, Oct., p. 77.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology Closes After Fatal
Crash, Nov., p. 4.
The Business Side: New addresses for companies, Nov., p. 58
Engines 1990
Around the Patch: Dyna-Cam Moves Closer to Production,
Jan., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Sadler Radial Engines Begin Production
Run, Jan., p. 4.
New Products: Mike Stratman's Video Tips on Rotax
Engines, Jan., p. 63.
Engine Survey, Pan 1, Feb., p. 66.
Around the Patch: Rotax 912 Four-Stroke Logs Hours in
Carrera 182, Mar., p. 4.
New Products: Macair's Swing-Away Engine Mount for the
Merlin, Mar., p. 44.
New Products: High Altitude Mixture Compensator from
LEAF, Mar., p. 45,
Engine Survey, Pan 2, Mar., p. 50.
Two-Cycle Versus Four-Cycle Power, Mar,, p. 63.
Around the Patch: Rotax Service Bulletin, Apr., p. 7.
The Controversy Continues (certified vs. auto engines),
Apr,, p. 30.
Engine Survey, Pan 3, Apr., p. 50.
A Lot of Hot Air, (removing engine heat), May, p. 50.
Flying Volkswagens, Jun., p. 48,
What's a Major Overhaul?, Jun., p. 54.
New Products: Aircraft Spruce Sells Buick
Power/Reduction Drive, Jun., p. 62,
Surveying Two-Stroke Engines, Jun., p, 79.
Fly by Ross (Mazda engines), Jul,, p. 76.
LEAF Distributes the New Rotax 582, Jul., p, 81.
The Engine Beat, (new series on engine development and
power systems), Jul., p. 84,
The Engine Beat, (we need a good speed-reduction unit),
Aug., p. 54.
Looking for a New Engine, Aug., p, 83.
New Products: Mazda Engines by Rotaire Technology,
Aug., p. 87.
A Better Belt (reduction-drive performance), Sep., p. 83.
The Engine Beat, (where are auto engine prop speed
reduction units?), Sep., p. 86.
The Business Side: A New Engine for the Rebel, Oct., p. 77
The Engine Beat, (Subaru), Oct., p. 86.
New Products: Mazda Rotary Bell Housings from Ross
Aero, Oct., p. 88@
Hirth Cross-Country Challenge (Hirth-powered Challenger
flight), Nov., p. 10,
Missouri Chainsaw Madness (Rotax engine starter), Nov.,
p. 38.
Creating Missouri Chainsaw Madness, Nov., p, 42.
New Products: Bogen Aviation Offers Spark Plug
Reconditioning, Nov., p. 75.
The Engine Beat, (junkyard engines), Nov., p. 84,
Education 1990
A Flying Time Machine, (Summit Academy builds a Waco 11),
Jan.. p. 34.
Classic Learning, Pan 1, (high school students build a
Fisher Classic Biplane), Jun., p. 1 0.
New Products: Abaris Training, Ltd. Offers Courses on
Composite Materials, Jun., p. 62.
New Products: King Video Course for Recreational Pilot
Exam, Jun., p. 63.
Classic Learning, Part 2, (Fisher Classic school project),
Jul., P. 18.
A Classic Education, Part 3, (Fisher Classic school
project), Aug., p. 46.
Classic Education, Part 4, (Fisher Classic school project),
Sep., p. 32.
Classic Learning, Part 5, (Fisher Classic school project),
Oct., p. 34.
Classic Education, Part 6, (Fisher Classic school project),
Nov., p. 46,
FAA 1990
New Products: ASA Sells Aircraft Mechanic Test Guides,
Sep., p. 76.
Around the Patch: Primary-Category Aircraft Proposal Still
on Track, May, p. 4.
The Business Side: Kitplane Manufacturers Meet with
FAA, Apr., p. 78.
The Business Side: FAA Zero-Error Enforcement, May, p. 60.
The Business Side: Kitplane Manufacturers Meet the FAA,
May, p. 61.
The Business Side: "Flight-Testing Homebuilts"
(handbook), May, p. 61.
The Business Side: FAA Zero-Error Update, Jun., p. 74,
The Business Side: FAA Drug Testing Delayed for Some,
Jul,, p. 82.
The Business Side: DUATS Comes on Line, Jul., p. 83.
Let's Talk Basics (Primary Aircraft Category), Aug., p. 16.
The Business Side: Replacement Parts Problems Ahead?,
Aug., p. 67.
Around the Patch: FAA Proposes Major Changes to
Ultralight Regs, Sep.,p. 4.
Around the Patch: Ultralight Reg Change Gets a Boost,
Dec., p. 4.
Flight Reviews 1990
Flying a Liftle Bird (flying wing design), Feb., p. 18.
Van's Big Six (RV-6), Feb., p. 38.
Du Pont Delight (Lancair 235), Feb., p. 72.
To Oshkosh by Jenny (Early Bird Jenny replica), Feb., p. 80.
Running with RANS (RANS S-10), Apr,, p. 38.
Flying a Landphib, Apr., p. 43.
What's In a Name? (Kitfox/Skyfox), Jun., p. 40.
Adventures with Bravo Yankee Yankee, Part 3 (Falcon-
XP), Jul., p. 40.
Cross-Country with a Coyote (RANS S-6), Jul., p. 57.
Hobie's Beaver-Tailed Biplane (Sorrell Hiperbipe), Sep., p. 26.
Evolution and the GT 500 (Quicksilver), Oct., p. 26.
A Sparrow Flies, Nov., p. 20.
Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec., p. 18.
Avid's Flying Commuter, Dec., p. 26,
Flight Testing 1990
First Things First, Part 1, Nov., p. 60.
Historical 1990
The Flying Wing that Almost Was (ARUP Model-2), Feb., p. 20.
Humor 1990
An Affair of the Heart (a wife acknowledges mate's love of
airplanes), Jun., p. 46.
In the Gods We Trust (satire of airplane "nuts"), Jul., p. 66,
We're Banned by the Feds (KITPLANES banned from
prison library), Aug., p. 14.
Instruments 1990
Around the Patch: El Introduces New Engine Analyzer,
Feb,, p. 5.
Head Up Again! (part 2 of HUD program), May, p. 34.
About Airspeed Indicators, Nov., p. 76.
Down, But Not Out (ELT), Nov., p. 86.
Plumbing Your Plane (instrument tubing), Dec., p. 83.
Insurance 1990
The Business Side: Ultralight Insurance Available, Jun,, p. 74.
International 1990
The French Connection (RSA fly-in at Moulins), Jan., p, 70.
An English Oshkosh (Cranfield International Rally), Feb., p. 10.
Around the Patch: Brazilian Kitfoxes, Mar,, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Lancairs in Australia, Mar,, p, 5.
Setting Sights on a Silhouette (Silhouette to be built in
Norway by Lund Tekniske), Mar,, p. 20.
More European Hawks (Sequoia Falco), Jun., p. 28.
Homebuilts in the USSR, Aug., p. 76.
A Pair of Boredom Fighters (Wales), Sep., p. 10.
Lisbon to Macao (Kitfox to fly from Portugal to China),
Sep., p. 66.
Maintenance 1990
It's Annual Time Again, Aug., p. 68.
The First Repair. Oct., p. 40.
Metal Designs 1990
Meet a Merkle, Jan., p. 67.
Vans Big Six (RV-6), Feb., p. 38,
Around the Patch: Murphy Aviation's Rebel Camper, May, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Questair Flies First Kitbuilt Venture,
Jun., p. 4.
More European Hawks (Sequoia Falco), Jun,, p. 28.
Meet a Pocket Rocket (Davis DA-5A), Aug., p. 10.
A Teenie Weenie Airplane (Cal Parker's Teenie Two), Oct.,
p. 20
Monoplanes 1990
The Jackson Stolwing, Jan., p. 48.
Four the Hard Way (BD-4), Mar., p. 32,
Around the Patch: Check Out New Wave's Prototype Twin
(Cloudbuster), Apr., p. 4.
A No-Name Speedster (modified Mustang II), Jul., p. 50.
The Business Side: New Addition to the RANS Lineup
(RANS S-12 Airaile), Jul., p, 82.
Evolution of an Airplane (Cosman Speedster), Aug., p. 62.
Meet the Spacewalker II, Sep , p. 20.
The Business Side: Update on Powers Bashfomh Mini
Master, Oct., p. 75.
The Business Side: New Kitfox Takes Flight, Nov., p. 58,
One Hot Little Homebuilt (Delta Stingray), Dec., p. 12.
Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec,, p. 18.
Avid's Flying Commuter, Dec., p. 26.
Personalities 1990
Homer's World (Homer Kolb), Jan., p 12
A Talk With Jeana Yeager, Feb.. p. 61.
Meet RV Builder Alan Tolle, Feb., p. 40.
Products 1990
New Products: Aerotec Trailers for Helicopters and
Ultralights, Jan,, p. 62.
New Products: RANS Snap-On Plastic Cable Fairings,
Jan,, p. 63.
New Products: High-Temp Stainless Steel Coating for
Exhausts, Feb., p. 24.
New Products: RANS Develops New Gap Seal and Control
Surface Hinge, Feb., p. 25.
New Products: ACT s Homebuilt Aircraft Assemblies, Mar,,
p. 45.
Around the Patch: AOPA, FAA and Jeppesen Sanderson
Launch Los Angeles VFR Chan Series, Apr., p. 6.
Amphibious Floats Available for Avid Flyer land other
aircraft), Apr., p. 48.
New Products: LEAF's Swage-It Kit for Emergency Rigging
Repairs, Apr., p. 84.
New Products: PPM's Mil-Spec Kneeboards for G/A Pilots,
May, p. 46.
New Products: Erect-a-Tube's New Folding Tee Hangar
Door, May, p. 46.
New Products: ODC's Videodisc Puts Viewer in the
Cockpit, Jun., p, 62.
New Products: Wind Direction and Speed Video Monitor
from Spoqy's, Jun., p. 63.
New Products: S.M. Davenport Can Put Your Airplane on a
Baseball Cap, Jul., p. 80.
New Products: Kuntzleman Electronics' New Radio Power
Supply, Jul., p. 80,
New Products: Yokeboard Nav-Board Available from
Diamond Star, Jul., p. 80.
New Products: ICC Federated's Diagnostic Fluid Monitor,
Jul., P. 81.
New Products: Plans for T-18 Swing-Down Panel from
Yeakey, Jul., p. 81.
Powerco(d Versus Brand X (product comparison), Aug., p, 74.
New Products: Murphy Aviation Aluminum Extrusion
Hinges. Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Lift-Killing Windspoilers from Wag Aero,
Aug., p. 86.
New Products: ASA:s Eagle Eye Collection of Sunglasses,
Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Cencal's Headset Flight Bags, Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Antenna Dynamics' Glideslope Antennas,
Aug., p. 87.
New Products: UVP, Inc. has Fluorescent Leak Detection
Kits, Aug., p. 87.
New Products: Provesta's Meal-On-the-Go Food Bars,
Sep.. p. 76.
New Products: Finish Protection Available from Thor
Enterprises, Sep., p. 76.
New Products: Puzzle Media Makes Your Plane a Puzzle,
Sep., p. 77.
New Products: Air Command Sells Extended-Range
Tanks, Sep.. p. 77.
New Products: RANS Offers Stamped Aluminum Clusters,
Sep., p. 77.
New Products: Lockwood Aviation Sells Pennzoil Two-
Stroke Oil, Sep., p. 76.
New Products: BLAC Battery Frorii Microflight, Oct., p. 88.
New Products: JPR Development's Portable Aircraft
Scales, Nov., p. 75,
Propellers 1990
Around the Patch: Lectro Prop Completes Successful
Blade-Retention Tests, Apr., p, 7.
New Products: Air Command's Tech-3 Gyroplane
Propellers, Jul., p. 80.
New Products: Warp Drive Announces New RPM
Propellers, Oct., p. 88.
Purchasing 1990
Let the Buyer Beware, Apr., p. 16.
Replicas 1990
Two Prize-Winners from Oshkosh '89 (Nieuport 17,
Rushton Camel), Feb.. p. 88.
New Nieuport Joins Dawn Patrol, Mar., p. 48.
it's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Stuka!, Mar., p. 84.
Mustang for the Common Man?, Apr., p.14.
Racing Time (Wedell-Williams 44). Jun,, p. 18.
Managing Mustang Mania (Jurca P-51), Oct., p. 52.
Rotorcraft 1990
Learning to Fly a Gyro (532 Commander Elite), Feb., p, 26.
Around the Patch: Barnett Gyro Pilot Sets FAI Cross-
Country Record, Mar,, p. 4.
New Products: PRA Offers Homebuilt Rotorcraft Directory,
Apr., p, 85,
The Business Side: Farrington Revives Air & Space 18A
Gyroplane, Sep., p. 8.
The Business Side: Exec Helicopter to Lift Off Again, Sep.,
p. 8.
Rotors in the Wind (Air Command 4th annual fly-in), Oct., p. 12.
Safety 1990
Around the Patch: Airworthiness Aleq (Beaver RX), Jan., p. 4@
Flying Defensively (advise ATC of your homebuilt's
capabilities), Jan., p. 38.
New Products: Sims Marketing Cockpit Carbon Monoxide
Indicators, Feb., p. 25.
Sailplanes 1990
A Touch of Magic (S-4 Laminar Magic), Apr., p. 18.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1990
New Products: Pelican Skimmer from Snow Water Corp.,
Feb., p. 24,
A Multi National Explorer. Feb., p. 46,
A Talk With Jeana Yeager (Voyager, Feb., p. 61
In Love with Loving's Love (race plane), Mar., p. 1 0.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Aircraft Design Contest
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce, Apr., p. 3.
Racing Time (Wedell-Williams 44 replica), Jun., p. 18.
Time for Akro (aerobatics), Jul., p. 1 0.
Little Rocket No. 2 (race plane), Sep,, p. 40.
Araldi and the Little Rocket, Sep,, p. 46,
Thinking Big (Mexican SPACIAL dirigible), Oct., p. 14.
Supplies/Suppliers 1990
Canadian Kit Stop (Falcorar Aviation. Ltd.), Jan., p. 54.
Organized Parts (Wicks Aircraft Supply), Mar., p, 16.
Wood You? (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.), Mar., p. 77.
New Products: Sacramento Sky Ranch's Next Generation
Hose Assemblies, Jun., p. 63.
The Business Side: Superior Air Pals in Oregon Jun., p 74.
Tools 1990
A Pressing Problem (hand-operated press), Jar., p. 84.
New Products: Bondhus Socket Saver, Feb., p. 24.
New Products: U.S. Industrial Tool s Angle Drill , Feb., p. 25.
A VOM By Any Other Name (volt-ohm-milliampmeter).
Feb., p. 32.
New Products: Gasless Welding with the SIP Handymig
80, Mar., p. 44.
Building Befter-Electrically (using VOM), Mar., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Tube-swaging tools you can make and how to use
them, Aug., p. 56.
New Products: Sidewinder Speedwrench, Ratchet Wrench
with a Difference, Oct., p. 88.
New Products: Dremel's Lightwe ght Scroll Saw, Nov. p. 75,
Ultralights 1990
Homer's World, (Kolb designs), Jan., p. 12.
Meet the Yarrow Arrow, Jan., p. 40,
An Ultralight Menagerie, (Howland designs), Mar., p. 12.
The Ultralight Flight Farm, Mar., p. 40.
Simply Flying (ParaPlane powered parachute), May, p. 30.
Around the Patch: Ultraflight '90 Plans Biggest Event Yet,
Jun,, p. 5.
The Cost of Flying an Ultralight. Jun,, p. 61.
The Bus ness Side: Ultralight insurance Avaiable, Jun. p. 74.
The Business Side: USUA Ultralight Instructor List, Jul., p. 82.
The Business Side: Proposed Part 103 Changes for
Ultralights, Oct., p, 76.
Hirth Cross-Country Challenge (Hirth-powered Challenger
flight), Nov., p. 1 0.
The Business Side: A New, Improved FireStar, Nov,, p. 58.
Wood Designs 1990
One of a Kind (Modified Sonerai II), Mar., p. 78.
Hatching an English Hawk (Sequoia Falco), May, p. 10.
Weather 1990
Lightning-A Hazard to Avoid, Sep., p. 70.
END OF 1990
1991
AIRCRAFT 1991
Acro Sport II: Roommate Wanted (Acro Sport 11 and
Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Acroduster Too: The Pride of Riverside (Acroduster
Too), Apr., p. 46.
Adventurer: Around the Patch: Adventurer Amphibian
Takes Flight, Apr., p. 4.
Airshark: The Business Side: Airshark-Is it Dead in
the Water?, Mar., p. 86.
Alaskan Bushmaster: Looking Back at Oshkosh , Apr.,
p. 12.
Atol: Around the Patch: Finnish Amphib. Co. Seeks
U.S. Market (Atol), Sep., p. 4.
Avid Flyer: Around the Patch: Avid Aircraft Sells Its
1,000th Kit, Feb., p, 4.
A Flyer Nears Completion, Dec., p. 30.
Avid Flyer STOL: May cover.
Avid Heavy Hauler: One in a Thousand (Avid Heavy
Hauler) May, p. 46.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 2, taking control, June,
p. 46.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 3, engine installation,
July, p. 82.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 4, wings, Aug., p. 54.
Building An Avid Flyer, Part 5, covering a Flyer,
Sep,, p. 78.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 6, covering, Oct., p. 30.
Building An Avid Flyer, Part 7, working with Lexan,
Nov., p. 58,
Bakeng Duce: A Double Duce, You Say? (Bakeng
Duce), Apr., p. 8.
BD-10: The Business Side: Oshkosh '90 Trivia, Jan., p.
80.
Berkut: The Business Side: Kit News, Sep,, p. 36.
Boondocker: Fun Flying in the Boonies (Boondocker),
Oct., P. 22.
Brokaw Bullet: September cover.
The Bullet Is Back (Brokaw Bullet), Sep,, p. 12.
Savoring Oshkosh '91 (Flying the Brokaw Bullet),
Nov., p. 12.
Challenger 11: Hirth Cross-Country Challenge, Part 2,
Jan., p. 46.
Christavia Mk 4: Ron Maso's Christavia MK 4, Aug., p.
30.
Christen Eagle 11: February cover.
Black Eagle, Feb., p, 10.
Cirrus VK30: Around the Patch: VK30
Update (Cirrus), Apr., p. 4.
Cozy Mark IV: The Business Side: Cozy
Mark IV Plans Available, Feb., p, 56.
Cozy Mk IV, August cover.
A Cozy Four-Seater (Mk IV), Aug., p. 22.
Meet Nat Puffer, Aug., p. 26.
DA-9 Pocket Rocket: A Super Pocket Rocket (DA-9),
Jan., p. 12.
Der Kricket: Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p. 12.
Doak X-16: Doing It Vertically (V/STOL, Doak X-16),
June, p. 30,
Emeraude: A Jewel in the Crown (PFA award at
Cranfield, U.K.), Apr., p. 66.
Exec 90 (RotorWay): Looking Back at Oshkosh (Exec
90), Apr., p. 12.
Flying the Exec 90 Helo, June, p. 11.
RotorWay Exec 90, June cover.
Explorer: Explorer Amphib. Update, June, p. 20.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Learning, Part 7
(covering and painting Fisher Classic), Jan., p, 20.
Classic Learning, Part 8 (Fisher), Feb., p. 24,
5151 Mustang: 5151 Builders Tell All, Feb., p. 39.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 1 (Summit Academy,
Loehle 5151), July, p. 70.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 2, getting organized,
Aug., p. 48.
Whistle While You Work (5151 Mustang, Sun'n
Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 3, major structures, Sep.,
p. 40.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 4, finishing airframe
(Loehle 5151), Oct., p. 42.
Finishing the Kid-Built Mustang, Part 5 (Loehle
5151), Nov., p. 52.
Fly Baby: Fly Baby with a Difference, Apr., p. 22.
Glasair II-S: March cover.
S is for Stretch (Glasair 11-S), Mar., p. 18.
Great Lakes: Considering a Classic (Great Lakes
homebuilt), Dec., p. 22.
Harry Houdini: A Great Escape (Harry Houdini
homebuilt), Mar., p. 8.
Hatz CB-1: Sewing A "Hatchet" (Hatz), July, p. 60.
Horizon 2: Around the Patch: Here's Mike Fisher's
Horizon 2, Sep., P. 4.
Hummingbird: What's In A Name? (Hummingbird
Helicopter), Sep., p. 26.
KIS: Around the Patch: KIS Prototype, Aug., p. 4.
Keeping It Simple (KIS), Oct., p. 12.
Kitfox: New Products: Aerocet Manufactures Series
1100 Floats, Kitfox, Feb., p. 76.
Gathering of 'Foxes (fly-in), Mar., p. 73.
Kitfox Model IV, December cover.
Kitfox Model IV: Flying the Kitfox Model IV, Dec.,
P. 10.
KR-2: Looking Back at Oshkosh (KR-2), Apr,, p. 12.
Lancair IV: July cover.
Flying the Lancair IV, July, p. 12.
Lancair: Roommate Wanted (hangarmates, Acro Sport
II and Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Lark: Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep., p. 56
Laser (Kolb): Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr,, p. 12.
Lightning Bug: Bugging Out, Apr., p. 78.
Lonestar: The Business Side: Lonestar, A New Sport
Helicopter, Feb., p. 57.
Magnum: Around the Patch: Remember the Magnum?,
Oct., p. 4.
Mangoos Stealth: The Business Side: New kits and kit
news, May, p. 54.
Marquart Charger: It's a Marquart Charger!, Mar.,
p. 32.
Maxair Drifter: Sightseeing Via Ultralight (tours of
Cancun, Mexico, in a Maxair Drifter), Oct., p. 26.
Merlin GT: Measuring Merlin's Magic (Macair Merlin
GT), July, p. 30.
Midget Mustang: Learning the Hard Way (fuel system
problem), Feb., p. 60.
Mini-500 Helicopter: Looking Back at Oshkosh (Mini-
500), Apr., p. 12.
miniMAX: TEAM's Mighty miniMAX, Feb., p. 30.
Britain's First miniMAX, Nov., p. 30.
MJ-100: Replica Spitfires (Spitfire MK.IX, MJ-100),
June, p. 28.
Nieuport 11, 7/8-scale: Looking Back at Oshkosh
(Nieupor 11), Apr,,p. 12.
Pan ZL-1: Looking Back at Oshkosh (Pan ZL-1), Apr.,
p. 12.
Parsons'Trainers: A Man and His Gyroplanes (Bill
Parsons), Oct., p. 18,
Pelican Club: Around the Patch: French Pilot Tries
Gander-to-Paris Solo in Canadian Pelican Club,
Sep., p. 4.
Petrel: The Business Side: Directory Update
(Hydroplum Petrel, Ultravia Aero, Inc., Mar., p. 86.
Hydroplum Petrel, April cover.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p. 12.
Pober Super Ace: Building a Classic (Poberezny,
Super Ace), May, p. 70.
Pond Racer: A Homebuilt Stalks The Big Iron (Rutan's
Pond Racer), Sep., p. 48.
PZL P.11c (replica): The Business Side: HAC Polish
Fighter Replica, Feb., p. 58.
Questair Spirit: The Business Side: Questair Taking
Orders for Spirit Kits, Feb., p. 56,
Quicksilver MXL-1: The Business Side: NASA Is Flying
An Ultralight (Quicksilver MXL-1), Mar., p. 86.
RANS S-1 2 Airaile: Looking Back at Oshkosh (RANS
S-12), Apr., p. 12.
RANS S-11: The Business Side: Randy Schlifter Talks
About the S-11 Crash, June, p. 54.
Raven: Raven (acrobatic airplane), November cover.
Flight of the Raven, Nov., p, 6.
Rebel: Gefting to Know a Rebel, Feb., p. 18.
Rebel/Renegade Spirit, October cover.
The Final Touch (painting Murphy Rebel), Oct.,
p. 40.
Renegade II: Speaking with Spirits (Murphy Renegade
and Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
RV-4: To Oshkosh the Long Way (RV-4, New Jersey to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar.,p. 66.
RV-4, RV-6: Gefting to Know Those RVs, Apr., p. 28.
RV-6: Let's Test Some Props (RV-6), May, p, 74.
Sea Hawker: A Sea Hawker Update, Feb., p. 52.
Spirit: Speaking with Spirits (Murphy Renegade and
Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
Spirit, October cover.
Spitfire Mk.IX: Replica Spitfires (Spitfire MK.IX, MJ-
100), June, p. 28.
Stinger: Stinger (air racer), January cover.
A Formula for Fast (Stinger), Jan., p. 14.
Streak Shadow: The Business Side: Streak Shadow
Made in the USA, Feb., p. 57.
A Shadow Comes Over the Land (Streak Shadow),
May, p. 38.
SwiftFury: Around the Patch: SwiftFury Faces Another
Roadblock, Apr., p. 4.
Thunder Gull J: Coast to Coast Via Thunder Gull, May,
p. 78.
Velocity: Flying the Velocity, Nov., p. 76.
Venture (Questair): A Venture Adventure (Sun 60
Race), Jan., p. 69.
Venture Mustang: Looking Back at Oshkosh (Venture
Mustang), Apr., p. 12.
Wheeler Express: Around the Patch: Wheeler Express
Project, May, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology Reopens
for Business, Feb., p. 4.
Savoring Oshkosh'91 (Flying the Wheeler
Express) Nov., p. 12.
Woody Pusher: The Woody that Could, Sep., p. 50.
X-P Talon: The Business Side: News on Kits and
Mods, July, p. 66.
Zenair CH-701: Around the Patch: Zenair to Build CH-
701 at Sun 'n Fun, May, p. 4.
Speed Isn't Everything (CH-701), May, p. 26.
Whistle While You Work (Zenair CH-701, Sun'n
Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
Zodiac CH-601: Around the Patch: It Looks Like a CH-
600 (Zodiac 601), June, p. 5.
AIRSHOWS/CONVENTIONS/FLY-INS 1991
Racing in the Sun (Albuquerque AirShow), Jan., p. 10.
Checking Out Arlington, Jan., p. 30.
Cranfield's Final Fly-in?, Jan., p. 38.
The Business Side: Oshkosh '90 Trivia, Jan., p. 80.
High-Speed Homebuilts (1 990 Reno Air Races), Feb.,
p. 66.
Come Rain or Shine (Watsonville and Merced), Feb.,
p. 72.
Around the Patch: PFA, Cranfield, England, Seflies on
1991 Fly-In Site, Mar., p. 6.
Moulins'90 (RSA rally), Mar.,p. 12.
It's Fun, and It's Sun (Sun 'n Fun), Mar., p. 40.
A Gathering of'Foxes (Kiffox fly-in), Mar., p. 73.
Meet Me in Tehachapi (Sailplane Homebuilder's Assn.
annual meeting), Mar., p. 76.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Competitions Seek
Financial Backing (CAFE 400, Sun 100) Apr., p. 4.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p. 12.
A New York State of Mind (Greater New York Antique
Airplane Club Fly-in), Apr., p. 34.
Copperstate Succeeds Again, Apr., p. 72.
Catching Ultraflight'90, May, p. 18.
Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun Shows Strong Interest in
Homebuilts, July, p. 4.
Making the Most of Oshkosh, July, p. 36@
Flying to Oshkosh, July, p. 44.
Visiting Sun 'n Fun '91, Aug., p. 10.
Strength In Numbers (New Jersey EAA chapters join
forces for fly-in), Aug., p. 46.
Doing It in the Desert (EAA Chapter 14 at Ocotillo
Wells), Sep., p. 20.
A Buzz in the Beehive State (EAA fifth annual Beehive
State fly-in), Sep., p. 28.
The Business Side: Formula V Air Racing, Sep., p. 39.
Around the Patch: Fatality Ends Formula V Racing for
the Year, Oct., p. 4.
Savoring Oshkosh '91, Nov., p. 12.
Around the Patch: Expo'91, RC Model Exhibit, Ida
Grove, Iowa, Dec., p. 4.
AMPHIBIANS/SEAPLANES 1991
A Sea Hawker Update, Feb., p. 52.
The Business Side: The Airshark: Is it Dead in the
Water?, Mar., p. 86.
Around the Patch: Adventurer Amphibian Takes Flight,
Apr., p. 4.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Hydroplum Petrel), Apr.,
p. 12.
Around the Patch: Finnish Amphib. Co. Seeks U.S.
Market (Atol), Sep., p. 4.
AVIONICS 1991
New Products: Strike Finder, Thunderstorm Avoidance,
Jan., p. 26.
Build an Airband Radio, Jan., p. 82.
Portables Go Head-to-Head (Icom IC-A20 and Terra
TPX-720), Feb., p. 8.
New Products: MicroCom Announces Model M-40
Headset, Feb., p. 76.
New Products: 11 Morrow's Alti-Trak Makes Altitude
Management Easy, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Foster Airdata Delivers Fl 4 and
LRN501 Loran Cs, Mar., p. 82.
Kitbuilding an Audio Panel (RST 504), Apr., p. 56.
New Products: Aqex Supplies a Variety of ELTS, May,
p. 25.
Around the Patch: Waypoint Introduces Portable
Moving-Map Cockpit Display, June, p. 4.
New Products: David Clark Has a New Headset, June,
p. 87.
Around the Patch: Wag Aero Introduces All-in-One
Navcom, July, p. 6.
New Products: Sigtronics Now Sells a Stereo Headset,
Aug., p. 43.
A Radio For All Seasons (ICOM A20, ICOM IC-A21),
Sep., p. 46.
New Products: Softcomm Introduces the C-60
Headset, Sep., p. 86.
Avionics for Homebuilts (overall survey of products),
Oct., p. 48.
Getting It Together (Wag-Aero's ICS Plus navcom),
Oct., p. 61.
BIPLANES 1991
Black Eagle (Christen Eagle II), Feb., p. 10.
A Sea Hawker Update, Feb., p. 52.
It's a Marquart Charger!, Mar., p. 32.
A Double Duce, You Say? (Bakeng Duce), Apr., p. 8.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Pan ZL-1), Apr., p. 12.
The Pride of Riverside (Acroduster Too), Apr., p. 46.
Sewing A "Hatchet" (Hatz), July, p. 60.
Speaking with Spirits (Murphy Renegade and
Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
Roommate Wanted (hangarmates, Acro Sport 11 and
Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Considering a Classic (Great Lakes homebuilt), Dec.,
p. 22.
BOOKS, BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF 1991
Sun 'n Fun, Florida's Aviation Extravaganza, by Geoff
Jones, Feb., p. 50.
Muscle Planes, by Michael O'Leary, Mar., p. 80.
Stress Without Tears, by Tom Rhodes, Mar., p. 80.
Spirits in the Sky, by John Mathews and Nancy
Robinson Masters, Mar., p. 80.
Jet Warbirds, by Michael O'Leary, Mar., p. 81.
Choosing Your Homebuilt-The One YouW Finish and
Fly!, by Kenneth Armstrong, Nov., p. 85.
Kitplane Construction, by Ron Wanttaja, Nov., p. 85.
BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS 1991
Kit Tips: Tools You Can Make For Working With
Tubing, Jan., p. 36.
Build an Airband Radio, Jan., p. 82.
Make Your Own Hoses, Mar., p. 55.
Kit Tips: Bowden cable control, Mar., p. 84.
Kitbuilding an Audio Panel (RST 504), Apr., p. 56.
Kit Tips: Part 1: How to make your own fiberglass
wheelpants, Apr., p. 82.
Kit Tips: Part 2: How to make your own fiberglass
wheelpants, May, p. 26.
Building a Ponable Hangar, Sep., p. 54.
Soldering Iron Heat Controller (build one for $10),
Oct.,p.82.
Refinishing Fiberglass Fuel Tanks, Dec., p.83.
BUILDER'S REPORTS
Black Eagle (Christen Eagle 11), Feb., p. 10.
TEAM's Mighty miniMAX, Feb., p. 30.
5151 Builders Tell All, Feb., p. 39.
A Great Escape (Harry Houdini homebuilt), Mar., p. 8.
Jewel in the Crown (Emeraude), Apr., p. 66,
One in a Thousand (Avid Heavy Hauler), May, p. 46.
Speaking with Spirits (Murphy Renegade and
Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
Britain's First miniMAX, Nov., p. 30.
Finishing the Kid-Built Mustang, Pao 5 (Loehle 5151),
Nov., p. 52.
The Right Stuff (what it takes to build your own plane),
Nov.,p. 84.
An Avid Flyer Nears Completion, Dec., p. 30.
BUILDING TECHNIQUES 1991
Kit Tips: How to Use a Jeweler's Saw for Detail Work,
Feb., p. 44.
Make Your Own Hoses, Mar., p. 55.
The Basics of Controls, Apr., p. 44.
Defeating Bad Vibes (engine vibration isolators), June,
p. 40.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 2, taking control (Avid
Heavy Hauler), June, p. 46.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 1, the Loehle 5151 (Summit
Academy), July, p. 70.
They Call It Finessing (removing flaws from paint job),
July, p. 74.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 3, engine installation, July,
p. 82.
Take Some Good Advice (advisory circulars), Aug.,
p. 44.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 2, getting organized, Aug.,
p. 48.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 4, wings, Aug., p. 54.
Whistle While You Work (5151 Mustang, Zenair CH-
701, Sun 'n Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
Stripes and Tapes, (painting), Sep., p. 30.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 3, major structures, Sep.,
p. 40.
Catchin' Static (static poq), Sep., p. 66.
Building An Avid Flyer, Part 5, covering, Sep., p. 78.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 6, covering, Oct., p. 30.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 4, finishing airframe, Oct.,
p. 42.
Build an Ultra-Reliable LED Flashlight, Oct., p. 74.
Testing on the Ground (cheap, effective, safe
aerodynamic testing), Nov. p. 72.
Building An Avid Flyer, Part 7, working with Lexan,
Nov., p. 58.
COMPOSITE DESIGNS 1991
A Sea Hawker Update, Feb., p. 52,
The Business Side: Cozy Mark IV Plans Available,
Feb., p. 56.
The Business Side: Questair Taking Orders for Spirit
Kits, Feb., p. 56.
S is for Stretch (Glasair II-S), Mar., p. 18.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (KR-2), Apr., p. 12.
Bugging Out (Lightning Bug), Apr., p. 78.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Express Project, May, p. 4.
Replica Spitires (Spitfire MK.IX, MJ-100), June, p. 28.
The Business Side: Lancair IV, June, p. 54.
Around the Patch: KIS Prototype, Aug., p. 4.
A Cozy Four-Seater (Mk IV), Aug., p. 22.
Keeping It Simple (KIS), Oct., p. 12.
Roommate Wanted (hangarmates, Acro Spoo 11 and
Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE 1991
New Products: Computer-Aided Sheet Planner, Jan.,
p. 26.
New Products: AzureSoft Has a Program That Helps
Decode DUATS, Mar., p. 83.
New Products: PHONtex is a Portable Data Terminal
from Zycom, Apr., p. 76.
New Products: Flight Computing Catalog Is On the
Way, Sep.,p. 86.
COVERS 1991
Stinger (sport racer), January.
Christen Eagle II, February.
Glasair II-S, March.
Hydroplum Petrel, April.
Avid Flyer STOL, May.
RotorWay International Exec 90, June.
Lancair IV, July.
Cozy Mk IV, August.
Brokaw Bullet, September.
Rebel and Renegade Spirit, October.
Raven (acrobatic airplane), November.
Kitfox Model IV, December.
DESIGN TECHNIQUES 1991
Wind Tunnel (calculating weight and balance), Jan.,
p. 8
Wind Tunnel (pitch-trimming devices), Feb., p. 14.
Learning the Hard Way (Midget Mustang fuel system
problem), Feb., p. 60.
Wind Tunnel (taking advice), Mar., p. 24.
A Balanced Outlook, Mar., p. 52.
To Trim a Homebuilt, Apr., p. 38.
The Basics of Controls , Apr., p. 44.
Wind Tunnel (spoilers), Apr., p. 52,
Wind Tunnel (spoilers can also be used as roll-control
devices), May, p. 8.
Pick-A-Prop, May, p. 60.
Wind Tunnel (spoilers come in many different sizes and
shapes), June, p. 5.
