YAKIMA, Wash. — CubCrafters has unveiled a range of updates for the Carbon Cub SS (pictured) and Sport Cub S2 LSA aircraft for the 2014 model year. The Carbon Cub and Sport Cub models are based on the Company’s CC11 airframe, of which 291 units have been delivered to date. New for 2014 are improvements […]
Homebuilt
CH 650 kit part of new book
“Things Come Apart,” a new book by Todd McLellan, makes visible the inner workings of a camera, clock, power drill, iPad and a Zenith CH 650. These disassembled objects show that even the most intricate of modern technologies can be broken down and understood, while beautifully illustrating the quality and elegance of designs. Shown in its pre-assembled form, the […]
Top GA names join kit association advisory board
Well-known names in general aviation, including Tom Poberezny, Dale Klapmeier and Frank Christensen, have joined the advisory board of the new Aircraft Kit Industry Association. AKIA was formed this past summer at AirVenture to provide corporations with a vested interest in homebuilding an opportunity to speak with a unified voice on issues of safety and […]
Flying coast to coast in a homebuilt
By TOM JONES Many people dream of making the trip of a lifetime, but few make the dream a reality. Not so for Albert and Sharon Gardner, a Yuma, Ariz., couple who flew coast to coast in their RV-10. Last summer, the couple flew nearly 12,000 miles, landing in 100 cities in 37 states. The […]
Zenith Engine Day at AirVenture
OSHKOSH — “I don’t know anything about engines,” said Zenith Aircraft‘s Sebastien Heintz. “That’s why I asked a bunch of engine folks to our exhibit space at AirVenture.” At Thursday’s Zenith Engine Day, visitors could see and talk about the Revmaster, Rotax, Viking, ULPower, Jabiru, and Corvair engines. The crowded display spoke to the event’s success. “I’m convinced this is a good idea,” continued […]
Sonex Aircraft adds new quick build parts to kits
Sonex Aircraft has added new pre-fabricated parts to its Sonex and Waiex kit models. Pioneered by the recently-introduced Onex Single-Place Aircraft Kit, Sonex and Waiex Complete Airframe Kits and Sub-Kits now feature Matched-Hole Formed Parts. Adding over 100 new parts to each model’s kit package, the Matched-Hole Formed Parts kit consists of channels, angles and […]
Zenith offers quick build kit for CH 650
MEXICO, Missouri — A quick build kit of the low-wing CH 650 from Zenith Aircraft Company is now available. The main fuselage of the all-metal, light sport aircraft, is assembled at the factory which cuts built time and simplifies the process. In addition, the kit also offers factory-installed bubble canopy and cabin frame. The new quick build kit costs […]
Zenith 750: Now bigger
Introduced at this year’s Sun’n Fun was Zenith Aircraft Co.’s bigger Zenith STOL CH 750 light sport utility kit aircraft. The STOL CH 750 cabin has been increased in size by raising the cabin height by nearly 3 inches (or 70 mm.) The top front of the cabin (the ceiling) has been raised, and is […]
Sub kits available for Radial Rocket
Sub kits for the Radial Rocket are now available from Altitude Group. Previously only complete airframe kits were available. The four sub kits now available are Horizontal Stab Kit ($8,935), Fuselage Kit ($20,980), Wing Kit ($29,750) and Finish/Final Assembly Kit ($14,985). Once complete a builder will have a 220+ mph tandem two-seater capable of travelling 1,300 miles […]