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Kitplanes INDEX


                          JANUARY,1985
     
2    NEW CATEGORIES-NEW
     INTEREST
     Proposed   new   categories   for    recreational
     aircraft  could  indeed  spark  needed   new
     interest in  aviation;  an  editorial  by  Dennis
     Shattuck.
     
4    INTERCOM
     Readers  write  in  for  answers   to   questions
     they have about kitplanes.

6    KITPLANES PRODUCT  NEWS
     Good  new  items  for  the  builder   and   owner
     of custombuilt aircraft.

12   TWICE AROUND THE  PATCH
     News  and  views  of  what's  going  on  in   the
     wide,  wonderful  and   sometimes   slightly
     wacky world  of  selfbuilt  aircraft;  by  Dennis
     Shattuck.

14   NEW FEAT
     Department   of   Dragonfly-at   your    service-
     presents  new  gear  and  brakes,  plus  a  sneak
     preview; by Don Downie.    

16   LORAN ANTENNA GUIDE
     Treat it with  a  little  consideration-metal  or
     plastic,  fore  or  aft-and  your  Loran   should
     give you no static; by Arnav Systems.

24   MULTI-FACETED GEMS
     Miller's  Gem-260  comes   from   a   long   line
     of sport  planes  that  combine  speed  with
     efficiency; by Howard Levy.

30   HOMEBUILTS IN ENGLAND
     Variety was in the air at Cranfield,
     England's answer to Oshkosh; by
     Geoffrey P. Jones.

35   RALLY ROUND THE  WULF
     The Focke Wulf 190 flies again over
     Guernsey  Island  skies,  due  to   native   Mike
     Parr's prize-winning construction; by
     Geoffrey P. Jones.

39   HOMEBUILTS IN EUROPE
     European  birds  of  exotic  feathers  flew  into
     Brienne  for  a  weekend  of  homebuilt  fun;  by
     Geoffrey P. Jones.

44   JOHN  THORP,   MASTER
     DESIGNER
     Few   men   have   influenced    the    shape
     of today's light aircraft to  the  extent  of
     designer/pilot   Thorp;   by   Don    Downie.

48   THORP'S BIRDS
     In Thorp's hands, metal becomes a
     dynamic   medium,    which    molds    around
     powerplant,  pilot  and   payload;   by   Don
     Downie.

54   BUILDING THE T-18
     Notes  from  the  workbench  that  will  suit
     your  plans  to  a  T-18;  by   Don   Downie.

58   CONVERTIBLE T-18
     Ken    Knowles'T-18C (convertible)-W
     (widebody) can find a corner in
     everybuilder's   shop;   by    Don    Downie.

60   THE T-18'S REPORT CARD
     After  the  dust  settles:   some   builders'
     perspectives; by Don Downie,

64   TURNER'S BIRDS
     The new Mariah model 1OOA, constructed
     to FAA Part 23 requirements, is expected to
     slip easily into Turner's winning streak; by
     Howard Levy.

70   ORGANIZED SUPPLY
     Wicks  burns  the  candle  at  both  ends  to
     build    harmonious    relationships     with
     designer and builder alike; by Don Downie.

76   COMPOSITE CARE
     Part   Three   of   Composite    Construction
     offers advice on how to repair and maintain
     your  homebuilt;  from  the  book   by   Jack
     Lambie.

80   DIRECTORY UPDATE
     More aircraft and plans-built planes to add
     to  KITPLANES'   growing   file;   by   Julia
     Downie.

91   CLASSIFIED BUILDER
     Readers  keep  in  touch   through   offering
     products, services and helpful hints. FREE
     introductory listings.

96   KITSTUFF
     If  you're  down  in  the   designer   dumps,
     collapsing in construction clashes, put the
     grinstuff back on; by cartoonist Robrucha.

     
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                            FEBUARY,1985
     
     
2     CHANGES IN  THE  WIND
      The lighter end of  aircraft  design  and
      construction is undergoing many changes;
      by Dennis Shattuck.
     
4     INTERCOM
      Readers write in for answers to questions
      they have about kitplanes.
     
6     KITPLANE PRODUCT NEWS
      New goodies for the builders and owners
      of custombuilt aircraft.
     
10    TWICE AROUND THE
      PATCH
      News and views about goings-on in the
      wide, wonderful and sometimes slightly
      wacky world of selfbuilt aircraft;
      by Dennis Shattuck.
     
16    DESIGN YOUR OWN
      AIRCRAFT
      Beginning a new series on hardcore tech-
      nical design, Donald R. Crawford outlines
      some parameters for measuring
      performance.

22    FULL-SCALE FUN
      The wooden Crackerjack goes together just
      like a model airplane; by Don Downie.

26    MAKING A CHAMPION
      After 10 years of working on the same
      aircraft, Bruce Whittig acquired a
      certain standard of excellence;
      by Michael L. Stockhill.

34    AMPHIBIANS, AHOY!
      Pereira spent  two  years  designing  the
      Osprey 2,  then  he  proceeded  to  build
      the prototype in just 1300 hours;
      by Don Downie.

40    PROTOTYPE GP-4
      The payoff is a set of drawings to be proud
      of, but for Pereira, the greatest reward is
      the  people  he  meets;  by  Don  Downie.

44    OSPREY BUILDERS
      Most builders will make a first flight four
      years after having received their sets of
      plans; by Don Downie.

48    GLORY BOUND!
      Scaled replicas of military aircraft,
      especially fighters, offer low-cost fun for
      the flying enthusiast; by Robert O. Price.

54    SCALED-DOWN
      THUNDERBOLTS
      Here's a half-scale version of the famed
      P-47  Thunderbolt,  created  by  Al  Gettings,
      a TWA captain; by LeRoy Cook.

60    VENTURE KITS AND
      COMPONENTS
      The P-51 Mustang replica  is  frisky  and  fun
      to fly; by Dave Martin.

62    THE SQUADRON
      
      If WW-1 aircraft, and chasing the Red
      Baron around the skies are your things,
      then consider these lightweight replicas;
      by  Dave  Martin.

68    WARBIRD DIRECTORY
      Replicas, scale-downs and plans fit
      for frustrated fighter pilots;
      by Robert 0. Price and Julia Downie.

71    BOOTLEG SPITFIRE
      Yearning for a Spitfire lookalike, this
      builder turned a Sonerai 11  into  a  passable
      Battle of Britain replica, including
      camouflage.

72    WARBIRD POWER
      Converting  automobile  engines  to   aircraft
      use seems one of the better ways to
      get power to a scaled warbird;
      by Robert 0. Price.

76    BIPED FOR FUN!
      Pietenpol's Air Camper is a people-
      pleaser that proves low-and-slow can
      be beautiful;  by  Owen  B.  Deaver.

80    PANTHER PLUS
      Rotec's Panther Plus owes much of
      its design to ultralight technology;
      by  Dave  Martin.

86    ROTORCRAFT FLY-IN
      Of people  and  places  and  flying  machines;
      by  Dave  Martin.

91    CLASSIFIED  BUILDER
      Readers keep in touch through offering
      products, services  and  helpful  hints.  FREE
      introductory listings.

96    KITSTUFF
      Whether you're down in the designer
      dumps or collapsing in construction
      clashes, put the grinstuff back on; by
      cartoonist Robrucha.

                           
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                           MARCH 1985


CONTENTS

2    UNPOWERED
     FLIGHT
     There are some good, and unusual,
     reasons why you might find soaring a
     self-built  sailplane  to  your  advantage;  by
     Dennis Shattuck.

4    INTERCOM
     Readers exchange information with
     editors in our monthly Q. and A.
     column.

8    NEW PRODUCTS
     Latest  equipment  and  services  to  hit   the
     homebuilder marketplace.

12   TWICE AROUND
     THE PATCH
     News  and  views   on   the   wonderful   world
     of aircraft homebuilders.

16   CALENDAR
     Where to go and what to see in the
     months ahead.

18   THE CUNNING
     KITFOX
     This nifty little taildragger gets great
     STOL   performance   by   combining   the   old
     with the new; by Dave Martin.

24   WHY GO
     SOARING?
     Gliders can sharpen your flying skills,
     but  watch  out-they  can  be   addictive;   by
     Dave Martin.

28   SAILPLANE
     SENSIBILITY
     If you really want to build a sailplane,
     sign up for the next SSA homebuilders'
     workshop;   by   Dave   Martin.

34   CONVERTIBLE
     MONERAI
     Monnett's popular sailplanes off with
     additional power pod; by Dave Martin.

36   DIRECTORY  OF
     SAILPLANES
     Aircraft  and  plans-built  planes   of   this
     category   for   the   homebuilder;   compiled
     by Julia Downie.

38   AUSTRALIAN
     MOTORGILDER
     Veenstra's  Thermite  is  easy   to   assemble
     before flight, and it's a cinch for
     cross-country   flying;   by    Don    Downie.

40   WINDROSE IS  A
     WINNER
     Irv  Culler  applied   all   his   aerodynamic
     knowledge  to   develop   a   simply   elegant
     solution; by Don Downie.

44   PERFORMANCE
     CLASSIC
     Building the HP-]  8  kit  is  not  for  those
     who  need  step-by-step   guidance,   but   it
     can be a joy to the experienced
     metalworker; by Dave Martin.

48   RUTAN'S
     SOLITAIRE
     The  motorized  sailplane   has   limited
     appeal  but  almost   unlimited   application;
     by Don Downie.

54   WOODSTOCK
     REVIVED!
     If  you've  got  a  way   with   woodwork , this
     sailplane may  carve  your  way  to  the  top;
     by Dave Martin.

57   SHAPE UP FOR
     SOARING
     TASK  Research's  new  Silhouette  is   a
     shapely  new   performer;   by   Don   Downie.

60   DOUBLE THE FUN
     Tony Spezio's tandem-seat DAL-1
     Tuholer  can  be  folded  up  and   taken
     anywhere; by Howard Levy.

64   MORE FUN
     Places the  whole  family  will  want  to  go,
     see and do while  you're  at  the  fly-in;  by
     Janet Groene.

62   SUN'N FUN'S UP!

     Previewing the second largest
     gathering of homebuilts, antiques,
     classics and ultralights at Lakeland,
     Florida;  by  David   Lewis.

70   SPRUCE UP YOUR
     AIRCRAFT
     Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company
     delivers to kitbuilders; by Don Downie.

76   SPECIAL
     STROKES
     The V-8 Special's newly designed options
     offer supercharged power and tandem
     seating;  by   Don   Downie,

80   AIRPLANE
     DESIGN,
     PART 2
     How to engineer static stability and
     control into your aircraft; by Donald R.
     Crawford.

88   BUILT-IN
     SUPPORT
     Fun Flight Centers-a network of
     homebuilt experience gives novices a
     helping hand; by Don Downie.

96   KITSTUFF
     A look at homebuilding through the
     humorous eyes of cartoonist Robrucha.

                               
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                             APRIL,1985
     
     
2    WHERE'S THE SHOW?
     The west coast should have its own
     experimental/antique/classic/aerobatic
     show, just like Oshkosh, Arlington,
     Kerrville and Sun'n Fun; an editorial by
     Dennis Shattuck.

4    TWICE  AROUND  THE  PATCH
     News and views about goings-on in the wide-
     open world of kitbuilt aircraft.

8    CALENDAR
     Current events for kitbuilders and  fliers  and
     watchers.

12   KITPLANE   PRODUCT   NEWS
     New goodies for  the  builders  and  owners  of
     custombuilt aircraft.

16   INTERCOM
     Readers write in for answers-to their
     questions about kitplanes.

18   STALKING THE ORION G-802
     This sleek French beauty is made from
     composite  materials  and  can  be  constructed
     from a kit in less than 1000 hours; by
     Don Downie.

23   STAR-LITE ON STAGE
     This award-winner  is  designed  to  provide  a
     low-cost  sporty  performer;  by  Don   Downie.

30   SCRATCH-BUILT
     Marcel Jurca's popular Sirocco flies  into  its
     fifth format; by Howard Levy.

37   JURCA'S JEWELS
     Jurca hit the jackpot with  designs  to  please
     the  homebuilding  public;  by   Howard   Levy.

42   STOL POWER
     The HAPI Cygnet can take you to the cutback
     and back in short order; by Don Downie.

50   TLC  FOR   POWERPLANTS
     Here are some helpful guidelines for taking
     better care of that all-important engine;
     so it can take better care of you; by
     Dennis Shattuck.

56   THE EAGLE RETURNS
     A plush performer, this Kansas City Eagle
     can't be beat; by LeRoy Cook.

64   THE STURDY SKYBOLT
     The Skybolt's a beauty that's built to last; by
     Don Downie.

72   KITCOM
     A visit to Radio Systems Technology opens
     the door to kitbuilt avionics; by Dave Martin.

76   YESTERDAY'S PLANES
     Remembrances of planes past, from the
     portfolio of photojournalist Howard Levy.

78   AIRPLANE DESIGN, PART III
     Computing a V-n diagram for gust loading and
     wing loading distribution; by  Donald  R.
     Crawford.

86   HOT STUFF!
     Pegasus sailplane really does have the stuff
     that legends are made of; by Dave Martin.

88   FLASK ON STROBES
     A bright new type of strobe focuses on flight
     safety; by Phil Butta.

91   CLASSIFIED BUILDER
     Readers keep in  touch  through  offering
     products, services and helpful hints.

96   KITSTUFF
     Down in the designer dumps? Collapsing in
     construction clashes? Put the grinstuff back
     on; by cartoonist Robrucha.




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                    JULY 1985



2    INTERCOM

6    CALENDAR

12   KITPLANES   NEW   PRODUCTS
     New  goodies  for  the  builders  and  owners   of
     custombuilt aircraft.

14   TWICE  AROUND  THE   PATCH

18   CANARD RENAISSANCE
     The  canard-configured  Vari-Eze   is   populariz-
     ing the tail-feathers-first  concept  used  widely
     in early aviation; by Alan Bramson.

22   SWEDE-BUILT
     SPORTPLANES
     Bjorn  Andreasson  has  designed  gliders,  ultra-
     lights,  aerobatic  biplanes  and  sport  aircraft
     during  his  aviation  career;  by  Howard   Levy.

32   SUPER KOALA
     It's affordable, it's quick building, it's a  two-
     place Super Koala!  by David Lewis.

34   HOMEBUILT  FALCON
     Ivan   Munninghoffs   two-place,    135-hp    com-
     posite  homebuilt  offers  strength   and   speed;
     by Howard Levy.

38   RUTAN'S DEFIANT
     Performance, safety and reliability are all
     attributes  of  Burt  Rutan's  ultimate  kitplane:
     the  centerline-twin  Defiant;  by   Don   Downie.

41   BUILDING THE DEFIANT
     Several pilots are well on their way to
     completing  the  first  Defiant   homebuilts;   by
     Don Downie.

46   FLYING THE DEFIANT
     In the air, Rutan's  twin  prototype  offers  easy
     handling, excellent visibility and more; by
     Don Downie.

50   DUAL DELIGHT
     The two-place Falcon  XP  is  the  final  develop-
     ment  in  the  evolution  of   American   Aircraft
     Corporation's Falcon ultralight;
     by Dave Martin.

54   TESTING THE FALCON
     Radio control  rushes  in  where  pilots  fear  to
     tread; by Dave Martin.

56   SUN'N FUN '85
     A look  at  the  new  designs  and  state  of  the
     industry revealed at the EAA's Lakeland
     convention;  by  Dave  Martin,   April   Hay   and
     Dennis Shattuck.

60   HOW'S BUSINESS?
     For most of the  exhibitors  at  the  Sun'n  Fun
     this year, the show was a success;
     by April Hay.

62   PLANES AND PAINTS
     Ray Stits is a  pioneer  in  both  the  homebuild-
     ing field  and  synthetic  aircraft  covering;  by
     Don Downie.

66   STITS 9 PLAYMATE
     Art Barker's  modification  of  Ray  Stits'  Play-
     mate is a one-of-a-kind version of a
     one-of-a-kind design; by Don Downie.

69   POLYESTER FOR PLANES
     Ray  Stits'  Poly-Fiber  Aircraft  Coatings  makes
     and  sells  just  about  everything  for  covering
     airframes with cloth; by Don Downie.

73   ABCs OF COVERING
     Ray Stits' Aircraft Covering and Painting
     manual  might  be  the  most  thorough  guide   to
     the aircraft covering process;
     by Don Downie.

76   TIP  FOR   WOOD   BUILDERS
     Using   wooden   holding   blocks   can   simplify
     and  speed  the  gluing  of  a  wooden   airframe;
     by Ron Willocks.

80   AIRPLANE DESIGN,  PART  VI
     Use a common system of units in aero-
     nautical equations to eliminate complex
     conversion  formulas;  by  Donald   R.   Crawford.

84   IS THIS NORMAL?
     Keeping a  simple  record  of  flight  and  engine
     performance   makes   the   detection   of   prob-
     lems much easier; by Geza G. Szurovy

88   THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
     Products,  services  and  opportunities  for   the
     homebuilder   in   our   classified   marketplace.

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff for those with the  Right  stuff-,  by
     Robrucha.


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                       MAY 1986


2    LETTERS

     Word Wars and a correction  on  the  Ford  V-6
     engine.

4    INTERCOM
     Readers write in for answers to their questions
     about kitplanes.

6    TWICE  AROUND  THE  PATCH
     What's new in the world of homebuilt aviation;
     by J. Patrick O'Leary.

10   CALENDAR
     Up-and-coming aviation events for the
     kitbuilders flier and watcher.

16   ULTMATE BACK-UP
     An emergency parachute system is the pilot's
     last-yet-best contingency, but  know  what  to
     look for; by Nancy Dwyer.

24   SON OF STARDUSTER
     The Stolp Acroduster Too follows in the
     Starduster's footsteps withoutstanding aero-
     batic performance; by LeRoy Cook.

30   FORMULA ONE FLIER
     The Cassutt Sport/Racer is capable of racing
     performance  and  makes  a  fine   sportplane;
     by LeRoy Cook.

36   CASSUTT & COMPANY
     Builders tell what it takes to build a
     Sport/Racer, and what you can do when
     you're through; by LeRoy Cook.

40   80-WEEK WORLD TOUR
     Frenchman Patrice Franceschi attempts a
     'round-the-world' record ... in a Sirocco
     ultralight; by James Lawrence.

42   MOTORGLIDERING
     Motorgliding allows  the  freedom  of  soaring
     with the security of an engine; by Don Downie.

44   MOTORGLIDER DIRECTORY
     What's out there for the homebuilder?
     Compiled by Julia Downie.

46   KEEP IT SIMPIE
     Irv Culver's and Jim Maupin's Windrose
     motorglider  features  simple  and  affordable
     construction; by Dave Martin.

50   THE SILHOUETTE SWITCH
     Adding wingtip extensions to the Silhouette
     turns a high-speed  cruiser  into  an  impressive
     motorglider; by Don Downie

58   CLOUD DANCER
     It looks and tows like an ultralight, but this
     long-winged lightweight  delivers  a  good  glide
     for the money; by Howard Levy.

62   MORE THAN A MIRAGE
     Aero  Mirage's  two-place,  composite   speedster
     doesn't just look fast and roomy, it is;
     by  Ron  Willocks.

66   FLYING THE MIRAGE
     Speed, handling, visibility and comfort-
     just what does the Aero Mirage deliver?

70   MAZDA CONVERSION AT  HOME
     With a set of plans and shop tools, you
     can modify a rotary engine and build a
     reduction drive to power your kitplane;
     by Richard F Finch.

75   NEW PRODUCTS

76   STRESS WITHOUT TEARS
     Intimidated   by   equations   and   mumbo-jumbo?
     Here's an easy-to-read primer on aircraft
     stress analysis; by Tom Rhodes.