Doing It Vertically (V/STOL, Doak X-16), June, p. 30.
Defeating Bad Vibes (engine vibration isolators), June,
p. 40.
Wind Tunnel (searching for parasites), July, p. 78,
Take Some Good Advice (advisory circulars), Aug.,
p. 44.
Wind Tunnel (looking at drag), Aug., p. 82.
Wind Tunnel (plane's fuselage can be a real drag),
Sep,, p. 8.
Catchin' Static (static poq), Sep., p, 66.
Wind Tunnel (parasite drag), Oct., p. 8.
Proportioning a Plane, (taper and curve vital), Nov.,
p. 46.
Wind Tunnel (keeping engine cool), Nov., p. 68,
Testing on the Ground (cheap, effective, safe
aerodynamic testing), Nov., p. 72.
Wind Tunnel (aerodynamics of engine cooling), Dec.,
p. 26.
DESIGNERS 1991
Getting to Know Those RVs (Dick VanGrunsven), Apr.,
p. 28.
Speed Isn't Everything (Chris Heintz, Zenair CH-701),
May, p. 26.
Meet Nat Puffer, Aug., p. 26.
Ron Mason's Christavia Mk 4, Aug., p. 30.
The Brokaw Bullet Is Back, Sep., p. 12.
DIRECTORIES/INDEXES 1991
Index to 1990 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 84,
The Business Side: Directory Update (Hydroplum
Petrel, Ultravia Aero, Inc., Mar., p. 86.
Supplier Directory'91, June, p. 66.
To Pick a Proper Prop, July, p. 24.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct., p. 66.
New Products: New Rotorcrft Directory Published by
the PRA, Nov., p. 86.
1992 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 36.
Homebuilt Directory Cross Reference, Dec., p. 78.
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 1991
Around the Patch: Try a Little Air Combat (Air Combat
USA), Jan., p. 4.
The Business Side: New addresses, Jan., p. 80.
Around the Patch: Avid Aircraft Sells Its 1 000th Kit,
Feb., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology Reopens for
Business, Feb., p. 4.
Around the Patch: LAMA Announces Awards for Kit
Manufacturers, Feb., p. 4.
Around the Patch: SAMA Gears Up To Push Primary-
Category Aircraft Regulation, Feb., p. 4.
The Business Side: European Distributor for Lancair,
Feb., p. 59,
The Business Side: News of Companies, Mar., p. 86.
Around the Patch: VK30 Update (Cirrus), Apr., p. 4.
Around the Patch: SwiftFury Faces Yet Another
Roadblock, Apr., p. 4.
The Business Side: Newsletters and address changes.
The Business Side: New Kits and Kit News, May, p. 54.
Around the Patch: Questair Sets Records, Declares
Chapter 11, Continues Kit Deliveries, June, p. 4.
The Business Side: Address changes.
Around the Patch: LAMA to Honor Kit Manufacturer,
July, p. 6.
The Business Side: News on Kits and Mods, July,
p. 66.
Around the Patch: Here's Mike Fisher's Horizon 2,
Sep., p. 4.
The Business Side: Kit News, New Addresses, Sep.,
p. 36.
Sightseeing Via Ultralight (tours of Cancun, Mexico, in
a Maxair Drifter), Oct., p. 26.
The Business Side, New Kits and Kit News, Oct., p. 80.
The Business Side: News on Kit Manufacturers, Nov.,
p. 36.
EDUCATION 1991
Classic Learning, Part 7 (covering and painting Fisher
Classic), Jan., p. 20.
Classic Learning, Part 8 (Fisher), Feb., p. 24.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 1 (Summit Academy, Loehle
5151), July, p. 70.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 2, getting organized, Aug.,
p. 48.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 3, major structures, Sep.,
p. 40.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 4, finishing airframe (Loehle
5151), Oct., p. 42.
Finishing the Kid-Built Mustang, Nov., p. 52.
ENGINES 1991
Hirth Cross-Country Challenge, Part 2, Jan., p. 46.
Engine Beat (Canadian Airmotive CAM-T-90), Jan.,
p. 54.
The Business Side: First U.S. Hirth Maintenance
Center, Jan., p. 80.
Overhaul Your Own Engine?, Feb., p. 78.
Engine Beat (Amex and Reductions have PSRU for
Subaru EA-81), Feb., p. 88.
Engine Beat (engine development), Mar., p. 16.
Here Comes Rotary Power, Mar., p. 46.
New Products: LEAF Sells a Rotax Dual Carb Intake
Silencer Kit, Mar., p. 83.
Engine Beat (Huronia propeller speed-reduction unit),
Apr., p. 36.
New Products: LEAF Has a Video and Manual for
Rotax Builders, May, p. 25.
Engine Beat (reciprocating engines that rival
turboprops), May,p. 52.
Dodging Installation Grief, May, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Mosler Upgrades Its Four-Cylinder
Engine Line, June, p. 5.
Engine Beat (auto engines and propeller speed
reduction drives), June, p. 26.
New Products: CPS Releases Its New Rotax Engine
Catalog, July, p. 63.
Engine Beat (high-output auto engines), July, p. 68.
Building an Avid Flyer, Pan 3, engine installation, July,
p. 82.
New Products: Falconer Sells Firewall-Forward
Packages (Hirth), Aug. p. 43.
Engine Beat (Norton Motors NR 652 rotary engine),
Sep., p.76.
Engine Beat (Rotax 912), Oct., p. 72.
New Products: Solve Engine Problems With Pilot's
Manual for Diagnosing Engine Problems,
Oct., p. 86.
Engine Beat (ZM engines from Czechoslovakia), Nov.,
p. 44.
Engine Beat (Powerplant options from eastern
Europe), Dec,, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (Aerodynamics of engine cooling), Dec.,
p. 26.
FAA 1991
Homebuilt Accidents Count, Jan. p. 16.
Around the Patch: SAMA Gears Up To Push Primary-
Category Aircraft Regulation, Feb., p. 04.
Around the Patch: FAA Makes Gyroplane Training
More Accessible, Mar., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Annual Flight Reviews for New
Pilots: Going, Going, Apr., p. 4
Around the Patch: Paul Poberezny Petitions FAA For a
New Category of Aircraft, May, p. 4.
Flying to Oshkosh, July, p, 44,
Around the Patch: FAA Participating in Mock
Certification of Several Homebuilts, Aug., p. 4.
Take Some Good Advice (advisory circulars), Aug.,
p. 44.
The Business Side: FAA Establishes Safety Data
Exchange System; Proposed Part 103 Changes,
Sep., p. 36.
Around the Patch: NPRM 89-7 re: Primary Category
Aircraft, Nov., p. 4.
FLIGHT REVIEWS 1991
Black Eagle (Christen Eagle 11), Feb,, p. 10.
Gefting to Know a Rebel, Feb., p. 18.
S is for Stretch (Glasair 11-S), Mar., p. 18.
A Double Duce, You Say? (Bakeng Duce), Apr., p. 8.
Speed Isn't Everything (Zenair CH-701), May, p, 26.
Geting to Know Those RVs, Apr., p. 28.
Flying the Exec 90 Helicopter, June, p. 1 1.
Flying the Lancair IV, July, p. 12.
Measuring Merlin's Magic (Macair Merlin GT), July,
p. 30.
A Cozy Four-Seater (Mk IV), Aug., p. 22
Ron Mason's Christavia MK 4, Aug,, p, 30.
Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep., p. 5.
Keeping It Simple (KIS), Oct. p. 12.
Savoring Oshkosh '91 (Flying the Brokaw Bullet), Nov.,
p. 12.
Savoring Oshkosh '91 (Flying the Wheeler Express),
Nov., p. 12.
Flying the Velocity, Nov., p. 76.
Flying the Kitfox Model IV, Dec,, p. 1 0.
FLIGHT TESTING
First Things First, Pan 2, Jan., p. 56,
Meet a "Chapter Pilot" (Joe Gauthier), Feb., p. 86.
The Business Side: Randy Schliner Talks About the
S-11 Crash, June, p. 54.
HISTORICAL 1991
A Formula One Primer, Feb., p. 70.
Dewey's Legacy (Dewey Dorman, North Dakota),
June, p. 60.
HUMOR 1991
A Run of Bad Luck, Feb., p. 84.
Rampcheck Man, Apr., p. 24.
INTERNATIONAL 1991
Cranfield's Final Fly-In?, Jan., p. 38.
Moulins '90 (RSA rally), Mar., p. 12.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Hydroplum Petrel), Apr.,
p. 12.
A Jewel in the Crown (Emeraude, PFA award at
Cranfield), Apr., p. 66,
The Business Side: Homebuilding in the Soviet Union,
Apr., p. 86.
A Shadow Comes Over the Land (Britain's Streak
Shadow), May, p. 38.
Around the Patch: Finnish Amphlb. Co. Seeks U.S.
Market (Atol), Sep. p, 4,
Britain's First miniMAX, Nov., p. 30.
MAINTENANCE 1991
Overhaul Your Own Engine?, Feb., p. 78.
Dodging Installation Grief (engines), May, p. 66.
Combating Fatigue, Dec., p. 18.
Refinishing Fiberglass Fuel Tanks, Dec., p. 83.
METAL DESIGNS 1991
Super Pocket Rocket [The] (DA-9), Jan., p. 12,
A Formula for Fast (Stinger), Jan., p. 14.
To Oshkosh the Long Way (RV-4, New Jersey to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar., p. 66.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p, 12.
Getting to Know Those RVs, Apr., p. 28.
Around the Patch: Zenair to Build CH-701 at Sun 'n
Fun, May, p. 4.
Speed Isn't Everything (Zenair CH-701), May, p. 26.
Around the Patch: It May Look Like a CH-600 (Zodiac
601), June, p. 5.
Whistle While You Work (5151 Mustang, Zenair CH-
701, Sun 'n Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
The Bullet Is Back (Brokaw Bullet), Sep., p. 12.
Around the Patch: Remember the Magnum?, Oct., p. 4.
The Final Touch (painting Murphy Rebel), Oct., p. 40.
MONOPLANES 1991
Super Pocket Rocket (DA-9), Jan., p. 12.
5151 Builders Tell All, Feb., p. 39.
The Business Side: Streak Shadow Made in the USA,
Feb., p. 57.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Alaskan Bushmaster, Kolb
Laser, RANS S-12 Airaile), Apr., p. 12.
Fly Baby with a Difference, Apr., p. 22.
A Shadow Comes Over the Land (Streak Shadow),
May, p. 38.
One in a Thousand (Avid Heavy Hauler), May, p. 46.
Building a Classic (Pober Super Ace), May, p. 70.
Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep,, p. 56.
Fun Flying in the Boonies (Boondocker), Oct., P. 22.
PERSONAL ADVENTURES
A Venture Adventure (Sun 60 Race), Jan., p. 69.
Learning the Hard Way (Midget Mustang's fuel system
problem), Feb., p. 60,
To Oshkosh the Long Way (RV-4, New Jersey to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar., p. 66.
Coast to Coast Via Thunder Gull, May, p. 78.
Engine-Out Time!, July, p. 50.
When the Music Stops (engine out), July, p. 54.
Around the Patch: French Pilot Tries Gander-to-Paris
Solo in Canadian Pelican Club, Sep., p. 4.
The Woody that Could (Woody Pusher first flights),
Sep.,p. 50.
PERSONALITIES 1991
Meet a "Chapter Pilot" (Bill Gauthier), Feb., p. 86.
Building a Classic (Poberezny, Pober Super Ace), May,
p. 70.
A Man and His Gyroplane (Bill Parsons), Oct.,p, 18.
PRODUCTS 1991
New Products: Fast-Wing Paint Sealant, Jan., p. 26.
New Products: Your Planes on a Coffee Mug, Feb.,
p. 76.
New Products: KILO Marine Sells a Handheld
Anemometer, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: H.G. Dietz Products Sells a Compass
Correction Kit, Mar., p. 82.
New Products: Lindberg Aircraft's Cabin Cover
Reflects Heat, Mar., p. 82.
New Products: Arlon Silicone Technologies'Self-
Adhesive Rubber Tape, Apr., p. 76.
New Products: Kennon's Spoiler Wing Covers Keep
Wings Clean, Apr., p. 76.
New Products: Zulu Wheel Makes Time Conversions
Easy, Apr., p. 77.
New Products: M.M. Newman Corp. Sells Hose
Abrasion Protector, Apr., p. 77.
Around the Patch: B.C. Air Offers New Helicopter,
Builder Videos, May, p. 4.
New Products: Pilot Achievement Plaques Available
From Cameron, May, p. 25.
New Products: Quonset-Style Hangars From U.S. Arch
Buildings Corp., May, p. 25.
A Trip to Hardware Heaven, May, p. 84.
New Products: RANS Makes an Oil Tank Kit For the
Rotax 582, July, p. 63.
New Products: ASA Introduces Fuel Tester
Alternative, July, p. 63.
New Products: Visual Instruments Has a New Voltage
Monitor, Aug., p. 43.
New Products: Two Star Productions Sells Model
Homebuilts, Sep., p. 86.
New Products: Barbaree Announces the Rev Tach Ila
(measures prop speed from a distance) Sep.,
p. 86.
New Products: Shanty Heater Will Warm Up Your
Engine, Oct., p. 86.
New Products: ASA Has a Line of Pilot Kneeboards,
Oct., p. 86.
New Products: Proheat Heatpack Provides Emergency
Heat, Oct., p. 86.
New Products: LEAF's Single-Arm Throttle Quadrant,
Nov., p. 86.
New Products: Warbird Ceiling Fans are Available from
Jaeger, Nov., p. 86.
PROPELLERS 1991
A Farewell to Arms? (hand-propping), Jan., p. 61.
Propellers: The Metal Option, Jan., p. 74.
A Prop Primer, Jan., p. 77.
Engine Beat (Huronia propeller speed-reduction unit,),
Apr., p. 36.
Pick-A-Prop, May, p. 60.
Let's Test Some Props (RV-6), May,p. 74.
Engine Beat (auto engines and propeller speed
reduction drives), June, p. 26.
To Pick a Proper Prop, July, p. 24.
New Products: lvoprop Announces a New Composite
Prop, Aug., p. 43.
Around the Patch: Warp Drive Offers New Prop, Oct.,
p. 4.
PURCHASING 1991
Homebuilt Sticker Shock?, (lower-price alternatives),
Nov., p. 8.
REPLICAS 1991
The Business Side: Polish Fighter Replica from HAC,
Feb., p. 58.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Venture Mustang), Apr.,
p. 12.
Replica Spitfires (Spitfire MK.IX, MJ-100), June, p. 28.
ROTORCRAFT 1991
The Business Side: Lonestar-A New Sport Helicopter,
Feb., p. 57.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Helicopters Are On The
Rise, Mar., p. 4.
Around the Patch: FAA Makes Gyroplane Training
More Accessible, Mar., p, 5.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (RotorWay Int'l Exec 90,
Mini-500), Apr., p. 12.
Flying the Exec 90 Helicopter, June, p. 1 1.
What's In A Name? (Hummingbird Helicopter), Sep.,
p. 26.
A Man and His Gyroplanes (Bill Parsons, Parsons'
Trainers), Oct., p. 18.
New Products: New Rolorcraft Directory Published by
the PRA, Nov., p. 86.
SAFETY 1991
Homebuilt Accidents Count (NTSB presentation), Jan.,
p. 16.
New Products: Water Detect Finds Water in Your Fuel),
Jan., p. 26.
A Farewell to Arms? (hand-propping), Jan., p. 61.
What! Me Lost? No Way!, (basic navigation), Mar.,
p. 57.
New Products: The Pocket Rocket by Second Chantz
is a BRS Parachute, Mar., p, 83.
Engine-Out Time!, July, p. 50.
Around the Patch: Last Year's GA Accident Rate Was
An All-Time Low, Oct., p. 4.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct,, p. 66.
SAILPLANES 1991
Meet Me in Tehachapi (annual Sailplane Homebuilders'
Assn. meet.), Mar., p. 76.
SPECIAL-PURPOSE AIRCRAFT 1991
Around the Patch: Try a Liftle Air Combat (Air Combat
USA), Jan. p. 4.
A Formula for Fast (Stinger sport racer), Jan., p. 14.
Explorer Amphib Update, June, p. 20.
Doing It Vertically (V/STOL, Doak X-1 6), June, p. 30.
A Homebuilt Stalks The Big Iron (Rutan's Pond Racer),
Sep., p. 48.
Flight of the Raven (aerobatics), Nov., p. 6.
SUPPLIES/SUPPLIERS 1991
New Products: Powercraft Makes Instrument Panels
for Powered Parachutes, Feb., p. 76.
New Products: Aerocet Manufactures Series 1100
Floats for Kitfox, Feb., p. 76.
New Products: Fitzgerald Composites Has an
Illustrated Catalog, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Remanufactured Parts Catalog
Available from Aero Fabricators, Mar., p, 83.
A Trip to Hardware Heaven (Air Parts of Kansas City),
May, p. 84.
Avionics for Homebuilts (overall survey of products),
Oct., p. 48.
The Edgeley Edge (Fisher Flying Products, Edgeley,
North Dakota), June, p. 56.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct., p. 66.
TOOLS 1991
New Products: Redimix Epoxy Compound Dispenser),
Jan., p. 26.
Kit Tips: Tools You Can Make For Working With
Tubing, Jan., p. 36.
New Products: Tight Fit Drill Kit from Omni Mfg., Feb.,
p. 77.
New Products: ADH, Inc. Sells Bryant Powercords,
Mar., p. 82.
New Products: Supe@lite Offers the Smaq Level, June,
p. 86.
New Products: Elton Industries Makes A Ratchet-
Action Squeeze-Wrench, June, p. 87.
Goodies for the Workbench, July, p. 28.
New Products: Vacuum/Pressure Tester Available
From LEAF, July, p. 63.
Working for Minimum Swage (good vs. bad swages),
Oct., p. 78.
New Products: Daytona MIG Sells a Portable Welder,
Nov., p. 86.
ULTRALIGHTS 1991
Hirth Cross-Country Challenge, Pan 2, Jan., p. 46,
TEAM's Mighty miniMAX, Feb., p. 30.
The Business Side: NASA Is Flying A Quicksilver
MXL-1, Mar., p. 86.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Nieupo@ 11), Apr., p. 12.
Catching Ultraflight '90 (New York), May, p. 18.
Coast to Coast Via Thunder Gull, May, p. 78.
Sightseeing Via Ultralight (sightseeing tours of Cancun,
Mexico in Maxair Drifter), Oct., p. 26.
VIDEOS 1991
Oshkosh '90: Gateway to Aviation, produced by EAA,
Feb., p. 50.
Emergency Maneuver Training, produced by Precision
Productions, Feb., p. 50.
Kitplane Six and UltraSix, produced by Industrial Video
Source, Mar., p. 81.
Out of the Blue, produced by Blue Sky Studios, Mar.,
P. 81,
Getting Started in Aerobatics, produced by EAA and
Int'l Aerobatic Club, Sep., p. 85.
END OF 1991
1992
AIRCRAFT 1992
Aviat Eagle 11: Call It the Aviat Eagle 11 (formerly
Christen Eagle), Jan., p. 62.
Avid Aircraft: An Avid Gathering, March, p. I 8.
Avid Flyer: Notes From an Avid Flier (Avid Flyer),
June, p. 16.
The Flyer Finally Flies!, (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 76.
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 9 (meeting the FAA),
Jan., p. 48.
Avid Amphibian: Around the Patch: Flaperon Flutter
Suspected in Avid Amphib Crash, March, p. 6.
Avid Mark IV: Flying the Mark IV, March, p. 22.
Balloon: Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
BD-4 Super Sport: In Pursuit of Speed (Chevy-
powered BD-4), July, p. 42.
BD-10: Supersonic Jet for the Masses? (Jim Bede's
BD- 10), Aug., p. 42.
Around the Patch: BD-10 flight test is underway,
Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p. 4.
Belle of Bethany: The Belle of Bethany (air racer),
June, p. 36.
Berkut: January cover.
Birth of an Eagle, Part I (Berkut), Jan., p. 10.
Berkut Part 2: (The Eagle Flies), Feb., p. 70.
Blue Hawk: Around the Patch: Another Canard Plane
(Blue Hawk, Pawnee Aviation), June, p. 6.
Challenger II: Meet the Challengers (Quad City
Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
Cirrus ST-50: The Business Side: Cirrus Turboprop
Pressurized ST-50, Dec.
Cirrus VK30: Around the Patch: Improving the VK30,
Feb., p. 6.
Around the Patch: Flying the New Cirrus VK30,
March, p. 6.
Cosmic Wind: The Case of the Lost Racer (Cosmic
Wind), March, p. 30.
Cozy Mk IV: Around the Patch: Flying Cozily@r Was
It Cosily? (Cozy Mk IV), June, p. 4.
Cygnet (glider): The Business Side: Homebuilt
Sailplane Ready to Soar, May, p. 82.
Discovery: Meet the Discovery Man (Discovery),
April, p. 66.
Fisher FP-404: Back to Basics (FP-404, Super
Koala), June, p. 30.
Fisher Super Koala@ Back to Basics (FP-404, Super
Koala), June, p. 30.
5151 Mustang: The Business Side: Replica Kit
Interests Sport Flyers (5151 Mustang), Oct., p. 8.
Freedom 180: Around the Patch: In the Wings (1 994)i
Brutsche Aircraft Freedom 180, Aug., p. 4.
Gee Bee Sportsteri Gee Bee Sportster, May cover.
A Gee Bee by Any Other Name (Model E Sporister), May, p. 12.
Glasair II-S: Around the Patch: Check Out These
Glasair Improvements, Sept., p. 6.
Glasair III: The Making of a Champion (Myron
Jenkins'Glasair III), Dec., p. 28.
Glass Goose: Glass Goose, November cover.
Waterfowl Wonder (Quickkit, Inc., Glass Goose),
Nov., p. 46.
Gyroplanes: Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
Harley Starblazer: Around the Patch: Harley
Starblazer, April, p. 6.
Hu-go Craft: A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Hummingbird (rotor): The Business Side: Auto Power
for the Hummingbird (Vertical Aviation Tech.),
May, p. 82,
Ibis: The Ibis Evolves (Junqua Ibis), Sept., p. 66.
Jurca aircraft: The Business Side: University
Evaluates Jurca Designs (Marcel Jurca), May, p. 82.
Kitfox: Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Kitfox), May, p. 6.
The Business Side: Sale of the Century (Kitfox
sold to SkyStar Aircraft), Oct., p. 8.
The Business Side: Engine mount for Mosier
Engine for Kitfox (Wilson Aircraft Go.), Dec.
Kolb FireStar: See the USA the Lightplane Way (Kolb
FireStar), Feb., p. 22.
Kolb Laser: T-30 Katana (acrobatic) and Kolb Laser,
April cover.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb Laser), April, p. 70.
Lancair: Around the Patch: Pressurized Lancair, July,
p, 6,
Lancair IV: The Business Side: Lancair Hosts First
Fly-in, Oct., p. 9.
Lazair Series III: Lazair Morning (Series III Lazair),
Nov., p. 63.
Light Wing Aircraft GA-55: Adding Lightness
(Australian Light Wing Aircraft GA-55), June, p.
42.
LM-IA Puddle Jumperi The Business Side: A
Miniature Cub (Light Miniature Aircraft, Inc., LM-
1 A), Oct., p. 9.
Long-EZ: Gear Up the EZ Way (Long-EZ), Jan., p.38.
Mini 500 (helicopter): Around the Patch: Fetters Flies
the Mini 500 Helicopter, Aug., p. 4.
miniMAX, HI-MAX: Meet Mr. Max (Wayne lson,
TEAM), Nov., p. 40.
Montana Coyote: Flying a Coyote in Montana, Feb.,
p. 40.
Nieuport 17: Around the Patch: LEAF Markets
Nieuport 17 Kit, Feb., p. 6.
P-51 Mustang: New Products: Jongbloed is Selling
Scale Mustang Wheels, Feb., p. 88.
Piel Diamant: A Diamond in the Rough (Piel
Diamant), March, p. 72.
Pietenpol Air Camper: Pietenpol Air Camper, July
cover.
Check Out This Pietenpol, July, p. 12.
Pitts S-1: A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Pazmany PL-1, PL-2: A Pair of Pazmanys (New
Zealand-built PL-1, PL-2), Aug., p. 22.
Pulsar: Around the Patch: Aero Designs Inc. (Pulsar),
Jan., p. 4.
Pulsar, September cover.
A Very Special Pulsar, Sept., p. 1 0.
Pulsar XP: Flight-Testing the Pulsar XP, Sept,, p. 14.
0-2: Converting a Q-2 to a 0-200, Jan., p. 66.
Questair Spirit: Around the Patch: Questair Emerges
from Chapter II (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Questair Venture
and Spirit), May, p. 4.
Questair Spirit, June cover.
The Yoke's on Me! (Questair Spirit and Venture), June, p. 12.
Questair Venture: Around the Patch: Questair
Emerges from Chapter 11 (Venture, Spirit), Jan., P. 5.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Questair Venture and Spirit), May, p. 4.
The Yoke's on Me! (Questair Spirit and Venture),June, p. 12.
Questair Quotes (Ventures), Sept., p. 28.
Quicksilver MXII: Ultralight Cowboy (Eipper
Quicksilver MXII), May, p. 30.
RANS S-6: The Business Side: RANS S-6 Now
Flying With CAM 1 00, Dec., p.
RANS S-10 Sakota): S-10 Builders Speak Out (Rans
S-10 Sakota), Aug., p. 14.
RANS S-14 Airaile: A Chat With Randy (Schlitter),
March, p. 12.
RANS S-14 Airaile, March cover.
Rebel (Murphy): Rebel, August cover
The Rebels Advance! (float and engine options
for Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 12.
Sailplanes: Sailplane Homebuilders,To The Ramparts! (speech by Stan Hall),
March, p. 36.
Those Sailplane Builders (Tehachapi,CA), March, p. 34.
Sequoia 300: Around the Patch: Flight of Sequoia
300, Sept., p. 6.
Skylite (Raceair): The Business Side: Kit News, April,
p. 45.
Sonerai: Around the Patch: Formula V Racing Assn.
Cancels Sonerai Contract, April, p. 6.
Sonerai 11: Stylish Yet Stingy (Sonerai 11), July, p. 16.
Spacewalker: Spacewalker, February cover.
Spacewalker Revived, Feb., p. 48.
Spitfire, MJ-10: Speaking of Spiffires, Feb., p. 66.
Stallion: Horse of a Different Cover (Martin
Hollmann's Stallion), Oct., p. 81.
Steen Skybolt: A Bolt in the Blue (Steen Skybolt),
July, p. 78.
Stiletto 11: October cover.
The Cutting Edge (John Stoltzfus' Stiletto 11), Oct., P. 10.
Streak Shadow: Casting a Shadow (Laron Aviation
CFM Streak Shadow), Nov., p. 12.
Terzi T-30 Katana: Aerobtics, Anyone? (Teezi T-30
Katana), April, p. 12.
Varga: The Business Side: Morrisey/Shinn/Varga
Now Available as a Kit (Nifty Aircraft), Sept., p. 8.
Velocity: The Business Side: Kit Company Sales
Increase With Velocity, Nov., p. 24.
Flying the Velocity 173, April, p. 32.
VP-1: Around the Patch: We Fly a Volksplane, March,
p. 4.
Wheeler Express: Around the Patch: Wheeler
Express Gets a Boost, Feb., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology
Purchased by Spokane Builder, Sept., p. 4.
White Lightning: The Business Side: White Lightning
Gets Exclusive Sales Team, Oct., p. 9.
Zenair Zodiac: A Visit to Zenair South (Super Zodiac),
Dec., p. 10.
Zenair Super Zodiac, Dec.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1992
Southwest to Wroughton (England), Jan., p. 20.
Arlington: Oshkosh Light?, Jan., p. 28.
And on the Glasair Side of the Field (Arlington), Jan., p. 34.
Moulins: The French Experience, Jan., P. 40.
The Business Side: Reno Air Races, Jan., p. 86.
The Business Side: Oshkosh award winners and attendance, Jan., p. 88.
Howard Levy's Photo Album (photos of.kitplanes from
various airshows), Feb., p. 28.
Around the Patch: West Coast Homebuilders'
Seminar Being Planned for May, March, p. 7.
An Avid Gathering, March, p. 18.
Those Sailplane Builders (Tehachapi, CA), March, p. 34.
Around the Patch: Western Aircraft Builder's
Conference, April, p. 6.
A Sun'n Fun Preview, April, p. 28.
A Kerrville Classic, April, p. 46.
A Pilgrimage to Mecca, May, p. 20.
All's Not Quiet on the Western Front (Lake
Guntersville, AL), May, p. 38.
Around the Patch: Great American Gross-Country
Race Planned for Late July, June, p. 6.
Down on the Farm (Ultraflight, NY), July, p. 22.
Sizing Up Sun 'n Fun '92, July, p. 28.
Making the Most of Oshkosh, July, p. 48.
Oshkosh Dollars and Sense, July, p. 51.
Here Come da Judge! Oudging aircraft at Oshkosh), July, p. 53.
Splish, Splash!(Brennand Seaplane Base at Oshkosh), July, p. 56.
Sailplane Builders Swarm Eastward (upstate New York), Aug., p. 38.
Around the Patch: Speeding Eastward (Great
American Cross-Country Race), Oct., p. 2.
The Business Side: Lancair Hosts First Fly-in, Oct., p. 9.
Around the Patch: Homebuilts Win in Great American
Cross-Country Race, Nov., p. 3.
Sorting Out Oshkosh '92 (staff report), Nov., p. 26.
Oshkosh '92 Custom-Built Award Winners, Nov., p. 38.
AMPHIBIANS/SEAPLANES 1992
Splish, Splash! (Brennand Seaplane Base, Oshkosh), July, p.56.
The Rebels Advance! (float and engine options for
Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 12.
New Products: Floating Your Homebuilt with Full
Lotus Floats, Aug., p. 83.
The Business Side: The Avid Floats, Sept., p. 9.
New Products: LMA's Pontoon Kit, Sept., p. 83.
Waterfowl Wonder (Quickkit,Inc., Glass Goose), Nov., p. 46.
AVIONICS 1992
New Products: Flightcom's Blackhawk headset, Jan., p. 85.
New Products: RST Announces Stereo Headset Kit,
Jan., p. 85.
New Products: Digital Sky's color moving map, Jan.,
P. 85.
New Products: Skyline Offers New Altitude Monitor,
Feb., p. 88.
New Products: Airsport Pro, Transponder Data
Display, March, p. 86.
New Products: II Morrow Introduces Apollo
Navigation Management System, March, p. 87.
The Business Side: RST Acquires Long Ranger
Loran Line, May, p. 82.
New Products: TKM MX II Radio from Microflight,
May, p. 86.
New Products: MicroCom Has New Four-Station
Intercom, May, p. 87.
New Products: ICOM's New Panel-Mounted
Transceiver, May, p. 87.
An Autopilot for Homebuilts (Navaid Devices, Inc.),
Aug., p. 48.
Flying with a Flybuddy (11 Morrow loran), Aug., p. 56.
New Products: Digital Checklist is Electronic Copilot
(Flight Designs), Aug., p. 83.
Building a Marker Beacon Receiver (Radio Systems
Technology), Sept., p. 46.
New Products: Communications Specialists Handheld Transceiver is Back,
Sept. p. 84.
New Products: Air 3OOO Headset New from Telex,
Sept., p. 84.
Avionics Update, Oct., p. 15.
New Products: Intercom Cancels Cable Clufter (DRE
Communications Co.), Oct., p. 84.
Around the Patch: Trimble Flightmate GPS, Nov., p. 5.
New Products: Handheld GPS Leads You There
(Garmin Int'l), Nov., p. 87.
The Business Side: Bendix King KX155, KX165
Navcoms, Dec., p. 38.
BIPLANES 1992
A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Waterfowl Wonder (Quickkit, Inc., Glass Goose
amphibious biplane), Nov., p. 46.
BOOKS, BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF 1992
F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon and F/A-18 Hornet, by Roy
Braybrook, March, p. 55.
BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS 1992
A Hangar for a Homebuilt, March, p. 62.
Making Your Own Hubs (WW-1 replicas), March, p. 66.
Keeping It Warm (warming epoxy), March, p. 70.
Build This Small-Pilot Trainer, April, p. 20.
Building a Marker Beacon Receiver (Radio Systems
Technology), Sept., p. 46.
Sedrail Buddy (rivet-cutting tool), Oct., p. 70.
BUILDER'S REPORTS 1992
Birth of an Eagle, Part I (Berkut), Jan., p. 10,
Speaking of Spiffires (MJ-10 Spitfire), Feb., p. 66.
A Diamond in the Rough (Piel Diamant), March, p.
72.
Build a Low-Drag Exhaust, March, p. 76.
A Gee Bee by Any Other Name (Model E Sportster),
May, p. 12.
Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
Back to Basics (FP-404, Super Koala), June, p. 30.
Check Out This Pietenpol, July, p. 12.
Stylish Yet Stingy (Sonerai 11), July, p. 16.
A Bolt in the Blue (Steen Skybolt), July, p. 78.
S-10 Builders Speak Out (Rans S-10 Sakota), Aug., p. 14.
A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Questair Quotes (Ventures), Sept., p. 28.
BUILDING TECHNIQUES 1992
Building an Avid Flyer, Part 9 (meeting the FAA),
Jan., p. 48.
Be a Welder in Your Spare Time!, Jan., p. 60.
Makeup for Airplanes? (powder coating, new method
of painting tubing), March, p. 28.
Classroom on Composites (Abaris Training), March, p. 46.
Keeping It Warm (warming epoxy), March, p. 70.
Unfinished Dreams (buying partly completed homebuilt), April, p. 38.
All About Batteries, Part 1, April, p. 56.
Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April, p. 76.
Anatomy of a Battery, Part 2, May, p. 42.
Deburr Those Holes!, May, p. 50.
Making It Easier (workshops), May, p. 52.
Cutting Made Easier (scissors instead of snips),
June, p. 19.
Batteries for Homebuilts, Part 3, June, p. 81.
Aircraft Batteries, Part 4 (maintenance and safety
tips), July, p. 60.
Using Shrinking Tools (sheet metal), Nov., p. 9.
Working With Wood, Nov., p. 52.
COMPOSITE DESIGNS 1992
Around the Patch: Aero Designs Inc. (Pulsar), Jan., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Questair Emerges from Chapter
11 (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Birth of an Eagle, Part 1 (Berkut), Jan., p. 1 0.
Gear Up the EZ Way (Long-EZ), Jan., p. 38.
Converting a 0-2 to a Q-200, Jan., p. 66.
Around the Patch: Improving the VK30, Feb., p. 6.
Berkut Part 2: The Eagle Flies), Feb., p. 70.
Around the Patch: Flying the New Cirrus VK30, March, p. 6.
Behind the E-Racer, March, p. 40.
Around the Patch: Harley Starblazer, April, p. 6.
Flying the Velocity 173, April, p. 32.
Meet the Discovery Man (Discovery), April, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Questair Venture and
Spirit), May, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Another Canard Plane (Blue
Hawk, Pawnee Aviation), June, p. 6.
The Yoke's on Me! (Questair Spirit and Venture),
June, p. 12.
Around the Patch: Pressurized Lancairs, July, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Technology Purchased
by Spokane Builder, Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Check Out These Glasair Improvements, Sept., p. 6.
A Very Special Pulsar, Sept., p. 1 0.
The Cutting Edge (John Stoltzfus' Stiletto 11), Oct., p. 10.
Horse of a Different Cover (Martin Hollmann's
Stallion), Oct., p. 81 -
The Business Side: New Lancair ES Flies to
Oshkosh, Nov., p. 24.
Waterfowl Wonder (Quickkit, Inc., Glass Goose
amphibious biplane), Nov., p. 46.
The Making of a Champion (Myron Jenkins' Glasair
111), Dec., p. 28.
The Business Side: Cirrus Turboprop Pressurized
ST-50, Dec., p. 38.
COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE 1992
Predicting Flutter (computer software, Martin
Hollmann), Aug., p. 78.
