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In the News (Sun 20 Dec 09)

  
  Kit plane buying, ultralight kit plane building, ultralight kitplane maintenance, ultralight kit plane storage ...
Kit plane buying, ultralight kit plane building, ultralight kitplane maintenance, ultralight kit plane storage facilities.
Builder’s Assistance Program, which provides you with from start to finish with help in any area of construction or supplying you with a ready to fly kitplane.
Professional assistance and education is provided by people who are pilots and have been building and repairing light sport aircraft for over 30 years.
www.ultralightnews.ca /kitplanebuilder   (423 words)

  
  Kitplane Industry Statistics
A good understanding of the terminology and classifications are assumed (kitplane, ultralight, sport plane, experimental, amateur, exhibition, certified, amateur-built, kit-built, general aviation, civil aviation, the 51 percent rule, etc).
Kitplane estimates 40 to 60 percent of these sales are outside the United States.
The kitplane industry is currently in a very dynamic period and it appears like it will remain in one for the next few years.
www.virtualpet.com /otcc/kitplane/kitplane.htm   (2146 words)

  
  Flying Magazine - Liberty for All?
When I heard a few years back that the folks behind the Europa two-seat kitplane were in the process of making what amounted to a certified version, I was excited but, frankly, a bit skeptical too.
The Europa, a popular kit made in the United Kingdom, is a terrific little kitplane, but I wondered if it might prove a bit too quirky for regulators' tastes.
It's a hybrid, using sheet metal for the wings and stabilator, carbon fiber for the fuselage and steel tubing for the interior cockpit structure.
www.flyingmag.com /article.asp?section_id=13&article_id=175   (477 words)

  
 Aircraft Ownership and Kitplane Books
Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes.
Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft.
An accessible guide to the legal issues that affect general aviation pilots, this highly readable second edition adds case studies, covers important new ground (including FAA enforcement procedures), and clarifies a pilot's rights and responsibilities.
www.marvgolden.com /books/owning.htm   (644 words)

  
 kitplane
THE EAGLE II KITPLANE This is the famous homebuilt kit of a very similar design to the Pitts, which was created by Frank Christensen.
Kitplane builders take note: [DaVinci Technologies] has produced a "drawing-centric" conceptual/preliminary design tool for homebuilt and light general aviation aircraft on CD.
KITPLANE CONSTRUCTION Now completely updated and improved, Kitplane Construction, Second Edition, guides you to building and flying the kitplane of your dreams.
www.ultimate-ultralight-kit.com /kitplane   (978 words)

  
 Kitplane Direct Mailing List : Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the automotive engine and its use in aircraft.
Kitplane Direct Mailing List : Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the automotive engine and its use in aircraft.
The purpose of this mailing list is to provide a mail forum for users of the Kitplane Direct Site to exchange information.
This group is still quite small so if you feel up to it, please post a short introduction to the list.
hometown.aol.com /aeroauto/mail2.htm   (311 words)

  
 The Pilot Shop - Kitplane Construction
Now completely updated and improved, Kitplane Construction, Second Edition, guides you to building and flying the kitplane of your dreams.
Expert, easy-to-understand instructions are provided for the kitplane that interests you: tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, or leading-edge composites.
Also new in this edition, you'll find state-of-the-art kitplane designs; up-to-date, high-quality illustrations and drawings; current prices and costs associated with shipping kits; expanded information on financing options; highlights of the auto-engine debate; and quality control features to add confidence to workmanship.
www.pilotstore.com /store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=763   (142 words)

  
 Powell's Books - Kit Airplane Construction by Ronald J. Wanttaja
In this unbiased look at every aspect of the kitplane process, award-winning aviation writer Ron Wanttaja covers everything from cost comparisons with certified used aircraft to drilling all those holes for the rivets.
You'll find state-of-the-art kitplane designs; high-quality illustrations; current prices and costs associated with shipping kits; expanded information on financing options; highlights of the auto-engine debate; and quality control features to add confidence to workmanship.
Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and leading edge composites, Kitplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give every amateur plane builder the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft.
www.powells.com /cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=4-0071459731-2   (356 words)

  
 Re:A kitplane perspective
As many of you may know I've worked on many other kitplanes as well and overall comparing cost effectiveness,service, manuals and people, none of the other kit mfg's are even in the same league as SH.
Dan Dudley N98ET #5165 ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: A kitplane perspective Author: "Sid and Mari Lloyd" Date: 8/31/98 7:53 PM In following glastarnet for the last couple years, there have been several times when builders have expressed dissatisfaction with Stoddard-Hamilton for various parts of the GlaStar kit that have been less than perfect.
They may be large by kitplane company standards, but they are a small niche market business that has been (in my opinion) struggling to transition to a higher volume kit production company due to the high demand for GlaStar kits.
archives.glastar.org /9809/msg00006.html   (458 words)