79   BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF

80   AIPLANE  DESIGN,  PART  XIV
     Solution of the stability quartic; by  Donald  R.
     Crawford.

84   FOAM NOW-TO
     Second in a three-part series on the use of
     foam in aircraft construction; by  Ron  Willocks.

86   THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER
     Products, services and opportunities for the
     homebuilder in our classified marketplace.

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff for those with the Right Stuff;
     by cartoonist Robrucha.
     

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                   JULY 1986


2    INTERCOM
     Readers write in for answers to their ques-
     tions about kitplanes.

6    TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
     News and view of the goings-on in the wide-
     open world of kitbuilt aircraft; by Dave Martin
     and J. Patrick O'Leary

14   LETTERS

16   CALENDAR

23   PRODUCT NOW-TO
     Installing Antenna Dynamics' flexible antenna
     requires firm mounting and good placement;
     by Ron Willocks.

24   RINGMASTER OF OSHKOSH
     Wes Schmid is the man behind organizing the
     annual forums at the Oshkosh fly-in; by Don
     Downie.

27   OSHKOSH'S FORUMS
     Here's what you can expect to find at this
     year's EAA fly-in at Wittman Field; compiled
     by Julia Downie.

30   JUDGE OR BE JUDGED!
     Who are the judges sizing up the homebuilts
     at EAA flyins? Maybe you are qualified to
     judge! By Ann Enman.

35   SUPER CUBY!
     Denny Thompson's Limited Edition is the end
     result of a bush pilot's bout with STOL fever;
     by Howard Lay.

38   SUN'N FUN'S HIGHLIGHTS
     Here it is: the winners, watchers and wild
     new designs that made the '86 Lakeland fly-
     in; by the KITPLANES staff.

46   MAXIMUM VELOCITY
     The new four-seat Velocity enters the small-
     but-growing ranks of large, fast kitbuilt air-
     craft; by Dennis Shattuck.

48   TAILWINDS
     Steve Wittman-the man for whom Oshkosh's
     airport is named-has a long record of racing
     designs; by Howard Levy.

54   BUILDER HOW-TO
     Fiberglassing a foam structure isn't over until
     the surface is gins-smooth; by Ron Willocks.

56   CLUB PELICAN
     Not a Miami nightclub, but a Canadian kit
     bird that resembles the Helio Courier; by
     Dave Martin.

61   SERVICE ALERT'
     The National Assn. of Sport Aircraft Designers
     teams up with KITPLANES to bring you ser-
     vice alerts for homebuilt aircraft components
     and systems.

64   HOLLAND'S HOMEBUILDERS
     Sport aviation continues to grow in the
     Netherlands in spite of government red tape
     and scarce land for airstrips; by Geoffrey P.
     Jones.

66   NECESSARY NEWSLETTERS
     Here's a listing of builder newsletters and
     organizations that can be a gold mine of help
     when choosing, building or flying a homebuilt
     aircraft; compiled by Julia Downie.

75   KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS

76   STRESS WITHOUT TEARS
     Third and final installment of a primer on air-
     craft stress analysis; by Tom Rhodes.

80   ROSS' RV-8
     Crossing a homebuilt with a V-8 engine? Lou
     Ross has built everything from model engines
     to exotic scotch-yoke opposed fours; by Tom
     Wilson.

85   CLASSIFIED BUILDER
     Products, services and opportunities for the
     homebuilder in our classified marketplace.

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff for those with the Right Stuff; by
     cartoonist Robrucha.



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                     AUGUST 1986


2    INTERCOM

     Readers write in for answers to their ques-
     tions about kitplanes.

4    CALENDAR
     Current events for kitbuilders and fliers and
     watchers.

8    MIRAGE AIRCRAFT RETRACTS
     This retracting-gear kit may fit your homebuilt;
     by Ann Enman.

12   TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
     News and views about what is happening in
     the world of build-it-yourself aircraft; by Dave
     Martin.

14   LETTERS TO KITPLANES

16   WHITE LIGHTING
     Four ride in speedy comfort in this slick 'glass
     and graphite plane; by Dave Martin.

24   KELLY-D BIPLANE
     Minimizing building time was a major
     objective in Kelly's design; by Don Downie.

29   PRODUCT NOW-TO
     Using Safe-T-Poxy, a major component in
     many homebuilts; by Ron Willocks.

30   NEW KM/PLANS DIRECTORY
     New and revised aircraft are in this update to
     our complete December kitplanes directory;
     compiled by Julia Downie.

34   PILOT RATINGS
     Credentials you will need to fly your homebuilt;
     by Dave Martin.

37   KITPLANE'S NEW PRODUCTS

38   HOMEBUILT WITH AN ACCENT
     Anton Cvjetkovik's Skyfly can be built of wood
     or metal; by Don Downie.

44   PROJECT GRAFLITE
     First look at an all-carbon airplane;
     by Shirl Dickey.

48   AROUND-THE-WORLD DEFIANT
     'Rodie' Rodewald has modified his Rutan twin
     for extremely long  flights;  by  Jack  Dolan.

51   FIRST PLANS-BUILT DEFIANT
     John Murphy  is  enjoying  his  Defiant  now;
     by Howard Levy.

53   RESTORER BUD ROGERS
     Bud and Lil Rogers are known for their high
     quality work; by Ron Willocks.

56  FISHER'S FLYING PRODUCTS
    Mike Fisher's homebuilding led to a series of
    kit aircraft; by Howard Levy.

61   OTHER END OF THE SPRUCE
     Flo and Bob Irwin's interest in aviation led to
     two businesses; by Don Downie.

66   BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF

68   BUILDER TIP
     Here's an easy way to turn out quality
     aluminum parts; by Ron Willocks.

70   WING DESIGN, PART 1
     In the first of a six-part series, we look at how
     the aircraft wing evolved; by David Thurston.

77   UPGRADE  YOUR  BANDSAW
     These changes let you cut metal easily;
     by Ron Willocks.

80   ANALYZING THE
     CONFIGURATION
     Should an airplane's "tail" be in the  front,
     rear or both? One of  the  above;  by  Martin
     Hollmann.

84   CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff; by cartoonist Robrucha.




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                     OCTOBER 1986


2    INTERCOM
     Readers write in for answers to their  questions
     about kitplanes.

4    LETTERS TO KITPLANES

6    TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
     News about what is happening  in  the  world  of
     build-it-yourself aircraft; by Dave Martin.

10   DICK WATER'9 ENGINES
     Advice for users of Lycoming engines in
     homebuilts; by Dave Martin.

12   CALENDAR

14   PRODUCT NOW-TO
     Flap actuator installation is easy with the help
     of this prefab system; by Ron Willocks.

16   WELDER'S DELIGHT
     The popular 'Breezy' is well named;
     by Howard Levy.

19   ONE MAN'S BREEZY
     Jack Schifferer smiles a lot ... despite the
     risk of bugs; by Dave Martin.

22   EAVES' AIRPLANES
     Leonard and Rita design, build and fly a  family
     of aircraft; by Howard Levy.

30   PROLIFIC FRENCHMAN
     So far, Jean Pottier has 14 designs to his
     credit; by Geoffrey P. Jones.

36   CAFE 400
     This well known race emphasizes fuel
     efficiency and speed; by Keith Connes.

39   BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF

40   LE0'S LASER 200
     Loudenslager's homebuilt, the winningest
     aerobat; by David A. Gustafson.

46   IRISH HOMEBUILT
     A Zenair Zenith kit plus plucky youths  add  up
     to a success story; by Geoffrey P. Jones.

48   SPARROW  HAWK  FLIGHT
     Aero Dynamics' two-seater evolves into quite
     a bird; by Dave Martin.

54   KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS

56   SEAPLANE  ON  A  BUDGET
     Highcraft Buccaneer: fun aloft and afloat; by
     Dave Martin.

62   FLYING THE PUSHER
     Leroy Cook tries his hand at the Prescott
     Pusher prototype.

67   STRESS WITHOUT TEARS,
     PART 4
     We analyze spar  loads;  by  Tom  Rhodes.
           
70   WHY WINGS WORK,PART 3           
     How wing planforms affect performance;
     by David B. Thurston.

76   HOT-AIR PLASTIC WELDING
     Save time and money with  this  repair  method;
     by Bill Siuru.

79   BUILDER TIP
     Pre-molded composite skins;  by  Ron  Willocks.

82   THE ZERO AT WAR
     Bill Coffey's half-scale Zero joins the WAR
     line; by J. Patrick O'LEARY.

85   CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff; by Robrucha.




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                        NOVEMBER 1986


2    BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF

4    INTERCOM

6    LETTERS

7    TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
     News and views on what is happening in
     the world of build-it-yourself aircraft;
     by  Dave   Martin.

10   OREGON AIRSHOW
     North Bend does not rival Oshkosh for
     attendance, but there is plenty to see at this
     fly-in; by Ann Enman.

13   NASAD ALERT
     Rex Taylor looks at NTSB records on engine-
     related accidents ... and comes to a
     surprising conclusion.

16   CONFIDENCE-BUILDER
     One way to get your feet wet In wood-and-
     fabric construction technique is to build a
     kayak(!) from Airolite plans; by J. Patrick
     O'Leary.

20   CALENDAR

21   PUSH-PULL TOUCAN
     This two-place Canadian homebuilt thrives
     on the Cessna Skymaster configuration;
     by   Howard   Levy.

24   SMYTH SIDEWINDER
     Of 1969 vintage, Jerry Smyth's all-metal
     two-place low-wing still draws a crowd;
     by  Howard   Levy.

28   MOYAGH "PEE-40"
     Not flying yet, this 75 % replica of the famous
     WWII fighter has taken 16 years so far;
     by  Howard   Levy.

32   HOMEBUILTS AT CRANFIELD
     This annual English flyin claims the largest
     gathering of Experimentals outside the U.S.;
     by Geoffrey P. Jones.

37   COCKPIT COVERUP
     Custom upholstery adds the finishing touch to
     any homebuilt aircraft; by Ann Enman.

40   OSHKOSH '86
     The KITPLANES staff looks back at the
     annual "biggie" and contemplates the
     near-term future of sport aviation.

48   PEREIRA GP-4
     Osprey 11 designer George Pereira's all-wood
     two-seater GP-4 is spectacular in the air and
     on the ramp; by Don Downie.

55   KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS

56   NOSTALGAIR SUPER PUP
     This J-3 replica evolved from an ultralight and
     comes with a four-stroke Global engine;
     by Dave Martin.

62   LACO BIPLANE
     Joe Laven's homebuilt exudes class ... but
     the front cockpit is not ideal for large pilots;
     by Don Downie.

67   WING DESIGN, PART 4
     Laminar-flow airfoils permit efficient high-
     speed flight. But of course there's a tradeoff;
     by David Thurston.

72   COMPOSITE SEMINAR PART I
     We begin a detailed look at composite
     construction techniques; by James Lawrence.

77   PRODUCT NOW-TO
     Installing a space-age fuel monitor;
     by Ron Willocks.

78   STRESS WITHOUT TEARS,
     PART 5
     All types of wing spars are not created equal;
     by Tom Rhodes.

82   BUILDER TIP
     Check out these inexpensive tools to make life
     easier in the shop; by Ron Willocks.

84   CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff by cartoonist Robrucha.




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                       DECEMBER 1986


2    LETTERS TO KITPLANES

4    CALENDAR

6    TWICE AROUND THE PATCH
     News and views about what is happening in
     the world of build-it-yourself aircraft;
     by Dave Martin.

9    INTERCOM
     Readers ask questions about kitplanes; we
     answer.

10   FLYING DER KRICKET
     This single-seat biplane features an all-flying
     tail and cantilever wings; by Don Downie.

16   WING DESIGN, PART 5
     We review roll control systems: wing warping,
     ailerons and spoilers; by David Thurston.

22   KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS

28   COMPOSITE SEMINAR, PART 2
     Learning wet layup techniques is fundamental
     for moldless composite aircraft builders; by
     James Lawrence.

34   ED SWEARINGEN SPEAKS OUT
     Commuter airliner and SX300 kitplane
     designer Swearingen talks about composites,
     canards and the kitplane industry; by Dave
     Martin. 

38   FLYING BY STAR-LITE
     Mark Brown's delightful little single-seater
     composite is now kitted in two flavors: trigear
     and taildragger; by Dave Martin.

44   BACK TO BRIENNE
     Our European reporter revels in continental
     creations at this year's big French fly-in; by
     Geoffrey P. Jones.

50   1987 KITPLANE DIRECTORY
     More of everything this year: planes, com-
     panies, suppliers; by Don Downie.

52   KITPLANES SPECIFICATIONS
     Here's your chance to compare numbers on
     all the kit- and plans-built aircraft; by Julia
     Downie.

78   HOMEBUILT COMPONENTS
     This cross-reference identifies who designed
     which homebuilt and when, plus who is
     supporting it now; by Julia Downie.

83   HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT
     SUPPLIERS
     Where to find companies listed in the kit and
     component directory.

85   CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96   KITSTUFF
     Light stuff by cartoonist Robrucha.




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   1987

Aerobatics
Top-Notch Akro (1986 World Aerobatic Championships),
Jan., p.  40.
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, P. 38.
Sorrell Designs New Aerobatic SNS-10, July, p. 10.
Firebolt Convertible Joins Ranks of Aerobatic Biplanes,
Oct., P.  10.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Pober Pixie),
Nov., p.  30.
Up In the Air; a progress report on a variety of homebuilts,
Nov., p.  34.

Air Races  1987
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Formula Vee Air Racing Continues to Grow, Aug., p. 11.
Racy Homebuilts (Formula Vee), Dec., p. B.

Aircraft   1987
Acro II-From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport,
Pober Pixie),  Nov,,  p.  30.
Acro Sport-From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport,
Pober  Pixie),  Nov.,   p.30.
Ag Bearcat-Up In the Air; progress report on variety of
homebuilts,  Nov.,   p.   34.
Air Command Gyroplane-Six Single-Seaters (Air
Command Gyroplane), July, p. 56.
Amazone-Design Refinement (Amazons from France),
Feb., p.  52.
Avid Amphibian-Have-It-Your-Way Amphibian (Avid
Amphibian), March, P. 75.
Avid Flyer-Let's Fly Avidly (Avid Flyer), March, p. 62.
Baby Ace-Kitting a Classic (Baby Ace), March, P. 54.
BD-5-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts,  Nov.,   p.   34.
Bonzo-EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Bushby Mustang 11-Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby
Mustang 11),  Sept.,  p.  14.
Capella-Up In The Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
Cherokee 11 (sailplane)-Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
CM-44-Rutan's Latest: Pilot Optional (CM-44 drone), July,
p. 24.
Cozy-Cozy Crossing (crossing the Atlantic), July, p. 26.
Davis Starship Alpha-Flying Tailless (Davis Starship
Alpha), April, p. 53.
deHavilland Moth-Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis),
March, P. 26.

EXP II-Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
F.8L Falco-Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April,
     p.     40; Homebuilt Musings (F.8L Falco), Oct., p. 60.
F-4 (replica)-Prepare to Launch the Homebuilt F-4s, Dec.,
p. 5.
Falcon-Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production,
Sept., p. 11.
Falcon XP-Falcon XP and Ultralight Back in Production,
Sept., P. 11.
Firebolt Convertible-Firebolt Convertible Joins Ranks of
Aerobatic Biplanes, Oct., P. 10.
Fisher Culex-Fisher Culex Twin Continues Flight Testing,
March, p. B.
5151 Mustang-Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica
(5151 Mustang), June, p. 18.
FP-606-Try a Trigear (FP-606), Sept., P. 12.
Freedom 28-Flashy Flier (Freedom 28), April, p. 48.
Frogfoot-Taking Aim an the Army (Rotec Hind-D and
Frogfoot), Nov., p. 59.
Gem 260-Modified Raceplane Joins Kitplane Fleet (Gem
260), Feb., p. 5.
Glasair-Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38; Doctor's Delight
(Glasair RG), April, p. 34.
Glasair -Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40; Greased
Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Golden Hawk-Falconar Introduces The Golden Hawk,
May, p. 10; Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
Homebuilts, Nov., p. 34,
HI-MAX-TEAM Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX,
Hi-MAX),  Sept.,  P.   11.
Highcraft Buccaneer-Six Single-Seaters (Highcraft
Buccaneer), July, p. 56.
Hind-D-Taking Aim on the Army (Rotec Hind-D and
Frogloot),  Nov.,  P.  59.
Hiperlight-Building  a  Hiperlight,  April,  p.  70;  Finishing   a
Hiperlight,  May,  p.  42.
Humbug-Up In the Air; progress report on a variety of
homebuilts, Nov., P. 34.
Hummel Bird-From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov.,
p. 48.
Hurricane   (replica)-Approaching   Hurricane,   March    p.    30.
J4B-2-Present   and   Future   Projects   (J4B-2,   RANS),    Aug.,
p. 12.
Jenny (66%)-There's a New Jenny, Sept., p. 10.
Kitfox-Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 64; Kitfox
Building, Part 6, Oct., p. 74;
Keeping  Up  With  Kitfox,  March,  p.  62;  Kitfox  Fantasy,  May,
P. 56; A Wing Into Summer (Kitfox), June, p. 28.
Building a Kitfox, Part 4, Aug., p. 76; Building a Kitfox,
Part 7, Nov., p. 65.
KR1;  KR2-Fixed  Landing  Gear   for   KR1   and   KR2   by   Hand
Robinson,  Dec.,  p.   39,
Lancair  235-We  Fly  the  Lancair  235,  Jan.,  P.   48;   Lancair
Builders, Jan., p. 56.
Ligeti Stratos-Sizing Up Stratos, May, p. 34.
Light    Wing-Aussie    Light    Wing,     June,     p.     40;     
Aussie Cubalike  (Light  Wing),  Sept.,   p.   37.
LM-2X-2P-Light       Miniature       Aircraft       Adds       Taylorcraft
Replica (LM-2X-2P), Sept., p. 10.
Marco     J-5-West     German     Connection     (Marco     J-5),     May,
p.  38.
miniMax-Six    Single-Seaters    (miniMax),    July,    p.    56;     TEAM
Introduces   "mini-Kits"   (miniMAX,    Hi-MAX),    Sept.,    p.    11.
Nieuport   11    (Graham    Lee)-Kits    Available    for    Graham    Lee
Nieuport   11,   Aug.,   p.   13;-Double   Delight    (Nieuport    11),
Sept., p. 47.
P-40    (replica)-Running    a    Replica    P-40,    March,    p.     12.
Pelican     Club     GS-Pelican     Club     Adapts     to     Four-Stroke
Engines, July, p. 10.
Perigee-Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Phoenix-Phoenix       Aviation       Markets        Romuald        Drlik's
Latest   Design,   Aug.,   P.   14;    Phoenix    Amphibian    to    be
Kitted,  June,  p.  11.
Pietenpol      Air      Camper-EAA      Museum      Pieces      (Pietenpol
Air   Camper),   Feb.,   p.   56;   Braking    a    Pietenpol,    Nov.,
p.  46.
Pitts-Up   In   The   Air;   a   progress   report   on   a   variety   of
homebuilts,   Nov.,   p.    34.
Pober   Pixie-From   the   Pober   Builders   (Acro   11,   Acro    Sport,
Pober  Pixie),  Nov.,  P.   30.
Poltergeist   Sportster-Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on    a
variety of homebuilts, Nov., P. 34.
Prospector-Let's       Go       Prospecting!       (Eddie       Bounsall's
Prospector),   Oct.,   P.   24.
Prowler-Up,dating the Prowler, Nov., p. 8.
RANS    S-9-Six    Single-Seaters    (RANS    S-9),    July,    p.     56.
Renegade-Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety    of
homebuilts,   Nov.,   p.    34.
RHJ-8-Scratch-Built     Sailplane     (RHJ-8),      Feb.,      p.      14.
RV-3-Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
RV-4-Flying   the   RV-4,   March,   p.    44.
RV-6-Van's   Latest:   The    RV-6,    March,    p.    38;    Meet    Dick
VanGrunsven,   March,   p.   46;    Up    In    the    Air;    progress
report on a variety of homebuilts, Nov., p. 34.
RX550-Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report    on    a    variety    of
homebuilts,   Nov.,   p.    34.
Ryan    NYP    (replica)-Catching    the    Spirit    (Spirit    of    St.
Louis),  Aug.,  p.  18.
S-2-The Stroinik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
S-51-Jim   D.    Stewart    Prepares    to    Kit    His    S-51    (P-51D
Mustang), Aug., p. 13.
Sea     Fury     (WAR     replica)-Flying     Furiously      (WAR      Sea
Fury),  April,  p.  10.
Sea    Hawker-One     Sharpe     Amphibian     (Sea     Hawker),     Oct.,
p.   30;   About   to   Splash   (Sea    Hawker),    Oct.,    p.    32;
Building  a  Sea  Hawker,  Oct.,   p.   36.
SNS-10-Sorrell     Designs      New      Aerobatic      SNS-10,      July,
P.  10.
Sonerai   I-EAA   Museum   Pieces   (Sonerai    1),    April,    p.    18;
It's   ...   Beetle   Bomb!   (Bob   Knuckles'   Sonerai   1),    Dec.,
p.  22.
Space     Walker-Six     Single-Seaters      (Space      Walker,      RANS
S-9,   Supercat,   minimax),    July,    p.    56.    Stolp    Starlet-
Todd's  Favorite  Starlet,  April,  p.  38.
Super     Koala-Fisher     Offers     New     Super     Koala     Options,
Jan., p. 7.
Supercat-First     Strike     Offers      "Craftsman"      Bobcat      and
Supercat   Kits,   March,   p.   9;   Six   Single-Seaters   (Supercat,
Space Walker), July, p. 56.
Swift-Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
T-18-Many  a  Metal  Marvel   (T-18),   Oct.,   p.   40.   10   Dash   100
-Ultimate        Aircraft         Introduces         Builder-Assistance
Program, Aug., p. 12.
Two   Easy-Two   Easy   Equals   Four,   May,   P.    50;    Flying    Two
Easy, May, p. 5a
V-Witt-Ves   for   Victory   (Jim    Vliet's    V-Witt    racer),    Dec.,
p.  14.
VariEze-Historic    Treasure:    Rutan's    VariEze,    July,    p.    18;
Best   VariEze?,   Sept.,   p.   44.   Velocity-Up    In    the    Air;
progress  report  on  a   variety   of   homebuilts,   Nov.,   p.   34.
VK30-Testing     Begins     on     the     VK30     Cabin-Class      Home-
built, Nov., p. 6.
\foyager-We   All    Share    in    the    Success    of    the    Voyager
Team,   April,   P.   6;   Voyager   Power,   May,   p.   26;   Voyager
Update,   Aug.,   p.   72;   Voyager   Continues   to   Draw    Crowds,
Aug., P. 11.