New Products: FlyWheel Engineering: Computer
Programs for Homebuilders, Aug., p. 82.
The Business Side: Computer Flyer's Group, Sept.,
p. 8.
The Business Side: Jeppesen Dataplan Announces
New Jepp/Link Software, Oct., p. 9.
Around the Patch: Neat New Stuff (Colorado
Spectrum's Mouse Yoke, Nov., p. 5.
COVER 1992
Berkut, January.
Spacewalker, February.
RANS S-14 Airaile, March.
T-30 Katana (acrobatic) and Kolb Laser, April.
Gee Bee Sportster, May.
Questair Spirit, June.
Pietenpol Air Camper, July.
Rebel, August.
Pulsar, September.
Stiletto 11, October.
Glass Goose, Nov.
Zenair Super Zodiac, Dec.
DESIGN TECHNIQUES 1992
Wind Tunnel: (takeoff performance), Jan., p. 7.
Gear Up the EZ Way (Long-EZ), Jan., p. 38.
Wind Tunnel: (takeoff and initial climb), Feb., p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (optimize control feel), March, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (takeoffs and landings), April, p. 8.
Why Structures Fail, April, p. 52.
Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April, p. 76.
Wind Tunnel (dihedral), May, p. 7.
The Great Debate (two lift theories: Bernoulli,
Newton), May, p. 70.
Help Us Design a Plane, (Phase 1), May, p. 83.
Wind Tunnel (effects of dihedral on stability and
control), June, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (lateral control), July, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (coupled lateral/directional maneuvers),
Aug., p. 7.
Back to the Future, Part One (fly-by-wire controls),
Sept., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (vortex generators), Sept., p. 34.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
Handling Electrical Loads, Sept., p. 76.
Taildragger Trauma (vs. conventional gear), Oct., p. 28.
Fly by Wire, Part 2, Oct., p. 35.
Duct Hunt (ducted fans), Oct., p. 52.
Design by Committee, Phase 11 (readers' ideas for
our aircraft project), Oct., p. 56.
Wind Tunnel (quick performance evaluation), Oct., p. 76.
Ducted Fans, Part Two, Nov., p. 56.
Wind Tunnel (frontal area and its effect on drag),
Nov., p. 60.
Ducted Fans, Part 3, Dec., p. 22.
DESIGNERS 1992
A Chat With Randy (Schlitter), March, p. 12.
Sailplane Homebuilders, To The Ramparts! (speech
by Stan Hall), March, p. 36.
Meet the Discovery Man, April, p. 66.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb), April, p. 70.
The Business Side: University Evaluates Jurca Designs (Marcel Jurca),
May, p. 82.
Supersonic Jet for the Masses? (Jim Bede's BD-10),
Aug., P. 42
Predicting Flutter (Martin Hollmann), Aug., p. 78.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
Casting a Shadow (David Cook, Streak Shadow),
Nov., p. 12.
Meet Mr. Max (Wayne Ison, TEAM), Nov., p. 40.
A Visit to Zenair South (the Heintz family), Dec., p. 10.
DIRECTORIES/INDEXES 1992
Index to 1991 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 80.
EGT/CHT Scanner Manufacturers, Feb., p. 57.
New Products: Directory of Parachuting Available
from AeroGraphics, May, p. 86.
Supplier Directory'92, June, p. 48.
Supplier Addresses, June, p. 70.
Avionics Supplier Addresses, Oct. p. 26.
The 1993 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 42.
Homebuilt Directory Cross-Reference, Dec., p. 90.
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 1992
Around the Patch: Questair Emerges from Chapter
11 (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Call It the Aviat Eagle II (formerly Christen Eagle),
Jan., p. 62.
The Business Side: New Kits and Kit News, Jan., p. 87.
The Business Side: Pitts vs. Sukhoi (Aviat and
Pompano Air Center), Jan., p. 87.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Express Gets a Boost, Feb., p. 4.
The Business Side: Changes of address for kit
manufacturers and suppliers, Feb., p. 26.
The Business Side: Kit News, Relocations, Newsletters, March, p. 84.
Around the Patch: Saving Our Airports, April, p. 4.
The Business Side: Lawsuit Against Mosler Motors
Dismissed, April, p. 45.
The Business Side: Kit News, April, p. 45.
Around the Patch: Reader Survey Results, May, p. 4.
The Business Side: Kits and Kit News, June, p. 39.
The Business Side: Survey of Kitplanes Reader
results, July, p. 70.
The Business Side: Bad News from GAMA, July, p. 71.
The Business Side: More Newsletters and Address
Changes, Aug., p. 84,
The Business Side: Sale of the Century (Ki@ox sold to
SkyStar Aircraft), Oct., p. 8.
The Business Side: White Lightning Gets Exclusive
Sales Team, Oct., p. 9.
The Business Side: Kit Company Sales Increase With
Velocity, Nov., p. 24.
Strange Bedfellows (sharing a hangar), Nov., p. 76.
Around the Patch: New Certification Market Effect on
Kitplane Market, Dec., p.
The Business Side: Product Liability Law, Dec., p. 38.
EDUCATION 1992
Making the Grade (Wright Flight), Jan., p. 54.
Classroom on Composites (Abaris Training), March,
p. 46.
Training for Success (King Schools video courses),
June, p. 78.
Around the Patch: SWABC (hands-on forum and
workshop), Oct., p. 3.
Builders' Conference Termed a Success, Oct., p. 46.
ENGINES 1992
Around the Patch: Mosler Engines Move Up (European UL championships),
Jan., p. 4.
Engine Beat: Arrow engines from Italy, Jan., p. 58.
Converting a 0-2 to a Q-200, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Ross Aero Update, Jan., p. 88.
Supergauge (Ultimate Scanner from Electronics International), Feb., p. 50.
Scanning the Scene (review of engine-monitoring instruments), Feb., P. 53.
New Products: Ellison's New Rolex 582 Throttle Body
Injector, Feb., p. 88.
Keeping It Oiled, March, p. 50.
Engine Beat (auto engine conversions), March, p. 83.
New Products: Ascension Development Makes Suzuki Reduction Drives,
March, p. 86.
New Products: CPS Sells Rotax Inspection Checklists, March, p. 87.
EGTS: What You Need to Know, April, p. 36.
Meet the CAM 100, April, p. 60.
Engine Beat (Avtech,Honda-based engine conversion), April, p. 86.
Engine Beat (plastic engines), May, p. 36.
The Business Side: Auto Power for the Hummingbird
(Vertical Aviation Tech.), May, p. 82.
New Products: Vertex Offers Complete Line of
Magnetos, May, p. 86.
Notes From an Avid Flier (Avid Flyer), June, p. 16.
Around the Patch: Mosier Motors Weekend Seminar,
July, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Canadian Airmotive, CAM 100, July, p. 6.
In Pursuit of Speed (Chevy-powered BD-4), July, p. 42.
Engine Beat (two-in-one engine), July, p. 76.
The Rebels Advance! (engine options, Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 12.
Power for the People (Mosler Motors), Aug., p. 28.
The Business Side: Ultra Improvements and Ultra
Engines (Preceptor Aircraft Corp.), Sept., p. B.
The Business Side: Ross Aero Announces New
Distributor, Sept., p. 9.
The Business Side: Mosier Motors, Inc. Announces
Financing Plan, Sept., p. 9.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
Know Thy Bing (carburetor), Sept., p. 79.
New Products: Simple Engine Chronometer From SkySports, Sept., p. 85.
Engine Beat (Ross Aero of Tucson), Oct., p. 48.
Duct Hunt, Part One (ducted fans), Oct., p. 52.
New Products:Insulating Engine Covers from Kennon, Oct., p. 84.
Ducted Fans, Part Two, Nov., p. 56.
Little Wonder (two-stroke engines), Nov., p. 66.
Ducted Fans, Part Three, Dec., p. 22.
Engine Beat (rotary engines), Dec., p. 34.
The Business Side: RANS S-6 Now Flying With CAM
1 00, Dec., p.
The Business Side: Engine mount for Mosier Engine
for Kitfox (Wilson Aircraft Co.), Dec.
FAA 1992
The Business Side: FAA News (drug testing, annual
flight reviews, UL trainer changes,) Jan., p. 87.
Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
The Business Side: Good News for Foul-Weather
Fliers (Auxiliary Flight Service Station Plan),
March, p. 85.
Around the Patch: Small-Airplane Certification Closer,
June, p. 4.
The Business Side: The Washington Shuffle, June, p.
41.
FLIGHT REVIEWS 1992
Meet the Challengers (Quad City Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
Flying a Coyote in Montana, Feb., p. 40.
Berkut Part 2: The Eagle Flies, Feb., p. 70.
The Flyer Finally Flies!, (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 76.
Around the Patch: We Fly a Volksplane, March, p. 4.
Around the Patch:Flying the New Cirrus VK30,March, p. 6.
South of the Border, Down Mexico Way (Piel Diamant), March, p. 74.
A Chat With Randy Schlitter (Rans S-12 Airaile), March, p. 12.
Flying the Mark IV, March, p. 22.
Flying the Velocity 173, April, p. 32.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Questair Venture and
Spirit), May, p. 4.
A Gee Bee by Any Other Name (Model E Sporister),
May, p. 12.
Around the Patch: Flying Cozily - or Was It Cosily?
(Cozy Mk IV), June, p. 4.
The Yoke's on Me! (Questair Spirit and Venture),
June, p. 12.
Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
Back to Basics (FP-404, Super Koala), June, p. 30.
Adding Lightness (Australian Light Wing Aircraft GA-55), June, p. 42.
Casting a Shadow (Laron Aviation CFM Streak Shadow), Nov., p. 12.
FLIGHT TESTING 1992
Testing Time, Part 1, Feb., p. 80.
First Flight Checklist, Feb., p. 87.
Testing Time, Part 2, March, p. 56.
Around the Patch: BD-10 flight test is underway,
Sept., p. 4.
Flight-Testing the Pulsar XP, Sept., p. 14.
Prop Trials (safe way to test fixed-pitch propellers),
Oct., p. 42.
FUEL 1992
Auto Fuel or Avgas?, May, p. 76.
New Products: Fuel Tester Kit from LEAF, Inc., May,
p. 86.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
HISTORICAL 1992
The Case of the Lost Racer (Cosmic Wind), March, p.30.
The Belle of Bethany (air racer), June, p. 36.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
Little Wonder (two-stroke engine history), Nov., p. 66.
HUMOR 1992
OshGosh!, Robrucha in Wonderland, Jan., p. 76.
A Homebuilder's Wife (poem), March, p. 61.
Homemade Stealth, May, p. 75.
INTERNATIONAL 1992
Around the Patch: Mosler Engines Move Up
(European UL championships), Jan., p. 4.
Engine Beat: Arrow engines from Italy, Jan., p. 58.
Aerobatics, Anyone? (Terzi T-30 Katana, Italy), April, p. 12.
A Slice of Danish (homebuilding in Denmark), June, p. 24.
Adding Lightness (Australian Light Wing line), June,
p. 42.
The Business Side: Back in the USSR (letter to
Kitplanes), July, p. 71.
A Pair of Pazmanys (New Zealand-built PL-1, PL-2),
Aug., p. 22.
The Business Side:Homebuilts approved by Australian CAA, Aug., p. 84.
The Ibis Evolves (Junqua Ibis), Sept., p. 66.
Around the Patch: Wroughton Weather (PFA Rally),
Nov., p. 5.
Homebuilding Belgian Style (history and status), Nov., p. 74.
MAINTENANCE 1992
New Products: AGSA Sells Aircraft Maintenance
Videos, May, p. 87.
Servicing RG Batteries, June, p. 84.
Aircraft Batteries, Part 4 (maintenance and safety
tips), July, p. 60.
If It's Broke, Ya'Gotta' Fix It, Aug., p. 61.
Strange Bedfellows (airplanes sharing a hangar), Nov., p. 76.
Looking For Trouble (preflight inspection), Nov., p. 84.
Recommended Reading (FAA Advisory Circulars), Nov., p. 86.
METAL DESIGNS 1992
In Pursuit of Speed (Chevy-powered BD-4), July, p. 42.
A Pair of Pazmanys (New Zealand-built PL-1, PL-2), Aug., p. 22.
Around the Patch: Flight of Sequoia 300, Sept., p. 6,
A Visit to Zenair South (Super Zodiac), Dec., p. 10.
MONOPLANES 1992
Flying a Coyote in Montana, Feb., p. 40.
Spacewalker Revived, Feb., p. 48.
Around the Patch: We Fly a Volksplane, March, p. 4.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb Laser), April, p. 70.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Kitfox), May, p. 6.
Around the Patch: In the Wings (1994): Brutsche
Aircraft Freedom 180, Aug., p. 4.
The Business Side: Morrisey/Shinn/Varga Now Available as a Kit
(Nifty Aircraft), Sept., p. S.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p. 4.
The Business Side: Freewing Aircraft Is a Freebird,
Nov., p. 24.
PERSONAL ADVENTURES 1992
See the USA the Lightplane Way (Kolb FireStar), Feb., p. 22.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way (ultralight flying
for the disabled), April, p. 16.
A Pilgrimage to Mecca, May, p. 20.
Taxiing Trials and Tribulations, Aug., p, 54.
PERSONALITIES 1992
Ultralight Cowboy (Virgil Mercer), May, p. 30.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
One-Man Assembly Line (Dan Garn, builder of four
aircraft), Dec., p. 6.
PRODUCTS 1992
Supergauge (Ultimate Scanner from Electronics
International), Feb., p. 50.
Scanning the Scene (review of engine-monitoring
instruments), Feb., p. 53.
New Products: Simple Green Helps Planes Fly
Clean, Feb., p. 88.
Makeup for Airplanes? (powder coating for tubing),
March, p. 28.
New Products: Snowline Welding Makes Battery Mounting Racks, March, p. 86.
New Products: Flyer's Recreation Guide from Alta Research, March, p. 86.
New Products: Popdown:An Emergency Hydraulic Power Source, March, p. 86.
New Products: Aviation Crosswords From Flyword Puzzles, March, p. 87.
New Products:Jeppesen Updates its Canadian Charts, March, p, 87.
New Products: Wind-Driven Electrical Power from Brite Flight, July, p. 84.
New Products: Bogert Custom Battery and Starter Cable Kits, July, p. 84.
New Products: CPS Is Selling a New Flight Level Indicator, July, p. 84.
New Products: Weather Station from Davis Instruments, Aug., p. 82.
New Products: Shon's Aluminum Dent Filler, Aug., p. 82.
New Products: Swivelite, New Cockpit Light from FPI, Aug., p. 83.
New Products: Mini Air Vac, Sept., p. 83.
New Products: LED Flashlight from GDI, Sept., p. 84.
New.Products: Escape Knives for Pilots, Sept., p. 85.
New Products: D&D's Custom-Engraved Wheel Chocks, Sept., p. 85.
New Products: Flex-arm Light for Your Cockpit, Sept., p. 85.
New Products: New Flight Handbook for Pilots, Oct., p. 84.
PROPELLERS 1992
Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April, p. 76.
Prop Selection, Part 2, May, p. 66.
New Products:Carbon Prop from Warp Drive, May, p. 86.
New Products: New Blades and Hubs from Precision
Propellers, May, p. 87.
New Products: MATCO's Flex-Adjustable Keviar
Propellers, Sept., p. 83.
Prop Trials (safe way to test fixed-pitch), Oct., p. 42.
PURCHASING 1992
Unfinished Dreams (buying partly completed homebuilt), April, p. 38.
Taildragger Trauma, Oct., p. 28.
REPLICAS 1992
Around the Patch: LEAF Markets Nieuport 17 Kit,
Feb., p. 6.
Speaking of Spitfires, Feb., p. 66.
All's Not Quiet on the Western Front (Lake
Guntersville, AL), May, p. 38.
New Products: LEAF Sells Wood Struts for Early Bird
Jennies, July, p. 84.
The Business Side: Replica Kit Interests Sport Flyers
(5151 Mustang), Oct., p. 8.
The Business Side: A Miniature Cub (Light Miniature
Aircraft, Inc., LM-lA), Oct., p. 9.
ROTORCRAFT 1992
Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
Around the Patch: Fetters Flies the Mini 500
Helicopter, Aug., p. 4.
An Endangered Species? (gyroplane problems), Aug., p. 66.
The PRA Position (Popular Rotorcraft Assn, re
gyroplanes), Aug., p. 68.
Around the Patch: Air Command Gyros are Back,
Sept., p. 4.
SAFETY 1992
Out of Bounds (flight envelope), Jan., p. 56.
Around the Patch-, Flaperon Flutter Suspected in Avid
Amphib Crash, March, p. 6.
The Business Side: BRS 'Chutes = Insurance Discounts, March, p. 85.
The Sonerai Controversy, July, p. 19.
Aircraft Batteries, Part 4 (maintenance and safety
tips), July, p. 60.
New Products: BurgAlert Security Alarm for Aircraft,
July, p. 84.
Looking For Trouble (preflight inspection), Nov., p. 84.
SAILPLANES 1992
Soaring Your Ultralight, Feb., p. 58.
The Business Side: Homebuilt Sailplane Ready to
Soar, May, p. 82.
Sailplane Builders Swarm Eastward (upstate New
York), Aug., p. 38.
SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT 1992
Around the Patch: Formula V Racing Assn. Cancels
Sonerai Contract, April, p. 6.
A Gee Bee by Any Other Name (Model E Sportster),
May, p. 12. Aerobtics, Anyone? (Terzi T-30
Katana), April, p. 12.
SUPPLIES/SUPPLIERS 1992
Scanning the Scene (review of engine-monitoring
instruments), Feb., p. 53.
New Products: Jongbloed is Selling Scale Mustang
Wheels, Feb., p. 88.
From Rags to Riches (Alexander Aeroplane Co.),
April, p, 26.
All About Batteries, Part 1 (Gill Aircraft Batteries),
April, p. 56.
Anatomy of a Battery, Part 2 (Gill Aircraft Batteries),
May, p. 42.
The Business Side: Hartzell Turns 75, June, p. 41.
The Business Side: Mosler Wants to Sell Engines,
June, p. 41,
Batteries for Homebuilts, Part 3 (Gill Aircraft
Batteries), June, p. 81.
The Business Side: Michelin Aircraft Tires, July, p. 70.
Power for the People (Mosler Motors), Aug., p. 28.
A Support System for BD-10 Builders (Fox Aircraft
Corp.), Aug., p 44.
An Autopilot for Homebuilts (Navaid Devices, Inc.),
Aug., p. 48,
Flying with a Flybuddy (II Morrow loran), Aug., p. 56.
The Composite Factory (High Tech Composites),
Sept., p. 38.
Building a Marker Beacon Receiver (Radio Systems
Technology), Sept., p. 46.
Engine Beat (Ross Aero of Tucson), Oct., p. 47.
New Products: New Canopies for Kitplanes (Airplane
Plastics Go.), Oct., p. 85.
New Products: Plus Interior Kits Now Available
(Alexander Aeroplane Co.),
Fiberglass Pioneers (Rattray Aero Products), Nov., p. 80.
New Products: Composite Tailwheel Springs Are
Better Than Metal, Nov., p. 87.
TOOLS 1992
New Products: U.S. Industrial Tool catalog, Jan., p. 85.
Making It Easier, May, p. 52.
A Basic Aircraft Tool List, May, p. 54,
Intermediate Tool List, May, p. 56.
Advanced Tool List, May, p. 58.
Bedrail Buddy (cutting tool), Oct., p. 70.
New Products: Shop Presses for Homebuilders from
Harbor Freight Tools, Oct., p. 85.
Using Shrinking Tools (sheet metal tools), Nov., p. 9.
Working With Wood, Nov., p. 52.
New Products: New Recip Tool is a Handy Addition
(MHT Products), Nov., p. 87.
ULTRALIGHTS 1992
Meet the Challengers (Quad City Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
See the USA the Lightplane Way, Feb., p. 22@
Spacewalker Revived, Feb., p. 48.
Soaring Your Ultralight, Feb., p. 58.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way (ultralight flying
for disabled), April, p. 16.
Ultralight Cowboy (Eipper Quicksilver MXII), May, p. 30.
Homemade Stealth, May, p. 75.
Around the Patch: Ultraflight '92, Horseheads, NY,
June, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Ultralighters to Join Spirit of
Adventure Flight'92, June, p. 6,
Down on the Farm (Ultraflight, NY), July, p. 22.
Lazair Morning (Series III Lazair), Nov., p. 63.
END OF 1992
1993
Aircraft 1993
American Spirit: Around the Patch: Meet the American
Spirit (Advanced Soaring Concepts, Inc.), May, p.5.;
Considering Gliders, Dec., p. 14.
American Spirit, Express, Vixen, miniMAX, Tandem
1000 Gyroplane, December cover.
AR-5: Getting to Know the AR-5 (Mike Arnold design-
er), Oct., p. 46.
ARV Super 2: Getting to Know a Flying Scot (ARV
Super 2), April, p. 70.
Avid Flyer: Avid About the Avid Flyer (Jim Metzger, gen-
eral manager), March, p. 32.
BA-4B Hawk: A Yellow Bird, Nov., p. 12; Nov. cover.
Baby Belle: The Business Side: Bell 47 Look Sells
the Baby Belle (Canadian Home Rotors), May, p.
37.
BD-5: The Business Side: Family-Run Business for BD-
5 Builders, May, p. 36.
Capella: Around the Patch: Duane Cole Picks a Capel-
la, April, p. 6.
Carbon Dragon: Draggin' Carbon (Carbon Dragon),
May, p. 30.
Celebrity: Managing Mike's Menagerie (Fisher Aero
Corp.'s Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Cirrus VK30: The Business Side: Cirrus VK30 Flies with
TSIO-550, Feb., p. 52.
Coyote S-6 ES: The Business Side: RANS, Inc., Ther-
mal-formed Plastic Interiors for Coyote Aircraft, Oct.,
p. 36.
Cumulus: The Business Side: U. S. Aviation Cumulus
motorglider to replace Cloud Dancer, Nov., p. 9.
Defiant: Pushing and Pulling, July, p.26.
Dragonfly (ultralight): The Light Stuff (Dragonfly ultra-
light; towing hang gliders), July, p. 56.
Dragonfly: The Business Side: Viking Aircraft
Announced Line of Parts for Dragonfly, Aug., p. 1 0.
Europa: Around the Patch: Shaw's Europlane Flies
(Europa), April, p. 6.
Exec 90: Flying Somewhere (Exec 90 cross-country),
July, p. 66; RotorWay Exec 90, March, p. 4.
Express: Around the Patch: Express is Back, Jan., p. 4.
Express, Vixen, miniMAX, Tandem 1000 Gyroplane,
American Spirit, December cover.
Express: First to Fly, June, p,10;
She's Building an Express, June, p.28; June cover.
5151 RG Mustang: 5151 RG Mustang, March, p. 12;
March cover
Flying Flea: Wind Tunnel: Mignet Flying Flea (tan-
dem-wing case study), Oct., p. 7.
FMX-4 Facetmobile: Facetmobile's First Flights (proof-
of-concept FMX-4 lifting body), Sept., p. 70.
GAPA: Considering Gliders (American Spirit, GAPA),
Dec., p. 14.
Glasair Super 11-S: The Business Side: Redesigned Gia-
sair Super 11-S Flies at Sun'n Fun, Aug., p. 10;
Testing, Oct., p.14; Oct. cover.
Glasair: Starting a Glasair (starter kit), July, p. 7.
Glasair III: Smoothing the Glass (Glasair 111), Feb., p. 66.
Glasair III LP: The Business Side: Glasair III LP, light-
ning-protected Composite kitplane, Oct., p. 36.
Glass Goose: Around the Patch: Gefting It on with the
Glass Goose, Nov., p. 6.
GP-4: Working Wonders With Wood (GP-4), Sept., p. 28.
Horizon 1: Managing Mike's Menagerie (Fisher Aero
Corp.'s Horizon 1, Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Hummel Bird: Starting with Metal (Hummel Bird), Nov.,
p. 58.
Kitfox XL: The Business Side: Kitfox XL Completes Ini-
tial Flight Testing, Oct., p. 36. SkyStar offers Kitfox XL,
April, p. 60.
Kolb Twinstar: Final Inspection [The] (Kolb Twinstar),
Jan., p. 06.
KR-1: Sporiplane for the Masses? (Rand-Robinson
KR-1 builder survey), March, p. 72.
KR-2: Builder Survey: KR-2 Time, May, p. 38.
Lancair 320: Testing Time (Lancair 320), Aug., p. 10.
Lancair IV: The Business Side: Lancair IV Breaks
Speed Record, April, p. 60.
Lucas L.5, L.6, L.7: A Look at Lucas (Emile Lucas,
French designer), Nov., p. 46.
Magnum: Magnum, April, p. 19; April cover.
Mark IV (Co-Z): Around the Patch: RotorWay Exec
90 and Co-Z's Mark IV, March, p. 4.
Maverick: Littlest Rebel [The] (Murphy Aircraft's Mav-
erick), April, p. 127.
miniMAX: minimax, Tandem 1 000 Gyroplane, American
Spirit, Express, Vixen, December cover.
Mini 500: Going Full Circle (Mini 500, Revolution Heli-
copter Corp.), Feb., p. 28.
Mitchell Wing: The Light Stuff: Remembering Flying-
Wing Designer Don Mitchell, Oc., p, 66.
Nieuport 11: Engine Changes, [The], Part 1 (Kansas
City Dawn Patrol decides on VW configuration for
Nieuport 11 replicas), Oct., p. 22.
Nieuport 11: Engine Changes, [The], Part 2 (switching
power plants on Nieuport 11 replicas), Nov., p. 34.
North Star: Navigating by North Star (Custom Flight
Components), March, p. 26.
Tandem 1000 Gyroplane: Tandem 1000
gyroplane,American Spirit, Express, Vixen, minimax,
December cover.
P-51 (FEW 2/3-scale): The Business Side: Jim Kern's
FEW P-51 Continues Flight Testing, March, p. 68.
Petrel: The Business Side: Petrel Tail Redesigned,
Jan., p. 81.
Pifts S-2S Beichfire: Meet Aerobatic Pilot Jan Jones
(Pitts S-2S Belchfire), Aug., p. 23.
Pitts: AlphaPitts Soup (Pitts biplane lineage), Aug., p.
24.
ProStar: Around the Patch: ProStar Moves in with the
Navy, Jan., p, 5.
PUL 10: Fly the Wing (Reimar Horton's PUL 10), Feb.,
p. 72.
Quicksilver Sprint 11: The Business Side: Ultralight Is a
Behind-the-Scenes Star (Quicksilver Sprint 11), Jan., p. 80.
RANS S-11 Pursuit: In Pursuit of Excellence (RANS S-11 Pursuit),
Jan., p. 38; Jan. cover.
Renegade Spirit: Advancing Renegades, Part 1 (pair of Murphy
Renegade Spirits), Feb., p. 46;
Part 2, March, p. 38; Part 3, April, p. 78.
Trip Begins [The] (pair of Murphy Renegade Spidts), May, p. 18;
May cover.
Rocket II: Son of RV (John Hermon's Rocket II), May, p. 73.
RV-6A: Snowbirds Fly [The] (Canadian couple build RV-
6A with help of Custom Aircraft), Sept., p. 20,
Seahawker: Life on the River (Seahawker and river-
boat), July, p. 78.
Seawind 3000: The Business Side: Amphib Kit Maker
Shifts Gears (S.N.A. Seawind 3000), April, p. 61
Seawind: The Business Side: Seawind Forced Landing,
Aug., p. 16.
Skylite: The Business Side: Plans for Ultralight Grand
Champion Available (Skylite), Jan., p. 81.
Spezio Tuholer: Nicely Turned Tuholer (Spezio
Tuholer), May, p. 12.
Sport Parasol: Loehle's Pair (Sport Parasol and 5151
RG Mustang), March, p. 12.
Sprint II: Sprinting Over the Jungle (Bill Raisner in
Peru with amphibious Quicksilver Sprint 11), Oct., p, 38.
Streak Shadow: Around the Patch: David Cook Streaks
Again (sets new FAI world record), Sept., p. 4.
Thunder Mustang: The Business Side: Dan Denney
Thunders Ahead (Thunder Mustang, competitive
racer), Nov., p. 11.
Trio: The Business Side: Trio (Hirt Aircraft Corp.)
Offered as Kit, Aug., p. 16.
Velocity: Engine Beat: Subaru in a Velocity, March, p, 36.
Venture: Test-Flying the Questair Venture, Sept., p. 12;
Sept. cover.
The Business Side: Cross Country Fly-in Race of 1993,
Questair Venture Winner, Nov. p. 9.
Vixen: Getting to Know a Vixen, Jan., p. 20; My Turn
(SkyStar Vixen), Feb., p. 24; Feb. cover
White Lightning: Harnessing Lightning (White Lightning),
March, p. 20.
Wills Wing: The Light Stuff: Wills Wing (hang gliders),
Aug., p. 66.
Wittman Tailwind: Tailwinds Are Terrific (Wittman Tail-
wind), Feb., p. 6.
Yugo: Other Nestor Slepcev Designs (Yugo), May, p. 70
Zenair CH-701 STOL: Around the Patch: Missionaries
Hope to Fly More Zenair Airplanes in Africa, April, p. 6.
Airports 1993
Homebuilders' Shangri La? (Rimrock and Montezuma,
Arizona, Airports), Feb., p. 10.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1993
Around the Patch: AOPA Members Show Interest in
Homebuilts, Jan., p. 5.
Arlington 1992, The Parade Continues, Jan., p. 20.
French RSA 1992, Homebuilts of Moulins, Jan., p. 28.
Wroughton 1992, Wet and Wonderful, Jan., p. 42.
Wringing Out Wroughton, Jan., p. 50.
We're Headed Southeast (aircraft builders' conference
coming to Tennessee), Feb., p. 84.
Homeless Copper (Copperstate Fly-in), March, p. 66.
Around the Patch: '93 Cross-Country Race Set, April, p. 8.
Previewing Sun'n Fun '93, April, p. 42.
The Business Side: Zenair to Build Super Zodiac CH-601
During Fly-in, April, p. 61.
Rocky Mountain Style (Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-
in), May, p. 7.
A Pilot's View (Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-in), May,
p. 8.
Fly-ins, Idaho Style (Avid and SkyStar annual events),
May, p. 82.
Escape to New York (Ultraflight '92), June, p. 38.
Around the Patch: We're Ready for Sun 'n Fun, July, p. 4.
Planning for Oshkosh, July, p. 32.
Paying for It (EAA Oshkosh cost considerations), July,
p. 38.
A Great Vacation (Arlington'93 Preview), July, p. 60.
The Business Side: Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 16.
Savoring Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 28.
The Business Side: Cal Aero Expo'93, Sept., p. 69.
The Business Side: Cross Country Fly-in Race of 1993,
Questair Venture Winner, Nov. p. 9.
Remembering Oshkosh '93, Nov., p. 20.
Aerodrome'92 (WW-1 replica aircraft gathering), Dec.,
p. 6.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1993
The Business Side: Amphib Kit Maker Shifts Gears
(S.N.A. Seawind 3000), April, p. 61
Life on the River (Seahawker and riverboat), July, p. 78.
The Business Side: Seawind Forced Landing, Aug., p. 16.
Around the Patch: Getting It on with the Glass Goose,
Nov., p. 6.
Avionics 1993
Avionics Update (Vision Micro Systems), Feb., p. 60.
New Products: Telex's ANR 4000 Noise Reduction
Headset, Feb., p. 85.
New Products: Electronic Checklists Make Flying Safer,
Feb., p. 87.
Nav in Hand (Garmin and Trimble GPS units), March, p.
44.
Getting to Know a King (Bendix/King KX 125 navcom),
March, p. 52,
New Products: Terra Offers Combination Intercom/Mark-
er Beacon Receiver, March, p. 77.
Installing a Navcom (Bendix/King KX 125), April, p. 48.
New Products: Flightcom Unveils Blackhawk DSP Head-
set, May, p. 86.
Around the Patch: Bendix/King KX 125 Arficle Respons-
es require Coax Cable Info, July, p. 6.
New Products: Upgrade the Bendix/King KX 144, July,
p. 63.
Around the Patch: GPS for All (Icom American GPS-22
handheld), Aug., p. 4.
New Products: Moving Map Gets World Database
(Eventide, Inc.), Aug,, p. 85.
Installing a New Transceiver (icom's IC-A200), Sept., p.72
New Products: Garmin GPS with Moving Map, Sept., p. 80.
New Products: The Muse: It's Music to The Ears (PS
Engineering), Sept., p. 81.
New Products: Hush Kit for David Clark-style Headsets
(Oregon Aero), Sept., p. 81.
It's Time for Avionics (annual update), Oct., p. 56.
Getting a Grip (AirSport IFR model transponder moni-
tor), Oct., p. 80.
World's Biggest Party Line? (demonstration of Mode C
and mode S by AirSport Corp.), Oct., p. 84.
Keep Your Chin Up! (Heads Up Display Information
System), Nov. p. 57.
New Products: Trimble GPS Receiver, Nov., p. 86.
New Products: Sky Sports Offers Light Handheld, Nov.,
p. 87.
New Products: Altitude, Airspeed and Rate-of-Climb
All In One, Nov., p. 87.
New Products: Northstar's New GPS, Nov., p. 86.
New Products: Micrologic GPS Unit, Nov., p. 88.
New Products: MEMTEC Improves Its Handheld Mov-
ing Map, Nov., p. 88.
Building a Panel Intercom (RST 447 intercom comes
factory-built or in a kit), Dec., p. 98.
Biplanes 1993
Advancing Renegades, Part 1 (pair of Murphy Rene-
gade Spirits), Feb., p. 46.
Managing Mike's Menagerie (Fisher Aero Corp.'s
Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Spirits' Progress, Part 2 (pair of Murphy Renegade
Spirits), March, p. 38.
Wind Tunnel: Let's Talk About Biplanes (design), April,
P. 1 0.
Advancing Renegades, Part 3 (pair of Murphy Rene-
gade Spirits), April, p. 78.
Trip Begins [The] (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
May, p. 18.
Wind Tunnel: Need for Speed Eclipsed Biplane's Early
Design Dominance, May, p. 48.
Trip Continues [The] (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
June, p. 20.
Concluding a Dream (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
July, p. 40.
Wind Tunnel: Things to Know in Designing a Biplane,
July, p. 50.
The Pitts (highly-modified Pitts S-2S), Aug., p. 18.
AlphaPitts Soup (Pitts biplane lineage), Aug., p. 24.
A Yellow Bird (BA-4B Hawk), Nov., p. 12.
Books, Builder's Bookshelf 1993
Finding Alternate Sources for Pilot's Supplies by Jorge
E. Castillo 11, Jan., p. 68.
SAE, Dictionary of Aerospace Engineering, Jan., p.
68.
Complete Book of Building and Flying Your Own Air-
plane [The], by Geoffrey P. Jones, Jan., p. 69,
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, Jan., p. 69.
You Want to Build and Fly a What?, by Dick Starks,
May, p. 85.
Build It-Yourself Projects 1993
Knowing Your Vacuum Pump (rebuilding your own),
Nov., p. 42.
View That Voltage (expanded scale voltmeter), June, p. 6.
Ohm Alone (troubleshoot your electrical system), Sept.,
p. 66.
A Different Angle (build plywood jig for angle drilling),
Nov., p. 79.
Building a Panel Intercom, (RST 447
intercom), Dec., p. 98.
Builder's Reports 1993
Advancing Renegades, Part 1 (buildinga pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
Feb., p. 46; Part 2, March, p. 38; Part 3, April, p. 78.
Builder Survey: Draggin' Carbon (Carbon Dragon sailplane), May, p. 30.
Spirits' Progress, Part 2 (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),March, P.38.
Sportplane for the Masses? (RandRobinson KR-1 builder survey),
March, p. 72.
Builder Survey: KR-2 Time, May, p. 38.
First to Fly (first customer-built Wheeler Express), June, P. 10.
She's Building An Express, June, p. 28.
Pushing and Pulling (Rutan Defiant), July, p. 26.
Life on the River (Seahawker amphibian), July, p. 78.
The Pitts (highly-modified Pitts S-2S), Aug., p. 18.
