As the homebuilt community gears up to honor Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny at next year’s AirVenture, officials with the Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA) recently sat down with senior staff at EAA to discuss a variety of issues. Both organizations support the One Week Wonder project, in which EAA will invite the public […]
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Sebring Expo introduces homebuilding workshops for 2014
SEBRING, Fla. — The Sebring Expo, considered the premiere light-sport aircraft show in the nation, is extending a special welcome to owners and enthusiasts of homebuilt aircraft to participate in the 2014 event, slated for Jan. 16-19. “We’ve noticed a lot of crossover in avionics and other equipment between light-sport aircraft and homebuilts, and we’re […]
EAA makes finding transition training in homebuilts easier
The Experimental Aircraft Association has debuted an online listing of Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) holders for instruction in experimental aircraft. The list, categorized by state, includes CFIs who are authorized by the FAA to offer certain types of instruction for hire in their experimental aircraft for the purposes of type-specific training. FARs otherwise prohibit […]
Kit manufacturers form new association
Aircraft kit manufacturers have formed a new association that aims to increase flight safety, promote experimental aircraft, and defend the freedom of individuals to build their own airplanes. According to a report at AOPA.org, Richard VanGrunsven, founder of Vans Aircraft, is the group’s president; John Monnett, designer of the Sonex line, is vice president; and […]
Hints for Homebuilders surpasses 2.5 million hits
EAA’s Hints for Homebuilders video series, which has more than 245 videos, has has surpassed 2.5 million plays by aviators worldwide. The series, hosted by experienced aircraft builders for builders of all levels, was introduced in March 2008. Since then, the variety and depth of the videos have continued to expand to meet the demand […]
Aircraft Spruce launches ‘Perspectives on Homebuilding’
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has launched “Perspectives on Homebuilding,” an online magazine that will share the perspectives of those involved in homebuilding general aviation aircraft. The inaugural issue features the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Paul and Tom Poberezny. “We are honored to initiate our Perspectives on Homebuilding online magazine with commentary by the two individuals who […]
Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft
Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”). The plane is the latest offering from the Wisconsin company, introduced at Oshkosh 2011. “We’re happy to provide the convenience of a one-stop hardware source for Onex builders,” said Scott Wick, President of […]
Onex receives FAA nod
Sonex Aircraft reports that the FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) has approved and published amateur building checklists for the new Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing Sport Pilot Aircraft. Availability of these approved checklists allows current and future Onex builders to show compliance with the “major portion” requirement of 14 CFR section 21.191(g) for experimental/amateur-built aircraft, commonly […]
Super-fast builder assistance for RV owners: John Nys averages less than three months each
Nys Aircraft works strictly to the FAA’s 51% rule, under which a kit airplane builder must do 51% of the work as defined by the FAA.