W-3-Starting    With    a    Stearman     (Rutten's     W-3,     one-of-a-
kind),  Sept.,  p.  24.
White    Lightning-Bad    News,    Good    News    for    White     Light-
ning   Prototype,   Feb.,    p.    5;    White    Lightning    Designer
Reveals 230-mph Single-Seater, Oct., P. 10.
Wichawk-Winging    in    a    Wichawk,     Jan.     p.     58;     Wichawk
Builders Speak Out, Jan., p. 62.
WindRyder-PRA       Fly-in       (WindRyder       gyroplane),        Jan.,
p. 6.
Windrose-Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety    of
homebuilts,   Nov.,   p.    34.
Windwagon-From      Windwagon      to      Hummel      Bird,      Nov.,
p.  48.
Wot-Wot's   The   Name   (Currie   Wot;   Britain),   Nov.,   p.    56.


Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins  1987
PRA  Fly-In,  Jan.,  p.  6.  San  Diego's   Friendly   Fly-in   (30th),
Feb.,  p.   80.
Aeronca Club Plans Cross-Country Trip, April, p. 9.
Kit Plane Expo Set for Van Nuys in June, July, p. 11.
Sun 'N Fun'87, July, p. 34,
Camping at Oshkosh, July, p. 50.
Gyros Galore! (First Air Command Int'i Fly-In), Sept., P. 38.
Merced Menagerie, Oct., p. 55.
Looking   Back   at   Oshkosh'87,   Nov.,   p.    38.
Normandy Landing-1987 (French), Nov., p. 62.


Amphibians/Seaplanes  1987
Seaplane Rating Adds Spice, Feb., p. 7.
Have-it-Your-Way      Amphibian      (Avid      Amphibian),      March,
p.  75.
Phoenix Amphibian to be Kifted, June, p. 11.
Six Single-Seaters (Highcraft Buccaneer), July, p. 56.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About  to  Splash  (Sea   Hawker),   Oct.,   p.   32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.


Avionics       1987
Heads  Up   with   Todd   Airocom,   Feb.,   p.   10.
Product Review: Transcon 11, Sigtronics, Feb., p. 12.
STS Introduces Low-Cost Loran C, April, p. 84.
Comfort  and  Clarity  in  New  Line  of   Headsets,   July,   p.   64.
11   Morrow   Loran   Receives   IFR   Cenification,   Aug.,   p.   14.
Adapt    Any    Headset    for    Aircraft    Communications,    Sept.,
P.  36.
Loran Receiver Fits Standard Instrument Panel, Oct.,
p.  45.
Navigating  By   Hand[heldl   (ICOM,   King,   STS),   Oct.,   p.   46.
Learning Loran, Nov., p. 14.
Pair of lntercoms (Concept Industries), Dec., p. 39.


Biplanes     1987
Winging in a Wichawk, Jan., p. 58.
Wichawk   Builders   Speak   Out,   Jan.,   p.    62.
Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis), March, p. 26.
Todd's Favorite Starlet, April, p. 38.
Building a Hiperlight, May, p. 70.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Sorrell Designs New Aerobatic SNS-10, July, P. 10.
Ultimate    Aircraft     Introduces     Builder-Assistance     Program,
Aug.,  p.   12.
There's A New Jenny, Sept., p. 10.
Starting   With   a    Stearman    (Rutten's    W-3,    one-of-a-kind),
Sept.,  p.  24.
Double  Delight  (Nieuport   11),   Sept.,   p.   47.
Firebolt   Convertible   Joins    Ranks    of    Aerobatic    Biplanes,
Oct.,  P.   10.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About  to  Splash  (Sea   Hawker),   Oct.,   p.   32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Pober Pixie),
Nov.,  p.   30.
Up  In  the  Air;   progress   report   on   variety   of   homebuilts,
Nov.,  p.   34.
Wot's the Name (Currie Wot; Britain), Nov., p. 56.


Build-it-Yourself Projects   1987
Build Your Own Hangar, Feb., p. 30.
Kittox Fantasy, May, p. 56.
A  Wing  Into   Summer   (Kittox),   June,   P.   28.
Building a Kittox, July, p. 72.
Building a Kittox, Part 4, Aug., p. 76.
Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 64.
Kitfox  Building,  Part  6,  Oct.,   p.   74.
Building a  Kittox,  Part  7,  Nov.,  p.  65.


Builder Support     1987
Rotax  Engines   Specialty   Catalog   (LEAF),   Jan.,   p.   75.
Choosing a Design (NASAD Alert), April, p. 28.
Building  Supplies  1987   Catalog,   May,   p.   24.
Newsletter Directory, May, P. 72.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
TEAM Introduces "mini-Kits" (miniMAX, Hi-MAX) Sept.,
P. 11.
Progressive   Programs   (EAA   Foundation),   Oct.,    p.    18.
Tool Wish Book for Winter Browsing (U. S. Industrial Tool),
Dec.,  p.  39.
Fixed Landing Gear for KRl and KR2 by Rand Robinson,
Dec.,  p.  39.


Builder's Bookshelf   1987
Automobile Engines for Airplanes (Christy), Aug., p. 52.
VW Engine Assembly for Homebuilt Aircraft (video plus
manual), Aug., p. 52.
Autogiro-The Story of "the Windmill Plane" (Townson),
Aug.,  p.  53.


Builders'Reports    1987
Lancair Builders, Jan., p. 56.
Wichawk   Builders   Speak   Out,   Jan.,   p.    62.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Hotrodding   an   RV-3,   March,    p.    50.
Doctor's  Delight  (Glasair  RG),   April,   p.   34.
Todd's  Favorite  Starlet,  April,   p.   38.
Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April, p. 40.
Building  a   Hiperlight,   April,   p.   70.
Kitfox Fantasy, May, p. 56.
A  Wing  Into   Summer   (Kitfox),   June,   p.   28.
Building a Kitfox, July, p. 72.
Building a  Kitfox,  Part  4,  Aug.,  P.  76.
Poor Man's Mustang (Bushby Mustang 11), Sept., p. 14.
Double  Delight  (Nietiport  11),   Sept.,   p.   47.
Continuing a Kitfox, Part 5, Sept., p. 65.
One Sharpe Amphibian (Sea Hawker), Oct., p. 30.
About  to  Splash  (Sea   Hawker),   Oct.,   p.   32.
Building  a  Sea   Hawker,   Oct.,   p.   36.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Kitfox  Building,  Part  6,  Oct.,   p.   74.
From the Pober Builders (Acro 11, Acro Sport, Paber Pixie),
Nov.,  p.  30.


Building Techniques  1987
Sailplane  Builders  Meet,   Jan.,   p.   14.
Composite Seminar, Part 3 (primary bonds and peel ply),
Jan.,  p.  20.
Builder Tip (tapered wood spar), Jan., p. 36.
Builder   How-To:   Wing-walk   construction,   Feb.,   p.    65.
Coping with Composites, Part 4 (vacuum bagging), Feb.,
P. 75.
Falcon  Air  Offers  Pitts  Wings  and  Plans,   March,   p.   8.
Metalworking,   Part   1,   March,   p.   18.
Welding  With  a  Dillon,   March,   p.   20.
Coping With Composites, March, p. 78.
Choosing   a   Design   (NASAD),   April,   p.    28.
Baking  Airplane  Parts  (pre-preg   layups),   April,   P.   44.
Metal Working, Part 2 (drilling holes for rivets), April, P. 60.
Design-it-Yourself   Composite,   April,    p.    64.
Finishing   a   Hiperlight,   May,   p.   42.
Metalworking (driving rivets), Part 3, May, p. 84.
Metal Working (installing Cherry rivets), Part 3, July, P. 80.
Curbing   Radio   Noise,   Aug.,    p.    32.
Exhausting   Homebuilts,   Aug.,    p.    54.
Radiating Confidence (honeycomb radiators for antique
planes), Aug., p. 64.
Best VariEze?, Sept., P. 44.


Canards     1987
Falconer   Introduces    The    Golden    Hawk,    May,    p.    10.
Sizing Up Stratos, May, p. 34.
Two Easy Equals Four, May, p. 50.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Rutan's   Latest:   Pilot   Optional   (CM-44   drone),   July,   p.  24.
Phoenix    Aviation     Markets     Romuald   Drlik's   Latest   Design,
Aug., p. 14.
Best VariEze?, Sept., p. 44.
Up  In  the  Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety   of   homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34.


Composite Designs      1987
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Modified    Raceplane    Joins    Kitplane    Fleet    (Gem    260),  Feb.,
p. 5.
Bad News, Good News for White Lightning Prototype,
Feb., p. 5.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Design    Refinement    (Amazons    from    France),    Feb.,    p.     52.
Doctor's   Delight   (Glasair   RG),   April,   p.    34.
Flying   Tailless   (Davis   Starship   Alpha),   April,   P.    53.
Design-it-Yourself    Composite,    April,     p.     64.
Falconer   Introduces    The    Golden    Hawk,    May,    p.    10.
West    German    Connection    (Marco    J-5),    May,    p.    38.
Sizing Up Stratos, May, P. 34.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53.
Two Easy Equals Four, May, p. 50.
Phoenix Amphibian to be Killed, June, p. 11.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Rutan's   Latest:   Pilot   Optional   (CM-44),   July,    p.    24
White     Lightning     Designer      Reveals      230-mph    Single-Seater,
Oct., P. 10.
One    Sharpe    Amphibian    (Sea    Hawker),    Oct.,    p.    30.
About   to   Splash   (Sea   Hawker),   Oct.,   p.    32.
Building a Sea Hawker, Oct., p. 36.
Testing    Begins    on    the    VK30    Cabin-Class     Homebuilt,   Nov.,
p. 6.
Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Up  In  the  Air;   progress   report   an   a   variety   of   homebuilts,
Nov., p. 34,


Computer Programs    1987
Wing-Load Program, Feb., p. 75.
Flight Plan Software, April, p. 84.
Low-Gost   Computer   Software   for   Pilots,    Aug.,    p.    17.
Finite Element Analysis Update, Sept., p. 72,
Let's Analyze Fittings, Nov., p. 52.

Covers         1987
Lancair 235 prototype, Jan.
Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III prototype, Feb.
Van's RV-6, RV-4, RV-3, March.
Neil Brutsche's Freedom 28, April.
Robert Beard's Two Easy, May.
Mike Loehie's 5151 Mustang, June.
Space Walker, July.
Dave   Blanton's   Ford   V-6    engine;    S-51,    Aug.
Bushby Mustang 11, Sept.
Karl Lipscomb's T-18, Oct.
VK30 with Sally and Jeff Viken, Nov.
Formula Vee racer, Dec.


Design Techniques   1987
Wing  Design,   Part   6,   Jan.,   p.   26.
Stress Without Tears (stress in wing spar), Jan., p. 78.
Stress Without Tears, Part 7 (bending in wing spar), Feb.,
p. 36.
Wing-Load    Program,    Feb.,    p.     75.
Stress Without Tears, Part 8 (rivet placement), March, P. 36.
Maneuvering-Speed     Check!,     April,     p.     67.
Stress Without Tears (sizing a wood spar), April, p. 79.
Stress Without Tears, Part 10 (cap and web placement),
May, p. 15.
Airfoil Primer, May, p. 78.
Martin Holimann's Design Seminars Scheduled for Van
Nuys and Oshkosh, July, p 11.                                
Stress  Without  Tears,   Part   11,   July,   p.   16.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 2. July, p. 66.
Stress Without Tears, Part 12 (torsion forces on fuselage),
Aug., p. 58.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 3, Aug., p. 66.
Stress Without Tears (truss-type fuselage analysis), Part
13, Sept., p. 34.
Finite Element Analysis Update (comppler), Sept., P. 72.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 4, Sept., p. 81.
Stress  Without  Tears,   Part   14,   Oct.,   p.   52.
Consider Crashworthiness, Oci., p. 64.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 6 (pitching moments), Oct., p. 70.
Braking   a   Pietenpol,   Nov.,   p.    46.
Let's Analyze Fittings, Nov., p. 52.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 7, Dec., p. 26.
Modeling for Success (feasibility testing), Dec., p. 34.
Stress Without Tears (fuselage truss), Dec., p. 82.


Designers        1987
Meet Dick VanGrunsven, March, p. 46.
Presidential Designs (Paul Poberezny), April, p. 56.
Soaring a Cherokee 11 (Stan Hall), May, p. 18.
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo (Steve Wittman), May,
p. 66.
Let's Go Prospecting! (Harry Bounsall's Prospector), Oct.,
p. 24.
Homebuilt Musings (Alfred Scott, F.8L Falco), Oct., p. 60@
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird (Gary Watson; J. Morry
Hummel), Nov., p. 48.


Directories/indexes      1987
Kitplanes' Reader Index, Jan., p. 80.
Newsletter   Directory,    May,    p.    72.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.
Auto Engine Conversions, Aug., p. 36.
Wire is Wire? (Milspec aircraft wire), Sept., p. 22.
1988 Kitplane Directory, Dec., p. 40.
Homebuilt Components (cross-reference for designs),
Dec., p. 76
Homebuilt   Aircraft   Suppliers,    Dec.,    p.    81.


Engines       1987
Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
Homebuilt Jets?, Jan., P. 44.
HAPI Talk (VW engines), Jan., p. 72.
HAPI Announces Ultra-Carbs Solve Carburetion Problems,
April, p. 7.
Rolex   Primer   Eases   Starting,   April,    p.    8.
Free-Air Engine Cowling Solves Rolex Cooling Problems,
April, p. 8.
Voyager Power (Continental IOL-200), May, p. 26.
Depending on Auto Engine Power, June, p. 12.
Pelican Club Adapts to Four-Stroke Engines, July, p. 10.
HAPI 2.2-Liter Engines Now in Production, July, p. 11.
Auto Engine Conversions (sources), Aug., p. 36.
Plenty    of    Power    (Ford    V-6    and    V-8,     Fred Geschwender),
Aug.,  p.   38,
Flying With Ford (V-6, Dave Blanton), Aug., p. 42.
Geared    for    Power    (Mazda    Wankel     rotary,     Lou Ross   and
Sons), Aug., p. 46.
A   Hawk   Thai   Wants   to    Fly    (Hawk    AE,    Wait    Costa),  Aug.,
p. 50.
Exhausting Homebuilts, Aug., p. 54.
DOD   Shows   Interest   in   Cordray    Rotary    Engine,    Nov.,    p. 6.
Measure that Thrust, Nov., P. 73.
Nostaigair     Constructors     to     Receive     Owed     Engines,   Dec.,
p. 5.


Flight Reviews   1987
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Winging In a Wichawk, Jan., p. 58.
Flying the Glasair "I, Feb., p. 40.
Van's Latest: The RV-6, March, p. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Keeping Up With Kitfox, March, p. 62.
Let's Fly Avidly (Avid Flyer), March, P. 68.
Have-it-Your-Way        Amphibian        (Avid        Amphibian),   March,
P. 75.

Finishing a Hiperlight, May, p. 42.
Flying Two Easy, May, p. 53.
Six     Single-Seaters     (Space     Walker,     RANS      S-9,   Supercat,
   minimax), July, p. 56
Poor    Man's    Mustang    (Bushby    Mustang    11),    Sept.,     p.14.
Double Delight (Nieuport 11), Sept., p. 47.


Hangars     1987
Hangar Talk (Ultra-Lock Hangars), Feb., p. 26.
Half-Price Hangars, Feb., p. 26.
Build Your Own Hangar, Feb., p. 30.


Historical     1987
EAA    Museum    Pieces    (Pietenpol    Air    Camper),    Feb.,    P. 56.
Kitting a Classic (Baby Ace), March, p. 54.
EAA Museum Pieces (Sonerai 1), April, p. 18.
Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
EAA Museum: Wittman's Bonzo, May, P. 66.
Historic Treasure: Rutan's VariEze, July, p. 18.
Catching the Spirit (Spirit of St. Louis), Aug., P. 18.
Homebuilt    Museum    (original     EAA     Museum),     Sept.,     p.  58.


Humor    1987
Kitplanestrology?, Sept., P. 28.
Kitplane Komments, Oct., p. 82.


Instruments       1987
Correcting Compass Error, Jan., p. 66.
High Tech Blind Encoder, April, p. 84.
Shield Those Electrons! (compass), May, p. 12.
Instruments,   Radios,   Books   (Wag-Aero   g    meter),    Aug.,    p.  17.


International     1987
Top-Notch    Akro    (1986    World    Aerobatic    Championships,
England), Jan., p. 40,
Design    Refinement    (Amazons     from     France),     Feb.,     p.  52.
Soviet  Homebuilts, Feb., p. 82.
Canada's      Replica      'Moth      (Chrysalis),      March,      p.   26.
Flying Furiously (WAR Sea Fury-England), April 10.
Sizing Up Siratos, May, p. 34.
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.
Fly   Your   Homebuilt    on    a    Mexican    Vacation,    June,    p. 22.
Aussie Light Wing, June, p. 40.
Aussie Cubalike (Light Wing), Sept., p. 37.
Best VariEze? (Canada), Sept., p. 44.
Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety   of  homebuilts,
Nov.,  P.   34.
Wot's the Name (Currie Wot; Britain), Nov., p. 56.