Snowbirds Fly [The] (Canadian couple build RV-6A
with help of Custom Aircraft), Sept., p. 20.
Gefting to Know the AR-5, Oct., p. 46.
Starting a Glasair (starter kit), July, p. 7.
Starting with Metal (Hummel Bird), Nov., p. 58.
Building Techniques 1993
Final Inspection [The] (Kolb Twinstar), Jan., p. 06.
Fighting Fumes (safety steps for breathing easier),
Jan., p. 82.
Decision Point: Case of the Fractured Fisher (psycho-
logical factors in building), Feb., p. 58.
Around the Patch: Builder Conference Coming Soon to
Your Neighborhood, May, p. 4.
Installing a Navcom, April, p. 48.
The Business Side: Stephen R. Frey Engineering Pro-
vides Jigs for RVs, May, p. 36.
Around the Patch: Another Aircraft Builder Conference
Success, June, p. 4.
Forming Sheet Metal, June, p. 46.
Common Aluminum Alloys, June, p. 50.
Getting Close to Cotter Pins, June, p. 55.
Around the Patch: Mike Arnold's AR-5 (videos on design
and construction), July, p. 4.
Drawing Conclusions (understanding aircraft drawing
practices), July, p. 16.
Seeing Is Believing (scale modeling provides low-cost
load testing), Aug., p. 78.
Around the Patch: Road Shows (aircraft builders' con-
ferences), Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: More Than One Way to Get the Job
Done, Sept., p. 4.
Snowbirds Fly [The] (Canadian couple builds RV-6A with
Custom Aircraft Inc. help), Sept., p. 20.
The Business Side: Alexander Aeroplane Offers Nation-
wide Series of Builder's Seminars, Sept., p. 69.
New Products: Aluminum Rudder Starter Kit (Murphy
Aircraft Rebel), Sept., p. 81.
New Products: Poly-Fiber Practice Kit Introduced, Sept.
p. 81,
Around the Patch: Time for an Aircraft Builders Con-
ference, Oct., p. 6.
Decision Point: The Kaput Cotter (assemble for safety),
Nov., p. 18.
Scarfing It (make strong wooden joints), Nov., p. 52.
Business 1993
The Light Stuff: Wills Wing, 20 Years Old and Staying on
Top, Aug., p. 66.
Snowbirds Fly [The] (Custom Aircraft, AZ, provide
jigs/tools for RV construction), Sept., p. 20.
The Business Side: Cirrus Builds New Facility and
New Airplane, the certified ST-50, Sept., p. 69.
Around the Patch: Loss of Insurance = Breaking
Point for Dealership, Oct., p. 4.
Composite Designs 1993
Around the Patch: Express is Back, Jan., p. 4.
In Pursuit of Excellence (RANS S-1 1 Pursuit),
Jan., p. 38.
The Business Side: Cirrus VK30 Flies with TSIO-550, Feb., p. 52.
First Impressions (Stoddard Hamilton Aircraft, Inc.),
Feb., p. 7iO.
Fly the Wing (Reimer Horton's PUL 10), Feb., p. 72.
Harnessing Lightning (White Lightning), March, p. 20.
The Business Side: Lancair IV Breaks Speed Record,
April, p. 60.
Pushing and Pulling (Rutan Defiant), July, p. 26.
Around the Patch: What Hath Homebuilding Wrought?
(Rutan Mojave Mystery Ship), Aug., p. 4.
Testing Time (flying Lancair 320), Aug., p. 10.
The Business Side: Redesigned Glasair Super 11-S
Flies at Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 10.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p, 4.
Testing the Glasair Super 11-S, Oct., p. 14.
The Business Side: Glasair III LP, lightning-protected
composite kitplane, Oct., p. 36.
EDI Ships Complete Express Kits, Oct., p. 37.
Getting to Know the AR-5 (Mike Arnold designer), Oct.,
p. 46.
Around the Patch: Dan Rihn's One Design Aerobat
Flies, Dec., p. 4.
Considering Gliders (American Spirit, GAPA), Dec., p. 14.
Computers/Software 1993
Keeping Track of It All (personal computer can help
organize building process), May, p. 52.
New Products: Computer Tutor Offered by King Schools,
Aug., p. 85.
Covers 1993
RANS S-11, January.
Vixen, February.
5151 RG Mustang, March.
Magnum, April.
Renegade Spirits, May.
Express, June.
Defiant, July.
Lancair 320, August.
Questair Venture, September.
Glasair Super 11-S, October.
BA-4B Hawk, November.
Express, Vixen, miniMAX, Tandem 1000 Gyroplane,
American Spirit, December.
Design Techniques 1993
Wind Tunnel: Good Engineering Practices, Jan., p. 14.
On Know Your Position (positioning retractable landing
gear), Jan., p. 76.
Wind Tunnel: Strengthening a Structure Can Cause It to
Break, Feb., p. 37.
Smoothing the Glass (Stoddard Hamilton's high-lift
devices), Feb., p. 66.
Wind Tunnel: Backside of the Power Curve, March, p. 7.
Designing Our Own, Phase III (see May and Oct., 92 for
Phases I and II), March, p. 93.
Wind Tunnel: Let's Talk About Biplanes, April, p. 10.
Wind Tunnel: Need for Speed Eclipsed Biplane's Early Design
Dominance, May, p. 48.
Wind Tunnel: Things to Know in Designing a Biplane, July, p.
50.
Wind Tunnel: Tandem-Wing Aircraft, Aug., p. 54.
How Big, How Small? (cockpit size), Aug., p. 58.
Seeing is Believing (scale modeling provides low-cost load
testing), Aug., p. 78.
Designing For Flight (stability),Aug., p. 86.
Around the Patch: Design Contest for Airplane to Meet the
JAR-VLA criteria, Sept., p. 4.
Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamics of Tandem-wing Aircraft,
Sept., p. 84.
Wind Tunnel: Mignet Flying Flea (tandem-wing case
study), Oct., p. 7.
Designing Our Own, Phase IV (reader-interactive air-
plane-design exercise), Oct., p. 72.
Wind Tunnel: Glossary for Aircraft Design Fans, Nov.,
p. 83.
Designers 1993
The Business Side: Lancair IV Designer One of Coun-
try's 10 Best (Lance Neibauer), Jan., p. 81.
Around the Patch: David Cook Streaks Again (set new
FAI world record), Sept., p. 4.
The Light Stuff: Remembering Flying-Wing Designer
Don Mitchell, Oct., p. 66.
A Look at Lucas (Emile Lucas, French designer), Nov.,
p. 46.
Warnke's Wooden Wonder (propellers), Nov., p. 54.
Directorieslindexes 1993
Kitplanes Index to 1992, Jan., p. 60.
Ultralight Gyro Kits and Plans, April, p. 40.
Supplier Directory Addresses, June, p. 80.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 60.
Sun 'n Fun '93 Award Winners, Aug., p. 38.
Annual Update of Avionics, Oct., p. 56.
Oshkosh '93 Custom-Built Award Winners,Nov., p.26.
Cross-Reference Directory for homebuilt aircraft, Dec., p. 24.
1994 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory (204 companies,467 designs), Dec., p. 32.
Economics and Business 1993
Around the Patch: ProStar Moves in with the Navy,
Jan., p. 5.
Around the Patch: To Kit or Not to Kit (Swiss Trainer
Corp.), Jan., p. 5.
The Business Side: Petrel Tail Redesigned, Jan., p. 81.
The Business Side: Companies on the Move, Feb., p.52.
Avid About the Avid Flyer (Jim Metzger, general man-
ager), March, p. 32.
The Business Side: Head Start program offered by
Stoddard-Hamilton, March, p. 68.
The Business Side: Companies on the Move, March, p.
69.
The Business Side: Family-Run Business for BD-5
Builders, May, p. 36.
The Business Side: Stoddard-Hamilton Implements
Periodic Production Runs, June, p. 54.
The Business Side: Taylorcraft Will Offer Kitbuilt Planes,
July, p. 77.
The Business Side: Viking Aircraft Announced Line of
Parts for Dragonfly, Aug., p. 10.
The Business Side: Trio (Hirt Aircraft Corp.) Offered as
Kit, Aug., p. 16.
The Business Side: Loehle Aircraft Corp. First Annual Open
House, Oct., p. 36.
The Business Side: Cirrus Stops Producing Kits, Nov., p. 11.
"Completions" Turns 50 (Nov. marks golden anniversary issue
for Builders' Completions),
Nov., p. 66.
Education 1993
The Business Side: EAA Sport Aviation Club Aims to Attract
Youth, Feb., p. 52.
The Business Side: Eagles Flying Camp Announced 1993 Sum-
mer Curriculum for Ages 13-17, April, p. 61.
Around the Patch: About Those Young Eagles, May, p.4.
The Business Side: Indian Hills CC, Ottumwa, IA, Offers
Composite Construction Class, May, p. 36.
The Business Side: Aircraft Technology Center Opens
in Monterey, California, Aug., p. 16.
Around the Patch: King Schools Provides Video for
No-Code Ham License, Sept., p. 6.
Testing the Waters (Zenith Aircraft's weekend sheet
metal course), Sept., p. 34.
Engines 1993
Engine Beat: CAM 100, Jan., p. 78.
The Business Side: New Engine Offered by Hirth, Jan.,
p. 81.
New Products: Inexpensive Engine Indicators (Westberg
Mfg., Inc.), Jan., p. 86.
Around the Patch: Duncan Aircraft's Rotary Engine
Spec Questioned, Feb., p. 4.
The Business Side: Cirrus VK30 Flies with TSIO 550,
Feb., p. 52.
Catching Runaway Horses (engine power), Feb., p. 54.
New Products: Masten Products Offers Special War-
ranty for On-Board Engine Analyzer, Feb., p. 85.
Engine Beat: Subaru in a Velocity, March, p. 36.
Engine Beat: Two Strokes in Cars and Airplanes, April,
p. 24.
The Business Side: LEAF Schedules Workshops for
Rotax Engines, May, p. 36.
The Business Side: Some Models of Subaru Engines
Ready for Production (Formula Power), May, p. 36.
Engine Beat: Motorcycle Engine (Sandpiper Aire, Inc.),
May, p. 76.
New Products: Clean Up Those Grungy Exhausts
(Microflight Products), May, p. 87.
The Business Side: Atlas Motors, Inc., offers Franklin
Engines, June, p. 54.
The Business Side: Wilson Aircraft Co. offers Maxim 11
VW conversion, July, p. 77.
Engine Beat: Subaru Auto Conversion Winning Popu-
larity Contest, July, p. 84.
The Business Side: Moravia Announced Availability of
Walter Mikron III AE 65-hp Engine, Aug., p. 1 1.
Ducted-Fan Discord (responses to article series), Aug.,
p. 48.
Gentlemen, Choose Your Engines (shopping for
engines), Aug., p. 70.
Engine Beat: Guess Who's Coming to Market
(Franklin/PZL engines), Oct., p. 83.
New Products: Eliminate Exhaust Leaks with Pneu-
Port, Aug., p. 85.
Engine Beat: Suzuki Turbocharged Auto Engine, Sept.,
p. 8.
Gentlemen ... Pick Your Engines!, Part 2, Sept., p. 48.
Engine Changes, [The], Part 1 (Kansas City Dawn
Patrol; VW configuration change), Oct., p. 22.
Engine Changes, Part 2 (switching power plants on Nieuport replicas), Nov., p.
34.
Around the Patch: Powersport rotary engine nearing production,
Dec., p. 4.
FAA 1993
The Business Side: Primary Category Becomes Reality), Jan., p. 80.
Around the Patch: FAA Creates New Subcategory for Sport
and Recreational Aircraft, Oct., p. 4.
Flight Reviews 1993
In Pursuit of Excellence (RANS S-1 1 Pursuit), Jan., p. 38.
Getting to Know a Vixen, Jan., p. 20.
My Turn (SkyStar Vixen), Feb., p. 24.
Going Full Circle (Mini 500, Revolution Helicopter Corp.),
Feb., p. 28.
Smoothing the Glass (Glasair 111), Feb., p. 66.
Fly the Wing (Reimer Horton's PUL 10), Feb., p. 72.
Managing Mike's Menagerie (Fisher Aero Corp.'s Hori-
zon 1, Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Around the Patch: RotorWay Exec 90 and Co-Z's Mark
IV, March, p. 4.
Loehle's Pair (Sport Parasol and 5151 RG Mustang),
March, p. 12.
Harnessing Lightning (White Lightning), March, p. 20.
Navigating by North Star (Custom Flight Components),
March, p. 26.
Advancing Renegades, Part 3 (pair of Murphy Rene-
gade Spirits), April, p. 78.
Flying the Magnum (Avid Aircraft), April, P. 19,
Littlest Rebel [The] (Murphy Aircraft's Maverick), April,
p. 127.
Getting to Know a Flying Scot (ARV Super 2), April, p.
70.
First to Fly (first customer-built Wheeler Express), June,
P. 10.
Testing Time (Lancair 320), Aug., p. 10,
Test-Flying the Questair Venture, Sept., p. 12.
Testing the Glasair Super II-S, Oct., p. 14.
A Yellow Bird (BA-4B Hawk), Nov., p. 12.
Flight Testing 1993
The Business Side: Kitfox XL Completes Initial Flight
Testing, Oct., p. 36.
Fuel 1993
New Products: GATS Jar (preflight check for fuel; Glob-
al Aviation), Jan., p. 87.
Learn to Lean (proper engine leaning), Feb., p. 62.
Auto Fuel Survey Results, July, p. 70.
Humor 1993
Kitstuff, monthly feature by cartoonist Robrucha.
International 1993
Around the Patch: Missionaries Hope to Fly More Zenair
Airplanes in Africa, April, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Shaw's Europlane (Europa) Flies,
April, p. 6.
Arriving by Stork (replica Storch designed by Australian
Nestor Slepcev), May, p. 66.
Other Nestor Slepcev Designs (Yugo), May, p. 70
A Look at Lucas (French designer Emile Lucas), Nov.,
p. 46.
Maintenance 1993
New Products: Cover Protects 5151 Mustang, April, p. 62.
New Products: Caig's Aviation Maintenance Kit (elec-
trical/mechanical applications), Nov., p. 86.
Metal Designs 1993
Son of RV (John Harmon's Rocket 11), May, p. 73.
The Business Side:Zenair's new CH 601 Super Zodiac Flies,
June, p. 54.
Test-Flying the Questair Venture, Sept., p. 12.
A Look at Lucas (French designer Emile Lucas; L.5,L.6, L.7), Nov., p.46.
Starting with Metal (Hummel Bird), Nov., p. 58.
Organizations 1993
The Business Side: Pou Review newsletter (Flying Flea
enthusiasts), April, p. 61.
EAA Chapter 14 Expands Again (hexagonal hangar),
April, p. 86.
Around the Patch: EAA Celebrates its 40th, May, p. 5.
Sailplane Builders Get It Together (Western SHA),
May, p. 78.
Personal Adventures 1993
Trip Begins [The] (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
May, p. 18.
Around the Patch: Winter Weather Travel Problems,
June, p. 4.
Trip Continues [The] (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
June, p. 20.
Concluding a Dream (pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
July, p. 40.
Glasair Super 11-S Experience (Managing Editor Keith
Beveridge takes 5.5-hour trip), Oct., p. 16.
Sprinting Over the Jungle (Bill Raisner in Peru with
amphibious Quicksilver Sprint 11), Oct., p. 38.
Personalities 1993
Around the Patch: Writer Thomas Irwin Dies in His
Motorglider, Feb., p. 4.
Meet the New Boss (SkyStar President Phil Reed),
Feb., p. 26.
Avid About the Avid Flyer (Jim Metzger, general man-
ager), March, p. 32.
Around the Patch: Duane Cole Picks a Capella, April, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Keith Beveridge Promoted to Man-
aging Editor of KITPLANES, July, p. 4.
Boats First, then Airplanes (Ike Hastings, riverboat cap-
tain, Seahawker builder), July, p. 82.
Meet Aerobatic Pilot Jan Jones (Pitts S-2S Belchfire),
Aug., p. 23.
Around the Patch: John Galipault, president of Aviation
Safety Society, dies, Oct., p. 4.
Meet Ivo (Ivo Zdarsky is Ivoprop; escaped from behind
Iron Curtain in homebuilt), Oct., p. 87.
Products 1993
New Products: Interior for Loehle 5151 Mustang, Feb.,
p. 86.
New Products: Heads-Up Instrument Panel for Home-
builts, Feb., p. 86.
New Products: Pocket Altimeter is Ideal for Ultralights,
Feb., p. 86
New Products: Analog-Display Electronic Instruments,
Feb., p. 87
New Products: These Chocks Are for Traveling, Feb., p.
87.
New Products: Chart Holder, Feb., p. 87.
New Products: Eliminate Engine-Compartment Pests (No-Nest Net), April, p. 63.
New Products: Heli-Tube Fire-Resistant Cable Wrap, May, p. 87.
New Products: Capricorn 11 Plus Weather Station, May, p. 87.
Around the Patch: EAA Video, Aviation Photography Made Easy, is
Available, July, p. 4.
The Business Side: RANS, Inc.,Thermal-formed Plastic Interiors
for Coyote Aircraft, Oct., p. 36.
The Business Side: SkyStar Offers Prefab Wings, Nov., p. 10.
Knowing Your Vacuum Pump, Nov., p. 42.
New Products: Child-Size Navy Fighter, Nov., p. 87.
Propellers 1993
New Products: In-flight Adjustable Prop (Ivoprop), Jan., p. 86.
The Business Side: Variable-Pitch Prop System Devel-
oped for More Engines (Vari-Prop), March, p. 69.
Engine Beat: For High-Tech Propellers in Low-Power
Setups, Consider an Ivoprop, Oct., p. 86.
Warnke's Wooden Wonder, Nov. p. 54.
Purchasing 1993
Making the Buffalo Scream (shopping for your kit),
Oct., p. 30.
Replicas 1993
Loehle's Pair (5151 RG Mustang and Sport Parasol),
March, p. 12.
The Business Side: Jim Kern's FEW P-51 Continues
Flight Testing, March, p. 68.
Arriving by Stork (replica Storch designed by Australian
Nestor Slepcev), May, p. 66.
Engine Change [The], Part 1 (VW-powered Nieuports),
Oct., p. 22.
The Business Side: Mustang Aeronautics Selling
Expanded Kits, Nov., p. 11.
Engine Changes, Part 2 (Nieuport replicas swap
engines), Nov., p. 34.
Aerodrome'92 (VVW-1 replicas), Dec., p. 6.
Rotorcraft 1993
Going Full Circle (Revolution Helicopter Corp.), Feb., p. 28.
Around the Patch: RotorWay Exec 90, March, p. 4.
Wings to Rotors (ultralight gyros), April, p. 36.
The Business Side: Bell 47 Look Sells the Baby Belle
(Canadian Home Rotors), May, p. 37.
Flying Somewhere (Exec 90 cross-country), July, p. 66.
The Business Side: Cobra Turbine Kit Helicopter Begins
Flight Testing, July, p. 77.
Around the Patch: On to Air Command, Nov., p. 8.
Safety 1993
Fighting Fumes (safety steps to help breathing), Jan., p. 82.
Snuff Out Fire Hazards, Jan., p. 84.
Tips for a Safer Workshop, Jan., p. 85.
Pres-By-What? (presbyopia; bifocals and trifocals), March, p. 84.
New Products: Seat-Back Pack Doubles as Emergency Kit,
April, p. 63.
Around the Patch: Air Command Int'l Advises Replace-
ment of Single-Piece Rotor Mast, Sept., p. 6.
Around the Patch: LEAF Instructs on Maintenance of
Rotax 582s, Sept., p. 6.
The Business Side: Ballistic Chutes Offered for Certified
Aircraft, Nov., p. 10.
New Products: SoftSeat Provides Safety, Comfort,
Nov., p. 86.
Sailplanes 1993
Around the Patch: Meet the American Spirit (Advanced
Soaring Concepts, Inc.), May, p. 5.
Draggin' Carbon (Carbon Dragon), May, p. 30.
Sailplane Builders Get It Together (Western SHA), May, p. 78.
The Light Stuff: High-Tech Oxygen for Sport Pilots
(Mountain High), Sept., p. 62.
Considering Gliders (American Spirit, GAPA), Dec., p. 14.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1993
The Light Stuff: Dragonfly Ultralight Tows Hang Gliders,
July, p. 56.
The Pitts (Jan Jones' Pitts S-2S Belchfire acrobatic
showplane, Aug., p. 18.
Facetmobile's First Flights (proof of concept FMX-4
lifting body), Sept., p. 70.
The Business Side: Dan Denney Thunders Ahead
(Thunder Mustang, competitive racer), Nov., p. 11.
Supplies/Suppliers 1993
New Products: SpeedBrakes (Precise Flight), Jan., p. 87.
New Products: LEAF Rolls Out New Replica Wheels,
Feb,, p. 84.
New Products: Air Tech Coatings, March, p. 77.
New Products: Decal Kit Adds Final Touch (JK Tech),
Sept., p. 80.
New Products: LEAF Wheel and Brake Help Stop the
Replica Jenny, Nov., p. 88.
Tools 1993
New Products: Punch 'em and Flange 'em-Effort-
lessly (U.S. Industrial Tool), Jan., p. 86.
Preventing Rust (tool preservation), Feb., p. 83.
New Products: Homebuilder's Tool Kit, U.S. Industrial
Tool, Feb., p. 85.
New Products: Bondhus Ballpoint Tool is for Angled
Torquing, March, p. 77.
New Products: Zimac Cordless Soldering Gun, May, p. 86.
New Products: Vise-Grip Introduces a Locking Hold-
down Clamp, July, p. 63.
New Products: US902 Air-Operated Tool Helps You
Fasten, July, p. 63.
Ultralights 1993
The Business Side: Ultralight Is a Behind-the-Scenes
Star (Quicksilver Sprint 11), Jan., p. 80.
The Business Side: Plans for Ultralight Grand Champion
Available (Skylite), Jan., p. 81.
Wings to Rotors (ultralight gyros), April, p. 36.
New Products: LEAF Offers Floats for Ultralights, April,
p. 62.
New Products: New Canopy Developed for Skye-Ryder
Aerochute, April, p. 63.
Escape to New York (Ultraflight '92), June, p. 38.
The Light Stuff: (Dragonfly ultralight; towing hang glid-
ers), July, p. 56.
The Light Stuff: Wills Wing (hang gliders), Aug., p. 66.
The Light Stuff: High-Tech Oxygen for Hang Gliding
Pilots (Mountain High), Sept., p. 62.
The Business Side: U.S. Aviation Cumulus motorglider
to replace Cloud Dancer, Nov., p. 9.
The Light Stuff: Weight-Shift Trikes, Nov., p. 72.
Wood Designs 1993
Working Wonders With Wood (GP-4), Sept,, p. 28.
1994
Aerobatics 1994
Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
The Business Side: Four New Aerobatic Homebuilts Hit
the Market, May, p. 76.
The Business Side: Seminar Introduces the One
Design, June, p. 66.
Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Around the Patch: IAC One Design, Aug., p. 4.
All for One, One For All (IAC One Design), Aug., p. 12.
Inside the One Design, Aug., p. 16.
Air Races 1994
An Honest Comparison (EAA/CAFE facility), April, p. 81.
The Business Side: Great Cross Country Race will Fin-
ish at Oshkosh 94, May, p. 76.
Around the Patch: Globe Trotting (Glasair 111), Aug., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Pushing for a Record (Pushy Galore
Formula One racer), Dec., p. 4.
Air Shows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1994
Third Time is a Charm (Wroughton'93), Jan., p. 14.
An Angle on Arlington '93, Jan., p. 24.
The Business Side: SkyStar Fly-in Attracts Flyers to
Idaho, Jan., p. 56.
Rotors Over Ohio (PRA), Feb., p. 66.
Merveilleux Moulins (homebuilt rally), March, p. 40.
A Visit to Arlington, March, p. 52.
Around the Patch: Back to Cranfield, April, p. 4.
The Business Side: Fly-in Attendees will Build at Sun
'n Fun, May, p. 77.
The Business Side: Ducted-Fan Aircraft Debuts at
Cal Aero Expo (StarQuest 2TM70), June, p. 66.
The Business Side: Ethanol-Powered RVs Featured at
All-Alcohol Airshow, June, p. 69.
Around the Patch: Sun'n Fun, July, p. 4.
Heading to Oshkosh 1994, July, p. 30.
Looking Back at Copperstate'93, July, p. 66.
Looking Back at Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 20.
Doing It with Hot Air (homebuilts-only hot air balloon
meet, Vermont), Oct., p. 16.
Covering the Big One (Oshkosh'94), Nov., p. 6.
Aircraft 1994
American Falcon: Around the Patch: American Falcon,
Advanced Soaring Concepts, April, p. 4.
Apex (sailplane): The Light Stuff: Ultralight Sailplanes
(Swift, Apex, Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
Avid Flyer: A Splashin'Avid (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 18.
Avocet: The Business Side: New Amphibian Announced
(Aero Wood Specialties'Avocet), Sept., p. 87.
Balloons: Doing It with Hot Air (homebuilts-only hot air
balloon meet, Vermont), Oct., p. 16.
BD-4: Long Live the BD-4, June, p. 18.
BD-10: BD-10 Jet, February cover.
BD-10: Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
BD-12; BD-14: Around the Patch: And For Jim Bede's
Encore (BD-12, BD-14), Sept., p. 4.
Berkut: The Business Side: Dick Rutan Purchases
Berkut Kitplane, March, p. 86,
Buccaneer SX: A Gift of Wings, Part 2 (an ultralight and
a camera), July, p. 34.
Carbon Dragon: The Light Stuff: Carbon Dragon
sailplane, Oct., p. 46.
Cassutt: Consider the Cassutt, Oct., p. 32.
Cassutt Flying the Cassutt, Oct., p. 36.
Compact 110: The Light Stuff: Bill Spencer's Com-
pact 110, April, p. 76.
Cosmos trike: A Wild Goose Chase Succeeds (William
Lishman; Cosmos trike), Nov., p. 28.
Co-Z Mark IV: The Business Side: Co-Z Development
Commences Mark-IV Flight Tests, Feb., p. 86.
Co-Z Mark IV: One Man's Solution (testing deep stalls
safely in Cozy Mark IV), Oct., p. 38.
Defi 210: The Business Side: Powered Parachute
Offered by ParaPower (Defi 210), July, p. 87.
Dragonfly: Dragonfliers Tell All, June, p. 26.
Dragonfly: Living the Dragonfly Life, June, p. 32
Dragonfly: A Powerful Legacy (Subaru), July, p. 38.
Europa: Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
Exec 90: The Business Side: RotorWay International
Celebrates New Facility, Feb., p. 86.
Express Series 90: Around the Patch: EDI Introduces
the Express Series 90-and a Surprise, Sept., p. 6.
Express: The Business Side: Bare Bones Kit is an
Express Request, Jan., p. 57.
F.8L Falco: That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p, 8.
Falco: Swing-Wing Falco, April, p. 39.
Glasair Super 11-S: Dreaming Again (Gary Jones starts
a Glasair Super 11-S FT), Jan., p. 70.
Glasair II: Building a Glasair 11, Part 2, March, p. 48.
Glasair II: Getting to the Big Parts, Part 3, May, p. 50.
Glasair: Building a Glasair, Part 4 (fuselage), July, p, 70.
Glasair Super II FT: Gening on with a Glasair (Part 5),
Sept., p. 32.
Glasair II: Building a Glasair, Part 6, Nov., p. 48.
Glasair III: Making of a Grand Champion (Grand Cham-
pion Sun'n Fun and Oshkosh'93, Glasair III), Feb., p. 46.
Glasair III: Around the Patch: Globe Trotting (Glasair III),
Aug., p. 4.
Glasair: One Hot Homebuilt (Glasair), Nov., p. 20.
Glass Goose: The Business Side: Quikkit Produces Full
Glass Goose Kitplane, March, p. 86.
GlaStar: The Business Side: New Kitplane by Old Pro
(GlaStar), June, p. 66.
GlaStar: Birth of a Star (GlasStar), Sept., p. 43
Grumman F3F-2: Grumman F3F-2, June cover.
Grumman F3F-2: The Ultimate "Homebuilt'? (Grumman
F3F-2), June, p. 6.
H-2 Honey Bee: Busy as a Bee (Howland H-2 Honey
Bee), Nov., p. 43.
Highlander: The Business Side: ARV Super 2 Sold
as Highlander Kit, Sept., p. 86.
Hornet: Around the Patch: On the Road Again (U.S.
Light Aircraft Corp. Hornet), June, p. 4.
Hummingbird: The Business Side: Vertical Technolo-
gies Improves the Hummingbird, Jan., p. 57.
HX-321: Around the Patch: High-Performance Kit Air-
planes? (HX-321), Sept., p. 4.
KIS: Kis & Tell (Tri-R Technologies' Kis, Sept., p. 22.
KIS: But What Do the Builders Say? (Tri-R Technolo-
gies' Kis), Sept., p. 27.
KIS Cruiser: The Business Side: New Aircraft (KIS
Cruiser), Oct., p. 72.
Kitfox XL: Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStaes Kitfox XL),
Aug., p. 6.
Kitfox Model 5: Kitfox Model 5, August cover.
Kitfox Series Five: Around the Patch: SkyStar Intro-
duces the Kitfox Series Five., April, p. 4.
Lancair 320/360: Success Story (Lancair 320/360),
July, p. 44.
Lancair IV: Taking the Pressure (pressurization of the
Lancair IV), Jan., p. 66.
Lancair IV: Around the Patch: Pumping Up the Lancair
IV, Feb., p. 5.
Lancair 360: An Airborne Computer Lab (Lancair 360),
Dec., p. 6.
Laser Z-200: Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Little Bear: Little Bear, November cover.
Little Bear: Cub Fever (Henderson Little Bear), Nov., p. 34.
Loehle P-40: Warhawk Fever (Loehle P-40 Flying
Tiger), Sept., p. 12.
Loehle 5151 RG: The Airborne Mechanic (fixing land-
ing gear in flight), July, p. 77.
Merlin: The Business Side: Merlin Flies New Rotax
Engine, April, p. 62.
Messerschmitt: Designing Down Under (Messerschmitt
Bf 109G-2), June, p. 16.
Mini 500: Graduation Day (Revolution Helicopter's
Mini 500), Oct., p. 24.
Montana Coyote: Building the First One (Montana
Coyote), May, p. 46.
Mountain Eagle: The Business Side: New Aircraft
(Montana Coyote's Mountain Eagle), Oct., p. 73.
Mountain Goat: Around the Patch: Getting Our Goat
(Mountain Goat), Aug., p. 4.
Omega 11: Omega 11, January cover.
Omega II: Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Omega: The Business Side: Starter Kit Offered for
Omega Builders, Nov., p. 87.
One Design: The Business Side: Seminar Introduces
the One Design, June, p. 66.
One Design: All for One, One For All (IAC One Design),
Aug., p. 12.
One Design: Inside the One Design, Aug., p. 16.
P-51 D: P-51 D, April cover.
P-51 D Mustang: Magnetic Mustang (FEW P-51 D 2/3-
scale replica), March, p. 6.
PagoJet: The Light Stuff: The pocket plane (powered
paragliders), Jan., p. 40.
Pelican PL: Pelican PL, March cover.
Pelican Club: From the Pelican's Mouth (Ultravia Aero's
Pelican Club), March, p. 6
Pelican PL: Flying the Pelican, March, p. 14.
Pinocchio: The Business Side: New Ultralight Debuted
by Pop's Props (Pinocchio), Nov., p. 87.
Pulsar: Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42.
Pulsar XP: Around the Patch: On the Road Again
(Pulsar XP), June, p. 4.
Pulsar: The Business Side: Quick-Build Option for
Pulsar Aircraft, Sept., p. 87.
Pushy Galore racer: Around the Patch: Pushing for a
Record (Pushy Galore Formula One racer), Dec., p. 4.
RANS Airaile: The Business Side: New Floats Offered
for RANS Airaile, April, p. 623.
Rebel: Raising a Rebel, Part 1, Feb., p. 72.
Rebel: Building a Murphy Rebel, Part 11, April, p. 26.
Rebel: Building a Rebel, Part 3, June, p. 36.
Rebel: Final Assembly (Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 80.
Rebel: Proof of the Pudding (Murphy Rebel passes FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.
Rebel: The Business Side: Speed Mod Kit Developed
for Murphy Rebel, Nov., p. 86.
Redfern replicas: Redfern Replicas (W. W. "Walt" Red-
fern), May, p. 14.
RV-6: Schneider's Revenge (RV-6 on floats), July, p. 7.
Seawind 3000: The Business Side: Seawind Builds
Faster with Kwick Kit, April, p. 62.
Seawind 3000: Seawind 3000, October cover.
Seawind 3000: Wind & Water (Seawind 3000 amphib-
ian), Oct., p. 6.
Skybolt: Remembering LaMar Steen (Skybolt), Sept., p. 77.
SkyStar Model 5: Around the Patch: On the Road
Again (SkyStar Model 5), June, p. 4.
Speedster: Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStar's Speed-
ster), Aug., p. 8.
Spencer Amphibian Air Car: Calling all Aircars and
Their Builders, Jan., p. 5.
Spirit: The Business Side: Questair Spirit Flies High and
Fast, Sept., p. 87.
Spirit: December cover.
Stallion: The Business Side: New Aircraft (Martin Holl-
mann's Stallion), Oct., p. 72.
Stallion: December cover.
Stallion: Sizing Up the Stallion, Dec., p. 12.
StarKraft 700: StarKraft 700, Sept., p. 44.
StarQuest: The Business Side: Ducted-Fan Aircraft
Debuts at Cal Aero Expo (StarQuest 2TM70), June, P. 66.
Stewart S-51: December cover,
Super Coot: Hatching a Coot, March, p. 16.
SuperBear: SuperBear: A Club-Cab Cub, April, p. 32.
Super Zodiac CH 601: The Business Side: Zenith
Converts Super Zodiac, Nov., p. 87.
Swift (sailplane): The Light Stuff: Ultralight Sailplanes
(Swift, Apex, Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
T-28B: Around the Patch: Airborne Audio Lab in T-28B
(Sigtronics S-20 headset), March, p. 4.
T-Bird, TBT06: The Light Stuff: Golden Circle Air ag
planes, Feb., p. 42.
Taylor Titch: Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.
Tempest (sailplane): The Light Stuff: Ultralight
Sailplanes (Swift, Apex, Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
TF-51D: The Business Side: Fight Escort Wings Offers
Two-Place Mustang Replica (TF-51D), Sept., p. 86.
Tiger Moth (Fisher Flying): December cover.
Tipsy Nipper: Tipsy Nipper, May cover.
Tipsy Nipper: Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper),
May, p. 28.
Titan Tornado: Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun, July, p. 4.
Twinstar (Farrington): December cover.
Viper: Around the Patch: Woodworker's Special (Viper), Jan., p. 4.
Vixen: Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStar's Vixen), Aug., P. 10.
Warner Revolution: Revolutionizing the Spacewalker II
(Warner Revolution), March, p. 20.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1994
Calling all Aircars and Their Builders, Jan., p. 5.
Wind & Water (Seawind 3000 amphibian), Oct., p. 6.
Hatching a Coot, March, p. 16.
The Business Side: Seawind Builds Faster with Kwick
Kit, April, p. 62.
The Business Side: New Amphibian Announced (Aero
Wood Specialties'Avocet), Sept., p. 87.
Avionics 1994
Around the Patch: Handful of Nav Power (Trimble
Flightmate Pro), Oct., p. 4.
Mapping Progress (GPS handheld receivers), Feb., p. 78.
New Products: Micrologic's SuperSport handheld
loran, Feb., p. 88.
Around the Patch: Airborne Audio Lab in T-28B
(Sigtronics S-20 headset), March, p. 4.
New Products: Memtec Corporation's Co-Pilot Remote,
May, p. 60.
The Business Side: AlliedSignal Ships Bendix/King
Crown Series, June, p. 67.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce Acquires Avionics
Shop,June,p.68.
New Products: C-45 Prince Headset by Concept Indus-
tries, July, p. 84.