  
 Kitplane Avionics
Signals in the VHF communications band are vertically polarized (transmitted vertically) and maximum range occurs when receiving and transmitting antennas are vertical.
An advantage in most kitplanes is fiberglass construction.
Because plastic is transparent to radio waves, the antenna can be located inside the structure.
www.avionics.com /Avionics%20OnLine/kitplane.htm   (1596 words)

  
 KITPLANES Radio
June 12, 2003 - Regular KITPLANES magazine writer Ron Wanttaja talked about one of his favorite subjects: the Fly Baby homebuilt design by the late Peter Bowers.
June 26, 2003 - John M. Larsen, author of “Engine Beat” in KITPLANES magazine joined us to describe some of his most interesting contacts with the homebuilt-related engine community.
20, 2003 - KITPLANES magazine readers have come to know Turbo Tom Wyatt recently for his clear descriptions of piston engines and their accessories such as turbochargers.
www.wsradio.com /kitplanes   (2636 words)

  
 Airplane Trader - Kitplanes for sale - online classifieds
Finding a Kitplane for sale and putting it together, or locating and constructing a Homebuilt aircraft is not a task for the faint of heart.
Construction of a kitplane is a tremendous undertaking.
Some Homebuilts require neither aircraft nor pilot licenses and may be a viable option for those interested only in local sport flying without passengers.
www.airplanetrader.com /kitplanes.php   (193 words)

  
 kitplane
Metal construction in kitplanes was taken to a new level by Richard VanGrunsven in his...
Kitplane Direct : Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the...
Kitplane Direct exists as a source of information on Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the automotive engine and its use in aircraft.
www.platon-search.com.ar /buscar.php?q=kitplane   (185 words)

  
 kitplane magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The premier monthly periodical for people interested in the most dynamic segment of sport aviation: homebuilt airplanes, rotorcraft, ultralights and other special-interest, do-it-yourself flying...
Kitplane Magazine Online http://www.kitplanes.com/ So You?re Going to Buy a Kitplane http://www.avweb.com/news/osh2002/184006-1.html.
This is in part due to many of the kits being ultralights that do not...
www.karate-schule-valentin.de /kitplanemagazine-70062   (226 words)

  
 So You're Going to Buy a Kitplane ...
One of the reasons many make the pilgrimage to AirVenture each year is to check out the latest developments in the kitplane and experimental industry, by definition the most vibrant and dynamic segment of general aviation.
All too often, however, starry-eyed pilots find themselves paying more attention to their heart than their head when making the decision to commit themselves to buying into and building an aircraft from plans or from a kit.
In a previous life, he worked for a kitplane manufacturer and, in his current life, he is working on his own kitplane in the meager amount of spare time that we allow him.
www.avweb.com /news/osh2002/184006-1.html   (294 words)

  
 Racing@Reno
The design is a natural for competition and, by no accident, is built with large amounts of race components and ideas.
It, as the rules state, would still be a kitplane, but would be modified in certain ways to increase safety and performance.
One important change would be to increase the strength of the main cabin.
members.iquest.net /~aca/racing.htm   (308 words)

  
 Kitplane deliveries back on after company sale -13/02/2001-Flight International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The SAGA OF Stoddard-Hamilton Aircraft's Glasair and GlaStar kitplanes has taken a potentially conclusive turn, with a US bankruptcy court judge approving the sale of its assets to a group of private investors.
The investor group includes Dace Kirk, owner of Arizona-based Phoenix Composites, a leading kitplane "builder support" centre.
Kirk says the group's priority is to restart delivery of parts to owners and builders of the Glasair high-performance kitplane.
www.flightglobal.com /Articles/2001/02/13/126011/Kitplane+deliveries+back+on+after+company+sale+.html   (354 words)

  
 Aviation Library: Sport Aircraft
Over 150 new and classic kitplane designs are featured in this proven bestseller.
It is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt kitplanes.
New to this edition are price and cost updates, first class illustrations and drawings throughout, information on the latest kitplane designs, new case studies, and more.
www.utilecon.com /library/sportac.htm   (258 words)

  
 Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion - Lightning Kitplane
Last year I posted a small pic of a new kitplane that is now available on WAP.
It's not speedy enough that it'll be showing up at the races (although we're thinking of bringing it to Tunica to show off).
Both are Esqual kitplanes which were built in Spain.
aafo.com /hangartalk/showthread.php?t=2901   (1400 words)