Metal Designs   1987
Van's Latest: The RV-6, March, p. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Hotrodding an RV-3, March, p. 50.
Flashy Flier (Freedom 28), April, p. 48.
Poor    Man's    Mustang    (Bushby    Mustang    11),    Sept.,     p.  14.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Updating the Prowler, Nov., p. 8.
Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety   of  homebuilts,
Nov.,  p.   34.
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov., p. 48.


Monoplanes     1987
Swift Buick, Jan., p. 10.
We Fly the Lancair 235, Jan., p. 48.
Modified    Racepiane    Joins    Kitplane    Fleet    (Gem   260),   Feb.,
p. 5.
Bad     News,     Good     News     for     White     Lightning    Prototype,
Feb.,   p.   5.
Scratch-Built Sailplane (RHJ-8), Feb., p. 14.
Special Glasair, Feb., p. 38.
Flying the Glasair III, Feb., p. 40.
Greased Glasair, Feb., p. 48.
Design    Refinement    (Amazons    from     France),     Feb.,     p.  52.
EAA    Museum    Pieces    (Pietenpol    Air    Camper),    Feb.,    p.  56.
Fisher   Culex   Twin    Continues    Flight    Testing,    March,    p. 8.
First    Strike    Offers    "Craftsman"    Bobcat    and    Supercat   Kits,
March, P. 9.
Running a Replica P-40, March, P. 12.
Approaching Hurricane, March, P. 30.
Van's Latest: The RV6 March, P. 38.
Flying the RV-4, March, p. 44.
Hotrodding   an   RV-3,    March,    p.    50.
Kitting  a  Classic   (Baby   Ace),   March,   P.   54.
Keeping Up With Kitfox, March, P. 62.
Let's  Fly  Avidly  (Avid   Flyer),   March,   p.   62.
Flying  Furiously   (WAR   Sea   Fury),   April,   p.   10.
EAA   Museum   Pieces   (Sonerai   1),   April,   p.    18.
Doctor's  Delight   (Glasair   RG),   April,   P.   34.
Picking   An   Oregon   Plum   (F8L   Falco),   April,   p.   40.
Flashy Filer (Freedom 28), April, P. 48.
Flying  Tailless  (Davis   Starship   Alpha),   April,   p.   53.
Soaring   a   Cherokee   11,   May,   p.    18
West   German   Connection   (Marco    J-5),    May,    p.    38.
Two   Easy   Equals   Four,   May,   p.    50.
Flying Two Easy, May, P. 53
Kitfox Fantasy, May, P. 56.
EAA    Museum:    Wittman's    Bonzo,    May,    p.     66.
Flying    an    Affordable    Mustang     Replica     (5151 Mustang),
June, p. 18.
Aussie Light Wing, May, P. 40.
The Stroinik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
Six    Single-Seaters    (Supercat,    Space    Walker),    July,    p.  56.
Falcon   XP   and   Ultralight   Back   in   Production,   Sept.,    p.  11.
Try  a  Trigear  (FP-606),   Sept.,   p.   12.
Poor    Man's    Mustang    (Bushby    Mustang    11),    Sept.,    p.   14.
White     Lightning     Designer      Reveals      230-mph    Single-Seater,
Oct., P. 10.
Let's Go Prospecting (Prospector), Oct., p. 24.
Many a Metal Marvel (T-18), Oct., p. 40.
Testing    Begins    on    the    VK30    Cabin-Class     Homebuilt,    Nov.,
p. 6.
Updating the Prowler, Nov., P. 8.
Planning a Perigee, Nov., p. 20.
Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report    on    variety    of   homebuilts,
Nov., P. 34.
From Windwagon to Hummel Bird, Nov., p. 48.


Motorgliders      1987
Sailplane Builders Meet, Jan., P. 14.
The Strojnik Solution (S-2), July, p. 12.
Up   In   the   Air;   progress   report   on   a  variety   of  homebuilts,
Nov., P. 34.


Parachutes    1987

BRS Announces Ballistic  Chute  Inspection  Policy,  Aug.,
P. l0
Emergency   Parachutes   Packed   for   Pilots,    Oct.,    p. 45.


Personalities   1987
Chat  With  the   Chief   (Don   Engen),   July,   P.   48.
EAA Heir Apparent (Tom Poberezny), Oct., P. 12.


Products       1987
New Products: Multilube products, Jan., P. 75.
New Products: Cleko-Loc Fasteners, Jan., P. 75.
Mount   Your   TR-720   Radio   on   Instrument    Panel,    Feb.,    p.  6.
Prices   Reduced   on   LCD   Gauges,    Feb.,    p.    10.
Expandable Plastic Cable Harness, Feb., p. 10.
Tools  for  Safety  Wiring,   Feb.,   p.   10.
Top  Gun  Flight   Jackets,   Feb.,   P.   11.
Video   Courses   for   Mechanics,   Feb.,    p.    11.
Falcon  Air  Offers   Pitts   Wings   and   Plans,   March,   p.   8.
Logging   Visual   Training   Time,   March,   p.    9.
Replacement     Gaskets     for     Engine      Exhaust      Systems,
March, p. 10.
Aerodynamic    Aircraft    Housing,    March,    p.     10.
Champ Filters for Fliers, March, p. 11.
HIPEC Introduces Rib-Stitch System, April, p. 8.
HoverKit    Presents     Its     Twin-Engine,     Low    Altitude   Model,
April, P. 9.
Product     Review:     stainless      steel      brake    rotors/fiberglass
tape, April, p. 8.
Product   Review:   Protect   All,   Microfinish,   April,   p.   82.
Aviation  Publishers,   Inc.   to   Sell   Nav   Products,   April,   p. 84.
Take a Shine to Aluminum, April, p. 85.
Lighted-Up Custom Panel, April, P. 85.
Scanner  Radios  in   the   Office.   April,   p.   85.
Battery Help from Techniart, April, p. 85.
Tally   Up   Your   Aircraft's   Weight   and    Balance,    May,   P.   24.
Spinners,   Wheel   Fairings   Built   for   Homebuilts,    July,    p.  64.
Booster   Wingtips   Made   for   the   Light   Homebuilt,   July,   P.  65.
Liquid-Free  Batteries   for   Surefire   Startup,   July,   p.   65.
Compact,    Rechargeable    Handheld     Transceiver,     July,     P.   65.
Custom-Made    Throttle    Quadrants,    July,    p.    65.
Present  and  Future   Projects   (HPS   oil),   Aug.,   p.   12.
Heavy-Duty   Tiedown    Kit,    Aug.,    p.    16.
Cool Your Cockpit with Insulating Shields, Aug., P. 17.
HIPEC    Demonstrates     No-Ribstitch     Covering,     Sept.,     p.   10.
Wire is Wire?, Sept., p. 20.
Metallic Pearl HIPEC Finish, Sept., p. 36.
Radio Scanner Picks Up in the Fast Lane, Sept., p. 36.
Hydraulic  Wheel   Jacks   Add   Lift   on   the   Ground,   Sept.,   p. 36.
Product Review: Windcheater Spoilers Supplement
  Tiedowns, Sept., p. 43.
Seat Shells and Tanks, Oct. p. 44.
Troubleshoot  that   Two-Stroke  With  Specially   Made  Buzz Box, 
Oct., P. 45.
TR-720 Panel Mount, Oct., p. 50.
Wrapping   Up   Safety    Under    the    Cowling    (cable   wrap),   Nov.,
p. 84.
Keep   Warm   and    Safe    with    Infrared    Quartz   (Thermal),   Nov.,
P. 84.

Get   a   Preview   of   Challenger   Aircraft   (Quad   City   Ultralight's
video), Nov., P. 84.
Sneak     Previews      ...      (Stoddard-Hamilton     Glasair     videos),
Dec., p. 39.


Propellers     1987
Propping It Right, March, P. 16.
Aerotec Offers Propeller Recycling, April, p. 8.
McCauley    Initiates    Governor-Exchange    Program,    April,    p.8
Understanding Props, Aug., p. 60.
Mix and Match New Composite Propeller, Oct., p. 45.
Measure that Thrust, Nov., p. 73.


Regulations/Rules     1987
How  to  License   Your   Bird,   Jan.,   p.   68.
The   Sky    is    Failing    (NPRM    re    Mode    C-equipped    transpond-
ers), May, p. 10.
Future Flying, July, p. 46.
Chat With the Chief (Don Engen), July, p. 48.
Ultralight   Reg   Changes?,    Aug.,    p.    24.
FAA   Tightens   the   Screws   on   Some   Sport   Flying,   Dec.,   p.  5.


Replicas     1987
Running   a   Replica   P-40,   March,   p.    12.
Canada's Replica'Moth (Chrysalis), March, P. 26.
Approaching    Hurricane,     March     p.     30.
Flying Furiously (WAR Sea Fury), April, p. 10.
Flying an Affordable Mustang Replica (5151 Mustang),
June, p. 18.
Kits Available for Graham Lee Nieuport 11, Aug., p. 13.
Jim   D.   Stewart   Prepares   to   Kit    His    S-51    (P-51D  Mustang),
Aug., p. 13.
Catching the Spirit (Spirit of St. Louis), Aug., p. 18.
Light Miniature Aircraft Adds Taylorcraft Replica
(LM-2X-2P), Sept., p. 10. There's a New Jenny, Sept.,
P. 10.
Double Delight (Nieuport 11), Sept., p. 47.
Taking   Aim   on   the   Army   (Rotec   Hind-D  and  Frogfoot),    Nov.,
p. 59.
Prepare to Launch the Homebuilt F-4s, Dec., p. 5.


Rotorcraft     1987
PRA Fly-in (WindRyder gyroplane), Jan., p. 6.
Present and Future Projects (J4B-2, RANS), Aug., p. 12.
Six    Single-Seaters    (Air    Command    Gyroplane),    July,    p.   56.
Gyros  Galore!   (First   Air   Command   lnt'l   Fly-in),   Sept.,   p. 38.


Safety        1987
NASAD Alert (bird and insect problems), Jan., p. 32.
Autogas and Sloshed Tanks May Result in a Bad Mix,
April, P. 7.
Maneuvering-speed Check!, April, p. 67.
Planning for Safety, Aug., p. 28.
Consider    Crashworthiness,    Oct.,    P.    64.


Sailplanes/Soaring    1987
Sailplane Builders Meet, Jan., p. 14.
Scratch-Built Sailplane (RHJ-8), Feb., p. 14.
Soaring a Cherokee II, May, p. 18.
West German Connection (Marco J-5), May, p. 38.


Special-Purpose Aircraft    1987
We  All  Share  in  the  Success  of  the  Voyager   Team,   April,   p.   6.
Voyager Power, May, p. 26.
Rutan's   Latest:   Pilot   Optional   (CM-44   drone),   July,   p.    24.
Voyager Continues to Draw Crowds, Aug., P. 11.
Voyager Update, Aug., p. 72.
Up  In  the  Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety   of   homebuilts,
Nov.,  p.   34.
Taking   Aim   on   the   Army   (Rotec   Hind-D   and    Frogfoot),    Nov.,
p. 59.
Vee for Victory (Jim Vliet's V-Witt racer), Dec., p. 14.
Racy Homebuilts (Formula Vee), Dec., p. 8.
It's  ...  Beetle  Bomb!  (Bob   Knuckles'   Sonerai   1),   Dec.,   p.   22.


Suppliers     1987
Gear Galore (Aro-Tek), Feb., p. 54@
INAV Ltd. Closes Doors, Aug., p. 15.
Karatoo Builders to Receive Their Parts, Dec., p. 5.
Homebuilt    Aircraft    Suppliers    (from    1988    Directory),    Dec.,
p. 81.


Tools     1987
Metalworking, Part 1, March, p. 18.
Welding With a Dillon, March, p. 20.
Prices   Reduced   on   Bondhus    Baildriver    Sets,    May,    p.    24.
Pocket   Digital   Multimeter   Checks   Volts,   Ohms,   May,    p.    24.
Metalworking, Part 3 (driving rivets), May, p. 84.
Shear   Strength   Puts   Work   a   Cut   Above   Rest,   July,   P.   64.
Wield  a  Cordless  Drill  in  Your  Next  Kit  Project,   Aug.,   p.   16.
New  Products:  (side  grip   fastener;   drill   stop),   Aug.,   P.   16.
Soldering-Iron  Kit   Becomes   a   True   Quick   Fix,   Sept.,   p.   36.
Butane-Burning Soldering Iron (Portasol), Oct., p. 44.
Building   Up   Your   Airplane   Workshop   (Ryobi),    Nov.,    p.    84.


Travel           1987
Fly   Your   Homebuilt   on   a   Mexican   Vacation,    June,    p.    22.
Cozy Crossing (crossing the Atlantic), July, P. 26.
Camping at Oshkosh, July, p. 50.
Planning for Safety, Aug., p. 28.


Ultralights      1987
Fisher Offers New Super Koala Options, Jan., p. 7.
Building a Hiperlight, April, P. 70.
Finishing a Hiperlight, May, P. 42.
Flying    an     Affordable     Mustang     Replica     (5151     Mustang),
June,  p.   18.
Six Single-Seaters (RANS S-9, Highcraft Buccaneer,
minimax), July, p. 56.
Ultralight Reg Changes?, Aug., p. 24.
Falcon  XP   and   Ultralight   Back   in   Production,   Sept.,   p.   11.
Aussie Cubalike (Light Wing), Sept., P. 37.
Up  In  The  Air;   progress   report   on   a   variety   of   homebuilts,
Nov.,  p.   34.


Wood Designs          1987
Fisher   Culex   Twin   Continues   Flight   Testing,    March,    p.    8.
First   Strike   Offers   "Craftsman"    Bobcat    and    Supercat    Kits,
March,  P.   9.
Picking An Oregon Plum (F.8L Falco), April, p. 40.
Soaring a Cherokee 11, May, p. 18.
Six Single-Seaters (miniMax), July, P. 56.
TEAM     Introduces     "mini-Kits"   (miniMAX,    HI-MAX),   Sept.,
P. 11.
Homebuilt Musings (F8L Falco), Oct., p. 60.                              

    END OF 1987









1988

Aerobatics 1988

Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb.. p. 60.
A Visit to the Eagles' Aerie (Christen Eagle 11), March, p. 40.
Most the Eagle 11 Builders, March, p. 45.
Meet the Tomalesky AcroCat, May, P. 60.

Aircraft    1988
A-10 Mitchell Wing-Ohio Pilot Soft Microlight Distance
Record, Feb., P. 6.
AcroCat-Meet the Tomalasky AcroCat, May, p. 60.
Aerocar-Molt Taylor Seeks Aerocar Kitplans Funding,
Oct., p. 4.
Aerosport Scamp-The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp,
Quail, Rail), Sept., p. 32.
Air & Space I8A-Build Your Own Air & Space 18A
(gyroplane), April, p. 44.
Avid Flyer-Lee Dubay: Avid Modifier (Avid Flyer), April,
p. 28.
BD--BD-4 Birthday, Oct., p. 20.
BD-5-Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
-Bob Sauser's BD-5 (cover)
-The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, p. 66.
-Far at Sea In a BD, July, p. 70.
Bolkow BA-7-Kitting a Classic (Bolkow BA-7), April, p. 26.
BX-2 Cherry-Site of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, P. 14.
Challenger-Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
-The Challenge Continues (Challenger), Oct., p. 26.
Christen Eagle 11-A Visit to the Eagles'Aerie (Christen
Eagle 11), March, P. 40.
     -Meet the Eagle 11 Builders, March, p. 45.
Classic-Consider the Fisher Classic Biplane, Oct., p. 5.
Coot A-Getting to Know an Old Coot, Nov., P. 66.
Corby Starlet CJ-1-First American Corby Starlet Ready to
Fly, March, p. 7.
Cozy-Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, P. S.
Dragonfly-"Do You Think It Will Fly?" (Dragonfly), Dec.,
P. 32.
5151 Mustang-Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March,
p. 26.

    1988
Fly    Baby-Avid    Aviators    (EAA    Chapter    315),    Jan.,    P.    30.
Fly   Baby   1A-Arnie's   Legacy    (Fly    Baby    1A),    June,    P.    22.
Free    Spirit-Richard     Cabrinha's     Free     Spirit     Flies     Again,
July, p. 7.
FW-190 (75%)-Warbird Roundup, July, P. 18.
Glasair    RG-Avid    Aviators     (Chapter     315),     Jan.,     P.     38.
Glasair-And      Finally,      the      Washington       [state]       Hotline
(Glasair to EAA), Jan., P. 11.
-Checking Out Those Glasairs, April, p. 56.
-Flying     a      Classroom      Classic      (Project      Schoolflight),
     May,   P.    59.
     -How to Set a Record (Glasair), Oct., p. 38.
Great    Lakes-Build    Your    Own    Classic    (Great     Lakes),     Dec.,
p. 6.
Hamilton HX-321-Here Comes the Long-Awaited
Hamilton HX-321, Sept., p. 7.
lkenga-New   Gyroplane    About    to    Fly    (Ikenga),    June,    p.    5.
Infinity    One-New     Airplane     and     Engine     Projects     (Infinity
One, Mazda), Aug., p. 6.
J-6    Karatoo-A    Leg    Up    From    Down     Under     (J-6     Karatoo),
July,   p.   14.
Jodel-The Joys of a Jodet, Sept., P. 42.
Kingray    Mk    11,    Mk    IV-Radio-Controlled    Testing    of    a    25%
     Scale Kingray Twin Begins, Jan., p. 6.
Kitfox-KFM   112   Engine    Becomes    Kitfox    Option,    Jan.,    P.    B.
-Building a Kittox, Part 8, Jan., p. 72.
     -A Wing Into Springtime? (Kitfox), Feb., P. 76.
-Philippines    to    Import    Denney     Aerocraft     Kitfox,     April,
P. 7.
-Floating in a'Fox (Kitiox), Aug., p. 32.
-Kitfox on Floats (cover)
-A Wing Into the Fall (Kitfox), Oct., p. 66.
-New    Kitfox    is     roomier,     can     accommodate     VW     power,
Nov.,   p.    4.
-Building Kitfox (wing), Nov., p. 54.
KR-l-KR-1     (cover)$     KR-1,      KR-2,      KR-100-Talk      About      a
     KR!, July, p. 32.
KR-100-Pand     Robinson     KR-100      Nears      Flight      Test      Com-
pletion, Jan., P. 4.
KR-2-The KR-2: How Does It Fly, July, p. 39.
Lam       Wanderer-Meet       the       Wanderer        (Lam        Wanderer),
Sept.,  P.   44.
Lancair   235-Maxing   Out   a   Lancair   (CAFE    400),    Nov.,    P.    6.
Lancair 320-Lancair 320 (cover)
  -Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., P. 12.
Laughing     Gull-Flying     the     Gull      Flock      (Laughing      Gull)
     Aug.,   p.   70.
LM-2X       (75% T-craft)-Tailormade       "Taylorcraft"        (LM-2X),
May,   p.    31.
Long-EZ-Avid    Aviators    (EAA    Chapter     315),     Jan.,     p.     38.
Marquart       Charger-Profile     of       a       Champion       (Marquart
Charger), April, p. 22.
Midget     Mustang-Midget      Mustang      Mania,      July,      p.      74.
Mini    Master-Push-Pull    in    the    Works    (Mini     Master),     Jan.,
p. 59.
Moni-Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., p. 10.
Nieuport 12 C2 (7/8)-Warbird Roundup, July p. 18.
Nieuports-Chronicle      of      the      Dawn       Patrol       (Nieuports),
June,   p.   12.
Nordic-Norman      Aviation      Bounces      Back       (Nordic),       Aug.,
p. 4.
MJ-12     P-40      (70%)-Launching      a      Scale      Warhawk      (MJ-12
P-40), March, P. 7.
P-40M (66%)-Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Phoenix     SL     Canard-Meet      Courtney      Bryan's      Phoenix      SL
Canard, June, p. 6.
Prescott    Pusher-Flying    the     Kit     Pusher     (Prescott     Pusher),
May,   p.    18.
-Prescott   Aeronautical   to   Close    Its    Doors,    Oct.,    P.    4.
PZL    P8-Hawk    AE    Engine    to     Team     with     Polish     Replica,
Jan.,   p.    9.
Re 2002 (75%)-Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Renegade     Spirit-Catching      the      Spirit      (Renegade      Spirit),
Jan.,   p.   12.
RotorWay      Exec-Checking      Out      in      an      Exec       (RotorWay
Exec), April, p. 18.
-Climbing   the   Exec   Ladder   (RotorWay   Exec),    April,    P.    30.
RV-3,   RV-4-Avid   Aviators    (EAA    Chapter    315),    Jan.,    p.    38.
S-10    Sakota-Learning    to    Love     a     Homebuilt     (RANS     S-10),
Nov.,   p.   72.
SE-5A-Captain's Delight (SE-5A), June, p. 72.
Sea       Hawker-Aero       Composite       Components       Takes        Over
     Sea Hawker Program, Jan., p. 9.
-Sea   Hawker    Program    Continues    to    Expand,    Aug.,    p.    4.
Sibylle-An     Amphibian      Named      Sibylle,      Sept.,      p.      38.
Skybolt-Flying    a    Steen    Roller     (Skybolt),     Feb.,     p.     60.
Skyeye      (drone)-New      Drone      Reveals       Continental       Rotary
     Engine (GR-18), Aug., P. 6.
Smith Miniplane-Many-Modded        Mini        (Smith        Miniplane),
   April,  p.   48.
Spacewalker-Building        Kitplanes,         Great         and         Small
     (Spacewalker), Sept., P. 26.
Sparrow      Hawk-Prototype      to      Princess?       (Sparrow       Hawk),
Sept.,  P.   48.
Spencer    Air    Car-Aircar    Seeks    New    Home,     Jan.,     p.     65.
Sport Racer-Sport Racer (cover)
Starduster Too-North by Starduster Too (exploring
Alaska), June, P. 28.
Streak       Shadow-The       Shadow        Looms        (Streak        Shadow
Microlight), Sept., P. 18.
Sun Ray-Short and Sweet (Sun Ray), Jan., p. 44.
Supercat-Building   a    Supercat,    July,    p.    77.
SX-300-The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., p. 6.
T-4-Midwing Motive (Thalman T-4), May, P. 36.
Teal-Professor's    Project    Made    History     (Ed     Lesher's     Teal),
March,  p.   16.
Ultra    Gull-Flying    the    Gull    Flock    (Laughing     Gull),     Aug.,
p.  70.
Venture-Second        Venture        prototype        Undergoing        Flight
Testing, Nov., P. 5.
Voyager-Tracking Voyager's Weather, March, p. 70.
Wheeler Express-Wheeler Express (cover)
User-Friendly Express (Wheeler Express), Feb . P.18.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., P. 26.
Wheeler Aircraft Offers Practice Kit, Oct., P. 10.