New Products: Empire Development Co.'s ELT Plug
and headset adapter for handhelds, July, p. 85.
New Products: Designing, prewiring and building kit
panels, Gulf Coast Avionics, Sept., p. 85.
PC Meets GPS (KLX 135 from Bendix/King), Oct., p. 50.
Keeping Up with Avionics (directory of navcoms, GPS,
and Integrated Corn Systems), Oct., p. 54.
The Business Side: Kit Aircraft Workshops Feature
Avionics Installation, Oct., p. 73.
Building a Micro Wonder (RMI's micro monitor and
micro encoder), Oct., p. 78.
New Products: Comant Industries, Inc.. low-drag anten-
nas, Oct., p. 86.
Flying IFR at Home (IFT-PRO Simulator), Nov., p.
66.
New Projects: Flying 'Round with 11 Morrow GPS,
Nov., p. 80.
New Products: The Flightcom Eclipse, a Stellar Head-
set, Nov., p. 80.
Biplanes 1994
The Ultimate "Homebuilt"? (Grumman F3F-2), June, p. 6.
Busy as a Bee (Howland H-2 Honey Bee), Nov., p. 43,
Build-It-Yourself Projects 1994
Build the Tetraneon Tetrahedron (wind indicator),
Feb., p. 26.
Homebuilding Your Own Antenna, Part One, Sept., p. 61.
The Case For Castings, Oct., p. 66.
Homebuilding Your Own Antennas, Part Two, Oct., p. 74.
Building a Micro Wonder (RMI's micro monitor and
micro encoder), Oct., p. 78.
Building Your Own Antennas, Part 3, Nov., p. 73.
Builder Support 1994
Around the Patch: Stand by for more Aircraft Builder
Conferences, Jan., p. 4.
Around the Patch: More ABCs (Aircraft Builder Con-
ferences), Oct., p. 4.
The Business Side: Lancair Winner Can't Believe It
(Aircraft Spruce Sweepstakes), Jan., p. 57.
Around the Patch: Dates for Builder Seminars Set,
Feb., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Alexander Aeroplane Co. builder
forums, March, p. 4.
Do-It-Yourself Schoolroom (workshops at Sun 'n Fun),
Aug., p. 28.
Builder Support 1994
The Business Side: Kit Aircraft Workshops Feature
Avionics Installation, Oct., p. 73.
The Business Side: Rotax Operator Seminars to be
Held, Nov., p. 87.
Builders' Bookshelf 1994
Around the Patch: "Roadable Aircraft Magazine," Jan., p. 5.
Aviation Mechanic Handbook, edited by Dale Crane,
Feb., p. 44.
Modern Propeller and Duct Design, by Martin Holl-
mann and Mart Bettosini, Feb., p. 44.
C'mon Geese, produced by Cooper-Lishman Produc-
tions, March, p. 63.
The Complete Airspace Review video, produced by
King Schools, Inc., March, p. 63.
Builders' Reports 1994
Completions: Builders share their successes, Jan., p. 34.
Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42,
Completions: Builders share their successes, Feb., p. 6.
From the Pelican's Mouth (Ultravia Aero's Pelican
Club), March, p. 6
Revolutionizing the Spacewalker II (Warner Revolu-
tion), March, p. 20.
Completions: Builders share their successes, March, p. 66.
Completions: Builders share their successes, April, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Special August "Completions" issue, May, p. 4.
Redfern Replicas (W. W. "Walt" Redfern), May, p. 14.
Completions: Builders share their successes, May, p. 41.
Building the First One (Montana Coyote), May, p. 46.
Getting to the Big Parts (Glasair 11 FT), May, p. 50.
Dragonfliers Tell All, June, p. 26.
Living the Dragonfly Life, June, p. 32
Building a Rebel, Part 3, June, p. 36.
Completions: Builders share their successes, June, p. 60.
Schneider's Revenge (RV-6 on floats), July, p. 7.
Completions: Builders share their successes, July, p. 22.
Building a Glasair, Pan 4 (fuselage), July, p. 70.
Around the Patch: Special Issue with 138 Comple-
tions, Aug,, p. 4.
Completions: Builders share their successes, Aug., p. 39.
Final Assembly (Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 80.
That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p. S.
But What Do the Builders Say? (Tri-R Technologies'
Kis), Sept., p. 27.
Getting on with a Glasair (Part 5), Sept., p. 32.
Completions: Builders share their successes, Sept., p. 39.
Balloon Builder Brian Boland, Oct., p. 22.
Completions: Builders share their successes.
One Hot Homebuilt (Glasair), Nov., p. 20.
Completions: Builders share their successes.
Busy as a Bee (Howland H-2 Honey Bee), Nov., p. 43.
Building a Glasair, Part 6, Nov., p. 48.
Building Techniques 1994
Dreaming Again (Gary Jones starts a Glasair Super II-
S FT), Jan., p. 70.
Raising a Rebel, Part 1, Feb., p. 72.
Building a Glasair II, Part 2, March, p. 48.
Building a Murphy Rebel, Part II, April, p. 26.
Looking at 'Lectrics (electrical system in homebuilt),
May, p. 66.
Totally Tubular (working with tubing), July, p. 60.
Bellcranks, July, p. 82.
The Case For Castings, Oct., p. 66.
Winging It (D-tube Construction), Nov., p. 70.
Composite Designs 1994
Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42.
The Business Side: Bare Bones Kit is an Express
Request, Jan., p. 57.
Making of a Grand Champion (Grand Champion Sun
'n Fun and Oshkosh '93, Glasair 111), Feb., p. 46.
The Business Side: Co-Z Development Commences
Mark-IV Flight Tests, Feb., p. 86.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
The Business Side: New Kitplane by Old Pro (GlaStar),
June, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Pressurized Lancairs, July, p. 6.
Around the Patch: High-Performance Kit Airplanes?
(HX-321), Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: EDI Introduces the Express Series
90-and a Surprise, Sept., p. 6.
Birth of a Star (GlasStar), Sept., p. 43
StarKraft 700, Sept., p. 44.
The Business Side: Quick-Build Option for Pulsar Air-
craft, Sept., p. 87.
One Man's Solution (testing deep stalls safely in Cozy
Mark IV), Oct., p. 38.
The Business Side: New Aircraft (KIS Cruiser), Oct., p. 72.
The Business Side: New Aircraft (Martin Hollmann's
Stallion), Oct., p. 72.
Computers/Software 1994
New Products: Flight Computing Catalog, Jan., p. 88.
The Business Side: KITPLANES Goes Online with
CompuServe, Sept., p. 86.
An Airborne Computer Lab (Lancair 360), Dec., p. 6.
Covers 1994
Omega 11, Jan.
BD-10 Jet, Feb.
Pelican PL, March.
P-51 D, April.
Tipsy Nipper, May.
Grumman F3F-2, June.
RV-6, July.
Kitfox Model 5, August.
Loehle P-40, September.
Seawind 3000, October.
Little Bear, November.
Fisher Flying Products Tiger Moth, Farrington Twinstar
gyroplane, December.
Stallion, Questair Spirit, Stewart S-51, December.
Design Techniques 1994
Wind Tunnel: Pitch Sensitivity, Jan., p. 52.
Taking the Pressure (pressurization of the Lancair
IV), Jan., p. 66.
Making it Behave (designing for proper stall charac-
teristics), Jan., p. 77,
Around the Patch: Pumping Up the Lancair IV, Feb., p. 5.
Wind Tunnel: Longitudinal Stability Problems, Feb., p. 58.
Wind Tunnel: Flying Qualities in Pitch Axis, March, p.56.
What's Fair? (drawing a smooth airplane), March, p. 80.
Designing Our Own (reader-interactive design), April, p. 42.
Where Did the Speed Go? (nature of drag), April, p. 48.
Wind Tunnel: Curing Unacceptable Pitch Control, April, p. 56.
Placing the Pitot, May, p. 78.
Wind Tunnel: Longitudinal Flying Qualities, May, p. 82.
Wind Tunnel: Stick-Force Pitch Sensitivity Problems, June, p. 70.
Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamic Effects of Propellers, July, p. 54.
Wind Tunnel: Understanding Gyroscopic Effects, Aug., p.88.
Tuftluck (Tufting for Air Flow Determination), Sept., p. 46.
Wind Tunnel: Slipstream Effects, Sept., p. 52.
Wind Tunnel: Propeller Effects with a Look at Torque,
P-Factor and Slipstream Swirl, Oct., p. 81.
Wind Tunnel: Importance of Standardized, Nondi-
mensionalized Test Data, Nov., p, 57.
The Ultimate Laminar Airfoil?, Nov., p. 76.
Wind Tunnel: Physics of Aircraft Turns, Dec., p. 102.
Designers 1994
Remembering LaMar Steen (Skybolt), Sept., p. 77.
The Light Stuff: Jim Maupin and the Carbon Dragon
sailplane, Oct., p. 46.
Directories/indexes 1994
Index to 1993 Articles, Jan., p. 81.
Supplier Addresses for 1994 Supplier Directory, June, p.78.
Kitplanes' Supplier Directory, June, p. 86.
Keeping Up with Avionics (directory of navcoms, GPS,
and Integrated Corn Systems), Oct., p. 54.
Around the Patch: Kitplanes Homebuilt Aircraft Direc-
tory, Dec., p. 4.
1995 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 22.
Homebuilt Aircraft Directory Cross-Reference, Dec., p. 99.
Economics and Business 1994
Around the Patch: Visiting RANS facilities, Oct., p. 4.
Zenith Hosts Second Annual Open-Hangar, Mexico,
Missouri, Jan., p. 58.
The Business Side: Mosler Motors Re-inventing its
Business, Jan., p. 58.
Around the Patch: Keeping up with New Develop-
ments (BD-10, Air Flow Composite Group), Feb., p. 4.
The Business Side: Liability Legislation, Feb., p. 86.
The Business Side: Gefting to Know You (Kitplanes'
survey results), March, p. 85.
The Business Side: Quikkit Produces Full Glass Goose
Kitplane, March, p. 86.
The Business Side: Production Tooling Complete for
Genesis Kit, March, p. 86.
The Business Side: Questair Moves to Illinois, March, p. 86.
Around the Patch: SkyStar Introduces the Kitfox Series
V., April, p. 4.
The Business Side: TEAM Teams up with U.S. Avia-
tion, April, p. 62.
Around the Patch: A Cozy Relationship? (RAF and Co-
Z agreement), May, p. 4.
The Business Side: Adventure Air Moves to Arkansas, July, p. 87.
The Business Side: LAMA Seeks New Members, July, p. 87.
Engineering Solutions (Symposium on General Avia-
tion Systems), Sept., p. 81.
The Business Side: ARV Super 2 Sold as Highlander
Kit, Sept., p. 86.
The Business Side: Lancair President Lace A.
Neibauer Receives Award, Oct., p. 73.
The Business Side: Scratch-Built Design Contest
Planned by Aircraft Spruce, Nov., p. 86.
Education 1994
Capturing the Sky (First Light Productions videos on
PBS), Jan., p. 7.
Heading to the Academy (EAA Adult Air Academy),
Feb., p. 84.
Those Air Academy Kids (EAA, Oshkosh, Wiscon-
sin), Sept., p. 70.
Erica Goes to Oshkosh (EAA Air Academy), Sept., p.
71.
Engines 1994
Engine Beat: Aerosmith's A-S 350, Jan., p. 59.
The Engine Beat: Future of Experimental Aircraft
Engines, Feb., p. 54.
Engines 1994
Electricity on a Budget (Honda CVCC alternator and
voltage regulator), March, p. 70.
The Business Side: Merlin Flies New Rotax Engine,
April, p. 62.
Engine Beat: Try a V-8 with a Twist (Light Power
Engine Corp.), April, p. 72.
The Engine Beat: Second Generation of Propeller
Speed Reduction Units (PSRUs), May, P. 56.
Harnessing Horsepower (PSRUs), June, p. 46.
The Business Side: LEAF Schedules Rotax Semi-
nars, June, p. 69.
A Powerful Legacy (Subaru), July, p. 38.
The Engine Beat: Henry Bouley's Engines, July, p. 52.
The Engine Beat: Thunder Mustang Engine, Sept., p.58.
New Products: A New Product Line from Microflight
(Micro-1 000 series gauge design), Oct., p. 86.
New Products: CDI Tester for ROTAX Engines (LEAF,
Inc.), Oct., p. 87.
The Engine Beat: Stratus takes Subaru Auto-Engine
Conversions to New Heights, Nov., p. 84.
The Business Side: New Aircraft Engines Available
from Germany (Limbach), Nov., p. 86.
FAA 1994
The Business Side: EAA Calls for Elimination of Third-
Class Medical Requirement, Jan., p. 56.
Proof of the Pudding (Murphy Rebel passes FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.
Flight Reviews 1994
Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
A Splashin'Avid (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 18.
Flying the Pelican, March, p. 14.
Magnetic Mustang (FEW P-51 D 2/3-scale replica),
March, p. 6.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
SuperBear: A Club-Cab Cub, April, p. 32.
Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Around the Patch: Getting Our Goat (Mountain Goat),
Aug., p. 4.
Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStar's Kiffox XL), Aug., p. 6.
Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStaes Speedster), Aug., p. 8.
Flight Testing the Stars (SkyStar's Vixen), Aug., p. 10.
But For the Latest ... (SkyStar Model 5), Aug., p. 10
All for One, One For All (IAC One Design), Aug., p. 12.
Warhawk Fever (Loehle P-40 Flying Tiger), Sept., p. 12.
The Light Stuff: Ultralight Sailplanes (Swift, Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
Kis & Tell (Tri-R Technologies' Kis, Sept., p. 22.
Wind & Water (Seawind 3000 amphibian), Oct., p. 6.
Flying the Cassutt, Oct., p. 36.
Sizing Up the Stallion, Dec,, p. 12.
Flight Testing 1994
An Honest Comparison (EAA/CAFE facility), April, p. 81.
Success Story (Lancair 320/360), July, p. 44.
Proof of the Pudding (Murphy Rebel passes FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.
One Man's Solution (testing deep stalls safely in Cozy
Mark IV), Oct., p. 38.
Float Planes 1994
A Splashin'Avid (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 18.
The Business Side: New Floats Offered for RANS
Airaile, April, p. 623.
Fuel 1994
New Products: Empire Development Co.'s Water-
Warning Detector, July, p. 85.
New Products: Monitor Your Fuel Flow (Electronics
International), Nov., p. 81.
Historical 1994
Funding Your Fancy-A Look at the Past (aircraft
loans), Jan., p. 63.
We're 10 Years Old! (KITPLANES Magazine history),
May, p. 6.
Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.
Humor 1994
Kitstuff, monthly cartoon feature by Robrucha, p. 96.
Insurance 1994
Around the Patch: Insurance for Homebuilt Helicopters, Oct., p. 4.
International 1994
Third Time is a Charm (Wroughton '93), Jan., p. 14.
From the Pelican's Mouth (Ultravia Aero's Pelican
Club), March, p. 6
Merveilleux Moulins (homebuilt rally), March, p. 40.
The Business Side: SkyStar Opens European Division,
March, p. 86.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
Designing Down Under (Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2),
June,p.16.
Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.
Maintenance 1994
Compass Dilemma (maintenance of compasses and
gyros), Aug., p. 97.
Metal Designs 1994
Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
Long Live the BD-4, June, p. 18.
The Business Side: Questair Spirit Flies High and
Fast, Sept., p. 87.
The Business Side: Zenith Converts Super Zodiac,
Nov., p. 87.
Monoplane 1994
Consider the Cassutt, Oct., p. 32.
The Business Side: New Aircraft (Montana Coyote's
Mountain Eagle), Oct., p. 73.
Monoplanes 1994
Revolutionizing the Spacewalker 11 (Warner Revolu-
tion), March, p. 20.
Around the Patch: On the Road Again (SkyStar Model
5), June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: On the Road Again (U.S. Light Air-
craft Corp. Hornet), June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: On the Road Again (Pulsar XP),
June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: And For Jim Bede's Encore (BD-1 2,
BD-14), Sept., p. 4.
Personal Adventures 1994
The Great Flood of'93, Part 1, Feb., p. 32.
The Great Flood, Part 2, March, p. 34.
A Gift of Wings (flying with handicap), June, p. 10.
A Gift of Wings, Part 2 (an ultralight and a camera),
July, p. 34.
The Airborne Mechanic (fixing landing gear in flight),
July, p. 77.
Personalities 1994
Ray Stits, the Fabric Man, March, p. 28.
The Business Side: Dick Rutan Purchases Berkut Kit-
plane, March, p. 86.
Redfern Replicas (W. W. "Walt" Redfern), May, p. 14.
Aeroplane as in Alexander (Ron Alexander), June, p, 52.
The Business Side: Holmer Kolb Retires, July, p. 87.
Do-It-Yourself Schoolroom (Victor Boyce; workshops
at Sun'n Fun), Aug., p. 28.
A Wild Goose Chase Succeeds (William Lishman;
Cosmos trike), Nov., p. 28.
Products 1994
Capturing the Sky (First Light Productions videos on
PBS), Jan., p. 7.
The Business Side: Pulsar Video Demonstrates Com-
posite Construction, Jan., p. 57.
New Products: Spon's Sports GA Calendar, Jan., p, 88.
New Products: LOSS, Inc.'s low-oil sensing system,
Feb., p. 87.
New Products: Right Flightcase by Blue Mountain
Case Co., Feb., p. 87.
New Products: Wheelpant products by Microflight
Products, March, p. 84.
New Products: oil injection tank from Leading Edge Air
Foils, March, p, 84.
New Products: CoPilot GPS receiver with VFR chart,
March, p. 84.
The Business Side: New Electronic Ignition For Home-
builts, June, p. 68.
New Products: Aviator's Silent Timer, July, p. 84.
New Products: Poly-Fiber Superlite lightweight filler,
July, p. 84.
New Products: Flyebye Flight Bag, July, p. 84.
New Products: All Season Products Enterprises' Seat
Bag, July, p. 85.
New Products: Solar 12-Volt DC Charging System,
Nov., p. 80.
New Products: DEL Seals Eliminate Leakage (DEL
Aerospace, Inc.), Nov., p. 81,
New Products: Stand-Alone Rain Gauge (Davis Instru-
ments), Nov., p. 82.
New Products: New Generator Charges On (Active
Technologies), Nov., p. 82.
The Business Side: Van's RV Newsletters Compiled,
Nov., p. 86.
The Business Side: Starter Kit Offered for Omega
Builders, Nov., p. 87.
The Business Side: Speed Mod Kit Developed for
Murphy Rebel, Nov., p. 86.
Propellers 1994
The Business Side: Loehle Resurrects Ritz Propellers,
Jan., p. 57.
The Business Side: Pulsar Gets High-Performace
Prop (GSC Systems, Ltd.), March, p. 85.
The Engine Beat: Propeller Comparisons, June, p. 56.
Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamic Effects of Propellers, July, p. 54.
Purchasing 1994
Around the Patch: Plans Buyers Note (illegally copied
plans), Jan., p. 5.
Funding Your Fancy (bank loan for purchasing home-
built), Jan., p. 62.
Regulations/Rules 1994
Around the Patch: LAMA's Poll Makes Waves, May, p. 4.
Around the Patch: A Bit of Relief? (product liability),
July, p. 4.
The Business Side: Liability Reform Passed to Presi-
dent Clinton, Oct., p. 73.
Around the Patch: Aviation Relief Bill Passes; What
Now?, Oct., p. 5.
The Business Side: General Aviation Liability Reform
is on Short Final, Nov., p. 86.
Replicas 1994
Magnetic Mustang (FEW P-51D 2/3-scale replica),
March, p. 6.
SuperBear: A Club-Cab Cub, April, p. 32.
The Ultimate "Homebuilf'? (Grumman F3F-2), June, p. 6.
Designing Down Under (Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2),
June, p. 16.
The Business Side: Fight Escort Wings Offers Two-
Place Mustang Replica (TF-51 D), Sept., p. 86.
Cub Fever (Henderson Little Bear), Nov., p. 34.
Rotorcraft 1994
The Business Side: Vertical Technologies Improves the
Hummingbird, Jan., p. 57.
Rotors Over Ohio (PRA), Feb., p. 66.
The Business Side: RotorWay International Celebrates
New Facility, Feb., p. 86.
The Business Side: Revolution Helicopter relocates to
Excelsior Springs, MO, March, p. 86.
Graduation Day (Revolution Helicopter's Mini 500),
Oct., p. 24.
Around the Patch: Insurance for Homebuilt Helicopters,
Oct., p. 4.
Safety 1994
The See-and-Avoid Principle, March, p. 59.
New Products: Give Yourself a Second Chantz, May,
p. 60.
New Products: Pilot/passenger Restraining Systems,
LEAF, Sept., p. 84.
Sailplanes 1994
Around the Patch: American Falcon, Advanced Soar-
ing Concepts, April, p. 4.
Sailplane Builders Get Excited (Western Workshop),
May, P. 23.
The Light Stuff: Considering the Ultralight Sailplane,
June, p. 42.
The Light Stuff: Ultralight Sailplanes (Swift, Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
The Light Stuff: Soaring Pilots Can Use Ground-based
Engines to Get Aloft, Nov., p. 39.
Supplies/Suppliers 1994
Aeroplane as in Alexander (Alexander Aeroplane Co.),
June, p. 52,
Wheeling & Dealing (Matco Manufacturing), June, p.
75.
Around the Patch: Young Eagles Pilot to Receive
$5000 Gift (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty), July, p.4.
Tools 1994
New Products: U.S. Industrial Tool Power & Hand
Tool catalog, Jan., p. 88.
New Products: Dremel's disk/belt sander, Jan., p. 88.
New Products: Vise-Grip bent nose locking pliers,
American Tool Co., Feb., p. 87.
New Products: Henrob 2000 welding and cutting torch,
March, p. 84.
New Products: Squeeze Out a Gasket (Dynaco), July, p. 85.
New Products: Tube Cutter, GLB Welding Equipment,
Sept., p. 84,
New Products: Rivet Gun, Bucking Bar, Cleco Tool
from U.S. Industrial Tool, Sept., p. 84.
New Products: CDI Tester for ROTAX Engines (LEAF,
Inc.), Oct., p. 87.
New Products: The Variable-Speed Moto-Tool, Oct., p. 87.
New Products: Knife is the Cutting Edge (Dial Temp
Controller, M. M. Newman), Nov., p. 82.
Ultralights 1994
The Light Stuff: The pocket plane (powered paraglid-
ers), Jan., p. 40.
The Light Stuff: Golden Circle Air ag planes, Feb., p. 42.
The Light Stuff: Fly for Funsters (hang gliding, soaring,
balloons, skydivers), March, p. 78,
The Light Stuff: Bill Spencer's Compact 1 1 0, April, p. 76.
The Light Stuff: Surveying the Lighter Side, May, p. 36.
The Light Stuff: Considering the Ultralight Sailplane, June, p. 42.
The Light Stuff: NAA's 10 Best Flights of 1993, July, p. 11
A Gift of Wings, Part 2 (an ultralight and a camera), July, p. 34.
The Business Side: Powered Parachute Offered by
ParaPower (Defi 210), July, p. 87.
The Light Stuff: Ups and Downs of Hang Gliding Com-
petition, Aug., p. 34.
The Light Stuff: Ultralight Sailplanes (Swift, Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
Doing It with Hot Air (homebuilt balloons), Oct., p. 16.
The Light Stuff: Carbon Dragon sailplane, Oct., p. 46.
A Wild Goose Chase Succeeds (William Lishman;
Cosmos trike), Nov., p. 28.
The Light Stuff: Soaring Pilots Can Use Ground-based
Engines to Get Aloft, Nov., p. 39.
The Business Side: New Ultralight Debuted by Pop's
Props (Pinocchio), Nov., p. 87.
The Light Stuff: Paragliders, Dec., p. 112.
Wind Tunnel: Curing Unacceptable Pitch Control, April, p. 56.
Wood Designs 1994
Around the Patch: Woodworker's Special (Viper), Jan., p. 4,
Swing-Wing Falco, April, p. 39.
That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p. 8.
END OF 1994
1995
Aerobatics 1995
The Business Side: Giles G-200 acrobatic home-
built, Feb., P. 86.
Flying the Pitts S-1S (Aviat, Inc.), June, P. 20.
G-200: The Composite Contender, Sept., P. 6.
Wayne Handley Rates the G-200, Sept., P. 10.
Finding a Skybolt at Rainbow's End, Nov., P. 15.
Silver Eagles (Eagles Acrobatic Team farewell),
Nov., P. 22.
Air Races 1995
Adventure of a Lifetime (race around the world in
a Glasair). March. p. 30.
Adventure of a Lifetime. Part 2 (Glasair III around-
the-world race), April, P. 12.
The Light Stuff: Airship racing, May, P. 38.
The Business Side: Cross-Country Race for Light
Planes, Aug., P. 101.
Around the Patch: Mike Seavall wins Great Cross-
Country Flying Race, Lancair IV-P, Nov., p.4.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins 1995
Rally Back to Cranfield, Jan., P. 17.
Golden Days, Silver Year (Arlington '94), Jan., p. 29.
Sampling the French Cuisine (RSA, Moulins), Jan., P. 42.
An Idaho Adventure (Avid, SkyStar annual fly-ins), Jan., P. 72.
Anticipating Sun 'n Fun '95, March, P. 20.
You Can Go Home Again (first-time visitor to
Sun 'n Fun), March, P. 25.
Around the Patch: Flight of Eagles, Oshkosh
Bound, April, P. 4.
Around the Patch: Friedfichshafen and Aero Inter-
national '95, Aug., P. 4.
Good Start: Sun 'n Fun '95, Aug., P. 22.
The Cost of Glory (attending Oshkosh EAA Con-
vention), Aug., P. 39.
Finding a Home (Arizona's annual Copperstate
Fly-in), Sept., P. 28.
The Light Stuff: Kermit Weeks' Fantasy of Flight,
Polk City, Florida, Sept., P. 66.
Oshkosh '95 Remembered, Nov., P. 18.
The Light Stuff: Ultralight end of Wittman Field,
Oshkosh '95, Dec., P. 102.
Aircraft 1995
Adventurer: The Business Side: Twin amphibian
announced (Adventurer 2+2), Feb., P. 86.
Air Cam: Shooting from the Air (Air Cam, aerial
photography), May, P. 14.
Avid MagnumSeaplane Rating in a Kit (Avid Mag-
num), April, P. 34.
BD-10: The Business Side: First Builder-Com-
pleted BD-10 Flies, Jan., P. 86.
BD-10: BD-10s Are Us,Apfil,p.66.
BD-10: Around the Patch: Update: Jim Pfiebe's
BD- 10, April, P. 4.
BD-10: Around the Patch: Mike VanWagenen
killed in BD-10 test flight, April, P. 4.
Capella: The Business Side: Capella gets quick-
build wing, Feb., P. 86.
Courier (RANS S-7) Great Plains & Great Planes
(RANS S-7 Courier), March, P. 70.
Coyote II (RANS S-6): Great Plains & Great
Planes (RANS S-6S Coyote II), March, P. 70.
Cozy: The Business Side: Cozy Goes to EAA
Museum, Jan., P. 87.
E-Racer: The Business Side: E-Racer becomes a
kit, Nov., P. 95.
E-Z Flyer: Getting Airborne in an E-Z Hyer (Mer-
lin Aircraft), Nov., P. 78.
Europa: The Business Side: Europa Aviation
flies first turbo version of its kit aircraft, July, P. 85.
Europa: Europa Revisited, Aug., P. 42.
Explorer II: Exploring the Limits (Dean Wilson's
Explorer), Oct., P. 20.
Express: Around the Patch: Express Design, Inc., March, P. 4,
Facetmobile (FMX-4): Life on the Facet Trek,
Part I (FMX-4 Facetmobile Heads for Oshkosh), Feb., P. 8.
Facetmobile: Life on the Facet Trek, Part 2,
(Facetmobile FMX-4), March, P. 36.
Facetmobile: FMX-4 Facetmobile, February cover.
Flaglor Scooter: The Business Side: Wood home-
built resurrected (Flaglor Scooter), Feb., P. 87.
Fly Synthesis Storch: Around the Patch: Fly Syn-
thesis Storch from Italy, Sept., P. 4.
Fokker D-VIII, D-VI: Flying Fokkers for Fun
(Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokkers), Aug., P. 8.
Fokker D-VI: The Business Side: WW-1 replica for
homebuilders (Fokker D-VI biplane), Feb., P. 87.
Genesis: We Fly Genesis (Innovation Engineer-
ing), June, P. 6.
Genesis I: Around the Patch: Genesis I test con-
firms laminar flow, May, P. 6.
Genesis: The Light Stuff: Genesis Project, Evo-
lution of a Kit Sailplane, Feb,, P. 33.
Giles G-200: G-200: The Composite Contender, Sept., P. 6.
Giles G-200: The Business Side: Giles G-200 aer-
obatic homebuilt, Feb., P. 86.
Glasair III: Adventure of a Lifetime (race around
the world in a Glasair). March, P. 30.
Glasair III: Adventure of a Lifetime, Part 2 (Gla-
sair III around-the-world race), April, P. 12.
Glasair Super II-S: Building a Glasair, Part 8,
April, p. 48.
Glasair Super II-S: Building a Glasair, Part 9.
Glasair Super II-S: Glasair Building, Part 10,
Aug., p. 85.
Glasair Super II-S: Building a Glasair Super II-S,
Part 11, Oct., P. 66.
GlaStar: Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton
GlaStar begins flight testing, March, P. 3.
GlaStar: GlaStar, The Gamble Pays Off, July, P. 18.
GlaStar: Long Time Coming (GlaStar), July, P. 26.
GlaStar: GlaStar, July cover.
Griffin ARV: The Business Side: Introducing the
Griffin ARV, Oct., P. 62.
Harmon Rocket II: Launching a Rocket (Harmon
Rocket II mod for RV-4), July, P. 12.
Helicycle: Around the Patch: Helicycle, new kit
from B. J. Schramm, Oct., P. 4.
Highlander: The Business Side: European High-
lander offered as North American kit, May, P. 86.
Jodel D92 Bebe: Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.
Jungmann/Jungmeister: The Business Side: Jung-
mann and Jungmeister kits available from Aero
Union Ltd., May, P. 87.
Jungmann/Jungmeister: U.S. Buckets (Krybus
Aviation specializes in powerplants), Feb., P. 44.
Jungmann/Jungmeister: Bucker's Best (Jungmann
and Jungmeister biplane kits from Spain), Feb., P. 38.
KIS Cruiser: KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
KIS Cruiser: KIS Cruiser, March cover.
Kitfox Series 5: The Business Side: SkyStar Air-
craft Corp. receives FAR amateur-built com-
pliance, June, p. 87.
KR-2S: Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
KR-2S: KR-2S, January cover.
Lancair IV-4: Around the Patch: Mike Seavall
wins Great Cross-Country Flying Race, Lan-
cair IV-P, Nov., p.4.
Lancair fV-P: Around the Patch: Lancair Super ES,
March, P. 3.
Lancair 235/320: Bright Red Lancair (Modert's
Lancair 235/320), Oct., P. 14.
Lancair 320: Lancair 320, October cover.
Lancair 320: The Business Side: Lancair 320 is a
work of art at New York Museum of Modem
Art, Nov., P. 85.
Lancair 320: Dream Catcher (Lancair 320), Jan., P. 6.
Libelus: The Light Stuff. Argentine Libelus motor-
glider, Oct., p. 40.
Merlin GT: Merlin's Magic (Merlin GT), Nov., P. 76.
Mini 500: Around the Patch: Non-public-use Mini
500, May, P. 6.
Mitchell B-10: Improving on a Winner (Mitchell
B-10 flying wing), Aug., p. 14.
Mountain Eagle: An Eagle Takes Off (Mountain
Eagle, second-generation Montana Coyote), Nov., p. 66.
Rebel (on floats): Around the Patch: Anne Yannotti
and Denny Kindig with Murphy Rebel on floats,
June, p. 4.
Mustang 11: Little Green Apples (Mustang 11),
Sept., P. 76.
N-3N Pup: Blue Ribbon Pup (N-3N Pup), June, p. 32.
Nieuport 11: The Rebuild, Part I (Dawn Patrol and
Nieuports), Feb., P. 19.
Nieuport 11: Return of the Dawn Patrol, Part 2
(Nieuport), March, p. 82.
Nieuport 12: Nieuport Meets Yamaha, Oct., p. 6.
Omega II: Around the Patch: Omega II Drops
Out, Jan., P. 4.
Orion: Getting Aboard Orion (French homebuilt),
May, P. 24.
Oryx, LMA. 1: The Business Side: LMA. 1 Otyx kit
aircraft flies in France, June, P. 87.
P-6E Hawk: Replica or Restoration (P-6E Hawk),
Aug., P. 34.
P-51: Mustang from Scratch (Unrein's 80% scale
P-51 ), July, P. 6.
Pelican Turbo: Pelican Turbo. June cover.
Pelican Turbo: Pelican Power, Rotax 914 Turbo
(Ultravia Aero), June, P. 12.
Perch: The Business Side: Nolan helicopter kits in
the future (Perch), Feb.. P. 86.
Pitts S-1S : Flying the Pitts S-1S (Aviat, Inc.).
June, P. 20.
Pulsar: Around the Patch: It's about time (Rick
Meyer obtaitis trainin,, and checkride in Pui-
sar), July, P. 4.
Pulsar: The Business Side:: Aero Designs' Ptilsar
flying in 21 countries, July, P. 84.
Pushv Galore: Around the Patch: Pushy Galore sets
new FAI Class C-1a time-to-climb record, April, P. 4.
Rebel: The Business Side: Murphy Makes Rebel
Options Standard, Jan., P. 87.
RotorWay Exec 90: The Business Side: RotorWay
International to donate Exec 90 kit to be built and
raffled off, July. P. 84.
RV-4: Zen & The Art of Alternative Engines,
Part I (Mazda rotary in RV-4). Oct., P. 26.
RV-6A: A Lot to Like (RV-6A). Feb., P. 14.
RV-4: The Rotary Alternative, Part 2 (Mazda
rotary in RV-4). Nov., P. 34.
RV-4: Around the P@ttch: Australia to Oshkosh in
RV-4, Oct.. P. 4.
RV-3: Rotarizin,, an RV-3 (PowerSport rotary
conversion), Sept.. p. 36.
SeaRey: The Business Side: Single-seat version of
SeaRey available front Progressive Aerodyne,
May, P. 87.
Shekari (RANS S-16): Great Plains & Great Planes
(Randy Schlitter), March. P. 70.
Sherpa: Stand by for Sherpa!. April, P. 44.
Sherwood Ranger XP Around the Patch: The
English Connection (Sherwood Ranger XP),
Jan.. P. 4.
Skybolt: Finding @t Skybolt at Rainbow's End,
Nov., P. 15.
Skybolt: Skybolt, November cover.
Skybolt: Beyond the Super Skybolt, Nov., P. 6.
Slepcev Fiesler Storch: Stepping Back to a Storch
(Nestor Slepcev Fiesler Storch), April, P. 40.
Stewart S-51 Mustang: Stewart S-51 Mustang,
September cover.
Stewart S-51 Mustang: Measuring Up to a Mus-
tang (Stewart S-51D), Sept.. P. 16.
Streak Shadow: Shadow Across America (Laron
Aviatioii's Streak Shadow). July, P. 66.
Super Rebel 2500: The Business Side: Murphy
Aircraft's new four-seater. Super Rebel 2500,
June, P. 87.
SuperFloater: The Light Stuff: SuperFloater rein-
vents the 1930s primary ,gIider, April, P. 70.
T-33: Around the Patch: Another Option for the Jet
Set (Bo Case's T-33), Feb., P. 4.
Tiger Moth: Tiger Moth (Norton-rotary-powered),
Feb., P. 68.
Tiger Moth: Mothing Abroad (Australian Tiger
Moth), Feb.. P. 70.
Trio: Around the Patch: Trio Checkout (Mark
Hirt's Trio). Feb., P. 4.
Trio: Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
Ultrabat: The Business Side: Australite Ultrabat,
Jan., P. 87.