  
 General FAQ
Kitplane designs vary drastically and therefore have very different safety records.
The Kitfox is a very safe aircraft and to date has never had an in-flight structural failure.
Use the full 1550 lb gross weight limit and have an 800 lb useful load.
kitfoxaircraft.com /FAQ.htm   (567 words)

  
 KITPLANE DOOR LATCHES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Kitplane Door Latches Heavy Equipment Operator Training Homemade Hovercraft Price Guide To Old Lionel Train Sets...
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Assembly of the wings and control surfaces is common to standard processes used in the kitplane...
www.fd-vonier.de /32486   (284 words)

  
 Kitplane Builders
We’ve created Kitplane Builders to help you fly your dream.
The space you need in the heart of Toronto with a wide range of professional tools allowing you to complete your kitplane faster.
We specialize in providing top quality and affordable parts to kitplane builders across Canada.
www.thekitplanebuilders.com   (171 words)

  
 Magazine
Click on the appropriate link to access those back issues of KITPLANES that are available online.
Subscribers to the electronic version of KITPLANES, you have free access to this content as part of your subscription.
The following items are feature articles from KITPLANES Magazine, supplements to content published in the magazine and other stories of note.
www.kitplanes.com /magazine   (108 words)

  
 Lovemarks: F1 Evo kitplane (Nomination)
The F1-Evo kitplane is an airplane that can be built privately, with extraordinary performance.
It has the look of many a "back of an envelope" day dream sketch, but is available.
There are currently no F1 Evo kitplane videos
www.lovemarks.com /index.php?pageID=20015&lovemarkid=1168   (105 words)

  
 Airdisaster.Com Forums - Wankel in kitplane?
Well, with all those options, it should be a matter of the price wich one to by.
I would suspect there would be people who would love this engine but from what i hear it is a maintenence nightmare.
I eagerly wait for a RX8 based kitplane, but that´s long into future I think, saw someone who was selling their queing place on www.ebay.com for a early RX8 in Florida, delivery next spring.
www.airdisaster.com /forums/showthread.php?t=47341   (2236 words)

  
 Pictures: US Air Force restores Comp Air 7SLX kitplane for Iraqi counterparts-28/04/2006-London-Flight International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
One of the more unusual aircraft to have operated from Edwards AFB in California during recent times took to the skies on 25 April after a two-month rebuild process conducted by US Air Force maintainers.
The Comp Air 7SLX observation aircraft was manufactured as a kitplane in Merritt Island, Florida and sold to the United Arab Emirates before being donated to the reformed Iraqi air force in late 2004, along with another five examples.
Operations of the fleet were halted following the deaths of four USAF personnel and one Iraqi in a May 2005 crash, with the remaining five aircraft having been grounded ever since.
www.flightglobal.com /articles/2006/04/28/206250/pictures-us-air-force-restores-comp-air-7slx-kitplane-for-iraqi.html   (454 words)

  
 Kitplane Avionics
The JPI EDM-900 is the most advanced All-In-One Engine Data Management system for kitplanes.
It records all engine data every 6 seconds and allows you to plot that data on your PC.
The JPI EDM-900 is among the most advanced All-In-One Engine Data Management system for kitplanes.
www.avionix.com /kitplane.html   (8079 words)

  
 Kitplanes Bookstore, a division of avWeb Books, AVIATION BOOKS AND VIDEOS
Kitplanes Bookstore, a division of avWeb Books, AVIATION BOOKS AND VIDEOS
Electrical Topics: electrical systems - basic electronics - avionics and panel
KitPlanes: homebuilder's library - self design - van's RVs - ultralights - starter kits
www.kitplanesbooks.com   (170 words)

  
 Kitplane Direct : Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the automotive engine and its use in aircraft.
Kitplane Direct : Homebuilts, Automotive converted aircraft, the automotive engine and its use in aircraft.
KITPLANE DIRECT has set up an online bookstore in association with Amazon.com, a well established online bookstore,to offer our readers great discounts on KITPLANE DIRECT recommended books.
All the books in KITPLANE DIRECT Book Store are now available for ordering online through our friends at Amazon.com.
members.aol.com /aeroauto/aeroauto.htm   (284 words)

  
 Homebuilt Homepage - Vendors - Books - Kitplane Construction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Currently in it's second edition, this book is a basic 'primer' covering the basic skills and knowledge necessary to build your own homebuilt aircraft.
Chapters cover selecting the right kitplane, engine selection, workshop setup, aircraft-quality workmanship, and specific information on all modes of construction.
Click here to Order Kitplane Construction from the Homebuilt Homepage Bookstore.
www.homebuilt.org /vendors/info/kitconst.html   (80 words)

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