Air   Races 1988
Rick     Leonard     Crowned     National      Formula      Vee      Champion,
   March,   p.   5.
Sun 60 Race'88, March, p. 5.
Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, p. 6.
How to Set a Record, Oct., 38.
Maxing Out a Lancair (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 6.
Speed Isn't Everything (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 34.

Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins    1988
Sun and Fun, English Style, Jan., p. 48.
Northwestern   Hospitality   Plus!,   Jan.,    p.    12.
1987's   Hottest   Fly-in?    (San    Diego's    Friendly    Fly-In),    Feb.,
p.  34.
Convening on the Continent (Brienne), Feb., P. 38.
Florida's Big Airshow: Sun'n Fun'88, March, p. 4.
Under    Homebuilt    Wings    (Oshkosh    camping),     March,     P.     49.
Variety     Spices     North     Bend     (Northbend,     Oregon),      March,
P.  61.
Higginsville Rotorcraft Fly-in (Missouri), June, P. 4.
Los Angeles Kitplane Expo Scheduled, June, p. 4.
Looking  for  a  Place   to   Fly?   (B&B   Fly-inn   Club),   June,   p.   6.
Sun    'n    Fun    '88    Introduces    New    Aircraft     and     Programs,
July,   p.    6.
Aeronautical Olympics (FAI), Aug., p. 7.
Homebuilders'Heaven?      (Sun'n       Fun'88),       Aug.,       p.       10.
Get Ready for Oshkosh!, Aug., p. 18.
Checking Out Oshkosh '88, Nov., p. 20.

Amphibians/Seaplanes   1988
Aero      Composite      Components      Takes      Over      Sea     Hawker
     Program, Jan., p. 9.
Aircar Seeks New Home, Jan., p. 65.
Sea    Hawker    Program    Continues    to    Expand,     Aug.,     p.     4.
An   Amphibian   Named   Sibylle,    Sept.,    p.    38.
Getting to Know an Old Coot, Nov., p. 66.

Avionics       1988
New Loran Rounds Out Small Instrument Panels (11
Morrow), Jan., p. 80.
High    Tech    Headset    Performs    at    Altitude     (Opticon),     Jan.,
p.  82.
Comtronics     Engineering     Offers     Complete     Line      of      Head-
sets, Feb., p. 4.
Headphone Adapters for Stereo, March, p. 60.
Encoder     Delivers      Digital      Performance      (ACK      Technology),
April,  p.   61.
Lining Up a Loran (Loran Report), April, p. 61.
Intercom Has Talk Switch and Indicator, July, p. 49.
How and Why to ELT, July, P. 56.
Narco    Debuts    New    Navcom    and    Transceiver,    Aug.,    p.     76.
Century      Expands       Autopilot       System;       Debuts       Encoder,
Sept.,  p.   76.
11 Morrow Adds New Loran System, Sept., P. 76.
Portable     Loran     Designed     for     General     Aviation      (Azure),
Sept.,  P.   76.
Portable    Scanner    Stores    20     Frequencies,     Sept.,     p.     77.
Stormscope        Weather        System         Detects         Thunderstorms,
Sept.,  p.   77.
Let's Fill That Panel!, Oct., p. 52.
Arnav     Develops      Loran      Using      Jeppesen      NavData      Card,
Oct.,   p.   59.
Concept      Industries      Offers      Six-Place      Intercom       System,
Oct.,   P.   59.
Getting   to   Know   Transponders,   Nov.,    p.    16.
Carry    Case    Protects    Communication    Headsets,    Nov.,    p.     77.

Biplanes    1988
Catching the Spirit (Renegade Spirit), Jan., p. 12.
Flying  a  Steen  Roller   (Skybolt),   Feb.,   P.   60.
A  Visit  to  the  Eagles'  Aerie  (Christen  Eagle  11),   March,   P.   40.
Meet   the   Eagle   11   Builders,   March,   p.   45.
Profile   of   a    Champion    (Marquart    Charger),    April,    p.    22.
Many-Modded Mini (Smith Miniplane), April, P. 48.
Chronicle of the Dawn Patrol (Nieuports), June, P. 12.
Arnie's  Legacy   (Fly   Baby   1A),   June,   p.   22.
North   by   Starduster   Too   (exploring    Alaska),    June,    p.    28.4
Captain's    Delight    (SE-5A),    June,    p.    72.4
Consider the Fisher Classic Biplane, Oct., P. 5.
Build Your Own Classic (Great Lakes), Dec., P. 6.

Build-it-Yourself Projects  1988
Make Your Own Base-Station Antenna, July, P. 52.

Builder  Support  1988
Avid Aviators (EAA Chapter 315), Jan., p. 38.

Builder's Bookshelf    1988
Aircraft   Sheet   Metal   (Nicholas   Bonacci),   May,   p.    55.
Modern   Subsonic   Aerodynamics    (R.    T    Jones),    Aug.,    P.    46.
More Bax Seats (Gordon Baxter), Aug., p. 46.
ABCs   of    Finite    Element    Analysis,    (Martin    Hoffmann),    July,
P.  48.
Low    Power    Laminar    Aircraft    Design    (Alex    Strojnik),    July,
p.  48.
Computers   and    Software    for    General    Aviation,    (Kurt
Barnhart   and   Ron   Wiener),   Aug.,    p.    46.
Flyer's Recreation Guide (Reed 1. White), Aug., P. 46.
Aircraft Design (Donald R. Crawford), Sept., p. 16.
A    Complete    Guide    to    Aviation    Photography    (Peter    Bowers),
Sept., p. 16,
Propeller   Making   forthe   Amateur   (Eric   Clutton),   Sept.,   p.   16.
The  Art  of  Instrument   Flying   (J.   R.   Williams),   Sept.,   P.   16.
The   Psychology   of    Flight    Training    (Ross    Telter    and    John
Biggs),  Sept.,   p.   16.
Calculating     Aerodynamic     Loads     and     Moments     on     Aircraft
Wings    (Harmen    Koffeman),    Sept.    p.    16.
The Perfect Flight by Richard Collins, Oct., P. 36.
Test   Pilots:   The   Frontiersmen   of   Flight   (Richard   P    Hallion),
Oct., p. 36.
The    Pilot's    Cross-Country    Guide    to     National     Parks     and
     Historical Monuments (DeHaan), Oct., P. 36.
The  ABCs  of  Safe  Flying   (David   Frazier),   Oct.,   p.   37.
The     Pilot's     Radio     Communications      Handbook      (Paul      E.
lllman and Jay Pouzar), Oct., p. 37.
The Proficient Pilot 11 (Barry Schiff), Nov., P. 78.
Chasing the Glory (Michael Parfit), Nov., p. 78.
Mountain    Flying    (videotape),    TCA    Flight    Productions,     Nov.,
p.  78.

Builder's Report    1988
Avid   Aviators   (Chapter   315),   Jan.,    p.    38.
Building a Kitfox, Part 8, Jan., P. 72.
A Wing Into Springtime? (Kitfox), Feb., P. 76.
Launching   a   Scale   Warhawk   (MJ-12   P-40   (70%)    March,    P.    7.
Meet   the   Eagle   11   Builders,   March,   P.   45.
Climbing   the   Exec    Ladder    (RotorWay    Exec),    April,    p.   30.
Flying    a    Classroom     Classic     (Project     Schoolflight),     May,
p.  59.
Talk About a KR!, July, p. 32.
Building a Supercat, July, p. 77.
Building    Kitplanes,    Great    and    Small     (Spacewalker),     Sept.,
p.  26.
A  Wing  Into  the  Fall   (Kitfox),   Oct.,   p.   66.
Building a Kitfox (wing), Nov., P. 54.
Build Your Own Classic (Great Lakes), Dec., p. 18.
"Do  You  Think  It  Will   Fly?"   (Dragonfly),   Dec.,   p.   32.

Building Techniques   1988
Iron  Butterflies,  Lead   Balloons,   Jan.,   p.   60.
Defeating   the   Devil's   Spanner,   May,   P.    50.
Blue     River     Offers     Hands-On     Covering     Workshops,      June,
p.   6.
Color   Coordinating   (painting),   Oct.,    P.    42.
A  Wing  Into  the  Fall   (Kitfox),   Oct.,   p.   66.
The Fabric Lady (fabric covering), Nov., P. 48.
Building Kitfox (wing), Nov., p. 54.

                   Canards     1988
Aero      Composite      Components      Takes      Over      Sea      Hawker
   Program,   Jan.,   p.   9.
Short   and   Sweet   (Sun   Ray),   Jan.,    P.    44.
Meet    Courtney    Bryan's    Phoenix    SL    Canard,    June,    p.     6.

Composite Designs        1988
Aero      Composite      Components      Takes      Over      Sea      Hawker
Program,   Jan.,   p.   9.
Short   and   Sweet   (Sun   Ray),   Jan.,    p.    44.
User-Friendly     Express     (Wheeler     Express),     Feb.,     P.     18.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., p. 26.
Checking   Out   Those   Glasairs,   April,   p.    56.
Flying    a    Classroom    Classic    (Project    Schoolflight     Glasair),
May, p. 58.
Meet Courtney Bryan's Phoenix SL Canard, June, p. 6.
Richard  Cabrinha's  Free  Spirit   Flies   Again,   July,   p.   7.
Sea Hawker Program Continues to Expand, Aug., p. 4.
Here   Comes   the   Long-Awaited   Hamilton    HX-321.    Sept,,    p.    7
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
Meet the Wanderer (Lam Wanderer), Sept., p. 44.
Prototype   to   Princess?   (Sparrow   Hawk),   Sept.,    p.    48.
Prescott Aeronautical to Close Its Doors, Oct., P. 4.
Wheeler Aircraft Offers Practice Kit, Oct., p. 10.
Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., p. 12.
Second    Venture    prototype    Undergoing    Flight    Testing,     Nov.,
P. 5.
Maxing Out a Lancair (CAFE 400), Nov., p. 6.
"Do You Think It Will Fly?" (Dragonfly), Dec. , p. 32.

Covers   1988
Bob Sauser's BD-5, Jan.
Wheeler Express, Feb.
Christen Eagles, March.
Tom Bryan's RotorWay Exec, April.
Prescott Pusher, May.
Fly Baby/SE-5A, June.
KR-1, July.
Kitfox on Floats, Aug.
Spacewalkers, Sept.
Lancair 320, Oct.
Sport Racer, Nov.
Great Lakes, Dec.


Design Techniques   1988
Looking at Laminar Flow, April, P. 78.
Wind Tunnel (Practical Laminar Airfoils), Feb., p. B.
Choosing Airfoils, Part 8, Jan., p. 54.
Iron Butterflies, Lead Balloons, Jan., p. 60,
Stress Without Tears, Jan., p. 66.
Where's the C.G.?, Feb., P. 6.
Stress   Without   Tears,   Part   18   (steel    and    aluminum    tubes),
Feb., p. 44.
Customize Your Instruments, Feb., p. 70.
Wind Tunnel (performance figures), March, p. 24.
Stress  Without  Tears,   Part   19   (torsion),   March,   p.   52.
Stress Without li3ars (torsion loads), April, P. 52.
Wind Tunnel (locating technical assistance), April, p. 68.
Stress Without Tears (torsion loads in tail), May, p. 40.
Groovy Drag Reduction (riblets), May, p, 44.
Wind   Tunnel   (high-performance    airfoils),    May,    P.    48,
Wind Tunnel (trimtabs), June, p. 66.
The Homebuilt Glass Cockpit, June, P. 68.
Stress Without Tears (forces in tube cluster), June, p. 76.
Wind Tunnel (flush rivets), July, p. B.
Getting Grounded (landing gear), July, p. 44.
Stress  Without  Tears  (loads  on  cluster  of  bolts),  July,  p.   50.
Getting Grounded (landing gears), Aug., p. 54.
Designing for People (cockpits), July, p. 59.
Designing for People, Part 2, Aug., p. 24.
Proper Placement? (propellers), Aug., P. 47
Stress Without Tears (fuselage shapes and materials),
Aug., p. 48.
Wind  Tunnel   (wing   root   leading-edge   strakes),   Aug.,   p.   52.
Stress  Without  Tears   (plywood   cone   fuselage),   Sept.,   p,   52.
Wind Tunnel (wingtips), Sept., p. 60.
Getting Grounded, Part 3 (brakes), Sept., p. 72.
Wind Tunnel (winglips), Oct., P. 8.
Color Coordinating (painting), Oct., p. 42.
Stress  Without   Tears   (plywood   cone   fuselage),   Oct.,   p.   48.
Stress  Without   Tears   (plywood   cone   fuselage),   Nov.,   p.   44.
Wind Tunnel, Nov., p. 70.
Stress Without Tears (fuselage loads), Dec., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (airfoils for tailless aircraft), Dec., p. 28.

Designers   1988
Reviewing a Master's Work (Claude Piel), March, p. 55.
One Designer's Opinion (Moll Taylor), Oct., p. 51
What Makes Randy run? (Randy Schlitter), Nov. , p. 72.

Directories/indexes  1988

Directories/indexes (Index to 1987), Jan., p., 68.
Here's    Our    Annual    Homebuilder    Supplier    Directory,    June,
p. 4.
1988 Supplier Directory, June, p. 46@
ELT Manufacturers, July, p. 58.
Let's Fill That Panel (guide to avionics), Oct., P. 52.
1989 Homebuilt Directory, Dec., p. 40.
Homebuilt    Components    (kitplane    designers     and     suppliers),
Dec., p. 77.


Engines 1988
Ross     Continues     Auto     Engine      Conversion      Developments,
Jan., p. 7.
KFM 112 Engine Becomes Kitfox Option, Jan., p. 8.
Hawk  AE  Engine   to   Team   with   Polish   Replica,   Jan.,   p.   9.
Auto   Engine   Conversion   Agony   and   Ecstasy,    Jan.,    p.    23.
Launching A SD-5, Jan., p. 30
Agony and/or Ecstasy, Part 2 (Honda Prelude engine
conversion), Feb., p. 51,
Running Your Rolex, Feb., p, 65.
More    Agony    Than     Ecstasy     (Honda     Prelude     conversion),
March, p. 76.
Agony   and    Ecstasy,    Part    4    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),
April, p. 62.
Rotax-Conversion   Kits   Available   for   N-3   Pups,   May,   p.    6.
How Much Power?, May, p. 56.
Agony   and    Ecstasy,    Part    5    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),
May, p. 66.
Finally,    Some    Ecstasy    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),    June,
p. 40.
New   Airplane   and   Engine    Projects    (infinity    One,    Mazda),
Aug., p. 6,
New    Drone    Reveals    Continental     Rotary     Engine     (GR-18),
Aug., p. 6.
Agony   and    Ecstasy,    Part    7    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),
Aug., p. 60.
Here Comes Dyna-Cam, Sept., p. 56.
Agony   and    Ecstasy,    Part    8    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),
Sept., p. 66.
How to Determine Horsepower, Sept., p. 70.
Throttle   and    Choke    Handles    Incorporated,    Sept.,    p.    76.
Scan That Engine! (E.I. and MPI), Oct., p. 32.
Mostly   Ecstasy,   Part   9    (Honda    Prelude    conversion),    Oct,,
p.   60.
An 'AD' for the Magnum Plus, Oct., p. 76.
Rotax's   Big   New   912   Unveiled   at   Cranfield,   Nov.,    p.    4.
Enjoying     Engine     Ecstasy      (Honda      Prelude      conversion),
- Nov., p. 40.
Carburetion by Ellison, Nov., p. 60.
Slick   Introduces   New   Magnetos   for   Lycoming,   Nov.,    p.    77.

Flight Reviews 1988

Catching  the  Spirit   (Renegade   Spirit),   Jan.,   p.   12.
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., P. 26.
Flying a Steen Roller (Skybolt), Feb., p. 60,
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March, p. 26.

Checking   Out   in   an   Exec   (RotorWay   Exec),   April,    P.    18.
Flying   the   Kit    Pusher    (Prescott    Pusher),    May,    P.    18.
The KR-2: How Does It Fly, July, P. 39.
Flying  the  Gull  Flock  (Laughing   Gull),   Aug.,   p.   70.
Building   Kitplanes,    Great    and    Small    (Spacewalker),    Sept.,
p.   26.
Prototype    to    Princess?    (Sparrow    Hawk),    Sept.,    p.     48.
Checking Out the Lancair 320, Oct., p. 12.
BD-4 Birthday, Oct., P. 20.
Meet a Mini Motorglider (Moni), Nov., p. 10.

                   Floats   1988
Floating in a 'Fox (Kitfox), Aug., p. 32.

Hang Gliding    1988
Hang Gliding Without Hills, Aug., p. 30.