Velocity 173 Elite RG: Getting There in Style
(Velocity 173 Elite RG to Oshkosh), Dec., P. 6.
Velocity: Around the Patch: We're planning a
high-velocity trip (Velocity), Oct., P. 4.
Vortex: Evolving While Revolving (Jim Vanek's
Sport Copters), June. P. 36.
Waco Four: Labor of Love (Waco Four replica),
May, p. 80.
Waco Four: Waco Four, May cover.
White Lightning: The Business Side: White Light-
ning training for pilots. Feb., P. 86.
Windex 1200: The Light Stuff: Windex 1200,
Nov., p. 82.
Zenair STOL CH 701: More Than Just a Pretty
Face (Zenair STOL CH 701), May, P. 66.
Z-Gull: The Light Stuff: Z-Gull amphibious trike,
March. p. 66.
Amphibians/Seaplanes 1995
The Business Side: Twin amphibian announced
(Adventurer 2+)). Feb., P. 86.
The Light Stuff: Z-Gull amphibious trike, March, P. 66.
Seaplane Rating in a Kit (Avid Magnum), April. P. 34.
The Business Side: Single-seat version of SeaRey
available from Progressive Aerodyne, May, P. 87.
Around the Patch: Anne Yannotti and Denny
Kindig with Murphy Rebel on floats, June, P. 4.
Avionics 1995
Around the Patch: Getting It Right (nav anten-
nas), Jan., P. 4.
Clocks that Talk Back (PCR Systems), Jan., P. 66.
Is Your Speed True" (determine using GPS and
pocket calculator), Feb., P. 49.
Communicating Clearly (portable and built-in inter-
coms). March,, P. 48.
New Products: ANR retrofit kit available for head-
sets (Headsets, Inc.). Mat-ch. P. 61.
Panel Powei- (instrument and avionics installation),
April, P. 20.
Fliht of the Eagle (AccuNav Sport handheld GPS)
Using Coaxial Cable (installing your own avionics
requires this skill), July. P. 54.
Visit to Sporty's Pilot Shop (JD-200 handheld
navcorn), July, P. 63.
Like Kids in a Candy Store (Gulf Coast Avionics),
Sept., P. 40.
Avionics Update, Oct., P. 48.
New Products: Navaid Devices offers its autopilot
owners handheld GPS utility, Nov., P. 86.
Planning Panels, Part I (instrument and avionics
panel arrangements), Dec., P. 1 6.
The Rebuild (Dawn Patrol and Nieuports), Part 1,
Feb., P. 19.
Tiger Moth (Norton-rotary-powered), Feb., P. 68.
Mothing Abroad (Australian Tiger Moth), Feb., P. 70.
Return of the Dawn Patrol, Part 2 (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
The Business Side: Jungmann and Jungmeister
kits available from Aero Union Ltd., May, P. 87.
Beyond the Super Skybolt, Nov., P. 6.
Build-It-Yourself Projects 1995
Around the Patch: Getting it Right (nav antennas),
Jan., P. 4.
Around the Patch: Make Your Own ANR headset,
Sept., P. 4.
Building a Work Table, Oct., P. 59.
The $15,000 Oven (preparing "oven" for high-
altitude cooking), Dec., P. II 2.
Builder's Reports 1995
Completions (builders share their successes),
monthly feature.
The Business Side: First Builder-Completed BD-10
Flies, Jan., P. 86.
The Rebuild, Part I (Dawn Patrol and Nieuports),
Feb., P. 1 9.
Building a Glasair, Part 7, Feb., P. 74.
The $5000 Airframe Kit, Part 1, March, p. 13.
Return of the Dawn Patrol, Part 2 (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
Less than $5000, Part 2, April, P. 6.
Building a Glasair, Part 8, April, P. 48.
BD-]Os Are Us (Jim Priebe's jet), April, P. 66.
Blue Ribbon Pup (N-3N Pup), June, P. 32.
Building a Glasair, Part 9.
Launching a Rocket (Harrnon Rocket II mod for
RV-4), July, P. 12.
Little Green Apples (Mustang, II), Sept., P. 76.
Building a Glasair Super II-S, Part 11, Oct., P. 66.
Building Techniques 1995
Around the Patch: Those Builder Conferences,
Jan., P. 3.
Around the Patch: Murphy Schedules Rebel Work-
shop, Feb., P. 7.
How to Reduce Weight and Cost (battery cables),
Feb., P. 59.
The Business Side: Capella gets quick-build wing,
Feb., P. 86.
Threading It Right (success with taps and dies),
May, P. 82.
Using Coaxial Cable (installing your own avionics
requires this skill), July, P. 54.
Glasair Building, Part 10, Aug., P. 85.
Around the Patch: Builder workshops, conferences
remain popular, Oct.. P. 5.
The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft hosts builder
conference. Oct., P. 62.
Education in a Box (kit manufacturer starter packs),
Oct., P. 70.
One-Off Construction (choosing a scratch-built
design), Nov., P. 70.
Around the Patch: Builder Conference, Aurora
Airport, Oregon, Dec., P. 4.
Composite Designs 1995
Around the Patch: Omega II Drops Out, Jan., P. 4.
Dream Catcher (Lancair 320), Jan., P. 6.
Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
Around the Patch: Another Option for the Jet Set
(Bo Case's T-33), Feb., P. 4.
Around the Patch: Trio Checkout (Mark Hirt's
Trio), Feb., P. 4.
KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
BD-10s Are Us, April, P. 66.
Getting Aboard Orion (French homebuilt), May, P. 24.
The Business Side: LMA. I Oryx kit aircraft flies in
France, June, P. 87.
Europa Revisited, Aug., P. 42.
Bright Red Lancair (Modert's Lancair 235/320),
Oct., P. 14.
Computers/Software 1995
The Business Side: New software for designers,
GA-CAD from DARCorp.)
The Business Side: The Aeroline, Alexander Aero-
plane's bulletin board (404/228-7943), Nov., P. 85.
Covers 1995
KR-2S, January.
Facetmobile, February.
KIS Cruiser, March.
Slepcev Fiesler Storch, April.
Waco Four, May.
Pelican Turbo, June.
GlaStar, July.
Europas, August.
Stewart S-51 Mustang, September.
Lancair 320, October.
Skybolt. November.
Velocity 173 Elite, December.
Design Techniques 1995
Wind Tunnel: The Design Process, Jan., P. 50.
The Right of Spring : (spring landing gear), Jan., P. 56.
Wind Tunnel: Initial Airplane-Design Considera-
tion, Feb., P. 56.
Wind Tunnel: Configuration next step in design
process), March, P. 55.
How Flaps Work, April, P. 54.
Wind Tunnel: We consider balance on our tour of
the design process, April, P. 60.
Wind Tunnel: Why airplanes weigh so much ... or so
little, May, P. 54.
Wind Tunnel: Caution: Modify at your own risk!,
June, P. 68.
Designing the Fuselage, July, P. 58.
Wind Tunnel: High-wing vs. low-wing, July, P. 74.
Wind Tunnel: Wing placement, Aug., P. 96.
Wind Tunnel: High- vs. low-wing continued, Sept., P. 50.
Dumb Decisions (traps for aircraft designers to
avoid), Sept., P. 61.
Wind Tunnel: About wind tunnels, Oct., P. 80.
Wind Tunnel: High-speed, closed-circuit wind tun-
nel, Nov., P. 58.
Planning Panels, Part I (instrument and avionics
panel arrangements), Dec., P. 16.
Designers 1995
Great Plains & Great Planes (Randy Schlitter),
March. P. 70.
The Business Side: We lose S.J."Steve" Wittman,
Aug., P. 100.
Directories/Indexes 1995
Index to 1994 Kitplanes, Jan., P. 80.
Avionics Service Centers, April, P. 23.
1995 Supplier Directory, June, P. 53.
Avionics Directory 1995, Oct., P. 54.
1996 Directory of Homebuilt Aircraft, Dec., P. 22.
Homebuilt Aircraft Cross-Reference of Names,
Dec., P. 99.
Economics and Business: 1995
Around the Patch: Canadian Homebuilders and
Corporate Pilots, Jan., P. 3.
The Business Side: Murphy Makes Rebel Options
Standard, Jan., P. 87.
Around the Patch: Tracking Revitalization Act,
Feb., P. 6.
Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton GlaStar
begins flight testing, March, P. 3.
Around the Patch: Sport Copter, Inc., March, P. 5.
Around the Patch: Chief Aircraft Parts, March, P. 5.
Around the Patch: Update: Jim Priebe's BD-10,
April, P. 4.
Around the Patch: Mike VanWagenen killed in
BD-10 test flight, April, P. 4.
The Business Side: FFP President Darlene Jackson-
Hanson gets Dakota business award, May, p. 87.
The Business Side: SkyStar Aircraft Corp. receives
FAR ainateur-built compliance, June, P. 87.
The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft's new four-
seater. Super Rebel 2500, June, P. 87.
Around the Patch: Time for a change of policy re.
"hired guns"?, July, P. 4.
The Business Side:: Aero Designs' Pulsar flying in
21 countries, July, P. 84.
The Business Side:: New @eneral manager for
Avid is Jim Prideaux, July, P. 84.
The Business Side:: RotorWay International to
donate Exec 90 kit to be built and raffled off,
July, P. 84.
The Business Side:: BD-Micro Technologies pur-
chased by Ed "Skeeter" Karnes, July, P. 85.
The Business Side:: Europa Aviation flies first
turbo version of its kit aircraft, July, P. 85.
Around the Patch: Homer Kolb Wins LAMA
Award, Oct., P. 4.
Around the Patch: HX-321 progress (Hamilton
Aerospace), Oct., P. 5.
The Business Side: Introducing the Griffin ARV,
Oct., P. 62.
The Business Side: Kit aircraft financing avail-
able from Green Tree Financial Corp., Oct., P. 63.
Around the Patch: Scratch-built Design Winners,
Nov., P. 4.
The Business Side: Van's customers complete
1000 RVs, Nov., P. 85.
The Business Side: l,ancair 320 is a work of art at
New York Museum of Modern Art, Nov., P. 85.
The Business Side: E-Racer becomes a kit, Nov., P. 85.
Education 1995
Around the Patch: It's about time (Rick Meyer
obtains training and checkride in Pulsar), July, P. 4.
Around the Patch: Aviation Explorer and CAP
cadets at Oshkosh, Nov., P. 4.
Engines 1995
The Engine Beat: Auto-engine Converters, Jan., P.54.
New Products: John Parker Offers Direct Ignition,
Jan., P. 85.
U. S. Buckets (Krybus Aviation specializes in powerplants), Feb., P. 44.
Revolutionary Power (Vem Newbold's three-pis-
ton, rotating-block engine), Feb., P. 62.
The Engine Beat: Kits to Build Your Own 0-200
or 0-360'?, Feb., P. 83.
The Business Side: New engine options for Merlin,
Feb., P. 86.
Scanning for Success (JPI's EDM-700 engine mon-
itor), March, P. 62.
The Engine Beat: Anglin AP-52 engine, March, P.80.
The Engine Beat: Mazda rotary power in a Long-
EZ, April, P. 58.
Different Strokes (Rt)tax two- or four-stroke), May, P. 44.
Unconventional Engines (alternative engines and
power configurations), May, P. 50.
The Engine Beat: Firewall-forward engine pack-
ages, May, P. 58.
New Products: Programmable engine management
system from Simple Digital Systems, May, P. 63.
The Engine Beat: Zoche-Aero Diesel engines,
June, P. 85.
Timing is Everything (time the Slick magneto),
July, p. 50.
The Engine Beat: Belted Air Power's reduction
unit, July, p. 81.
The Engine Beat: Phoenix Project, Cal Poly State
University, Aug., p. 82.
Mind over Matter (getting most from two-stroke
engine), Aug., p. 92.
New Products: Solid Cap NGK spark plugs for
Rotax engines from LEAF, Aug., P. 102.
Rotarizing an RV-3 (PowerSport rotary conver-
sion), Sept., P. 36.
The Engine Beat: High performance rebuilds for
certified engines (DeMars Aero Ltd., Sept., P. 54.
Is There Life After Oversquare?, Sept., p. 56.
Zen & The Art of Alternative Engines, Part I
(Mazda rotary in RV-4), Oct., P. 26.
Testing EGTs and CHTS, Oct., P. 36.
The Rotary Alternative, Part 2 (Mazda rotary in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.
Heartbeat of (Aero) America (Elwyn Johnson's
conversion), Nov., P. 44.
The Engine Beat: Thermodyne LD-30 fan pro-
duces fanjet-like thruster, Nov., P. 62.
FAA 1995
Around the Patch: FAA proposes some easing up
and some clamping down, Nov., P. 4.
Flight Reviews 1995
Dream Catcher (Lancair 320), Jan., P. 6.
Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
A Lot to Like (RV-6A), Feb., P. 14.
Tiger Moth (Norton-rotary-powered), Feb., P. 68.
Around the Patch: Lancair Super ES, March, P. 3.
Around the Patch: Express Design, Inc., March, P. 4.
KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
Great Plains & Great Planes (RANS S-7 Courier),
March, P. 70.
Great Plains & Great Planes (RANS S-6S Coyote
11), March, P. 70.
Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
Seaplane Rating in a Kit (Avid Magnum), April, P.34.
Shooting from the Air (Air Cam, aerial photogra-
phy), May, P. 14.
Getting Aboard Orion (French homebuilt), May, P.24.
More Than Just a Pretty Face (Zenair STOL CH
701), May, P. 66.
Transition to Taildraggers, May, P. 76.
We Fly Genesis (Innovation Engineering), June, P.6.
Pelican Power, Rotax 914 Turbo (Ultravia Acro),
June, P. 12.
Flying the Pitts S-1S (Aviat, Inc.), June, P. 20.
Evolving While Revolving (Jim Vanek's Sport
Copters), June, P. 36.
GlaStar, The Gamble Pays Off, July, P. 18.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.
Measuring Up to a Mustang (Stewart S-51D),
Sept., P. 16.
Little Green Apples (Mustang II), Sept., P. 76.
The Rotary Alternative, Part 2 (Mazda rotary in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.
An Eagle Takes Off (Mountain Eagle, second-
generation Montana Coyote), Nov., P. 66.
Getting Airborne in an E-Z Flyer (Merlin Air-
craft), Nov., P. 78.
Getting There in Style (Velocity 173 Elite RG to
Oshkosh), Dec., P. 6.
Flight Testing 1995
Around the Patch: Genesis I test confirms laminar
flow, May, P. 6.
Long Time Coming (GlaStar), July, P. 26.
Fuel 1995
Passing Auto Gas, Feb., p. 29.
Historical 1995
The Business Side: Cozy Goes to EAA Museum, Jan., P. 87.
Right Time, Wright Award (Wright Brothers
Award, Dayton, Ohio), May, P. 71.
The Original Homebuilders (Wright Brothers
Award), May, P. 72.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.
Humor 1995
Kitstuff. monthly cartoon by Robrucha.
Tales of an Airport Bum, Sept., P. 32.
Insurance 1995
Around the Patch: EAA Flight Advisory Program
Gears Up, Feb., P. 6.
Insuring Your Homebuilt, Feb., p. 51.
The Business Side: White Lightning training for
pilots, Feb., P. 86.
International 1995
Around the Patch: The English Connection (Sher-
wood Ranger XP), Jan., P. 4.
Rally Back to Cranfield, Jan., p. 17.
Sampling the French Cuisine (RSA, Moulins),
Jan., P. 42.
Bucker's Best (Jungmann and Jungmeister biplane
kits from Spain), Feb., P. 38.
Mothing Abroad (Australian Tiger Moth), Feb.,p. 70.
Getting Aboard Orion (French homebuilt), May, p. 24.
The Business Side: European Highlander offered as
North American kit, May, P. 86.
The Business Side: LMA. 1 Oryx kit aircraft flies in
France, June, P. 87.
Over & Under (flying in New Zealand), July, P. 44.
Around the Patch: Friedfichshafen and Aero Inter-
national '95, Aug., P. 4.
Around the Patch: Fly Synthesis Storch from Italy,
Sept., P. 4.
The Light Stuff: Argentine Libelus motorglider,
Oct., P. 40.
Maintenance 1995
Testing EGTs and CHTS, Oct., P. 36.
Metal Designs 1995
A Lot to Like (RV-6A), Feb., P. 14.
More Than Just a Pretty Face (Zenair STOL CH
701), May, P. 66.
Measuring Up to a Mustang (Stewart S-51D),
Sept., p. 16.
Rotarizing an RV-3 (PowerSport rotary conver-
sion), Sept., p. 36.
Little Green Apples (Mustang II), Sept., p. 76.
Zen & The Art of Alternative Engines, Part I
(Mazda rotary in RV-4), Oct., P. 26.
The Rotary Alternative, Part 2 (Mazda rotary in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.
Monoplanes 1995
Stand by for Sherpa!, April, P. 44.
The Light Stuff. Flightstar's IISL model explains
why lighter is better, Aug., P. 76.
Merlin's Magic (Merlin GT), Nov., P. 76.
Personal Adventures 1995
Life on the Facet Trek, Part I (FMX-4 Facetmobile
Heads for Oshkosh), Feb., p. 8.
Life on the Facet Trek, Part 2, (Facetmobile FMX-
4), March, P. 36.
Around the Patch: Anne Yannotti and Denny
Kindig with Murphy Rebel on floats, June, P. 4.
Over & Under (flying in New Zealand), July, P. 44.
Shadow Across America (Laron Aviation's Streak
Shadow), July, p. 66.
Tough Choices [for building] (Sonerai, Tailwind,
Christavia, MiniMax, Hi-Max), Sept., P. 44.
Around the Patch: Australia to Oshkosh in RV-4,
Oct., P. 4.
Around the Patch: We're planning a high-velocity
trip (Velocity), Oct., P. 4.
The $15,000 Oven (preparing "oven" for high-
altitude cooking), Dec., P. II 2.
Personalities 1995
Phil Reed, SkyStar President, Jan., p. 74.
Jim Metzger, Avid General Manager, Jan., P. 75.
Around the Patch: What's Paul [Poberezny] Up
To?, Feb., P. 7.
Around the Patch: Bob McLallen, Henry Bouley,
Jr., and P. H. Spencer deceased, May, P. 4.
The Light Stuff: Larry Hall, Kent Anderson, Dick
Cheney-Utah men and flying machines, July, p.40. p
Around the Patch: Berkut demo pilot Rick Fes-
senden dies at airshow, Dec., P. 4.
Products 1995
New Products: Strap-on Snow Skis, Feb., p 85.
New Products: Altimeter wristwatch, March, P. 61.
New Products: New pitot head designed for home-
builts, March, P. 6 1.
New Products: PTM&W Industries' 2032 epoxy
resin and hardener, April, P. 84.
New Products: Micro-1000 Tachometer from
Microflight Products, Inc., April, p. 84.
New Products:Skin Coat from Skin Coat North America, May, P. 63.
New Products: lcom's new portable transceivers, May, P. 63.
New Products: Cabin heat for homebuilts (Com-
posite Aircraft Accessories), July, p. 83.
A Breath of Fresh Air (Hobby Air 1 respirator
system), Aug., P. 86.
New Products: Aileron bellcrank bearings at Wicks, Aug., P. 102.
New Products: Superflite's Supplied-Air Hood for
painting, Aug., P. 102.
New Products: Oil Valve from Sporty's, Sept., p, 86.
New Products: Molded vortex generators for canard
airplanes, Computer Certainty, Inc., Sept., P. 86.
New Products: Engine indicators from Horizon
Instruments, Inc., Nov., P. 86.
New Products: Back-drilling made simple with
The Mag Peck, Nov., P. 86,
Propellers 1995
The Business Side: Airmaster propeller distributed
by Aeromotion, Inc., Jan., P. 86.
Purchasing 1995
How to Read Classified Ads, Jan., P. 77.
Replicas 1995
The Business Side: Plans available for WW-II air-
craft (Historical Aircraft Corp.), Feb., P. 86.
The Business Side: WW-1 replica for homebuilders
(Fokker DVI biplane), Feb., P. 87.
Return of the Dawn Patrol, Part 2 (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
Stepping Back to a Storch (Nestor Slepcev Fiesler
Storch), April, P. 40.
Labor of Love (Waco Four replica), May, P. 80.
Mustang from Scratch (Unrein's 80% scale P-51),
July, P. 6.
Flying Fokkers for Fun (Airdrome Aeroplanes
Fokkers), Aug., p. 8.
Replica or Restoration (P-6E Hawk), Aug., p. 34.
Nieuport Meets Yamaha, Oct., P. 6.
Rotorcraft 1995
The Business Side: Nolan helicopter kits in the
future (Perch), Feb., P. 86.
Rotors Over Indiana (Poplar Rotorcraft Assn. con-
vention), April, P. 74.
Around the Patch: Non-public-use Mini 500, May,
p. 6.
Turn for the Better? (coaxial counterrotating pro-
pellers), June, P. 76.
Around the Patch: Helicycle, new kit from B. J.
Schramm, Oct., P. 4.
The Business Side: RotorWay International gets
new president (Elbert "Stretch" Wolter), Oct., P. 62.
Safety 1995
Around the Patch: EAA Flight Advisory Program
Gears Up, Feb., P. 6.
Sailplanes 1995
The Light Stuff. Genesis Project, Evolution of a Kit
Sailplane, Feb., P. 33.
The Light Stuff. SuperFloater reinvents the 1930s
primary glider, April, P. 70.
The Light Stuff. Windex 1200, Nov., P. 82.
Special-Purpose Aircraft 1995
Around the Patch: Pushy Galore sets new FAI
Class C-1a time-to-climb record, April, P. 4.
Exploring the Limits (Dean Wilson's Explorer),
Oct., P. 20.
Supplies/Suppliers 1995
We Visit Chief Aircraft Inc., May, P. 34.
The Business Side: Alexander Aeroplane's Air-
craft Metals Sourcebook available, May, P. 87.
The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft's Series 1500
and 1800 metal floats, June, P. 87,
Visit to Sporty's Pilot Shop, July, P. 63.
Oil Filter Shoot-Out (Aviation Development Cor-
poration's oil filter system), July P. 77,
Like Kids in a Candy Store (Gulf Coast Avionics),
Sept., P. 40.
Sensor Mania (Grand Rapids Technologies' digi-
tal engine instruments), Nov., P. 52.
Tools 1995
New Products: The Pocketwrench 11, Jan., P. 85.
New Products: Ballpoint Star Tools from Bondhus
Corp., Feb., P. 85.
New Products: Bench Top Riveting and Dimpling
Fixture from U.S. Industrial Tool and Supply,
Feb., P. 85.
New Products: Mini Air Vac, Rivet Fan Spacing
T(x)l from U.S. Industrial Tool and Supply, Feb.,
P. 85.
New Products: Quick-Grip Spring Clamps from
American Tool Companies, April, p. 84.
New Products: Tool kit for composites from U.S.
Industrial Tool & Supply, April, P. 84.
New Products: Survival tool for pilots from
Sporty's Pilot Shop, July, P. 83.
New Products: Bench-top coper from Linders Spe-
cialty Co., July, p. 83.
New Products: Lex-Aire's Pro-2000 Semi-Auto-
matic HVLP spray gut,., Aug., P. 102.
New Products: Clean Air Sanding Systems' Dus-
Trap (dust collection shrouds), Sept., P. 86.
Ultralights 1995
The Light Stuff: Florida's Wallaby Air Ranch,
Jan., P. 68.
The Business Side: Australite Ultrabat, Jan., P. 87.
The Light Stuff: Z-Gull amphibious trike, March, p. 66.
The Light Stuff: SuperFloater reinvents the 1930s
primary glider, April, P. 70.
The Light Stuff.- Sport of speed gliding, June, p. 42.
Around the Patch: How's Your Hearing? (Loud
Birdmen Society), July, P. 5.
The Light Stuff,. Larry Hall, Kent Anderson, Dick
Cheney-Utah men and flying machines, July, p.40. p
Improving on a Winner (Mitchell B-10 flying
wing), Aug., P. 14.
Wood Designs
The Business Side: Wood homebuilt resurrected
(Flaglor Scooter), Feb., P. 87.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.
END OF 1995
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1996 1996
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Aerobatics
Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p. 20.
The Business Side: Akro-Tech Giles G
202 has made maiden flight, May, p. 86.
One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p.10.
The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p.
120.
Air Races
The Business Side: Copperstate Race is
a Dashing Success, March, p. 56.
Racing a Composite is VariEze or maybe
it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.
Aircraft
AC-5
The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p.
78.
AC-8
The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p.
78.
Adventurer 2+2
Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer
2+2), Aug., p. 36.
Aeros-20 blimp
Around the Patch: World's most expen-
sive ultralight is also the biggest (Aeros-
20 blimp), Feb., p. 3
Air Master
Air Master, January.
Air & Space TwinStar
Flying the Air & Space TwinStar
gyroplane, July, p. 78.
Air & Space TwinStar, July, cover.
Air Creation Clipper
The Light Stuff: Air Creation's Clipper
trike, Sept., p. 44.
Air Master ----1996---
Meet the Air Master, Jan., p. 10.
Airborne Edge Executive
The Light Stuff: AirBorne Edge
Executive trike, Aug., p. 68.
Akro Advanced
Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p.20.
Alfa A-211 `
Alfa A-211 (2), March.
The Russians Are Coming (Alfa A-211
kitplanes), March, p. 34.
Aventura IIA
Aventura & SeaRey, June, cover.
Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June,
p.82.
Avid Catalina
Analyzing an Amphib (builders report
on Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.
Avid Flyer
Skiing an Avid, Feb., p. 29.
Campana
Campaigning with Campana (French
kit airplane), March, p. 16.
Carlson Skycycle
A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.
Carlson Sparrow Sport Special
A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.
CATA Oryx
Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in
France) Feb., p. 10.
Comp Monster
Getting to Know a Monster (Comp
Monster kit airplane), April, p. 21.
Cox Hawk
Cox Hawk, October, cover.
One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p.
10.
Cozy Mark IV
Around the Patch: It's 500 plansets and
counting for the Cozy Mark IV, May, p. 4.
Davis DA-9
Leeon Davis' DA-9; TEAM Air-Bike,
September.
Davis DA-9
Born to Climb (Leeon Davis' DA-9),
Sept., p. 10.
Europa
Around the Patch: Europa Experience,
Dec., p. 3.
---1996---
Europa
Europa Euphoria (first customer to com-
plete Europa tells all),
Dec., p. 8.
The Business Side: The First
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p.
56.
Ferguson F-11
The Business Side: New Ferguson is
high strength (F-ll), Sept., p. 87.
Firebird
Building Character (all-wood Firebird),
March, p. 44.
Glasair
Building a Glasair, Part 13 (wingtip
extensions and wingless, Nov.), p. 29.
Racing a Composite is VariEze or
maybe it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.
Glasair II
Building a Glasair, Part 12, Feb., p. 40.
Goodyear Inflatoplane
Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p.
26.
Hawker Hurricane
Building a Hurricane (George Matey's
Hawker Hurricane replica), March, p.
10.
J-6 Karatoo
Rebuilding a J-6 Karatoo, March, p. 68.
Jenny (2/3-scale)
Jennies, SPADs & More, Sept., p. 80.
JP-1 Skybolt
John Prokop's Legacy (JP-1 Skybolt),
Sept., p. 59.
Kitfox Series V
Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures
in your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70.
Kolb FireFly
The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April,
p. 18.
Lancair IV-P
A High-Flying Lancair IV-P, May, p. 10.
Lancair ES
The Business Side: Lancair ES
fast-build kit approved, June, p. 66.
Loehle Spad Xl11
Loehle Spad Xl11, February.
Spad Xlil & Friends (Loehle Aircraft
Corporation), Feb., p. 60.
Longster
Checking Out the Longster (1930s-
designed homebuilt), April, p. 42
Melfa XP-52
Managing Mike Melfa's XP-52
(one-ofa-kind 1 970s project), Sept., p.
26.
Merlin E-Z Flyer
A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air-Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72
Merlin Explorer
Launching an Explorer (Merlin
Explorer), Aug., p. 26.
----1996----
Around the Patch: Four-Seater joins
Merlin line, Jan., p. 4.
Mitchell Wing
Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p.
27.
The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10
is back in Production, Jan., p. 51.
Murphy Elite
The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft Mfg.
Ltd. flies new Murphy Elite, June, p. 66.
Murphy SR2500
Murphy SR2500, November, cover.
Mustang P-51G/H
Mustang Double Vision (full-scale repli-
ca P-51G/H, looking for builders), Nov.,
p.24/
Nolan 51-HJ
Decision Time for the Nolans (Nolan
51-HJ), April, p. 70.
P6E Replica
A Hawk from the Past (Curtiss Hawk
P6E), April, p. 36.
Partenair Mystere
The Business Side: Canadian kit promises
economical speed (Partenair
Mystere), Oct., p. 26.
Pazmany PL-1
The Chinese Connection (Pazmany
PL1),Sept.,p.36.
Pegasus Quantum trike
The Light Stuff: Pegasus Quantum trike
from Great Britain with Rotax 912, Oct.,
p.70.
Performance Legend
The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Performance Legend,
Viperfan), Dec.,
Pulsar XP
Pulsar Power (Aero Design's Pulsar
XP), Oct., p. 50.
Pursang
Bigger and Better (John Larsen comes
up with a new airplane, Pursang), Nov.,
p.20.
RAF 2000 GTX-SE
The Business Side: Legacy powers
new RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane,
June, p. 66.
RagWing
Flying the Original Disney RagWing,
Nov., p. 62.
RANS Araile S-12XL
The Business Side: RANS Ariale gets
speedy enclosure (Ariale S-12XL),
Oct., p.26.
Revolution Mini-500
Around the Patch: Revolution
Helicopter Shows Its Stuff (open house
and fly-in), Jan., p. 4.
Rihn 109
The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p.
120.
RotorWay Exec 162F
The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87. ----1996----
RotorWay Exec 1 62F, August, cover.
Rotor-Mouse
The Helicopter that Roared
(RotorMouse with jet turbine engine),
July, p. 44.
SeaRey
Arnet Pereyra Aventura & Progressive
Aerodyne SeaRey, June cover. Flying
the SeaRey, June, p. 10.
Series II Turbo Pulsar
A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p.
36.
Sherwood Ranger LW
Ranger to the Rescue (Sherwood
Ranger LOO), July, p. 10.
Sky Arrow 1 450L
An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.
Sky Arrow Exocet
Catching a Flying Fish (Pacific
Aerosystem's Sky Arrow Exocet),
Dec., p. 16. Sky Arrow Exocet,
December, cover.
SkyStar Kiffox IV
The Business Side: New Kitfox, Old
Engine (Kitfox IV with remanufactured
Cont. 0-200), Sept., p. 87.
Stiletto II
Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero
Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.
Tandem Air-Bike
Around the Patch: Air-Bike Built for
Two, April, p. 4.
TEAM Air-Bike
TEAM Airbike, September cover.
TEAM Air-Bike
A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72.
Titan Tornado
Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado),
July, p. 26.
Tri-R KIS
The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R
Technologies KIS flies in England),
April, p. 76.
Turbo Pulsar
Around the Patch: Turbo Pulsar from
Aero Designs, Aug., p. 3.
Ultravia Pelican
The Business Side: Pelican Gets
Company Floats, Sept., p. 86.
US Aviation Cumulus
The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style
motorglider soars (US Aviation
Cumulus), May, p.80.
Vans RV-4
A Man and His Dream, Part 1
(Australian Jon Johanson, RV-4,
around the globe), Feb., p. 20.
That's Different (RV-3 with LOM
Czech engine), May, p. 88.
Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2
(Australian RV-4 builder completes
global trip), April, p. 18.
Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook ----1996----
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda),
Oct., p.75.
Vans RV-6
Helping Hands (RV-6 special cockpit
design for wheelchair pilot), Oct., p. 28.
Tackling the Tedium (Van's Aircraft
Company quick-build RV-6), Nov., p. 83.
Vans RV-8
RV-8, April, cover.
Flight-Testing the RV-8, Part 2, May,
p.26.
Flying the RV-8, Part 1, April, p. 10.
VariEze
Racing a Composite is VariEze or
maybe it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.
Viper
Holding onto a Viper (Elam's Viper),
Aug., p. 94.
Viperfan
The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p.
120.
White Lightning
Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ
and back), June, p. 24.
Wizard
Conjuring a Wizard (twin-boom
pusher), Aug., p. 10.
Wizard, August, cover.
YT-33
The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the
YT-33 from scratch), July, p. 16.
Zenith CH-701
Building in the Bush (Building Zenith
CH-701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.
Zodiac Gemini
The Business Side: Zenith Aircraft has
twins (twin-engine Gemini), Sept., p. 86.
Airshows,Conventions & Fly-Ins
Around the Patch: Revolution Helicopter
Shows Its Stuff (open house and
fly-in), Jan., p. 4.
Moulins Sandwich (annual French sport
aviation fly-in), Jan., p. 16.
Rallying at Cranfield (PFA Air Rally in
England), Jan., p. 29.
Remembering Arlington '95, Jan., p. 36.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (airshow
smoke system), Jan., p. 76.
East Coast Fly-in Turns 25 (New Castle,
Delaware), Feb., p. 16.
The Light Stuff: Sailplane Homebuilder's
Assn's annual Western Workshop,
Feb., p.74.
Copperstate '95 (Williams Gateway
Airport, Mesa, Arizona), March, p. 52.
Planning for Paradise...and other
locations at Sun 'n Fun '96, March, p.
72.
----1996---
Rotors in the Heartland (PRA Convention
in Greencastle, Indiana), May, p. 58.
Tehachapi Gathering (Sailplane
Homebuilders'Assn. Western
Workshop), June, p. 17.
Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun has its ups
and downs, July, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Osdkosh-bound pilots
welcome at Dodge County Airport,
Juneau, Wl, July, p. 5.
Your Oshkosh Checklist, July, p. 58.
Photos from Lakeland (Sun 'n Fun'96),
Aug., p. 14.
Around the Patch: Arlington helps fill in
gaps in the logbook, Oct., p. 4.
Around the Patch: A collection of
ramblings from Oshkosh '96.
Evaluating Oshkosh '96, Nov., p. 10.
The Business Side: Aircraft at Oshkosh
'96 were a sweet treat, Nov., p. 26.
The Light Stuff: Here's what we saw at
Oshkosh 1996, Nov., p. 86.
Arnet Pereyra Aventura & Progressive
Aerodyne SeaRey, June cover.
Flying the SeaRey, June, p. 10.
Analyzing an Amphib (builders report on
Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.
Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June, p.
82.
Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado),
July, p. 26.
Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer
2+2), Aug., p.36.
The Business Side: Pelican Gets
Company Floats, Sept., p. 86.
Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures in
your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70.
Avionics
Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline
Cells are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.
Designing Your Panel, Part 2, (avionics
and instruments), Jan., P. 69.
Battle of the Bantamweights (GPS;
Garmin's GPS 90 and 11 Morrow's
Precedus), Feb., p. 33.
Future Cockpits, Part 3 (instrument panel
possibilities), Feb., p. 46.
Recent Cockpit Display Developments
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics),
Feb., p. 50.
Less Is More on the Panel (Touch & Go
EFIS from Archangel Avionics, Inc.),
Feb., p. 53.
New Products: Headsets for Kids from
David Clark, March, p. 63.
New Products: Simplifly Cockpit Voice
Warning Systems, March, p. 63.
New Products: Wag-Aero offers
AmeriKing ELT, March, p. 63.
Staying Charged (keeping batteries in
good shape), April, p. 56.
An Autopilot for Homebuilts (SE5a 3-axis
trimtab autopilot), April, p. 87.
Navigating in Technicolor (Ashtech's
AV12GPS,May,p.38.
New Products: Hardwood panel
overlays from Precision Aviation, Inc.,
May, p. 70.
The Business Side: Trimble Purchases ----1996----
Terra, July, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Bendix King KLX 100
GPScom handheld to be awarded,
Aug., p.5.
CDI Nav with a Twist (Troll Avionics'
new Super Navigator), Aug., p. 72.
A Warning Voice (cockpit voice warning
system from Simplifly), Sept., p. 54.
New Products: Lowrance's New AirMap
GPS, Sept., p. 88.
