More than a half century later, David Wiebe is still flying the Piel Emeraude his father built from plans — and there’s a good chance the homebuilt will be flying well into the future, perhaps introducing another generation of Wiebes to the sky.
Experimental Aircraft
New mission for XCub
The XCub was identified by Air Force officials as the safest and most capable commercial-off-the-shelf aircraft for the initial flying experiment to test the new system.
Whisper quietly sneaks into the USA
Expect to see the Whisper in the U.S. by April 2021.
Picture of the Day: A two KIS Kiss
Galin Hernandez submitted this photo and note: “Given that there are very few flying KIS4 experimental airplanes in the world, getting to see one is not very common. Seeing two of them parked next to each other is an aviation treat. Here is a photo of a rare encounter between two KIS4 airplanes parked nose […]
Build your own fighter
For a builder, this method allows a quick and simple build of an airframe that is square and true.
Billy Miller’s eye-catching Thatcher CX4
Billy Miller says the Thatcher CX-4 he built is “real slick.”
Chipper 2 Plans for sale
Plans include a build manual, around 25 blueprints, and access to Chipper 2 CAD files.
Two planes in one: CubCrafters to offer a convertible tailwheel-nosewheel XCub
The new tricycle gear option is available now on experimental XCubs. FAA certification is expected in early 2021.
New sales and service center named for BendixKing autopilots
The line includes autopilots for Cessna and Piper aircraft, as well as experimental aircraft.