Instruments  1988

Ellison Automatic Mixture Control Helps CAFE 400 Winner,
Jan., p. 110.
Engine     Instrumentation:     Two     Approaches     to     the     Same
Problem, Feb., p. 4.
Coping With Mode C, Feb., p. 10.
Seeing   a   Vision    (EPI    800    engine    instrumentation),    Feb.,
P.   56,
Customize Your Instruments, Feb., p. 70.
How to Calibrate Instruments, April, p. 74.
The     Homebuill      Glass      Cockpit      (electronic      instrument
displays), June, P. 66.
Caro   Air    Gauge    (electronic    thermometer),    Sept.,    p.    63.
Scan That Engine! (E.I. and MPI), Oct., P. 32.

International   1988
Sun and Fun, English Style, Jan., p. 48.
Convening    on    the    Continent    (Brienne),     Feb.,     p.     38.
Cozy Wins Eurocafe 540, March, P. 6.
Reviewing   a   Master's   Work   (Claude    Piel),    March,    p.    55.
Site of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, p. 12.
Up   in   the   Air   ...   Over   Europe   (homebuilt   roundup),    May,
P.   24.
Around the World with Jane's, May, p. 76.
Aeronautical   Olympics   Planned   (FAI),    Aug.,    p.    7.
The    Shadow     Looms     (Streak     Shadow     Microlight),     Sept.,
P.   18.
An Amphibian Named Sibylle, Sept., p. 38.
The Joys of a Jodel, Sept., p. 42.
Rotax's   Big   New   912   Unveiled   at   Crantield,   Nov.,    p.    4.


Metal Designs     1988

Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
Push-Pull  in  the  Works   (Mini   Master),   Jan.,   p.   59.
Kitting a Classic (Bolkow BA-7), April, P. 26.
The BD-5 Man (Keith Hinshaw), July, p. 66.
Far at Sea in a BD, July, p. 70.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, p. 74.
The   Legacy   of   Harris   Woods   (Scamp,    Rail,    Quail),    Sept.,
p.   32.
The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., P. 6.

Models, Radio-Controlled     1988
Radio-Controlled    Testing    of    a    25%    scale    Kingray     Twin
     Begins, Jan., p. 6.
Good Show for RC Fliers (RC Video Magazine tapes), May,
p.   54.

                 Monoplanes     1988
Launching a BD-5, Jan., p. 30.
Rand     Robinson     KR-100     Nears     Flight     Test     Completion,
Jan., p. 4.
Push-Pull  in  the  Works   (Mini   Master),   Jan.,   p.   59.
Building a Kitfox, Part 8, Jan., p. 72.
User-Friendly    Express    (Wheeler    Express),     Feb.,     p.     18@
Express Flying (Wheeler Express), Feb., p. 26.
Philippines  to   Import   Denney   Aerocraft   Kitfox,   April,   p.   7.
First   American   Corby   Starlet   Ready   to   Fly,   April,   P.    7.
Lee   Dubay:   Avid    Modifier    (Avid    Flyer),    April,    p.    28.
Checking Out Those Glasairs, April, p. 56.
Bite of a Cherry (BX-2 Cherry), May, P. 12.
Flying   the   Kit    Pusher    (Prescott    Pusher),    May,    p.    18.
Tailormade "Taylorcraft" (LM-2X), May, p. 31.
Midwing Motive (Thalman T-4), May, p 36.
HAPI   Engines   Takes    Over    INAV    Ltd.    Kits    and    Products,
June, p. 4.
Richard   Cabrinha's   Free   Spirit   Flies   Again,    July,    p.    7.
A   Leg   Up   From   Down   Under   (J-6   Karatoo),   July,    p.    14.
Talk About a KR!, July, P. 32.
The KR-2: How Does it Fly, July, p. 39.
The   BD-5   Man   (Keith   Hinshaw),   July,   P.    66.
Far at Sea in a BD, July, p. 70.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, p. 74.
Building a Supercat, July, p. 7-7.
Norman Aviation Bounces Back (Nordic), Aug., p. 4.
Floating in a'Fox (Kitfox), Aug., p. 32.
Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug., P. 70.
Here Comes the Long-Awaited Hamilton HX-321, Sept., p. 7.
Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
The Shadow Looms (Streak Shadow Microlight), Sept., p.
18.
Building Kitplanes, Great and Small (Spacewalker), Sept.,
p.   26.
The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp, Rail, Quail), Sept.,
p.   32,
An   Amphibian   Named    Sibylle,    Sept.,    p.    38.
The Joys of a Jodel, Sept., p. 42.
Meet the Wanderer (Lam Wanderer), Sept., P. 44.
Prototype to Princess? (Sparrow Hawk), Sept., p. 48.
Checking   Out   the   Lancair   320,   Oct   ,   p   12.
BD-4 Birthday, Oct., p. 20.
The Challenge Continues (Challenger), Oct., p. 26.
New Kitfox is roomier, can accommodate VW power, Nov.,
p.    4.
Second Venture Prototype Undergoing Flight Testing,
Nov., p. 5.
Maxing Out a Lancair, Nov., p. 6.
Meet  a   Mini   Motorglider   (Moni),   Nov.,   p.   10.
Building a Kitfox, Nov., p. 54.
Learning to Love a Homebuilt (RANS S-10), Nov., p. 72.
The First Kitbuilt SX-300 Flies, Dec., p. 6.

Motorgliders 1988
Meet  a   Mini   Motorglider   (Moni),   Nov.,   P.   10.

Museums  1988
And Finally, the Washington [state] Hotline (Glasair to
EAA), Jan., P. 11,
Taking Refuge in Seattle (Museum of Flight), Feb., p. 46.

Parachutes  1988
BRS Records 26th Save, Announces New Products and
Programs, Jan., p. 5.

Personalities 1988
Pushing Propeller Progress (Colin Walker), May, p. 72@
Meet Jeannette Rand, July, p. 26.
The   BD-5   Man   (Keith   Hinshaw),   July,   P.    66.
Anytime, Anyplace (Eric Shilling, flight testing), Aug., p. 36.
The Legacy of Harris Woods (Scamp, Quail, Rail), Sept.,
p.   32.
The Fabric Lady (Lola May Lybarger, fabric covering), Nov.,
p.   48.

Products  1988
Chem Tech Wood Sealant Can Make a Big Different, Jan.,
P.    9.
Aviation  Oil   has   PMA   (Bel-Ray),   Jan.,   p.   80.
Term Guide Airport Manuals, Jan., P. 80.
Aare Vision Video Taping System, Jan., p. 80.
Sio-Pak Heavy Duty Syringes for Precision Dispensing,
Jan., p. 80.
Clean Up Cabin or Cowling (Britex Gold), Jan., P. 80,
Clean Your Windshield with a Soft Touch, Jan., p. 81.
Arrow-Magnolia Cleaners Spotlighted in Sporty's, Jan.,
P.   81.
A Bright Idea for Those Night Flights, Jan., p. 81.
Damp Vibration with Cable Wrap, Jan., p. 81.
Clamp Down on Safety; Replace Worn Seatbeits, Jan.,
P.   81.
Safe Cleaner for Glass and Plastics, Jan., p. 82.
Blasting the Bugs Off (Turbo-Wash), Jan., p. 82.
Get the Scoop on  Canadian  Aircraft   (computerized    listing),
Jan., p. 82.
Seeing a Vision  (EPI 800  engine  instrumentation),     Feb.,
p.   60.
Build   Quietness into Your  Aircraft  (acoustical    foam),    Feb.,
p. 75.
Versatile   Power   Unit   is    Sun-Run    (solar    electric    generator),
Feb., p. 75.
Rotax   Owners    Get    the    Big    Picture    (how-to    video),    Feb.,
     p.   75.
Put   the   Light   Touch   on   Your   Problem   (finger   light),    March,
p.   60.
Batten Down the Panel (fasteners), April, p. 61.
Air Campers' Portable Table, April, p. 61.
An   Old   Favorite   in   a   New   Package   (WD-40),   April,    p.    61.
Clean    Up    With    Ready-to-Copy    (knee    pad),    April,    p.    61,
Aircraft-Related    Business    Venture    (detailing     aircraft),     May,
P. 5.
Is Your Firewall Really Fire-Resistant?, May, p. 7.
Designs on Your Decal or N Number, May, p. 54.
Sign of the Times (N numbers), May, p. 55.
Be   Cool   and   Secure    with    New    Radiator    and    Bolts,    July,
p.   49.
Strobes Weight Less, Last Longer, July, p. 49.
Rebuilt  Navy   Kneeboards   Shed   Light   on   Subject,   July,   p.   49.
This    Copilot    is    IBM    Compatible     (data     acquisition     com-
puter), July, p. 49.
ASA Improves Computer, Aug., p. 76.
NOAA Introduces Chart User's Guide, Aug., P. 76.
Power    Monitors    Display    Volts    and    Loads    Digitally,     Aug.,
p.   76,
Set   Your   Wheels    with    Thermoplastic    Chocks,    Aug.,    p.    76.
RST    Otters    Video    Catalog    and     Computer     Bulletin     Board,
Sept., p. 6.
Private   Pilot   Course    Offered    on    Computer,    Sept.,    p.    76.
Great   Plains   Debuts   New   Gear-Driven   Starter,    Sept.,    p.    77.
Sonerai Tailwheel Improved; Prewelded Fuselages
Offered, Oct., p. 59.
ASA    Produces    New    Private,    Instrument    Study     Kits,     Oct.,
p.   59.
VTA Revises VFR Pilot Ground School, Nov., p. 77.
Accu-Weather    Offers    Color    Weather    Pictures,    Nov.,    p.    77.
Placard Kit Provides Instrument Panel Labels, p. 77.
11 Morrow Develops Apollo 618 Loran, Dec., p. 78.
Jones     Computer     Service     Expands     Study     Programs,      Dec.,
p.   78.
Flight    Navigation    System    Runs    on     Home     Computer,     Dec.,
P.      78.
Aero   Offers   New   Magneto    Distributor    Blocks,    Dec.,    p.    79.
Foylon    Said    to    Foil    Sun's    Rays    Through    Windows,     Dec.
p.   79.

Propellers  1988
Get    Tough    with    Carbon    Fiber    Spinners,    March,     p.     60.
Propping by Hand, March, p. 66.
Wooden Props for Light 'Craft, May, p. 54.
Pushing    Propeller    Progress    (Colin    Walker),    May,     p.     72.
Lake Aero Props Correction, July, p. 7.
Proper Placement? (propellers), Aug., p. 47.

Purchasing  1988

Decisions,  Decisions   (what   design   to   build),   February,   p.   68.
One More Time: Let the Buyer Beware, May, p. 4.
Homebuilts   for   Non-Builders,    June,    P.    34.
One Designer's Opinion, Oct., p. 51.

Regulations/Rules  1988
Coping  With  Mode   C,   Feb.,   p.   10.
FAA   Requires    Aircraft    Identification    Changes,    May,    p.    6.
Congress  and  the   FAA   Come   Up   with   NPRM   88-2,   July,   p.   7.
How  to  Set  a  Record,  Oct.,   p.   38.
Getting   to   Know   Transponders   (new   FAA   regs),   Nov.,   p.    16.

Replicas  1988
Hawk   AE   Engine   to   Team   with   Polish   Replica,   Jan.,   P.    9.
Launching    a    Scale    Warhawk    (MJ-12    P-40),    March,    p.    7.
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica, March, P. 26.
War   Games,   Anyone?   (War   Aircraft   Replicas),    March,    p.    34.
Tailormade "Taylorcraft" (LM-2X), May, p. 31.
Chronicle   of   the    Dawn    Patrol    (Nieuports),    June,    P.    12,
Captain's Delight (SE-5A), June, p. 72.
Warbird Roundup, July, p. 18.
Midget Mustang Mania, July, P. 74.

Rotorcraft  1988

Homebuilt Helicopters and Gyroplanes, April, p. 6.
Checking   Out   in   an   Exec   (RotorWay    Exec),    April,    p.    18.
Climbing   the   Exec   Ladder    (RotorWay    Exec),    April,    p.    30.
Executive   Privilege:   Rising   to   New   Heights,    April,    p.    38.
Investing  in  Rotorcraft  Safety,   April,   P.   40.
Build  Your   Own   Air   &   Space   18A   (gyroplane),   April,   P.   44.
Air   Command   Adds   Pod   Option,   May,   p.    6.
Higginsville Rotorcraft Fly-in (Missouri), June, p. 4.
New Gyroplane About to Fly (Ikenga), June, p. 5.

Safety    1988

BRS    Records     26th     Save,     Announces     New     Products     and
     Programs, Jan., p. 5.
Check   Those   Brakes,   Feb.,   p.   16.
Propping   by   Hand,   March,   p.    66.
Anatomy of an Accident, April. P. B.
Executive    Privilege:    Rising    to    New     Heights     (rotorcraft),
April, p. 38.
Investing  in  Rotorcraft  Safety,   April,   p.   40.
Testing Your New Airplane, April, P. 70.
Sporty's   Springs   into   Education   (ground   school),   May,   p.    55
How  and  Why  to  ELT,   July,   p.   56.
Let's Talk About Testing Homebuilts, Aug., p. 4.
Anytime, Anyplace (flight testing), Aug., p. 36.
First Flight, Aug., p. 40.
Testing Ultralights, Aug., p. 42.
Carbon   Monoxide    Detector    Checks    the    Silent    Killer,    Aug.,
     p.  76.
Contact    Wearers:    Beware    of    Arc    Welding,    Sept.,    p.    B.
AnAD'for   the   Magnum    Plus,    Oct.,    p.    76.

Special-Purpose Aircraft    1988
Professor's     Project     Made     History     (Ed     Lesher's     Teal),
March,   p.   16.
Tracking   Voyager's   Weather,    March,    p.    70.
Meet   the   Tomalesky   AcroCat,    May,    p.    60.
Molt   Taylor   Seeks   Aerocar    Kitplane    Funding,    Oct.,    p.    4.
How  to  Set  a  Record  (Glasair),   Oct.,   p.   38.

Supplies     1988
Changes at Finch Books, May, p. 7.
Here's    Our    Annual    Homebuilder     Supplier     Directory,     June,
p. 4.
1988 Supplier Directory, June, P. 46.
Stits   Manual   Revised;   Video   Also    Available,    July,    p.    49.
Aircraft Tool Supply Expands Catalog, July, p. 49.
Carburetion by Ellison, Nov., P. 60.

Tools    1988
Battery     Operation     for     Handy      Application      (Freewheeler),
Feb., p. 75.
Taking    it    Down    for    the    Finish    (grinding/sanding    tools),
March,   P.   60.
Tools for the Calculating Pilot, March, p. 60.
Leatherman Tool Does it All, April, p, 4.
Keeping Those Drills Sharp, May, p. 54.
Power-Plus    with    Portable    Soldering     Gun,     May,     p.     55.
Sharpen  That  Bit!  (twist  drill),  June,   p.   38.
New   Tool    Kit    Designed    for    Homebuilders,    Sept.,    p.    76.

Ultralights      1988

Ohio   Pilot   Sets   Microlight    Distance    Record,    Feb.,    p.    5.
Testing Ultralights, Aug., p. 42.
Flying the Gull Flock (Laughing Gull), Aug., p. 70.
Challenging Florida (Challenger), Sept., p. 10.
The     Shadow     Looms     (Streak     Shadow     Microlight),      Sept.,
P.  18.
The     Challenge     Continues     (Challenger),     Oct.,      p.      26.

Wood Designs    1988
Rand     Robinson     KR-100     Nears     Flight      Test      Completion,
Jan,, p. 4.
Launching    a    Scale    Warhawk    (MJ-12    P-40),    March,    p.    7.
Flying the 5151 Mustang Replica (Loehle 5151), March,
p.  26.
Bite  of  a  Cherry  (BX-2  Cherry),   May,   p.   14.
Arnie's  Legacy  (Fly   Baby   1B),   June,   p.   22.
Getting  to  Know  an   Old   Coot,   Nov.,   p.   66.

 END OF 1988
    1989

Aerobatics    1989
Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh '88), Feb., P. 26.
Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane), May, p. 12.
Aerobatics,  Anyone?,   May,   p.   74

