Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its hands-on builder workshop and regional fly-in back to central Michigan this October. Workshop participants will assemble a rudder from a standard kit while connecting with fellow aviation enthusiasts and local pilots.
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AeroSouth Brings Carbon Wheel Fairings to Glastar and Glasair Homebuilts
AeroSouth Technology has expanded its line of lightweight, drag-reducing carbon-fiber components to include Glastar/Sportsman and Glasair homebuilt aircraft. The custom wheel fairings and gear doors help pilots increase speed, reduce weight, and maximize their aircraft’s overall performance.
Building An Airplane in Seven Days
The One Week Wonder aircraft building project returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027. Attendees are invited to help the Aspiring Aviators Aero Club build a Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer in just seven days.
New Book Offers 91 Lessons From Experimental Aircraft Pilots
“91 Lessons From The Sky: Experimental Aircraft” by Fletcher McKenzie offers survival stories from pilots who lived to tell them. Drawn from NTSB reports and first-hand accounts, this new book highlights the risks and decisions that define safer flying for experimental and homebuilt aircraft pilots.
Kitfox Aircraft Unveils the Patriot Fox
Kitfox Aircraft has introduced the Patriot Fox, a special edition aircraft that honors America’s aviation heritage. Unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the aircraft builds upon the Kitfox Series 7 platform, offering STOL performance, backcountry capability, and builder customization.
Zenith Introduces Super Cruzer
Zenith Aircraft Company has unveiled the new CH 750 Super Cruzer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The new aircraft blends the payload capacity of the Super Duty with the speed of the Cruzer.
Wanted: A High School Ready To Build A Plane
“We’re looking for a school ready to embrace this innovative partnership, with its potential to change students’ lives,” said Jeff Rapsis, executive director of the Aviation Museum of N.H.
A Lifetime Of Flying
At 88 years old, South Carolina aviator Steve Hawley is still living his childhood dream. With over seven decades in the cockpit, he maintains, flies, and restores vintage airplanes. He’s now working on his 29th restoration.
Builder Error Proves Fatal for RV-12 Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during the airplane’s construction, inspection, and subsequent maintenance.