New Products: Bose offers new
headset, Oct., p. 25.
Avionics Directory '96, Oct., p. 31.
Avionics Roundup '96 (what's new in
aviation electronics), Oct., p. 36.
Cockpit-Recording AiRepeater II
(electronic flight assistant for homebuilt
cockpit), Dec., p. 107.
Build-it-yourself projects
Aero'Lectrics: Let's build a $10 radio
power amplifier, March, p. 30.
Builders' Projects
Building a Hurricane (George Matey's
Hawker Hurricane replica), March, p.
10.
Building Character (all-wood Firebird),
March, p. 44.
Rebuilding a J-6 Karatoo, March, p. 68.
Checking Out the Longster
(1930'sdesigned homebuilt), April, p.
42
Building from Scratch (Acro Sport, Inc.'s
plans-only planes), June, p. 34.
Analyzing an Amphib (builders report on
Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.
Building in the Bush (Building Zenith
CH701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.
Managing Mike Melfa's XP-52
(one-of-akind 1970's project), Sept., p.
26.
John Prokop's Legacy (JP-1 Skybolt),
Sept., p. 59.
A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72
Pulsar Power (Aero Design's Pulsar XP),
Oct., p. 50.
Bigger and Better (John Larsen comes
up with a new airplane, Pursang),
Nov., p.20.
Europa Euphoria (first customer to
complete Europa tells all), Dec., p. 8.
Building Techniques
Building a Glasair, Part 12, Feb., p. 40.
New Products: Composite Companions:
Standard Video Tool for Composite
Builders, video, Feb., p. 59.
Learning, Building and Flying (Florida EM
chapter and young people), Feb., p.
72.
Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero
Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.
The Business Side: Midget Mustang kit
construction video, Feb., p. 84.
ShopSheet: Bolt Installation, April, p. 88.
Aero-'Lectrics: Electrical Wire for
Homebuilts, Part 1, May, p. 50.
ShopSheet: Riveting, June, p. 24.
Aero'Lectrics: Choosing wiring for your
aircraft (conclusion), July, p. 62.
Getting Sharp (Sharp edges on aircraft
have various effects, Aug., p. 30.
ShopSheet: Edge Margin (minimum dis- I
tance hole should be from edge), Aug.,
p.34
Aero'Lectrics: Wrapping up series on
wire with a few tips, Sept., p. 14.
Rigging it Right, Sept., p. 30.
Fixing the Problems (some aerodynamic ----1996---
problems solved after airframe
finished, Sept., p. 50
ShopSheet: Bend radius, Sept., p. 71.
ShopSheet: Cable Terminations, Nov., p.
28.
Building a Glasair, Part 13 (wingtip
extensions and wingless, Nov., p. 29.
Aero'Lectric: Consider this perspective
on coaxial cable, Nov., p. 46.
Welding Technology Explodes, Nov., p.
56.
ShopSheet: Here's another pinup for
your workshop wall, Dec., p. 6.
Composite Designs
The Business Side: The First
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p.
56.
Getting to Know a Monster (Comp Monster
kit airplane), April, p. 21.
Racing a Composite is VariEze or maybe
it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.
The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R
TechnoIogies KIS flies in England),
April, p.
Around the Patch: It's 500 Plansets and
Counting for the Cozy Mark IV, May, p.
4. The Business Side: Pulsar XP Gets Hot
Mods, May, p. 86.
The Business Side: Lancair ES fast-build
kit approved, June, p. 66.
The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the
YT33 from scratch), July, p. 16.
The Business Side: Canadian kit
promises economical speed (Partenair
Mystere), Oct., p. 26.
Around the Patch: Europa Experience,
Dec., p. 3.
The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Performance Legend,
Viperfan), Dec.,
Computers/Software
The Business Side: A Midwest Trip
Begins with Zenith Aircraft, Jan., p. 82.
Around the Patch: Join Us in the Hangar.
We'll Talk (on line), Feb., p. 3.
Recent Cockpit Display Developments
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics),
Feb., p.50.
Homebuild the Internet (going on-line can
be informative; worth time spent?, July,
p.36.
UseNet Hints (internet tips), July, p. 42.
E-Mail and Web Addresses of Kitplane
Manufacturers, Dec., p. 103.
Covers
Air Master, January.
Loehle Spad Xl11, February.
Alfa A-211 (2), March.
RV-8, April.
Kolb FireStar, May.
Aventura & SeaRey, June.
Air & Space TwinStar, July.
Wizard and RotorWay Exec 162F,
August. Leeon Davis' DA-9; TEAM
Airbike, September.
Cox Hawk, October.
Murphy SR2500, November.
Sky Arrow Exocet, December.
Design Techniques
Wind Tunnel: Mounting Test Models in a
Wind Tunnel, Jan., p. 6
Designing Your Panel, Part 2, (avionics
and instruments), Jan., P. 69.
Wind Tunnel: Designing Sport Airplanes
Requires a Special Set of Criteria, Feb.,
p. 7.
---1996---
How a Wing Works, Feb., p. 26.
Future Cockpits, Part 3 (instrument panel
possibilities), Feb., p. 46.
Wind Tunnel: Considering
less-than-optimum arrivals (crashes),
March, p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Aircraft safety begins with
the designer, April, p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Designing for Safety is Al1
About Minimizing Those Stupid Human
Tricks, May, p. 6.
Those Leading-Edge Devices, May, p.
42.
Wind Tunnel: Continued discussion on
designing for safety, June, p. 6.
Facing Unusual Controls (control
systems), June, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel: Scrapbook of aerodynamic
fixes, July, p. 7.
Wind Tunnel: Surviving aircraft accidents
by design, Aug., p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Avoiding aircraft fires,
Sept., p.7.
Fixing the Problems (some aerodynamic
problems solved after airframe
finished, Sept., p. 50
Wind Tunnel: Low aspect ratio wings,
Oct., p.6.
The Business Side: RANS Ariale gets
speedy enclosure (Ariale S-12XL),
Oct., p.26.
Wind Tunnel: Longer isn't necessarily
better with airplane wings, Nov., p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Optimizing wings for slow
flight and cruise, Dec., p. 4.
Designers
The Business Side: Amateur Designers
Win Homebuilt Design Contest (Mitchell
Cronig, Ron Wilson), Feb., p. 84.
Around the Patch: Flying car
pioneer/homebuilder Molt Taylor dies,
March, p. 4.
The RagWing Mann (Roger Mann), Nov.,
p.59.
The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p.
78.
Directories/Indexes
Index to 1995 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 25.
The Engine Beat: Powerplant and PSRU
Directories, April, p. 46.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
Avionics Directory'96, Oct., p. 31.
Avionics Roundup '96 (what's new in
aviation electronics), Oct., p. 36.
1997 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory,
Dec., p. 32.
Homebuilt Aircraft Cross-Reference
listing, Dec., p. 99.
E-Mail and Web Address of Kitplane
Manufacturers, Dec., p. 103.
Economics and Business
The Business Side: Spencer Air Car
raffle for memorial to P. H. Spencer,
March, p. 56.
The Business Side: Akro Tech Aviation
Relocates, March, p. 56.
The Light Stuff: Supermarket for Ultralight
Pilots (Golden Circle Business Park),
March, p. 60.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spnuce &
Specialty acquires Alexander
Aeroplane, April, p. 30.
The Business Side: Experimental
Aviation, Inc. filed bankrupcty under
Chapter 11, April, p. 30.
Around the Patch: Air-Bike Built for Two,
April, p. 4.
The Business Side: Cozy Development
terminates license agreement with
AeroCad, July, p. 66.
----1996----
The Business Side: Trimble Purchases
Terra, July, p. 66.
The Business Side: Vans offers quick
build kits for RV-6/6A, July, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Partnerships?, Sept.,
p. 5.
The Business Side: New Ferguson is
High Strength (F-ll), Sept., p. 87.
The Business Side: FCC has abolished
individual radio licensing requirements,
Sept., p. 87.
The Business Side: SkyStar acquired
rights to produce/sell Pulsar line, Dec.,
p. 121.
The Business Side: Experimental Aviation
has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Dec., p.
121.
The Business Side: The Mountain Eagle
is in New Hands (Raptor Aircraft), Jan.,
p. 83.
The Business Side: RANS S-12 Loses a
Few (pounds), Jan., p. 82.
The Business Side: A Midwest Trip
Begins with Zenith Aircraft, Jan., p. 82.
Education
Leaming, Building and Flying (Florida EM
chapter and young people), Feb., p. 72.
Engines
The Engine Beat: David Atkins Finds the
Rotary Formula (Mazda), Jan., p. 57.
New Products: New Air Filters for Rotax
Engines, Feb., p. 59.
The Engine Beat: Firewall Forward
marketing plan is a "Suber" solution
(Subaru), Feb., p. 79.
The Engine Beat: Check Out These Big
Chevys for Homebuilts (Owen Bell),
March, p. 64.
The Engine Beat: Blackhawk Lightning
PSRUs, March, p. 66.
The Engine Beat: Powerplant and PSRU
Directories, April, p. 46.
The Engine Beat: Belted Air Power puts
the V into RV-6A, May, p. 34.
New Products: Distributorless ignition
system from Empire Development
Corp., May, p. 70
That's Different (RV-3 with LOM Czech
engine), May, p. 88.
The Engine Beat: Wankel engines and
other assorted items keep homebuilders
busy, June, p. 40.
Inspecting a Two-Stroke (Rotax 582),
Part 1, June, p. 56.
Inspecting Your Rotax (conclusion to
doit-yourself Rotax 582 overhaul), July,
p. 46.
Around the Patch: Turbo Pulsar from
Aero Designs, Aug., p. 3.
The Engine Beat: A look at some
heavyduty engine projects, Aug., p. 78.
Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton
boosts GlaStar power options, Sept.,
p. 4.
The Business Side: New Kitfox, Old
Engine (Kitfox IV with remanufactured
Cont. 0-200), Sept., p. 87
Around the Patch: Ross PSRUs achieve
new heights, Oct., p. 4.
Keeping It Oiled (lubrication key to long
engine life), Oct., p. 46.
Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda),
Oct., p.75.
A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p.
36.
Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p.
27.
New Products: Eggenfellner Advanced
Aircraft has PSRU for Subaru Legacy,
Aug., p. 102.
----1996----
FAA
Around the Patch: OpEd: FAA's Trojan
Horse (NPRM 95-11), Jan., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Microlight Regs
Proposed, April, p. 4.
Around the Patch: FM Eases Some Pilot
Medical Requirements, June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Keeping Airports
(Meigs Field), June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: The political factor:
Will homebuilders be affected?
(ValuJet), Sept., p. 4.
Flight Proficiency
Computing Density Altitude, Feb., p. 38.
Flight Testing
Be Your Own Check-Out Pilot, March, p.
38.
Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p.
26.
Flight/Aircraft Reviews
Meet the Air Master, Jan., p. 10.
The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10 is
Back in Production, Jan., p. 51.
The Business Side: Flying the GlaStar
Taildragger, Jan., p. 183
Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in France)
Feb., p. 10.
Skiing an Avid, Feb., p. 29.
Spad Xlll & Friends (Loehle Aircraft
Corporation), Feb., p. 60.
An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.
Campaigning with Campana (French kit
airplane), March, p. 16.
Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p. 20.
Flying the RV-8, Part 1, April, p. 10.
A Hawk From the Past (Curtiss Hawk
POE), April, p. 36.
A High-Flying Lancair IV-P, May, p. 10.
The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April, p.
Flight-Testing the RV-8, Part 2, May, p.
26. The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style
Motorglider Soars (US Aviation Cumulus),
May, p. 80.
Flying the SeaRey, June, p. 10.
Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June, p.
82.
Ranger to the Rescue (Sherwood
Ranger LOO), July, p. 10.
The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the
YT33 from scratch), July, p. 16.
Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado),
July, p. 26.
Flying the Air & Space TwinStar
gyroplane, July, p. 78.
Conjuring a Wizard (twin-boom pusher),
Aug., p. 10.
Launching an Explorer (Merlin Explorer),
Aug., p. 26.
Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer
2+2), Aug., p.36.
The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87.
Holding onto a Viper (Elam's Viper),
Aug., p.94.
The Chinese Connection (Pazmany
PL-1), Sept., p. 36.
One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p.
10.
Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda),
Oct., p.75.
A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p.
36.
A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.
----1996----
The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p.
78.
Tackiing the Tedium (Van's Aircraft
Company quick-build RV-6), Nov., p.
83.
Catching a Flying Fish (Pacific
Aerosystem's Sky Arrow Exocet),
Dec., p. 16.
Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p.
27.
Fuel
Performance Plus (Airflow Performance
has improved fuel systems), March, p.
82.
Historical
The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10 is
Back in Production, Jan., p. 51.
Checking Out the Longster
(1930sdesigned homebuilt), April, p. 42
In Search of the Elusive Jump Takeoff
(gyrocopters), May, p. 61.
Props With a Twist (odd-shaped
propeller designs over the years), May,
p. 72.
A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air-Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72
Flying the Original Disney RagWing, Nov.,
p.62.
Humor
Kitstuff: monthly cartoon by Robrucha
A Fine & Pleasant Misery (persuading
spouse to let you build aircraft), July, p.
19.
International
Moulins Sandwich (annual French sport
aviation fly-in), Jan., p. 16.
Rallying at Cranfield (PFA Air Rally in
England), Jan., p. 29.
Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in France)
Feb., p. 10.
A Man and His Dream, Part 1 (Australian
Jon Johanson, RV-4, around the
globe),Feb., p. 20.
An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.
Campaigning with Campana (French kit
airplane), March, p. 1 6.
The Russians Are Coming (Alfa A-211
kitplanes), March, p. 34.
The Business Side: The First
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p.
56.
Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2
(Australian RV-4 builder completes
global trip), April, p. 18.
The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R
Technologies KIS flies in England),
April, p. 76.
Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ
and back), June, p. 24.
Plugging Homebuilts Down Under (Perth,
Australia triennial fly-in to Langley
Park), Aug., p. 98.
Maintenance
Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline
Celis are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.
Staying Charged (keeping batteries in
good shape), April, p. 56.
Metal Designs
Building in the Bush (Building Zenith
CH701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.
The Business Side: Zenith Aircraft has
twins (twin-engine Gemini), Sept., p.
86. ----1996----
New Designs
Around the Patch: Four-Seater Joins
Merlin Line, Jan., p. 4.
The Business Side: Merlin introduces
4place Explorer, May, p. 86.
The Business Side: Avid adds new
trigear Magnum to its line, May, p. 86.
The Business Side: Legacy powers new
RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane, June, p.
The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft Mfg.
Ltd. flies new Murphy Elite, June, p. 66.
Organizations
Around the Patch: Remember the
StarLite? (StarLite Owners Assn),
March, p. 4.
Personal Adventures
A Man and His Dream, Part 1 (Australian
Jon Johanson, RV-4, around the
globe), Feb., p. 20.
Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2
(Australian RV-4 builder completes
global trip), April, p. 18.
Flowers on Ice (author gets her first
taste of light airplanes...and she likes
it), May, p.54.
Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ
and back), June, p. 24.
The Greaser Landing (teaching wife
turns out to be expensive), Oct., p. 20.
Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures in
your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70.
Personalities
Farewell to the Eagles, Hillard, Soucy
and Poberezny, Jan., p. 59.
The Business Side: Kit Industry Notable
Dies (William R. Marinovich), Jan., p. 82.
Around the Patch: 1995 Moody Award
Recipient Announced (John
Ballantyne), Feb., p. 4.
Around the Patch: EAA Arlington Director
Jim Scott Sr. Dies, June, p. 5
Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun fatality,
Charlie Hillard, July, p. 4.
Success Story (Darlene Jackson-Hanson
and Fisher Flying Products), Oct., p. 14.
Products
Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline
Cells are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.
New Products: Build a Backyard Bomber
(children's playground), Jan., p. 63.
New Products: New Brakes Available
from JDM Mfg., Jan., p. 63
New Products: Teakwood Grips for
Homebuilts from Northwest Custom
Grips, Jan., p. 63.
New Products: Portable Generator from
Active Technologies, Feb., p. 59.
New Products: Composite Companions:
Standard Video Tool for Composite
Builders, video, Feb., p. 59.
New Products: Aaron's Bumper Stickers,
April, p. 87.
New Products: Uni-Cowl for 2- or
4-cylinder VW engines and Uni-Seat
from Pop's Props, May, p. 70.
New Products: Micro Bar
Clamp/Spreaderfrom American Tool
Companies, May, p. 71.
New Products: Accelerometer from
Hereford Camera and Instrument
mounts on panel front, July, p. 24.
New Products: DermaGuard skin
protector, July, p. 24.
New Products: Rubbermaid organizer
drawers, July, p. 24.
New Products: Infinity Aerospace
announces its Infinity I military-style
grips, Oct.,p.25.
New Products: Protective tape
developed by 3M, Aug., p. 102. ----1996---
Propellers
Around the Patch: Vanek (Sport Copter,
Inc.) Vouches for Sport Prop
Toughness, May, p. 4.
Props With a Twist (odd-shaped
propeller designs over the years), May,
p. 72.
Picking a Prop (150-hp fixed-pitch or
180hp constant-speed?), Oct., p. 86
Purchasing
Anthro-What? (Finding a Cockpit that
Fits), May, p. 46
Replicas
Building a Hurricane (George Matey's
Hawker Hurricane replica), March,
p.10. A Hawk From the Past (Curtiss
Hawk POE), April, p. 36.
Jennies, SPADs & More, Sept., p. 80.
The Business Side: Warbird Replicas
Arise (W.A.R back in business), Oct.,
p. 26.
Mustang Double Vision (full-scale replica
P-51 G/H, looking for builders), Nov., p.
24/
A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.
Rotorcraft
Around the Patch: Revolution OK
Helicopter Shows Its Stuff (open house
and fly-in), Jan., p. 4.
The Business Side: Floats Offered for
Exec Helicopters, Feb., p. 85.
Around the Patch: Popular Rotorcraft
Assn planning gyroplane jumpfest,
March, p. 4.
Decision Time for the Nolans (Nolan
51HJ), April, p. 70.
Rotors in the Heartland (PRA Convention
in Greencastle, Indiana), May, p. 58.
In Search of the Elusive Jump Takeoff
(gyrocopters), May, p. 61.
The Business Side: RotorWay Int'l offers
Helipac, a removable cargo holder,
May, p.87.
The Business Side: Legacy powers new
RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane, June, p.
66.
The Helicopter that Roared (Rotor-Mouse
with jet turbine engine), July, p. 44.
Flying the Air & Space TwinStar
gyroplane, July, p. 78.
RotorWay Exec 162F, August, cover.
The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87.
Safety
New Products: Wag-Aero offers
AmeriKing ELT, March, p. 63.
Around the Patch: NTSB reports shed
light on several accidents, April, p. 4.
Staying Charged (keeping batteries in
good shape), April, p. 56.
Around the Patch: RV-3 advisory for
spar alteration, July, p. 5.
Sailplanes
New Beginnings (Genesis D, Jan., p. 44.
The Light Stuff: Sailplane Homebuilder's
Assn's annual Western Workshop,
Feb., p.74.
Tehachapi Gathering (Sailplane
Homebuilders' Assn. Western
Workshop), June, p. 17.
Special-Purpose Aircraft
Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p.
26.
Born to Climb (Leeon Davis' DA-9), Sept.,
p 10.
----1996----
Helping Hands (RV-6 special cockpit
design for wheelchair pilot), Oct., p. 28.
Supplies/Suppliers
The Decal Man (AeroGraphics Design),
Jan., p. 66.
Recent Cockpit Display Developments
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics),
Feb., p.50.
Less Is More on the Panel (Touch & Go
EFIS from Archangel Avionics, Inc.),
Feb., p. 53.
Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero
Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.
Oxygen at Altitude (Aerox, Nelson
Aircraft), March, p. 74.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
CDI Nav with a Twist (Troll Avionics' new
Super Navigator), Aug., p. 72.
Tools
New Products: Thrustbuster measures
thrust produced and empty weight of
aircraft, July, p. 24.
New Products: Several new tools from
U. S. Industrial Tool, Aug., p. 102.
Ultralights
Around the Patch: World's Most
Expensive Ultralight Is Also the Biggest
(Aeros-20 blimp), Feb., p. 3
The Light Stuff: Supermarket for Ultralight
Pilots, March, p. 60.
Around the Patch: Microlight Regs
Proposed, April, p. 4.
The Light Stuff: Evolution of the
Paraglider, April, p. 60.
The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April, p.
18.
The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style
Motorglider Soars (US Aviation
Cumulus), May, p. 80.
Around the Patch: Term "paramotor" has
been trademarked, July, p. 5.
The Light Stuff: Cross hang gliding and
paragliding—skyfloating!, July, p. 72.
The Light Stuff: AirBorne Edge Executive
trike, Aug., p. 68.
TEAM Air-Bike, September cover.
The Light Stuff: Air Creation's Clipper
trike, Sept., p. 44.
A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72
The Light Stuff: Pegasus Quantum trike
from Great Britain with Rotax 912, Oct.,
p.70.
Video Reviews
AR-5 Tape 4: Making Fiberglass Molds,
produced by The Arnold Co., Aug.,
p.103.
AR-5 Tape 3: Moldless, Low-Drag
Wheelpants, produced by The Arnold
Co., Aug., p. 103.
First Flights in Your Homebuilt Aircraft,
produced for FAA by EAA's Audio/Visual
Center, 8-103
----1996---
End
---------START OF 1997----------
Air Races
Flying the DR-109 (Rihn), March, p. 10.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce Plans
Sixth Great Cross-Country Flying
Race, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Copperstate Dash is
Scheduled, Oct., p. 88.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-lns
Arlington '96: Rockford Reborn?, Jan. p.
8.
Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of
Britain's Popular Flying Association,
Cranfield), Jan., p. 2
The Big Move, RSA Rally From
Moulins to
Epinal, Jan., p. 74.
Mining Hot Copper (Copperstate Fly-in
Celebrates its 25th Anniversary), Feb.,
p. 80.
Get Ready for Sun 'n Fun '97, March, p.
78.
The Business Side: Race to Sun 'n Fun
Scheduled, April, p. 4.
Aircraft -----1997------
AeroCanard
AeroCanard, May.
A Fast-Acting Stiletto, (AeroCanard),
May, p. 10.
Air Cam
The Business Side: Testing Complete
on Twin-Turbo Air Cam
(Leza-Lockwood),March, p. 4.
ARV Griffin
ARV's Amazing Griffin, Feb., p. 74.
Avid Flyer
The First 40 Hours (flying off the test -------1997--------
time on an Avid Flyer), Dec., p. 99. :
Avid Magnum
Sampling the Magnum Trigear (Avid.Air
craft), March, p. 44. -
Balbuzard L.235
The Business Side: The Balbuzard Flies
High (French 2-seat V-tail), Oct., p. :89.
Ban-Bi
Ban-Bi, September.
Ban-Bi MCR-01 ..
Here Comes Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 10.
Flying the MCR-01 Ban-Bi, Sept., p.
12. The Business Side: Ban-Bi is Firie
French Homebuilt Cuisine, May, p. 62.
Breezy
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce; to
sell materials package for Breezy, Aug.,
p.40.
Bubble Plane
Strange Liaison (Breezy and a Bell 47,
Bubble Plane), Feb., p. 5.
Capella
The Business Side: Capella Gets
German Type Certification for Two
Models, April, p. 4.
Cavu
The Light Stuff: Meet Cavu, Sept., p. 94.
Challenger II
There's An Airplane in My Family ----------1997--------
Room (Challenger II), July, p. 22.
Cirrus VK30
Building the Big Bird (Cirrus VK30),
Nov., p.70.
Comp Air 6
Son of Monster? (Aerocomp's Comp
Air 6), June, p. 26.
Comp-Air Trainer
The Business Side: Comp-Air Trainer
Flies in Florida (AeroComp), May, p. 62.
Culp Speclal
This Bipe is Special (Culp Special),
June, p. 10.
Cyclone
German Cyclone Hits the U. S.
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Darling
The Light Stuff: New Kit Airplane is a
Real Darling, Jan., p. 60.
DR-107
Building a Rihn One Design, October,
p. 10.
DR-109
Flying the DR-109 (Ritn), March, p. 10.
Elisport CH-7
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7),
Feb., p. 8.
Ellipse
Shape of an Ellipse (Explorer -----------1997---------
Aviation), Nov., p. 60.
Europa
The Business Side: Europa is Two
Airplanes in One (new glider wing),
Dec., p. 40.
Express
The Business Side: The Express is
Back, Dec., p. 40.
Facetmobile
Building and Avoiding AIDS (aviation
induced divorce syndrome), Oct., p. 28.
Fascination D-4
The Business Side: Fascination D-4
Debuts (Siggi's Airplane Works, Inc.),
Sept., p. 105.
Fisher Aero aircraft
Fisher Aero Builders ReDort. Mav. D. 20.
Flltzer
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams),
July, p. 26.
Focke-Wulf, 50% scale
At WAR Again (50%-scale
Focke-Wulf), April, p. 62.
Fokker Dr.l
Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l),
Feb., p. 36.
G-200 --------1997-------
The Business Side: G-200 Flies High in
Europe, June, p. 34.
Glasair
A Glasair Gets Its Wings, Part 16,
April, p.29.
Glasair IV
Building a Glasair, Part 14 (nose gear
and flap linkage), Jan., p. 56.
GlaStar
GlaStar, June.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float
combination), June, p. 18.
H-2 Honey Bee/H-3 Pegasus
The Business Side: Materials Kits
Available from Wicks for Classic
Aero's H-2, H-3, April, p. 4.
Helicycle
The Business Side: A new compound
helicopter flies in Idaho (Helicycle),
Oct., p.88.
Hy-Tek Hurricane
The Light Stuff: Checking out the
Hurricane, April, p. 80.,
Jabiru
Jabiru, August.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., ---------1997---------
p. 18.
KR-2
Jet-Set KR-2 (turboprop power), Jan.,
p. 4.
Lancair IV-P
Lancair IV-P, October.
Lancair IV-P
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
Lancair IV-P
Memorable Mexican Moments, Part
Dos, Nov., p. 76.
Lionheart
The Man Behind Lionheart (Larry
French), Oct., p. 36.
The Workshop Report (Lionheart),
Oct., p.40.
Long-EZ
Getting it Down (Long-EZ and night -------1997----------
flight
emergency), May, p. 16.
The Business Side: Long-EZ breaks
altitude record, Aug., p. 40.
Mainair Sports Blade 912
The Light Stuff: Mainair Sports Blade
912, a British Trike, Oct., p. 50.
Mini-500
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p.
10. How to Break a Mini-500, June, p.
78.
Murphy Super Rebel
The Business Side: Murphy Super
Rebel Hauls More, Feb., p. 66.
Murphy SR 2500
Flying a Four-Seat Rebel (Murphy
Aircraft's new SR 2500), March, p. 72.
Murphy Rebel
North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel,
Full Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18. ---------1997----------
MXP-640
MXP-640 (from Cali, Colombia),
December.
Southern Relatives (the MXP-640 from
Cali, Colombia; version of Zenair CH
601), Dec., p. 30.
Nieuport Xl
Nieuport Xl, January.
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Petrel
Petrel, February.
Flying a French Seabird (Petrel), Feb., p.
Pietenpol Air Camper
Pietenpols Forever?, Aug., p. 42.
Who Was Bernie Pietenpol?, Aug., p.
50.
Pterodactyl
The Light Stuff: Checking out the
Pterodactyl, Feb., p. 52.
Quicksilver Spring II
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands,
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.
RAF 2000
Learning to Fly a Gyroplane, March,
p. 60.
RANS S-16 Shekari
The Business Side: Flight Tests of
RANS S-16 Shekari Validate Design
Goals, Dec., p. 40.
RANS S-7C
The Business Side: RANS Flies
Production Prototype (S-7C), May, p.
62.
RotorWay 162F Exec
RotorWay 162F Exec, March.
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1), --------1997--------
March, p. 24.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part
2 April, p. 70.
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 3,
May, p. 44.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part
5, July, p. 68.
Building an Exec 162F, Part 6, Aug., p.
26.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part
7. Building a RotorWay Exec 162F,
Part 8, Nov., p. 28.
RV-4
First Class Stick-and-Rudder Man,
July, p. 43.
RV-6A
Chevy RV-6A Revisited (Belted Air
Power), June, p. 13.
RV-8
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8),
Nov., p. 53.
Seawind
The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind)
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.
Siemens-Schukert D1
Have Spandau, Will Travel
(SiemensSchukert D1, a Gemman copy
of the Nieuport 17), Nov., p. 87.
SkyWatch
The Business Side: SkyWatch is New --------1997-------
for '97 (Freedom Light, Inc.),
Spitfire(Cutting/Wilshire
Spitfire Mania, Jan., p. 34.
Sport 1000
The Light Stuff: New Competition for
Quicksilver's (M-Squared Sport 1000),
July, p. 87.
Stallion
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Thunder Mustang
The Business Side: Dan Denney's
Thunder Mustang Flies in Idaho, Feb.,
p. 66. Thunder Mustang, July.
Vision
The Business Side: Vision is an Ameri
can Affordable Aircraft Idea, April, p. 4.
Waco ATO
Waco ATO (80% scale), April.
Getting it Right (Waco ATO), April, p.
18.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins --------1997-------
The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's
Airshow
is Special (Flying Colors), May, p. 58.
Here Comes Oshkosh '97, July, p. 84.
Our Guy Down Under (Australian Interna-
tional Air Show and Exposition at Gee-
long), Aug., p. 58.
The Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, Florida, Aug.,
p. 71.
Around the Patch: Oshkosh 97: One of
the Best, Nov., p. 4.
Oshkosh '97 Remembered, Nov., p. 10.
Amphibians/Seaplanes
The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind)
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.
Avionics --------1997-------
New Products: Sporty's Offers New
Receiver (JD-1 00 handheld
receiver/scanner), Jan., p. 33.
New Products: Archangel Announces
Improved EFIS, March, p. 82.
New Products: Smallest Panel Mount
Intercom from Flightcom Corp.,
March, p. 82.
The Business Side: Cutting-Edge Panel
by Gulf Coast, June, p. 34.
Lowrance's AirMap, June, p. 82.
New Products: Digital Voice Warning
and Airspeed Information Is Here,
July, p. 47.
New Products: New Audio Panel Adds
Stereo Sound (PSEngineering), July, p.
47.
New Products: Electrical Bus Reduces
Panel Complexity, July, p. 47.
Battle of the Handheld GPS/Coms
(Bendix/King KLX 100 and Garmin
GPSCOM 190), July, p. 48.
Avionics Update '97, (electronics for
your homebuilt), Oct., p. 69.
Partial Panel in Your Pocket (Garmin
GPSMAP 195), Oct., p. 86. -------1997--------
New Products: Stormscopes for
Homebuilts (BFGoodrich Avionics
Systems), Nov., p. 51.
Getting to Know Skymap II GPS,
December,-p. 22.
Biplanes
This Bipe is Special (Culp Special), June,
p. 10.
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams), July,
p. 26.
The Man Behind Lionheart (Larry
French), Oct., p. 36.
Build-lt-Yourself Projects
Aero'Lectrics (tricks with coax cable
baluns, splitters and filters), Jan., p.
87.
Build-lt-Yourself Projects
Aero'Lectrics: Build a Jim Weir ELT
Antenna, May, p. 64.
Muk-Tuk Takes to the Water, Author
designed and built his own floats with
CAD software, May, p.
76.
Low-Cost Protection (building electronic
safety gadgets for the airplane), May,
p. 82.
Building a Flight Simulator, Part 1, May, --------1997-------
p. 86.
Assembling an Instrument Flight
Simulator, Part 2, June, p. 75.
Build an Enclosed Trailer, July, p. 40.
Building a Flight Simulator, Part 3, July,
p. 51.
Aero 'Lectrics: Portable Wire Supply
Rack from PVC, July, p. 79.
Aero 'Lectrics: Antennas and Bandwidth,
Sept., p. 85.
Fend Off Trouble (flashing wingtip
lights), Oct., p. 59.
Pushbutton Flap Control, Dec., p. 12.
Aero'Lectrics (extending landing light
life), March, p. 69.
Builder Support
The Business Side: Newsletter for
Sonerai Enthusiasts, March, p. 5.
The Business Side: Kolb Covering Video
Available, April, p. 4.
The Business Side: SkyStar Aircraft
Corporation's Builder Fly-in a Success
Builders' Reports
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Make Your Own Fiberglass Parts (Part 2
of do-it-yourself airplane design), Jan.,
p. 68.
The Engine Decision (Part 3 of
do-it-yourself airplane design), Feb., p.
30. ------1997-------
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1),
March, p.24.
Covering Pursang (three popular systems
reviewed), March, p. 32.
Sampling the Magnum Trigear (Avid
Aircraft), March, p. 44.
Build a 100-Hour Plane, March, p. 52.
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p.
10.
At WAR Again (50%-scale Focke-Wulf),
April, p. 62.
A Fast-Acting Stiletto, (AeroCanard),
Mah p. 10.
Fisher Aero Builders Report, May, p.
20. .
Pietenpols Forever?, Aug., p. 42.
Building a Rihn One Design, October, p.
10.
The Workshop Report (Lionheart), Oct.,
p.40.
Building the Big Bird (Cirrus VK30),
Nov., p.70.
Building Techniques ----- 1997 -------
Shop Sheet: Bolt Nomenclature, Jan., p.
7.
Building a Glasair, Part 14 (nosegear and
flap linkage), Jan., p. 56.
Shop Sheet: Drill Sizes, Feb., p.-89.
Building Teehniques
Shop Sheet: Composite Hints, March, p.
43.
A Glasair Gets Its Wings, Part 16, Aprit,
p. 29.
It Flies! Checkout Time for Pursang,
April, p.42.
Shop Sheet: Hardware, April, p. 67.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 2,
April, p. 70.
Building to Last (preventing long-term
problems in homebuilt project), April,
p. 84.
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 3, May,
p. 44 -------1997-------
Shop Sheet: Wood Hints, June, p. 33.
How to Bond Composite Joints, June, p.
84.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 5,
July, p. 68.
Building an Exec 162F, Part 6, Aug., p.
26.
Bargain-Basement Paint Job, Sept., p.
23.
Getting It Together (Checking Bolted
Composites Design), Sept., p. 28.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 7.
Building and Avoiding AIDS
(aviationinduced divorce syndrome),
Oct., p. 28.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 8,
Nov., p. 28.
Composite Designs ------ 1997 -----------
A Fast-Acting Stiletto (AeroCanard),
May, p. 10.
The Business Side: Ban-Bi is Fine
French Homebuilt Cuisine, May, p.
62.
The Business Side: Comp-Air Trainer
Flies in Florida (AeroComp), May, p.
62.
Son of Monster? (Aerocomp's Comp Air
6), June, p. 26.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug.,
p.18.
The Business Side: Long-EZ breaks
altitude record, Aug., p. 40.
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Here Comes Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 10.
Getting It Together (Checking Bolted
Composites Design), Sept., p. 28.
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
The Business Side: The Balbuzard Flies
High (French 2-seat V-tail), Oct., p. 89.
The Business Side: Europa is Two
Airplanes in One (new glider wing),
Dec., p. 40.
The Business Side: The Express is Back,
Dec., p. 40.
Computers/Software/Internet ------------1997----------
The Business Side: Web Sites Up and
Running (RotorWay Int'l, Eastern
Avionics), March, p. 5.
Glass Cockpits? You Bet! (Avidyne
builds computers for cockpits), March,
p. 86.
The Business Side: Web Sites Up and
Running (RotorWay and Eastern
Avionics), June, p. 3~4:~
PIC: A Homebuilders' IFR Connection,
June, p. 74.
Around the Patch: KITPLANES Joins
the Net (http://www.kitplanes.com),
Sept., p.5.
New Products: New Software Eases
Panel Design (Panel Planner), Oct., p.
34.
Design Aircraft Like a Pro (DAR's
Advanced Aircraft Analysis software),
Nov., p. 84.
--------1997-----------
Covers
Nieuport Xl, January. Petrel,
February. RotorWay 162F
Exec, March. Waco ATO
(80% scaler. April.