Aircraft      1989
Bakeng     Duce-Howard     Levy's     Notebook     (Bakeng     Duce-M),
Feb., p. 26.
-Bakeng    Duce,     June     Cover.
-The Duce You Say, June, p. 12.
Barracuda-Willie's      Wooden      Wonder      (Barracuda),      Aug.,
p. 38.
Beach   Boy-Getting   to   Know   a   Beach   Boy,   March,   p.    24.
-Around   the    Patch:    Giving    Beach    Boy    Design    Credit
Where it is Due, July, p. 4.
Bearcat-Around   the    Patch:    AeroLites    Offers    Two    Bearcat
Kits (Agriculture), Jan., p. 4.
-Reduced by Half (Bearcat), April, p. 38.
Beaver   RX-Around   the   Patch:   Beaver   RX   Back    in    Produc-
tion, Oct., p. 6.
Bengali-Song of the Minstrel, Oct., p. 26.
Bushby    Midget    Mustang-Mustang     for     One:     the     Bushby
Midget   Mustang,   Aug.,   p.   12.
Carbon   Dragon-Launching   a    Carbon    Dragon,    Feb.,    p.    6.
Celebrity-Around   the   Patch:   Celebrity    Biplane    Offered    by
Mike Fisher, Dec., P. 4.
Celerity-Flying  a  Cedar   Speedster   (Celerity),   April,   p.   28.
Challenger-A      Floatplane      Odyssey      (Challenger:      Canada
to Trinidad), May, P. 40.
Christavia   Mk-4-Bush   Flier    for    Four    (Christavia),    Jan.,
p. 20.
Cirrus VK30-Cirrus VK30, September Cover.
-Entering  the   Cabin   Class   (Cirrus   VK30),   Sept.,   p.   12.
Discovery-Around the Patch: Bill Shaw's Discovery
Makes  First  Flight,  Aug.,  p.  4.
Dormoy     Bathtub-Making     a      Splash      (Dormoy      Bathtub),
May, p. 26.
EAA Biplane-EAA Biplane, May Cover
-Low-Cost   Substitute   (EAA   Biplane    P-2),    May,    p.    12.
F.8L Falco-Stress Without Tears (F.8L Falco design),
June, P. 39.
Firestar,   Twinstar-New   Products:   Floats   Available   for    Kolb
Firestar,  Twinstar,  June,  p.  42.
First Strike Bobcat-New Products: Bobcat Plans,
Premolds New from Wicks Aircraft, May, p. 76.
Flea-Those   American   Fleas   (Henri   Mignet),   Sept.,    P.    19.
Flexjet-Flying a Flexjet, Feb., P. 48.
Flut-R-Bug-Flut-R-Bug, July Cover
-Fathoming a Flut-R-Bug, July, P. 20.
Fly   Baby-Fly   a   "Nouvelle    Classique"    (Fly    Baby),    Feb.,
P. 12.
-The  Never-Ending  Story   (Story;   Fly   Baby),   Aug.,   p.   72.
FP-404 Classic-A Classic Fisher Product (FP-404
Classic), Nov., p. 66.
Free Spirit-Around the Patch: Free Spirit, Sept., p. 6.
Gemini-Winging It (Gemini), March, p. 50.
Glasair III-Around the Patch: Glasair III-Based Turboprop
Sets Time-to-Climb Record, June, p. 4.
-Around the Patch: Glasair III Continues to Set
Records, May, p. 4
-Aerobatics, Anyone? (Glasair 111), May, p. 74.
-Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton Announces
European Glasair Distribution, Aug., p. 5.
Hate CH-1-Hafe CH-1, January Cover.
-Hate CH-1 (Charles D. Hoefelmann), Jan., p. 26.
Hatz CB-1-Award-Winning Bipe (Hatz CB-1), March, P. 12.
Hurricane-Here Comes a Hurricane, March, P. 46.
Hydroplum Petral-Flying a French Seabird (Hydroplum
Petral), Sept., p. 46.
Ibis-Best of Both (Junqua Volucelle and Ibis), June, p. 28.
Kestrel Hawk-Catch a Canadian Hawk (Kestrel Hawk),
May, p. 70.
-Around the Patch: Kestrel Hawk Goes Amphibian,
Nov., p. 89.
Kitfox-A Wing into Summer (rib stitch, Kitfox), Jan., p. 5T
-Covering a Kitfox, Feb., p. 54.
-Completing Kitfox Covering, March, p. 58.
-Spraying a'Fox, May, p. 59.
-Kitfox Continues, Nov., p. 38.
Lancair-Those Lancair Builders, Aug., P. 66.
Light Wing GA-55-First Kit (Australian Light Wing GA-55),
Sept., p. 29.
Long-EZ-How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct., p. 14.
Minstrel-Song of the Minstrel (French designer Henri
Nicollier), Oct., p. 26.
Merlin-Making a Mini Merlin, March, p. 26.
Mini Master-Around the Patch: Flight Test Nears on the
Mini Master Twin, Feb., P. 4.
-Around the Patch: Mini Master, Sept., p. 6.
-Mini Master, November Cover
-Double Your Pleasure (Mini Master), Nov., p. 10.
N3-Pup-Package Plan from Mosier (35-hp, two-cyl, four-
stroke), Feb., p. 76.
Pietenpol Air Camper-Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol),
May, p. 31.
Piper Super Cub-Piper Aircraft Super Cub, February
Cover.
Piper Cub-The Cub Comes Back, Feb., p. 30.
Prescott Pusher-Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., p. 66.
Pulsar-, August Cover
-Pulsar Pulsations, Aug., p. 20.
Q2-02 Odyssey, April, P. 72.
-Quickening A Q2, July, p. 24.
Quickie-The Quickie Solution: Rolex, April, p. 12.
RANS S-11 Pursuit-Around the Patch: Stand By for the
RANS S-11 Pursuit, Oct., p. 6.
Renegade 11-Howard Levy's Notebook (Renegade 11),
Feb., p. 26.
-Around the Patch: Murphy Renegade Being Offered
by Louisiana Dealer, April, P. 6.
RV-4-RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb.,
p. 40.
Sea Hawker-Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Seawind    2000-Howard     Levy's     Notebook     (Seawind),     Feb.,
p. 26.
-Seawind 2000, October Cover.
-Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Sidewinder-Howard     Levy's     Notebook      (Sidewinder),      Feb.,
P. 26.
-Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Sierra-Soaring   the   Sierra   (Advanced    Aviation's    ultralight),
May, p. 20.
Sig    Spacewalker-Building    Confidence    (a     scale-model     Sig
Spacewalker), March, p. 70.
Sparrow 11-Howard Levy's Notebook (Sparrow 11), Feb.,
P. 26.
Spencer Air Car-Around the Patch: Spencer Air Car
Available Again, July, p. 8.
Sportsman-The Wag-Aero Story, Dec., p. 28.
Starduster Too-To Oshkosh by Starduster, July, p. 40.
Story-The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug.,
p. 72.
Supercat-Building With Wood (Supercat), May, p. 46.
-Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, p. 34.
-Finishing a Supercat, July, p. 54.
-Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.
Swift Buick-More Swift Buick, June, P. 72.
SX300-Around the Patch: SX300 Crashes at Wright
Patterson AFB, May, p. 4.
T3-Looking Back at the T3, Aug., P. 52.
T-18-Flying a Ford-Powered T-18, Dec., P. 18.
Tri-O (0-2)-Tri-Q, December Cover.
-Trying a Tri-Q, December, P. 10.
Twin-EZ-Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
-Around   the   Patch:   Norton   Rotary    Engines    Power    Ivan
Shaw's Twin-EZ, Nov., p. 4.
Ultrabat-Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh '88), Feb.,
p. 26.
Velocity-, April Cover.
-Velocity Matters, April, P. 18.
-Around the Patch: Velocity, Sept., p. 4.
Venture-Questair Venture, March, Cover.
-Venture With a Future, March, P. 28,
-Around the Patch: Questair Venture Breaks Seven
World Records, Oct., P. 4.
-A  Record  AdVenture  (seven   world   records),   Nov.,   p.   44.
-Diary of a Record-Setter (Venture), Nov., P. 46.
Volucelle-Best of Both (French canard; Junqua
Volucelle), June, p. 28,
Wag-A-Bond-The Wag-Aero Story, Dec., p. 28.

WAR P-51-Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., p. 6.
-Around the Patch: WAR President Killed in P-51
Replica Crash, May, P. 4.
Week-end-Song of the Minstrel (Henri Nicollier), Oct.,
p.   26.
Wheeler Express-Around the Patch: Travel to Gig
Harbor? Here's an Excuse (Wheeler Express), Nov., p. 4.
Woodstock-Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov.,
p.   70.


Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins  1989

Crossroads at Crantield, Jan., p. 12.
Checking Out Arlington'88, Jan., p. 34.
Milieu: Moulins (RSA Rally, 1988), Feb., p. 18@
Howard Levy's Notebook (Oshkosh'88), Feb., p. 26
Around the Patch: Plan Early for the 1989 Airshow Season,
March, P. 4.
Copperstate Fly-in at 17, March, p. 44.
Behind the Scenes (Sun 'n Fun), April, p. 40.
Around the Patch: 1989 CAFE 400 Announced, June, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Sun'n Fun '89; One of the Best Yet, July,
p.    4.
Meet the Oshkosh Ladies, July, p. 12.
Our Place in the Sun (Sun 'n Fun), Aug., p. 28.
Sun'n Fun Wrapups, Oct., p. 39.
Oshkosh'89: A New Era, Nov., p. 18.


Amphibians/Seaplanes   1989
Howard Levy's Notebook (Seawind), Feb., p, 26.
Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Around the Patch: Spencer Air Car Available Again, July,
P.     8
Flying a French Seabird (Hydroplum Petral), Sept., p. 46.
Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Around the Patch: Kestrel Hawk Goes Amphibian, Nov.,
P.   89.


Avionics       1989
V-Dipole Antenna Electrically Enhanced (Comant
Industries), Jan., p. 56.
Oregon Avionics Debuts Headset, Mike/Boom Kit, Jan.,
p.   56.
New Products: Portable ELT has 150-mile Range, March,
P.   77.
New Products: New Sigtronics Headset Offers High
Performance, May, p. 76.
New Products: Upgrade 600 Series Lorans to 11 Morrow
618 Specs, May, p. 76.
New Products: PSE Introduces New Aerocom Intercom,
June, p. 43.
Around the Patch: Checking Out Sigtronics' New S-40
Headset, July, p. 6.
Around the Patch: Let's Hear It for Headsets (Bose and
RST 41 1), Dec., p. 4.
New Products: Telex Introduces Intercom for Four, July,
p.   74.
New Products@ Portable ELT Lists Range of 150 Miles, July,
p. 74.
New Products: Handy Take-Along GPS Receiver, July, p. 75.
New Products: Azure Says Long Ranger Loran is Portable,
Too, July, p. 75.
New Products: Softcomm Adds Stereo to Portable Intercom,
July,  p.   75.
New Products: Pallor Introduces Aviation Headsets, Aug.,
p. 44.
New Products New Portable Intercom Announced by
Telex, Sept., p. 51,
Finding Your Way (Azure's Long Ranger Loran), Oct., p. 46.
What's New in Avionics? Oct., p. 50.
New Products: Listen Up: Here's a New Headset, Nov.,
p. 84.


Biplanes       1989
Hafe CH-1, Jan., p. 26.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Renegade 11), Feb., p. 26.
Award-Winning bipe (Hatz CB-1), March, P. 12.
Around the Patch: Murphy Renegade Being Offered by
Louisiana Dealer, April, p. 6.
Fixing a Sea Hawker, April, p. 32.
Low-Cost Substitute (EAA Biplane P-2), May, p. 12.
Catch a Canadian Hawk (Kestrel Hawk), May, P. 70.
Around the Patch: Giving Beach Boy Design Credit Where
it is Due, July, p. 4.
To Oshkosh by Starduster, July, p. 40.
Those American Fleas, Sept., p. 18. A Classic Fisher
Product (FP-404 Classic), Nov., p. 66.


Build-it-Yourself Projects      1989
Spraying a 'Fox (paint-spray booth), May, p. 59.
Kit Tips: Cover for Control Horn and Cable, July, p. 44.
Kit Tips: Make Your Own Tailwheel From a Hockey Puck,
Aug.,  p.   45.
Gauging Fuel Quantity, Cheap (capacitance fuel gauge
system), Sept., p. 58.
Homebuilders, Be Seated (aircraft seats), Sept., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Gas Cap; Battery Box; Rivet Squeezer/Dimpler,
Oct.,  p.   66.
Kit Tips: Make Fabric Tension Tester and Cooling Blast
Tubes for Magnetos, Nov., p. 79.


Builder Support    1989
Homebuilders' Halven (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.),
July,  p.   28.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Aircraft Lists Available from
Air Data, Oct., P. 5.
New Products: Installation and Maintenance Manuals
Available Again, Nov., p. 84.
The Wag-Aero Story, Dec,, p. 28,


Books, Builder's Bookshelf     1989
Around the Patch: Wainfan's Airfoil Series Now Available
as a Book, March, p. 4.
The Flying Gourmet (Marlene B. Morris), April, p. 16.
Sky Ranch Shop Manual (John Schwaner), April, p. 16.
Mountain   Flying    (Doug    Geeting    and    Steve    Woerner),    April,
P. 16.
Dictionary    of    Aeronautical    Terms,    compiled     (Dale     Crane),
April,  p.  17.
Instrument   Pilot:   FAA   Written   Exam   (Irvin   N.   Gleim),    April,
p.       17.   Modern    Combat    Aircraft    Design    (Klaus    Huenecke),
July,  p.   72.
Designing with Core (Hal Loken and Marlin Hoffmann),
July,  p.   72.
Ed     Heinemann     Combat     Aircraft     Designer     (Ed      Heinemann
and Rosario Rausa), July, p. 72.
Aviation   Mechanic    Handbook    (edited    by    Dale    Crane),    Oct.,
P. 80.
Airshow USA (Philip Handleman), Oct., p. 80.
A  Dream  of  Wings   (Tom   D.   Crouch),   Oct.,   p.   80.
World and U. S. Aviation and Space Records (edited by
Wanda   Odom),   Oct.,    p.    80.
F-8  Crusader:  In  Detail   &   Scale   (Bert   Kinzey),   Oct.,   p.   80.
The   Last   Airmen   (Roger   Rawlings),   Nov.,   p.    16.
Boeing Trivia (Carl M. Cleveland), Nov., p. 16.
Trophy  for  Eagles  (Walter  J.   Boyne),   Nov.,   P.   16.
Aviation Safety's Flying Circus (David A. Shugarts and
John M. Likakis), Nov., p. 17.
IFR Refresher (Aviation Training Center), Dec., p. 47.
The     Machinist's     Second     Bedside     Reader     (Guy     Lautard),
Dec.,  p.   47.


Builder's Report    1989
A Wing into Summer (rib stitching, Kitfox), Jan., p. 57.
Covering  a  Kitfox,  Feb.,   p.   54.
Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., P. 66.
Completing Kitfox Covering, March, p. 58.
Low-Cost   Substitute   (EAA   Biplane),    May,    p.    12.
Building With Wood, Part 2 (Supercat), May, p. 46.
Spraying a'Fox, May, p. 59.
Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, P. 34.
Finishing a Supercat, July, p. 54.
Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.
Those Lancair Builders, Aug., p. 66.
The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug., p. 72.
How Long-EZs Have Held Up, Oct , p. 14.
Kitfox   Continues,   Nov.,   p.   38.


Building   Techniques      1989
A Wing into Summer (rib stitch Kitfox), Jan., p. 57.
Around the Patch: Warning About Welding Dangers





Discounted  as  False   Rumor,   Feb.,   p.   4.
Covering  a   Kitfox,   Feb.,   p.   54.
Wedding Vows, March, P. 38. Hanging by a Thread
(fasteners),     March,     P.     54.
Building    Confidence    (scale    model    Sig    Spacewalker),
March, P. 70.
Comprehending   Composites,    April,    p.    62.
Quickening   a   02,   July,   p.    24.
All That Festers is Not Old, July, P. 58.
How to Calibrate Your ASI, July, P. 66.
Toward    Better    Workmanship    (construction    basics),     Sept.,
p. 36.
Metal  Contouring  Can  Be  Easy,  Sept.,  p,   52.   Kit   Tips:
Super  Simple  Tacking  Tip  for   Welding,   Sept.,   P.   55.
Getting Grounded (electricity), Sept., p. 61.
Toward Better Workmanship, Part 2, Oct., p. 68.
Don't   Be   Shocked,   Nov.,   P.   60.


Canards        1989

EZ  Transformation   (Twin-EZ),   Jan.,   P.   70,
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
The  Quickie  Solution  (Rolex),  April,  p.   12.
Q2 Odyssey, April, P. 72,

Best  of  Both  (Junqua  Volucelle  and  Ibis),  June,   P.   28.
Quickening   a   02,   July,   p.    24.

How  Long-EZs  Have  Held   Up,   Oct.,   p.   14.
Around  the  Patch:  The  Cozy  is  Back,  Sort   Of,   Nov.,   p.   7.

Composite       Designs

EZ  Transformation   (Twin-EZ),   Jan.,   p.   70.
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ), Jan., p. 72.
Howard   Levy's   Notebook   (Ultrabat,   Seawind),   Feb.,   p.    26.
Venture With a Future, March, p. 28.
Winging It (Gemini flying wing), March, P. 50.
The  Quickie  Solution  (Rolex),  April,  p.   12.
Velocity   Matters,   April,   p.    18.
Fixing  a  Sea  Hawker,  April,  P.  32.
Q2 Odyssey, April, P. 72.
Around   the   Patch:   Glasair   III   Continues   to   Set   Records,
May,   P.   4.
More Composite Basics, May, P. 16.
Around   the   Patch:   Glasair   III-Based   Turboprop   Sets    Time-
to-Climb   Record,   June,    p.    4.
Quickening   A   02,   July,   P.    24.
Around  the  Patch:  Bill  Shaw's   Discovery   Makes   First   Flight,
Aug.,  P.   4.
Pulsar   Pulsations,   Aug.,   P.    20.
Around the Patch: Velocity, Sept., p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  Free  Spirit,  Sept.,  P.  6.
Sailing  a   Seawind,   Oct.,   p.   10.
Entering  the  Cabin  Class  (Cirrus   VK30),   Sept.,   P.   12.
How  Long-EZs  Have  Held   Up,   Oct.,   p.   14.
Around  the  Patch:  Travel   to   Gig   Harbor?   Here's   an   Excuse
(Wheeler   Express),   Nov.,   P.   4.
Around  the  Patch:  The  Cozy  is  Back,  Sort   Of,   Nov.,   p.   7.
Trying  a  Tr!-Q,   December,   p.   10,


Computers/Computer Programs     1989
Glass Cockpit:  Part  11,  Jan.,  p.  66
Two   New   Air   Traffic   Simulations   Available   (Wesson   Int'l),
Feb.,  p.  77.
New    Products:     Data-Plane     Develops     New     Computer
Programs,      March,      p.      77.
Around  the   Patch:   Checking   Out   RMS   Flitesoft   Flight-
Planning   Software,   July,   P.   6.
New   Products:   Flight   Navigation    Chores    Eased    with    New
Software, July p. 74.
New  Products:  Helicopter  Fans  Can   Test   Their   Flight   Skills,
July,  P.  75.
Around    the    Patch:    Stoddard-Hamilton     Announces     European
Glasair  Distribution,  Aug.,  p.   5.
Heads Up! (displays for homebuilt), Oct., p. 30.
Prop   Performance,   Nov.,    p.    74.
Putting BEPP to the Test, Nov., p. 80.


Covers       1989
Hafe      CH-1,      January      Cover.
Piper  Aircraft   Super   Cub,   February   Cover.
Questair    Venture,    March     Cover.
Velocity, April Cover.
EAA Biplane, May Cover.
Bakeng      Duce,      June       Cover.
Fiut-R-Bug, July Cover.
Pulsar, August Cover.
Cirrus     VK30,     September     Cover
Seawind     2000,     October     Cover.
Mini     Master,     November     Cover.
Tri-Q, December Cover.


Design  Techniques     1989

Wind  Tunnel  (wing  sizing,  induced   drag),   Jan.,   P.   42.
Flying Like a  Bird  (wing  design,  historical),  Jan.,  p.  44.
Stress   Without   Tears   (shear   flow   on    aluminum    fuselage),
Jan.,  P.  53.
Glass Cockpit: Part  11,  Jan.,  p.  66.
Wind  Tunnel  (placement  of  horizontal  tail),  Feb.,  P.   50.
Stress   Without   Tears   (fuselage   weight    vs.    configuration),
Feb.,  p.  61.
Checking   the   Heat   Factor    (composite    aircraft,    Marshall),
Feb.,  P.   68.
Designing   for   Heat   (composite   aircraft,    Hollmann),    Feb.,
p.   72.
Stress  Without  Tears  (model  aircraft),   March,   p.   8.
Getting Started (designing your own airplane). March, P. 62.
Wind    Tunnel:    Three-wing    Aircraft    Configurations,    March,
p.   67.
Wind   Tunnel:   Wing   and   Tail   Incidence,   April, p   8.
Design  Your   Own,   Part   2   (engineering   foundations),   April,
P.   44.
Stress   Without    Tears    (learning    through    balsa    models),
April,  p.  60.
Wind  Tunnel:  Let's  Check   Out   the   V-Tail   Controversy,   May,
P. 8.
Stress  Without  Tears  (what   to   do   when   loads   "drop   in"),
May,   P.   36.
Designing  Your  Own,  Part  3  (stress   analysis),   May,   p.   66.
Stress   Without   Tears   (F8L   Falco   design),   June    P.    39.
Wind   Tunnel:   Looking   at   Flaperons   and   Drc>oper   Ailerons,
June,   p.   ".
The Nuts and Bolts of Design, June, P. 66.
Stress   Without   Tears   (semi-tension   fields),   July,   p.   16.
Flying at Last!, Part 5, July, p. 32.
Good  Vibes  (ground  vibration  testing),   July,   p.   46.
Avoiding Flutter,  July,  p.  50.
Wind   Tunnel:   Consider   the   Mission   First    When    Designing
an Aircraft, July, p. 62.
Wind  Tunnel:  Books   That   Will   Aid   the   Beginning   Designer,
Aug.,  P.   36.
Springing Lightly  (lightest  spring  for  the  job),  Sept.,  P.  48.
Wind   Tunnel:   Aerodynamic   Balancing    of    Control    Surfaces,
Sept.,  p.   57
Homebuilders,   Be   Seated   (aircraft   seats),   Sept.,   P.    66.
Stress With Tears (wing loads), Sept., p. 70.
Calculate   Wing   Shear-instantly,   Oct.,    p,    24.
Heads  Up!  (dispfays   for   homebuilts),   Oct.,   p.   30.
Wind    Tunnel:    Control-Surface    Balancing,    Oct.,    p.    44.
Stress    Without    Tears    (forces    imparted    on    wingskins),
Oct.,P.   60.
Stress  Without  Tears  (distribution  of   load   on   ribs),   Nov.,
p.   52.
Wind    Tunnel:    Control-Surface    Balancing,    Nov.,    p.    58,
Wind  Tunnel:  Stall  Characteristics,  Dec.,   P.   24.
Stress  Without  Tears  (rib  analysis),  Dec.,  P.  42.


Designers     1989
Hafe   CH-1   (Charles   D.   Hoefelmann),   Jan.,   p.   26@
Launching  a   Carbon   Dragon   (Culver,   Maupin),   Feb.,   p.   6.
Meet Irv Culver,  April,  P.  57.
Those  American  Fleas  (Henri   Mignet),   Sept.,   P.   19.
Workshop   Warbirds   (Marcel   Jurca),   Sept.,    P.    30.
Ag-Flying  on  a  Budget?   (Dan   Roche),   Sept.,   p   40.
Song  of  the  Minstrel  (Henri  Nicollier),  Oct.,  p.   26.
Looking   Ahead   (Martin   Hoffmann),   Oct.,   P.   32
A  View From Moscow (Yuriy A. Krassin, Autocraft), Nov.,
P.   32.
The  Wag-Aero  Story   (Richard   Wagner),   Dec.,   p.   28.


