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Video Brief: Hlavac Breezy

Building a Breezy is a special task for a special person. Meet builder Matt Hlavac in this Kitplanes exclusive video.

Video Brief: Dynon Avionics

Get an inside look at how Dynon builds and tests its electronic flight instruments.

Kitplanes Magazine Looks at The Sherpa

Kitplanes Magazine contributor Ed Kolano takes a first look at the Sherpa utility aircraft.

Product Minute: Brightline Bags Flight Bag

Kitplanes Magazine editor Marc Cook has an eye for quality and he likes what he sees in the Brightline Bags modular flight bag. Check out some of the details on this nicely made product.

Product Minute: Garmin G3X

Garmin rolled out the G3X budget EFIS for the light sport and experimental aircraft crowd. Kitplanes’ Marc Cook gives us an inside look.

Glasair Sportsman: 360 vs. 390

If you’re building a Glasair Sportsman, you have the choice of a 180-HP IO-360 or the beefier IO-390. Which engine is best? It depends? In this video, Kitplanes Magazine editor Marc Cook analyzes the pros and cons.

Product Minute: Val 2000

If your experimental aircraft project needs a simple navcomm with a small form factor, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook shows you why you should check out the Val 2000.

LeRoy Cook’s Tour: Rainy Days and Thursdays

It occurs to me that there are two Oshkosh rain modes. The first kicks in when rain erupts with a certain amount of warning after a beautiful airshow day, one that began with no hint of precipitation. The midday rain crowd shifts into indoor exhibits, huddles under wings and sprouts ponchos, and even stays for [...]