AeroCanard, May.
GlaStar, June.
Thunder Mustang, July.
Jabiru, August.
Ban-Bi, September.
Lancair IV-P, October.
RV-8, November.
MXP-640 (from Cali, Colombia),
December.
Design Techniques ------1997------------
Wind Tunnel: Optimizing for Slow Flight
and Cruise, Jan., p. 30.
Wind Tunnel: Leading Edge Devices,
Feb., p. 56.
Wind Tunnel: Should my Airplane Have
Dimples?, March, p. 6.
Helicopter Performance Basics,
(calculating hp for helicopter in level
flight), March, p. 40.
Wind Tunnel: To Retract or Not to
Retract, April, p. 5.
Wind Tunnel: Retractable Landing Gear
Decision, May, p. 6.
Going Vertical (hope for practical
combination of helicopter and airplane
advantages), June, p. 6.
Wind Tunnel? Reducing Drag, June, p.
29.
Wind Tunnel: More on Drag Reduction,
July, p. 6.
Maneuvering Speed, July, p. 66.
Wind Tunnel: Let's slow that air down
and invite it inside, Aug., p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Achieving Proper Internal
Airflows Isn't Always Baffling, Sept.,
p. 6.
A Tale of Tails (tail design), Sept., p. 98.
Wind Tunnel: Let's Consider Open
Cockpits Aerodynamically, Nov., p. 6.
Directories/Indexes -------------1997-----------
Those 'Chutes (annual powered
parachute directory), Jan., p. 16.
Try a Trike (trike annual directory), Jan.,
p. 19.
Index of Articles for 1996, Jan., p. 81.
Alternative Engine and PSRU Directory,
April, p. 49.
1997 Supplier Directory, June, p. 50.
Avionics Directory, Oct., p. 75.
1998 Kit Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 36.
Those RotorcraH Kits, Dec., p. 81
Projects in Development, Dec., p. 87.
Kit Aircraft Cross-Reference, Dec., p.
89.
E-Mail and Web Addresses for Kit
Aircraft Companies, Dec., p. 92
Economics and Business ------------1997---------
Around the Patch: About AOPA
Membership, Maybe You Should Join,
Jan., p. 3.
The Business Side: SkyStar Aircraft
Purchased Rights to Manufacture and
Sell Pulsar II, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Revolution
Helicopter Hosts Third Annual Open
House, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Arnet Pereyra
Purchases Buccaneer, March, p. 5.
Losing It (product liability laws), March,
p. 51.
The Business Side: Capella Gets German
Tvpe Certification for Two Models,
April, p.4.
The Business Side: Vision is an American
Affordable Aircraft Idea, April, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Meigs Field Arises,
May, p. 5. ------1997----------
The Business Side: RANS Flies
Production Prototype (S-7C), May, p.
62.
The Business Side: G-200 Flies High in
Europe, June, p. 34.
The Business Side: Stoddard-Hamilton
Speeds Build Times, June, p. 34.
The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind)
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Kit Aircraft Sales
Still Climbing, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Berkut changes name
to Renaissance Composites, Aug., p.
40.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce to
sell materials package for Breezy, Aug.,
p. 40.
The Business Side: Employees Become
Owners at RotorWay Int'l, Nov., p. 41.
The Business Side: Storch Flies South
(association between Preceptor and
Slepcev ended), Nov., p. 41
The Business Side: SkyStar Gets New
President (Ray Caldwell), Nov., p. 41.
Editorials ---------1997-------
Around the Patch: Announcement of Sale
of KITPLANES to Cowles Enthusiast
Media, April, p. 3.
Around the Patch: Lagging Student Pilot
Starts Call for New Marketing
Approaches, June, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Spring is in full force,
and we're thinking of flying, July, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Visiting that Hotbed
of Aviation Activity, Scappoose,
Oregon, Dec., p. 4.
Educution
Building with Class (2nd grade class,
teacher and two builder/pilots), Feb.,
p. 16.
Back-To-School Special (National test
Pilot School Training Homebuilders),
Feb., p. 42.
The Business Side: EM Air Academy Set
for '97, March, p. 4. :
Learning to Fly While Building, June, p.:
70.
The Instructor's View: Teaching
:Womebuilders, June, p. 72.
Engines ------------1997------------
Jet-Set KR-2 (turboprop power), Jan..,
p. 4.
The Engine Beat: Breakthrough Engines
Are Coming of Age, Jan., p. 54.:
The Engine Beat: NASA Research May
Help Homebuilders' Quest for Power,
Feb., p. 40.
Alternative Engine and PSRU Direciory,
April, p. 49.
The Engine Beat: Engine Shopping?,
April, p. 48.
The Engine Beat: Cuyuna Two-Strokes, --------1997----------
May, p. 56.
Chevy RV-6A Revisited (Belted Air
Power), June, p. 13.
The Engine Beat: Reviving the Radial,
June, p. 80.
The Engine Beat: Air-Ryder Subaru
Conversions, July, p. 34.
The Engine Beat: Long-lived
Lightweights Arrive from Italy
(Euravia Engineering), Aug., p. 14.
The Remarkable Jabiru Engine, Aug., p.
24.
The Business Side: SkyStar Completes
10-240 tests, Aug., p. 41.
The Engine Beat: Robbin' the V-8 Cradle
(Thrust, Inc., 350 cubic inch Chevrolet
V8), Sept., p. 102.
The Engine Beat: Lower-cost Turbine
Power, Oct., p. 32.
Tale of Two Richards (VanGrunsven and
Finch disagree on alternative aircraft
engines), Oct., p. 48.
The Engine Side: Check out Franklin,
Nov., p. 42.
The Light Stuff: HKS-700E, new
four-stroke engine from Japan, Nov., p.
46.
New Products: New Lightweight Starters
Available (Precision Airmotive
Corporation), Nov., p. 51.
FAA ------------1997-------------
The Business Side: "Hoover Bill" May
Protect Pilots' Rights, Oct., p. 89.
Flight Reviews
The Light Stuff: New Kit Airplane is a
Real Darling, Jan., p. 60.
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7),
Feb., p. 8.
Flying a French Seabird (Petrel), Feb., p.
22.
ARV's Amazing Griffin, Feb., p. 74.
Flying the DR-109 (Rihn), March, p. 10.
Flying a Four-Seat Rebel (Murphy
Aircraft's new SR 2500), March, p. 72.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float
combination), June, p. 18.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., p.
18.
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Flying the MCR-01 Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 12.
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8), Nov.,
p. 53.
Shape of an Ellipse (Explorer Aviation),
Nov., p. 60.
Flight Testing ---------------1997-------------
Back-To-School Special (National Test
Pilot School Training Homebuilders),
Feb., p. 42. ;.
First-Flight Follies, Feb., p. 78.
Flight Testing
Around the Patch: All-important First
Flight in a Homebuilt, May, p. 5.
First Flight (getting in right frame of
mind for), May, p. 32.
The Business Side: Flight Tests of
RANS S-16 Shekari Validate Design
Goals, Dec., p. 40.
The First 40 Hours (flying off the test
time on an Avid Flyer), Dec., p. 99.
Floatplanes/Floats
New Products: Floats Get Some Support
(Full Lotus Mfg. SACS system), Jan.,
p. 33.
Muk-Tuk Takes to the Water, Author
designed and built his own floats with
CAD software, May, p. 76.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float
combination), June, p. 18.
North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel, Full
Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18.
Fuel --------------1997---------------
A New Dimension in Fuel Management
(programmable instruments by
Electronic Int'l), Sept., p. 80.
Pilot's report on Electronic Int'l's fuel
management instruments, Sept., p. 82.
New Products: Fuel Injection for Van's
RVs (Airflow Performance), Nov., p.
51.
Hang Gliding
Try a Trike, March, p. 18.
The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's
Airshow is Special (Flying Colors),
May, p. 58.
Humor
Kitstuff: monthly cartoon by Robrucha.
Are My Kids Worth $10,000? (which
airpiane to build), Nov., p. 38.
Instruments
New Products: E.l. Adds Fuel Gauge
Systems, Feb., p. 88.
A New Dimension in Fuel Management
(programmable instruments by
Electronic Int'l), Sept., p. 80.
Pilot's report on Electronic Int'l's fuel
management instruments, Sept., p. 82.
Insurance --------------1997----------
The Business Side: Is there an insurance
crises for high-performance
homebuilts?, Sept., p. 104.
International
Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of
Britain's Popular Flying Association,
Jan., p. 22.
The Big Move, RSA Rally From
Moulins to Epinal, Jan., p. 74.
German Cyclone Hits the U. S.
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., p.
18.
Our Guy Down Under (Australian
International Air Show and Exposition
at Geelong), Aug., p. 58.
Metal Designs -----------1997-------
Southern Relatives (the MXP-640 from
Cali, Colombia; version of Zenair CH
601), Dec., p. 30.
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8), Nov.,
p. 53.
Monoplanes
Strange Liaison (Breezy and a Bell 47,
Bubble Plane), Feb., p. 5.
The Business Side: SkyWatch is New for
'97 (Freedom Light, Inc.),
The Business Side: Murphy Super Rebel
Hauls More, Feb., p. 66.
The Business Side: Testing Complete on
Twin-Turbo Air Cam
(Leza-Lockwood),March, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Stand By for the
AC-11, May, p. 5.
German Cyclone Hits the U. S.
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Around the Patch: Murphy's Super
Rebel Hauls Even More, Aug., p. 5.
The Business Side: Fascination D-4
Debuts (Siggi's Airplane Works, Inc.),
Sept., p. 105.
Around the Patch: About AOPA
Membership; Maybe You Should Join,
Jan., p. 3.
Personal Adventures -----1997---------
"Hey Leader, My Butt Hurts!" (the
Kansas City Dawn Patrol rides again),
April, p. 22.
Getting it Down (Long-EZ and night
flight emergency), May, p. 16.
There's An Airplane in My Family
Room (Challenger II), July, p. 22.
First Class Stick-and-Rudder Man, July,
p. 43.
The Compliant Swan (Harmenings High
Flyers), July, p. 60.
Building and Avoid AIDS
(aviation-induced divorce syndrome),
Oct., p. 28.
Personalities
What's Up in Leg-Powered Flight
(Human Powered Flight Symposium;
Paul MacCready), Feb., p. 28.
The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's
Airshow is Special (Flying Colors),
May, p. 58.
Who Was Bernie Pietenpol?, Aug., p. 50.
Tale of Two Richards (VanGrunsven and
Finch disagree on alternative aircraft
engines), Oct., p. 48.
Powered Parachutes
Those 'Chutes (annual powered
parachute directory), Jan., p. 16.
The Compliant Swan (Harmenings High
Flyers), July, p. 60.
Products ----1997----
New Products: Homebuilt Shelters
Designed Tough (Skyshield $tructures,
Inc.), Jan., p. 33.
New Products: Assure Gear Position.
with Simplify's New Kit, Feb., p. 88.
New Products: New Strobe Offers
Emergency Alert (California Power
Systems), March, p. 82.
New Products: Solargizer Extends
Battery Life, March, p. 83.
New Products: Absorbent Materials for
Homebuilders (3M), May, p. 64.
New Products: Children's Aircraf,t Kit
(Li'l Tiger by Anderson
Enterprises);May, p. 64.
The Business Side: Simplify the Search
(CD-ROM of KITPLANES
Annual,Homebuilt Directory, Oct., p.
89.
New Products: Tailwheel from Pop's
Props Steers You, Dec., p. 17.
New Products: Speed Brakes from
Superior Aircraft Systems for High
Performance Planes, Dec., p. 17.
Propellers ----1997-------
A Balanced Approach (portable electronic
propeller balancer by MicroVib), Sept.,
p.89.
An Engineer's Perspective (on balancing
propellers), Sept., p. 90.
New Products: Cockpit-Adjustable Prop
Offered (NSI), Oct., p. 34.
Replicas
Spiffire Mania, Jan., p. 34.
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l),
Feb., p. 36.
The Business Side: Dan Denney's
Thunder Mustang Flies in Idaho, Feb.,
p. 66.
Sippin' 1 Gallon Per Hour Cross
Country (Geo-Powered Glass Jenny),
Feb., p. 82.
Getting it Right (Waco ATO), April, p.
18.
"Hey Leader, My Butt Hurts!" (the
Kansas City Dawn Patrol rides again),
April, p. 22.
At WAR Again (50%-scale Focke-Wulf),
April, p. 62.
Mustangs Galore!, July, p. 10.
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams), July,
p. 26.
Have Spandau, Will Travel
(SiemensSchukert D1, a German copy
of the Nieuport 17), Nov., p. 87.
-----------1997--------
Rotorcraft
Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of
Britain's Popular Flying Association,
Cranfield), Jan., p. 2
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7),
Feb., p. 8.
Around the Patch: Check Out Rotorcraft
Features in This Issue, March, p. 3.
The Business Side: Rotary Flight
International Moves to Oklahoma,
March, p. 4.
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1),
March, p. 24.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 1,
March, p. 24.
Helicopter Performance Basics,
(calculating hp for helicopter in level
flight), March, p. 40.
Learning to Fly a Gyroplane, March, p.
60.
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p.
10.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 2, April,
p. 70.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 3, May,
p. 44.
Going Vertical (hope for practical
combination of helicopter and airplane
advantages), June, p. 6.
Training for Rotors, June, p. 71.
How to Break a Mini-500, June, p. 78.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 5,
July, p. 68.
Around the Patch: We're Rounding up
Those Rotorcraft, Sept., p. 5.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 7.
Rotor Roundup: Kick off of new column
with thoroughly biased pitch for
helicopters, Sept., p. 76.
The Business Side: A new compound
helicopter flies in Idaho (Helicycle),
Oct., p. 88.
Rotor Roundup: Gyroplane Basics,
Nov., p. 43.
Safety ----1997-----
Around the Patch: Back to the Basics
that Might Save Your Life (radio
procedures), Feb., p. 3.
Special-Purpose Aircraft
What's Up in Leg-Powered Flight
(Human Powered Flight Symposium;
Paul MacCready), Feb., p. 28.
Don't Try This at Home (flying in a
rocket belt), Feb., p. 86.
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands,
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.
Supplies/Suppliers
New Products: Landing Gear Kits from
Infinity Aerospace Are in the Mail,
Feb., p.88.
The Business Side: Materials Kits
Available from Wicks for Classic
Aero's H-2, H-3, April, p. 4.
Tools -----1997--------------
New Products: Spray Gun Leads to the
Perfect Finish (Lex-Aire Products 2002
HVLP), May, p. 64.
New Products: Chip Detector from
Aviation Development Corp., May, p.
64.
A Balanced Approach (portable
electronic propeller balancer by
MicroVib), Sept., p. 89.
Travel
North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel, Full
Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18.
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
Memorable Mexican Moments, Part
Dos, Nov., p. 76.
Trikes
Try a Trike (trike annual directory), Jan.,
p. 19.
Try a Trike, March, p. 18.
The Light Stuff: Mainair Sports Blade
912, a British Trike, Oct., p. 50.
Triplanes ---------1997-------------
Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l),
Feb., p. 36.
Ultralights
The Light Stuff: Checking out the
Pterodactyl, Feb., p. 52.
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands,
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.
The Business Side: Boris Popov, founder
of BRS, to receive John Moody
Award, March, p. 5.
The Light Stuff: Checking out the
Hurricane, April, p. 80.
The Light Stuff: New Competition for
Quicksilver's (M-Squared Sport 1000),
July, p. 87.
The Light Stuff: Lessons are available at
Fantasy of Flight theme park, Orlando,
FL, Aug., p. 10.
The Light Stuff: Meet Cavu, Sept., p.
94.KP ---------END OF 1997-------
JANUARY 1998
10 .... SKYBOLT SAVVY
The third time is also a charm for Henry pierce;by Howard Levy.
16 .... PEREIRA'S WOODEN WONDERS
Some people like the plansbuilt Osprey 2 and GP-4 so well they
build one of each;by Don Downie.
26 .... GATHERING OF EAGLES
The Kansas City Dawn Patrol checks out the spectrumof WW-I replica
aircraft; by Dick Starks.
36 .... INDEPENDENCE DAY THE PFA WAY
Last summer's Popular Flying Association rally in Cranfiels, England,
may have been the best ever; by Geoffrey P. Jones
42 .... 1998 PLANSBUILT AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
More than 160 plans projects are listed in this issue, which is
Part 2 of our three-issue annual homebuilt aircraft directory. A
cross reference and e-mail and web site addresses follow.
Complied by Julia Downie.
70 .... INDEX TO 1997 KITPLANES ARTICLES Complied by Julia Downie.
76 .... BARNSTORMING IN MARGARITAVILLE
Seventy years later,passengers still line up to ride in a Jenny;
by Dennis Wiley.
85 .... ARLINGTON '97
Last summer's Fly-in was damp but thriving; by Ron Wanttaja.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
5 .... AROUND THE PATCH
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
We continue our discussion of propeller design; by Barnaby Wainfan.
32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
New columist John M. Larsen confesses that he's "been there,
bent that."
34 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
66 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
Columist ken Armstrong looks at the UltraSport kit helicopters.
65 ... READERS SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISER
75 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successes.
80 ... CALENDER
94 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson considers some unusual, convertible aircraft.
98 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
104 .. KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha
FEBRUARY 1998
10 .... BIRD'S BABY BELLE
A first-time builders Canadian Home Rotors kit helicopter wins
at Oshkosh; by Howard Levy.
15 .... EUROPEAN REVEIW
Last summer's 50th anniversary RSA fly-in at Epinal, France, was
wet but memorable; by Geoffrey P. Jones.
23 .... OF MEN AND COWS
Our aerial obsever/photographer tells a tale; by Carl E. Hiebert.
26 .... WEIGHING YOUR ENGINE
Build this low-cost scale to verify powerplant weight;
by Paul Lamar.
28 .... THE POWERPLANT DECISION
Consider these engine locations and configurations; by Bill Welch.
35 .... SURVEYING A STARLET
Builders say the Corby Starlet is easy to build and fun to fly;
by Don Downie.
50 .... ONE IF BY AIR,TWO IF BY LAND
We sample Lee Floyd's three-way sport cycle; by Dave Martin.
61 .... CRUSING RANS SHEKARI STYLE
Randy Schlitter's S-16 looks smooth and goes fast; by Howard Levy.
66 .... STARTING YOUNG
This teenage Aero-Sport builder shows that plans projects aren't
just for the experienced; by Leroy Cook.
70 .... FOXY ACRO-SPORT II
The Fox family project results in a great sport airplane;by
Howard Levy.
78 .... 'CHUTE/TRIKE DIRECTORY
Complied by Julia Downie.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan concludes his series on propellers by addressing
the variable-pitch variety.
44 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Here's a look at the light side of Cranfield'97;by Dan Johnson.
48 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
49 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
56 ... BUILDER'S MARKETPLACE
64 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
John M. Larsen rumiantes about the most popular homebulit aircraft
engines: Lycomings.
65 ... CALENDAR
86 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
Jim Weir concludes his proposal on avionic compatiblity systems:
the Karmic standards.
90 ... THE CLASSIFED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
MARCH 1998
10 .... PURSUING THE S-11
Randy Schlitter works toward a kit version of his fighter-like
sportplane; by Howard Levy.
16 .... FLYING THE THUNDER MUSTANG
We sample the PAPA 51 carbon-fiber multiscale mustang;by Dave Martin.
26 .... SEARCHING FOR THE AIRPLANE,PART 1
This couple compares the Dragonfly to their preferences;
by Terrence O'Neill.
36 .... A TASTE OF THE GILES G-202
Vicki Cruse has mixed feelings about how well this Akro Tech flies
compared to her own aerobatic plane.
44 .... GETTING TO KNOW THE GPS III PILOT
Ed Wischmeyer says this tiny Garmin handheld GPS is usable even
without the manual.
51 .... FUN FOR FOUR
Lancair's ES offers fast building and fantastic flying;
by Gary R. Jones.
60 .... GET READY FOR SUN'N FUN '98
The annual Flordia spring ritual is almost upon us; by
Don and Julia Downie.
66 .... KR PARADISE ?
KR pilots may have found it at Perry,Oklahoma; by Dick Starks.
71 .... DELIVERANCE!
That's what heli desighner B.J. Schramm belives he received durning
a high-tension wire strike.
72 .... AGE 18 AND COUNTING
There's always something new in the air at Rans Inc.;by Howard Levy.
76 .... THE HAYS EXPERIENCE
A factory fly-in was a hit with RANS fans; by Leroy Cook.
80 .... IS BUILDING A KR-2 A STRETCH?
Builders find the Rand-Robinson project is a good way to go;
survey report by Don Downie.
89 .... IN DEFENSE OF CUSTOM AIRCRAFT
Designs are generally good, but we pilots need to concentrate on
safety, says engineer Bill Welch.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPALNES
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
We begin looking at spins; by Barnaby Wainfan.
22 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson starts a series on Part 103-legal ultralights.
32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
Maintaining your certified engines (first of a two-part series) is
this month's topic; by John M. Larsen.
45 ... CALENDER
46 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
58 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successes.
63 ... READERS SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
64 ... KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS
65 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
86... ROTOR ROUNDUP
Ralph Taggart looks at gyroplanes under $10,000.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
APRIL 1998
10 .... FLYING THE EUROPA XS
For builders who want even more speed and comfort than the popular
europa offers, there's the new Europa XS; by Peter Underhill.
19 .... AIRCRAT FINDER CD-ROM
Keith Connes checks out our own Aircraft Finder software.
24 .... HANDS-ON TRAINING
The Alexander SportAir Workshops add confidence to the building
decision; by Gary R. Jones.
48 .... PLANNING YOUR PANEL
Ricardo Price checks out software to make the process easy, precise
and fun.
51 .... REACHING THE HORIZON
This builder loves his Fisher Aero Corp.Horizon 1;by Howard Levy.
60 .... THE SEARCH ENDS
Lots of research points to the Dragonfly as this couple's ideal
homebuilt; by Terrence O'Neill.
74 .... MAKE MINE A FLY BABY
Life in the slow lane fits him fine;by Ron Wanttaja.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan continues the discussion on spins.
20 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
Jim Weir tells how rig an altitude chamber and build a black box to
compare altimeter readings to your encoder output.
28 ... ENGINE BEAT
This year's 14-page directory includes certified and alternative
powerplants plus prop speed-reduction units;complied by Julia Downie.
54 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
59 ... CALENDAR
68 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
70 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson checks out the Flying K Sky Raider-second in his
Part 103-legal ultralight series.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Rabrucha.
MAY 1998
10 .... HIGH-PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
Here's an overveiw of some of the kit aircraft that fly fast or go
far or carry a lot; by Don Downie.
20 .... FISHING FOR FAST
This couple's all-wood Barracuda provides the speed and comfort
they sought; by Howard Levy.
26 .... GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE
Preveiw the RANS S-17 ultralight, which is flying and in development;
by Howard Levy.
36 .... THE MEN WHO WOULD BUILD A CUB
But officially, it's a Wag-Aero Group Trainer; a survey report
by Don Downie.
44 .... GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT
Old Rhinebeck Museum is building a most accurate Spirit of St.
Louis replica; by David Cederstrom.
48 .... GOING FOR LIGHT AND RIGHT
Donald R. Dickinson gets us thinking about adding lightness as we
build.
61 .... FLIGHT WITHOUT WINGS
Fixed wings, that is. The nostalgic Little Wing gyroplane swings
its airfoils overhead; by Howard Levy.
64 .... REMEMBERING VOLMER JENSEN
We look at the life and influence of an early designer;
by Don Downie.
66 .... LEARNING GPS
Flight schools don't offer much, but these methods teach GPS
systems and techniques; by Keith Connes.
68 .... SENSITIVE TO CHANGE
Even the smallest modificaions can lead to big problems;
by Bill Welch.
70 .... GETTING TOGETHER
Pulsar people gather for a good one in Lawrence, Kansas.
by Greg Smith.
72 .... PULSAR PERSUASIONS
The author builds and flies her first homebuilt: a Rotax 912
equipped Pulsar; by Lisa Turner.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan continues his series on the dynamics of spins.
30 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
John M. Larsen completes his discussion on the use of certified
engines in homebuilts.
33 ... KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS
34 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successes with our readers.
49 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
50 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
52 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
Ken Armstrong shares some words on learning to fly helicopters.
56 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
65 ... CALENDER
84 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson introduces another U.S.-legal ultralight: the Aero-
Lite 103.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
JUNE 1998
10 .... REALIZING A VISION
Steve Raham has a clear view of his ideal, affordable airplane
project; by Howard Levy.
18 .... THIS GIZMO IS NO GADGET
An airline pilot builds a one-0f-a-kind homebuilt;by Howard Levy.
22 .... THE ONE, THE ONLY SEA-CAT
A former Grumman Ag-Cat yields to the homebuilding movement;
by Ann L. Cooper.
30 .... 1998 HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT SUPPLIER DIRECTORY
Here is what you need to complete your project; compiled by Julia
Downie.
52 .... BUILDING A CHAMPION
Barry Bieber's customized Glasair II drew him into the winner's
circle; by Howard Levy.
58 .... BACK-COUNTRY BUILDER
Prolific is the world for nine-time builder Hobert Jones;by Don
Downie.
78 .... ABOVE THE DOTTED LINE
You'd better read what you sign before buying an aircraft kit;
by Ron Wanttaja.
81 .... NOT A NATURAL
Test pilots are made, not born,and now EAA is training them; by
Ed Wischmeyer.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
6 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
7 .... THE ENGINE BEAT
What's happening with the popular Rotax 912? by John M.Larsen.
44 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
64 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
66 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
71 ... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan addresses designing to avoid unintended spins.
77 ... CALENDAR
84 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successes with ur readers.
86 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
Here's how to wire an auto am/fm radio into your airplane;by Jim Weir.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
JULY 1998
6 .... LITTLE TOOT KEEPS ON CHUGGING
George meyer would be proud of his classic biplane design- and of his
family; by LeRoy Cook.
14 ... LITTLE TOOT GIVES A HOOT
The builders say nice things about their own Toots;by Don Downie.
26 ... HERE'S A HOMTOWN HIT
Jennifer S. Gwosdof samples Kenny Ware's Starduster Too and declares
it a show-stopper.
36 ... TO THE BAY, PART 1
The author and his son fly north to fulfill a dream; by Richard
Steeves.
53 ... JOLLY JUBILEE
Jodel celcbrates 50 years of designs in style;by Geoffrey P. Jones.
60 ... KIT AIRPLANES UNDER $10,000
Yes, they actually exist. Don Downie identifies some of them.
68 ... THE ALFA GETS AN A
This Australian kit is a quick study; by Geoffrey P. Jones
75 ... TRACKING HIGHER GROUND
We look at free Flight's Moving Map/Terrain Depoction software;
by Ricardo A. Price.
78 ... BEYOND MANEUVERING SPEED
Bill Welch analyzes the flight envelope for more on load limits.
80 ... PREVIEWING OSHKOSH '98
Will the 46th running of the world's biggest airshow be as great
as ever? Probably. By Don and Julia Downie.
88 ... AVIDYN'S MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
It's more than a moving map; by Keith Connes.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
5 .... AROUND THE PATCH
22 ... WIND TUNNEL
Foiling stalls is this month's topic; by Barnaby Wainfan.
32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
We poll Stratus,Inc. Subaru engine users;by John M. Larsen.
42 ... CALENDAR
43 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Here's a Hurricane (ultralight) that you will like; by Dan Johnson.
48 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
56 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS
57 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
58 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successes with our readers.
67 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
85 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
Ralph Taggart tackles the less-than-stellar image of gyroplanes.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
AUGUST 1998
6 .... CONSIDERING SUN 'N FUN '98
We search the annual season-opener fly-in for exciting homebuilts and
find some; by Keith Beveridge and Dave Martin.
18 ... THE PRIVATE VERSION
John Larsen samples the single-engine model of the famous Explorer
flying motor home.
36 ... MOVING UP
The author trades radio-controlled model experience for his somewhat
bigger Cozy Mark IV project; by Mark Beduhn.
44 ... DOING IT ON TELEVISION
Bob Cringely throws a fit and completes a homebuilt in 28 days on
PBS TV on July 22 ;by Dave Martin.
52 ... KICKING OFF OUR 15TH YEAR
We look at the history of this magazine; by Don and Julia Downie.
60 ... A PARTY IN ITS HONOR
It's hats off to the Hatz biplane on its 39th anniversary;
by Howard Levy.
64 ... VENERABLE VOLKSPLANE
Bud Evans' super-simple homebuilt nears its 30th anniversary;
by LeRoy Cook.
68 ... SUPER REBEL
Murphy's SR 2500: the ultimate beast of burden? By Ken Armstrong.
76 ... SPARKS AND GLASS
Lightning protection for composite aircraft is practical, and it
might save the day; by Jim Weir.
84 ... TO THE BAY, PART 2
Richard Steeves concludes his Coot Amphibian adventure to James by
in Northern Canada.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
5 .... AROUND THE PATCH
26 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson checks out the ultralight version of the CGS Hawk.
31 ... CALENDAR
32 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
Here's how to make an inexpensive headphone islation amplifier;
by Jim Weir.
34 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
48 ... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan looks for accident statistics that should help
pilots fly safer.
54 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
74 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
Homebuilders may inspect and maintain their aircrat - including the
engines - and John Larsen notes the FAA'S guidance on the subject.
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on expereince; by cartoonist Robrucha.
SEPTEMBER 1998
7 .... FAN POWER
The author's airborne windmill keeps the juice flowing in his
homebuilt; by Bob Lord.
10 ... HOW MANY SEATS?
Ther's a surprise waiting in the cabin of the new Aerocomp Comp Air
10; by Howard Levy.
14 ... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 1
The first step in the Titan Tornado process is building the wing;
by Randy Rogers.
19 ... STRAP-ON HELICOPTER
Check out this single-seat, four-engine rotorcraft; by Howard Levy.
22 ... WING WITH ZING
Scott Land's Part 103 legal ultralight is getting off the ground;
by Howard Levy.
25 ... FOR THE FUTURE
Winter Haven, Flordia's Youth Flight offers young homebuilders extra
incentive; by Jamie Beckett.
28 ... THE SECOND INNING
As this magazine celebrtes its 15th year, we look back at '86 and'87
issues; by Don Downie.
40 ... THE JOY OF STATS
Part 1: Most-registered homebuilts;by Ron Wanttaja.
84 ... FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
McGettrick Structural Engineering serves the kit-built industry;
by LeRoy Cook.
86 ... CANARD CROWD
Rutan-type tail-in-front fliers flock to Missouri; by LeRoy Cook.
88 ... GOING GLOBAL
The author has big plans: flying around the world in his Murphy Rebel;
by Kent Vandarvelde.
96 ... EZ HEAT
Leave your blanket and mittens at home for a flight in this Long-EZ;
by John McAvoy.
102 .. MEET THE MAGELLAN SKYSPORT PLUS
This handheld GPS offers a nice array of features; by Keith Beveridge.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
6 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
30 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
Let's check that fuel system: by John M. Larsen.
33 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS
34 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Stand by for the trike-wing revoltion: by Dan Johnson.
39 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE
42 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
44 ... COMPLETIONS
Our annual roundup of finished-and flying homebuilts,supplied by our
readers, totals 146 aircraft includung photos,comments on the projects
and personal contact information.
79 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
90 ... WIND TUNNEL
Aerodynamicist Barnaby Wainfan continues analyzing homebuilt aircraft
accident data.
105 .. CALENDAR
106 .. THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
112 .. KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
OCTOBER 1998
10 .... AVIONICS UPDATE '98
Avionics reporter Keith Connes lokks at electronic options for your
homebuilt.
29 .... THIS YEAR'S AVIONICS DIRECTORY
You'll discover the multitude of available avionics in this listing
compiled by Julia Downie.
40 .... FLYING FLASHLIGHT
For $10 you can make your own high-tech light; by Don Maxwell.
44 .... HOT HYBIRD
Jack Geidel describes flying Mike Manary's turboprop Glasair III.
50 .... COPPERSTATE
EAA'S Copperstate Fly-in promises plenty of hot homebuilts;
by Keith Beveridge.
52 .... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 2
We finish building the wing;by Randy Rogers.
58 .... THE JOY OF STATS
Part 2: Ron Wanttaja dissects the FAA aircraft registry to discover
lost homebuilts.
70 .... FLYING AN EAGLE
Renaissance Aircraft's Berkut takes canard airplanes to the next
level; articles by Vicki Cruse and Peter Lert.
89 .... PASS IN REVIEW
As this magizine celebrates its 15th year, we look back at '88 and
'89 issues; by Don Downie.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
6 .... WIND TUNNEL
Barnaby Wainfan explains the quirks of designing landing gear.
36 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
Dan Johnson flies the new French Albatros.
60 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
Here's how tomake an inexpensive intercom; by Jim Weir.
64 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
69 ... CALENDAR
84 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience;by cartoonist Robrucha.
November 1998
6 .... AIRVENTURE '98 REMEMBERED
its name has changed, but the excitment at this year's EAA convention
at Oshkosh was as strong as ever; by Dave Martin, Keith Beveridge and
Jennifer Gwosdaof.
26 ... TURBINE TRYOUT
This Legend makes its claim to fame turbine-style; by Chuck Berthe.
44 ... FLYING THE BABY BELLE
This kit helicopter has the performance and feel of a classic;
by Ken Armstrong.
50 ... SPORT FLYING, JAPANESE STYLE
These pilots have planes but nowhere to fly; by Robert Beck.
62 ... ZENAIR BUILDERS SPEAK OUT
CH 601 and CH 701 builder/pilots tell their stories; by Don Downie.
76 ... HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT STSTISTICS, PART 3
Rom Wanttaja continues his number-crunching analysis of how many
homebuilts are actually flying.
78 ... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 3
The author brgins building the fuselage; by Randy Rogers.
84 ... KITPLANES ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES
Senior Editor Don Downie continues his review of the history of this
magazine and the stories it has covered.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
38 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
We check out the German FK-9 Mark 3; by Dan Johnson.
43 ... COMPLETIONS
Builders share their successed with readers.
56 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
In a gyro, it's the takeodd that is the challenge; by Ralph Taggart.
65 ... LIST OF ADVERTISERS
68... WIND TUNNEL
Aerodynamics vortices can cause quite a stir; by Barnaby Wainfan.
72 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
We look closely at NSI Propulsion Systems and its satisfied- and-not-
so-satisfied- customers; by John M. Larsen.
83 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS
85 ... BUILDERS' MARKETPLACE
89 ... CALENDAR
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
96 ... KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
DECEMBER 1998
6 .... GETTING TO KNOW LIONHEART
Ed Wischemeyer flies Larry French's royally ranbunctious taildragger.
16 ... FLYING, JAPANESE STYLE
Moriya pilots make their case for fewer restrictions in this wrap-up
article; by Robert Beck.
24 ... BERSTLING'S BEAUTIFUL BABE
Here's a new single-seat homebuilt with 1930s charm;by Geoffery P.
Jones.
30 ... 1999 KIT AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
You will find 428 build-from-a-kit projects in this year's update.
Sheck out spec's performance, prices and a picture. The entire
directory section was compiled by Julia Downie.
78 ... THOSE ROTORCRAFT
Included in the 428 kits are 60 rotorcraft- helicopter and gyroplanes.
86 ... PROJECTS IN DEVEOPEMENT
This directory category lists aircraft expected to become kits soon.
89 ... KIT-AIRCRAFT CROSS-REFERENCE
Knowing only the aircraft name, you can find its company and the name
of the designer.
94 ... E-MAIL AND WEB ADDRESSES
Companies with e-mail and websites are listed here.
96 ... SAFE FROM STALLS
Angle of attack gauges display the margin above stall every time;
by Terrence O'Neill.
104 .. HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT STATISTICS, PART 4
Ron Wanttaja continues his number- crunching analysis of how many
homebuilts are actually flying.
DEPARTMENTS
4 .... AROUND THE PATCH
5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES
95 ... CALENDAR
108 .. BUILDERS' MARKETPLACE
113 .. LIST OF ADVERTISERS
114 .. THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
120 .. KITSTUFF
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha
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