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JPI Announces New “Flat-Panel” Engine Monitor

JP Instruments has just introduced the new EDM-730/830 engine monitor, which can be bought as an LCD screen upgrade for an existing 700/800 series system, or as a complete new system. Recognizing the market demand for larger, more readable color displays in the cockpit, JPI has created a 4×3-inch flat panel that improves upon the [...]

Company Profile: Kitfox

Kitplanes editor Marc Cook profiles Kitfox during a visit to the company’s Homedale, Idaho headquarters.

Kitfox LSA Flight Test

Marc Cook reports on flying the Kitfox LSA.

Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog

Gearing up for the Sun ‘n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the west in Cook’s Glastar Sportsman visiting companies prior to the show. Here’s part 1 of their video blog report:

EFIS Advanced Deck Preview

KITPLANES magazine interviews Advanced Flight Systems president, Robert Hickman, to learn about his company’s latest EFIS, engine monitor and angle of attack systems available for experimental aircraft.

Cessna 162 SkyCatcher Update

Marc Cook talks with Neal Willford, Cessna Aircraft’s project engineer on the 162 SkyCatcher. Neal was kind enough to share the inside scoop on the SkyCatcher’s journey to market.

U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2009: LSA Engine Survey

New to the world of LSA? One of the things you’ll discover is that your engine choice makes a big difference, in terms of both weight and performance. For an overview of the three top choices in the light sport segment, Marc Cook, Editor-in-Chief of KITPLANES magazine, visits Rotax, Jabiru, and Continental on the grounds [...]

Lambada Powered Sailplane

Dave Martin introduces you to the Lambada powered sailplane, following his test flight in one.