Directories/indexes    1989

Index to 1988 KITPLANES, Jan., P. 74.
Rolex Engine Specifications, April, p. 54.
Rolex Service Centers, May, P. 58.
1989 Supplier Directory, June, p. 46.
Sun'n Fun Award Winners, Aug., p. 32.
Wind  Tunnel:  Books   That   Will   Aid   the   Beginning   Designer,
Aug.,  p.   36.
New   Products:   New   Texas   Directory    Lists    400    Airports,
Aug.,  P.   44.
Stress   Without   Tears   (semi-tension   fields),   Aug.,   P.   60.
What's New in Avionics?, Oct., p. 50.
1989   Oshkosh   Homebuilt   Winners,   Nov.,   p.   26.


Engines      1989

Testing  the  WAR   P-51   (Honda   Prelude),   Jan.,   p   6
New   Lycoming   Valves    Touted    as    Tougher    (Superior    Air
Parts), Jan., p. 56.
Reduction  Drive   Unit   Boosts   Efficiency   (Falconer   Aviation),
Jan.,  p.   56,
Package   Plan   from   Mosier   (35-hp,   two   cyl,    four-stroke),
Feb.,  P.   76.
New   Products:   Noise   Suppression   Kit   Fits    Rotax    Engines,
March, P. 77.
The Quickie Solution (Rotax), April, p. 12.
Rolex Roundup, Part 1, April, P. 52.
Hirth Engines Announces U.S. Dealerships, May, p. 6.
The Rolex Engine, Part 11, May, p. 50.
More Swift Buick, June, p. 72.
Around   the   Patch:   Ross   Aero    Advances    the    Rotary-Engine
Cause, July, P. 6.
New   Products:   Liquid   Clutch   Eases   Loads   on   New   K-Drive,
July, P. 74.
Timing the Rotax Engine, Aug., p. 16.
Song of the Minstrel (VW-powered), Oct., p. 26.
New   Products:   Replicas   to   Please   Pratt   &   Whitney    Fans,
Oct., P. 63.
Around the Patch: Norton Rotary Engines Power Ivan
Shaw's Twin-EZ, Nov., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Washington Company Tests New
Engine Conversion, Nov., p. 4.
Lightweight Two-Stroke (Hirth), Nov., p. 56.
Flying  a  Ford-Powered  T-18  (Javelin  Ford  V-6),   Dec.,   P.   18.


Education      1989

Around the Patch: Terra Introduces Aviation to Young
People (seminar), May, p. 6.
Rolex School, May, p. 52.


Flight Reviews    1989

Around  the  Patch:  Wag-Aero  Offers  Full  Lotus   Floats   for   Its
Planes and Pipers, Aug., P. 5.
Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., P. 6.
Bush Flier for Four (Christavia Mk-4), Jan., P. 20.
The Cub Comes Back, Feb., p. 30.
Venture With a Future, March, p. 28.
Aerobatics, Anyone? (Glasair 111), May, p. 74.
The Duce You Say, June, P. 12.
More Swift Buick, June, p. 72.
Pulsar Pulsations, Aug., P. 20.
Willie's Wooden Wonder (Barracuda), Aug., P. 38.
Entering the Cabin Class (Cirrus VK30), Sept., P. 12.
Sailing a Seawind, Oct., p. 10.
Ag-Flying on a Budget? (Ag Bearcat), Sept., P. 40.
Double Your Pleasure, Nov., p. 10.
Flying a Ford-Powered T-18, Dec., p. 18.


Floats      1989

A   Floatplane    Odyssey    (Challenger!    Canada    to    Trinidad),
May, P. 40.
New  Products:  Floats   Available   for   Kolb   Firestar,   Twinstar,
  June, p. 42.


Hang Gliders       1989
Flying a Flexiet, Feb., p. 48.


                  Hardware   1989

Hanging by a Thread (fasteners), March, p. 54.


Instruments       1989
New Products@ Hamilton Introduces Remote Mag
Compass, Feb., p. 77.
New   Products:   Digital   Instruments   Available   for   Homebuilts,
March, p. 77@
New Products: Light, Digital Altimeter for Ultralights,
Gliders, June, P. 43.
How to Calibrate Your ASI, July, p. 66.
New Products: Digital Tachometers Add Accuracy to
Cockpit, July, P. 74.
Song of the Minstrel (French designer Henri Nicollier),
Oct., p. 26.
Heads Up! (displays for homebuilts), Oct., P. 30.
New  Products:  A  Nag   That   Pilots   Might   Appreciate   (Altitude
Nag), Nov., p. 85.


Insurance      1989

Insurance  Flight  (homebuilt  aircraft  insurance),   Jan.,   P.   62.


International     1989
Crossroads at Cranfield, Jan., p. 12.
Bush  Flier  for  Four  (Canadian  Chrislavia  Mk-4),  Jan.,   p.   20.
EZ Transformation (Twin-EZ, England), Jan., p. 70.
Ivan and G-Ivan (Twin-EZ, England), Jan., p. 72.
Milieu: Moulins (RSA Rally, 1988), Feb., P. 18.
RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb., p. 40.
Around the Patch: Thailand's Homebuilt Movement
Advances, March, p. 4.
Best  of  Both  (French  canard;  Junqua  Volucelle),  June,   p.   28.
First Kit (Australian Light Wing GA-55), Sept., P. 29.
Flying  a  French   Seabird   (Hydroplum   Petral),   Sept.,   p.   46.
A View From Moscow (designer Yuyiy A. Krassin,
Autocraft), Nov., P. 32.


Metal Designs        1989
Testing the WAR P-51, Jan., P. 6.
Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Around the Patch: Flight Test Nears on the Mini Master
Twin, Feb., p. 4.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Sidewinder), Feb., p. 26.
RV-4 Odyssey (Roundtrip Flight to Brazil), Feb., P. 40.
Around the Patch: B.C. Air Introduces Plans for New
Homebuilts, April, p. 4.
Mustang  for  One:  the   Bushby   Midget   Mustang,   Aug.,   p.   12.
Looking Back at the T3, Aug., p. 52.
The Never-Ending Story (Story; Fly Baby), Aug., P. 72.


Around the Patch: Questair Venture Breaks Seven World
Records, Oct., P. 4.
Around the Patch: Mini Master, Sept., p. 6.
Double Your Pleasure (Mini Master), Nov., p. 10.
A Record Adventure (Venture), Nov., p. 44.
Diary of a Record-Se"er (Venture), Nov., p. 46.


Models, Radio-Controlled     1989

Building Confidence, March, p. 70.
Building a Legend, Part I (helicopter), Oct., p. 74.
Building a Legend, Part 2 (GMP Legend), Nov. p. 48.


Monoplanes       1989

Bush Flier for Four (Christavia), Jan., p. 20.
Gearing Around (Sidewinder), Jan., p. 29.
Launching a Carbon Dragon, Feb., p. 6.
Fly a "Nouvelle Classique" (Fly Baby), Feb., p. 12
Howard Levy's Notebook (Sparrow 11), Feb., p. 26.
Howard Levy's Notebook (Bakeng Duce-M), Feb., p. 26.
The Cub Comes Back, Feb., P. 30.
Prescott's First Builder Flies, Feb., p. 66.
Making a Mini Merlin, March, p. 26, Venture With a Future,
March, P. 28.
Making a Splash (Dormoy Bathtub), May, p. 26.
Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol), May, p. 31.
The Duce You Say, June, p. 12.
Fathoming a Flut-R-Bug, July, p. 20.
Around the Patch: Fisher Flying Products Sold, Moves to
North Dakota, Oct., P. 6.
Around the Patch: Celebrity Biplane Offered by Mike
Fisher, Dec., p. 4.


Museums         1989

NASM and Its Homebuilts (National Air and Space
Museum), June, p. 20.


Personalities       1989

Chuck Wentworth (racer, acrobatic tlier, stunt man), Jan.,
p. 33.
Dick Rutan, Mr Voyager, March, p. 16.
Around the Patch: Aviation Writer Don Dwiggins Dead at
Age 75, April, p. 6.
Meet Irv Culver, April, p. 67.
Around the Patch: WAR President Killed in P-51 Replica
Crash (Peter Nieber), May, P. 4.
Bob Herendeen on Spins, May, p. 72. Aerobatics, Anyone?
(Bob Herendeen), May, p. 74.
Around the Patch: World Traveler Don Taylor to Receive the
Harmon Trophy, June, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Paul Poberezny Leaves the EAA
Presidency After 36 Years, Aug., p. 4.
Meet DOT Secretary Skinner, Sept., P. 28.
A Visit to Inspiration Point (David Cook; Volme, Jensen),
Oct., p. 22.
President Paul Changes Hats (Paul Poberezny) Oct., p. 34.
Around the Patch@ Aircraft Spruce Founder Flo Irwin Dies,
Oct., p. 5.


Products      1989

Around the Patch: New Trailer for Hiperlight and EXP
(Sorrell-Heath), Jan., p. 4.
Computerized Flight Plan Filing Arrives (CompuServe),
Jan., p. 56.
New Nylon Satchel (Sisson Satchels), Jan., P. 56.
Flashlight Holder Provides Steady Beam (Wimer
Enterprises), Jan., p. 56.
Pilot's    Watch    Gives    Greenwich,    Local    Time    (Glycine     Watch
Co.), Feb., p. 77.
Eyerobics    Visual    Training    Available    (Visual     Skills),     Feb.,
p.   77.
Narco    Debuts    New    Hand-held    Navcom    Unit,    Feb.,     p.     77.
New     Products:     Seatback     Cushions     Designed      for      Pilots,
March,   P.   77.
New    Products:    Sun     Mate     Keeps     Battery     Charged,     April,
p.    77
New     Products:      Evergreen      Weigh      Debuts      New      Aircraft
     Scales, April, p. 77.
New   Products:   Pilot   Light   Has   Flasher,   Velcro,   April,   P.   77.
New    Products:    PPG     Develops     Paint     Shield     and     Sealant,
April,   P.   77.
New    Products:    Loran    Atlas    Designed    for    Use    Along    VORS,
April,   p.   77.
The Loctite Story, May, p. 56.
New    Products:     Bobcat     Plans,     Premolds     New     from     Wicks
Aircraft, May, p. 76.
New    Products:    Get    Weather    Updates     at     Your     Convenience,
May,    p.    76.
New     Products:     Sky     Ranch     Improves      Firesleeve      Quality,
May,    p.    76.
New    Products:    Extra    Safety    for    Welding    Operations,     June,
p.   42.
New    Products:    Screw    Siol     Damaged?     Time     for     ScrewGrab,
June,   p.    43.
New      Products:       Biodegradable       Cleaner       Allows       Easier
Cleanup, Aug., p. 44.
New    Products:    System    Sheds    New    Light    on    Strobes,    Aug.,
p.   44.
New    Products:    Pilot    Case    Organizes    Books,    Pencils,     Gear,
Sept.,   p.   51.
Around   the   Patch:   New   Tire   is   Ideal   for    Homebuilts,    Sept.,
p.   51.
New   Products:   Desk   Version   of   Aircraft   Clock,   Oct.,   p.    63,
New     P     oducts:     Pulsatile     Now     for     Low-Wattage     Lamps,
Oct. ' p.     63.
New     Products:     Strap     on     a     Couple     of     Motion-Sickness
Preventers, Nov., p. 84.
New    Products:    A    Shady     Device     for     Interior     Protection,
Nov.,   p.    84.
New    Products:    Baffled    About    What    to    do     About     Noise?,
Nov.,   p.    85.
New     Products:     Reference     Manual     of     Homebuilt      Aircraft,
Dec.,   p.    82.
Narco Introduces A New ELT, Dec., p. 82.
Quantum    Eye    Can    Spot    Carbon     Monoxide,     Dec.,     p.     82.
Light and Ultralight Aircraft Brake Kits, Dec., p. 83.


Propellers     1989

New     Products:      New      Variable-Pitch      Propellers      Available,
Aug.,   p.    44.
New   Products:    Give    These    New    Propellers    a    Whirl    (LEAF),
Oct.,   p.    63.
Around  the  Patch:  Lectro  Prop  Gels  It  Into  the  Air,   Nov.,   P.   7.
Prop Performance, Nov., P. 74
Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov., p. 80.


Purchasing     1989

Building   on   a   Budget   (surplus   stores),   June,   p.    24,    Around
the   Patch:   Think    Twice    About    Buying    Used    Plans,    July,
P.    8.
Too   Good   to   be   True?   (buying   through   ads),    Nov.,    p.    62.


Regulations/Rules     1989

Around the Patch: FAA Releases Proposed Rule on
Primary-Category Aircraft, July, p. 4.
The Primary Category NPRM, Sept., P. 74
Just   For   the   Fun   of   It   (recreational   pilot's   license),   Oct.,
p.   20.


Replicas        1989

Testing  the  WAR   P-51,   Jan.,   p.   6.
Here Comes a Hurricane, March, P. 46.
Reduced by Hall (Bearcat), April, p. 38.
Mustang   for   One:   the   Bushby   Midget   Mustang,    Aug.,    p.    12.
Workshop   Warbirds    (Marcel    Jurca's    designs),    Sept.,    p.    30.
Around   the   Patch:   Stand   By   for   the    RANS    S-11    Pursuit,
Oci., p. 6.


Rotorcraft           1989

Around    the    Patch:    Cobra    Kit    Helicopter    Nears    Production,
   March, P. 4.
Pedaling   for    a    Prize    (Sikorsky    Award    for    human-powered
helicopter), April, p. 24.
Around    the    Patch:    And    For    Yo    Hard-Pedaling    Rotorcraft
     Fans, July, p. 8.
New   Products:   Helicopter   Fans   Can   Test   Their    Flight    Skills,
July, P. 75.
Around    the    Patch:     PRA     Announces     Gyroplane     Instructor
Scholarships, Aug., P. 4.


Safety          1989
Composite   Cautions,    Jan.,    p.    49.
Safety    Net:    Failure    to    maintain     airspeed;     Contaminated
fuel; Stall/spin, Feb., p. 53.
How Safe Is the Flying Wing?, March, p. 51.
U.S.   Military    Has    Tested    Numerous    Flying    Wings,    March,
p.  52.
Safety    Net:    Homebuilt    Aircraft    Accident    Reports,     March,
p.  69.
Securing Your Airplane, April, p. 58.
Safety   Net:   Homebuilt    Accident    Summaries,    April,    p.    76.
Around    the    Patch:    SX300    Crashes    at     Wright     Patterson
AFB, May, P. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   WAR   President    Killed    in    P-51    Replica
Crash, May, P. 4.
Bob Herendeen on Spins, May, p. 72.
New  Products:  Carry  a   Lifesaver   in   Your   Pocket,   Aug.,   p.   44.
Getting   Grounded   (electrical   safety),   Sept.,   p.   61.
Wiring in Your Workshop, Oct., P. 56.
Don't Be Shocked (circuit interrupters and electrical
plugs), Nov., P. 60.


Sailplanes           1989
Launching a Carbon Dragon, Feb., P. 6.
Soaring   the    Sierra    (Advanced    Aviation's    Ultralight),    May,
p.  20.
Flocking      Together      (Sailplane       Homebuilder       Workshops),
Oct., p. 72.
Putting BEPP to the Test (Woodstock), Nov., p. 80.


Special-Purpose Aircraft        1989

Around the Patch: AeroLites Offers Two Bearcat Kits
(Agriculture), Jan., P. 4.
Pedaling   for    a    Prize    (Sikorsky    Award    for    human-powered
helicopter), April, p. 24.
Around   the    Patch:    And    For    You    Hard-Pedaling    Rotorcraft
Fans, July, p. 8.
Ag-Flying on a Budget? (Ag Bearcat), Sept., p. 40.


Supplies/Suppliers       1989

Homebuilders'    Haven    (Aircraft    Spruce    &     Specialty     Co.),
July P. 28.
New   Products:   LEAF   Free   Catalogs,   Sepl.,    P.    51.
New    Products:    Plastics    Catalog    has    been    Revamped,     Oct.,
p.  62.
The   Wag-Aero   Story,   Dec.,   P.    28.


Tools        1989
Save Those Files, Feb., p. 36.
New   Products:   New   Rivet    Gun    Kit    Special    for    All-metal
Aircraft, June, p. 42.
New   Products:   New   Pneumatic   Drills,   July,   p.    75.
New Products: Expanded Tool Catalog, Nov., p. 84.


Travel          1989

RV-4   Odyssey   (Roundtrip   Flight   to   Brazil),    Feb.,    p.    40.
02 Odyssey, April, p. 72.
A    Floatplane    Odyssey    (Challenger:    Canada     to     Trinidad),
May,  p.  40.  To  Oshkosh  by   Starduster,   July,   p.   40.
A Visit to Inspiration Point, Oct., p. 22.
A  Record AdVenture (seven world records), Nov., p. 44.


Ultralights     1989
Getting to Know a Beach Boy, March, p. 24.
Soaring the Sierra, May, p. 20.
A    Floatplane    Odyssey    (Challenger:    Canada     to     Trinidad),
May, p. 40.
Around   the    Patch:    Giving    Beach    Boy    Design    Credit    Where
it is Due, July, p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:   Beaver   RX   Back   in   Production,   Oct.,   p.   6.


Wood Designs       1989

Fly a "Nouvelle Classique" (Fly Baby), Feb., p. 12.
Flying  a   Cedar   Speedster   (Celerity),   April,   p.   28.
Flying an Air Camper (Pietenpol), May, P. 31.
Building With Wood (Supercat), May, P. 46.
Building a Supercat, Part 3, June, p. 34.
Finishing  a   Supercat,   July,   P.   54,
Willie's Wooden Wonder (Barracuda), Aug., p. 38.
Finishing a Supercat, Aug., p. 62.

              1990
 
 
 Accidents     1990

Around  the  Patch:  Bob   Counts   is   Recovering   From   N3-2
Pup Crash, Jan., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   Company   Crew    Survives    Crash    of
Wheeler Express Prototype, Feb., p. 4.
Put Her Down!, May, p. 54.
Around  the  Patch:  Cirrus  VK30   Prototype   Survives   Forced
Landing, Jun., p. 5.
Sunday Fliers, Jun., p. 58.
The Lesson, Aug., p. 35.
Around the  Patch:  Prescott  Pusher  Builder  K  lied  on  First
Flight, Sep., p, 4.
The Business Side: Second Cirrus  VK30  Destroyed,  Sep.,  p.  9.
Around the Patch: Wheeler Update, Dec., p. 4.


 Aircraft       1990

Air  Command  Commander   Elite:   Learning   to   Fly   a   Gyro
(532 Commander Elite), Feb., p. 26.
Air   &    Space    18A    Gyroplane:    The    Business    Side:
Farrington  Revives  Air  &  Space  18A   Gyroplane,   Sep.,
p. 8.
ARES: Jet Canard with a Kick, Jul., p. 28.
ARES:  The  Business  Side:  Update   on   Bu@   Rutan   s   ARES
fighter, Oct., p. 75,
Arrow: Meet the Yarrow Arrow, Jan., p. 40.
ARUP:  The   Flying   Wing   That   Almost   Was   (ARUP   Model-
2), Feb., p. 20.
Avid   Commuter:   Avid's   Flying   Commuter,   Dec.,   p.   26.
Avid  Flyer:  Amphibious  Floats  Available   for   Avid   Flyer,
Apr., p. 48.
BD-4: Four the Hard Way (BD-4), Mar., p. 32.
BD-10J: The Business Side,  BD-10J  Takes  Shape,  Aug.,  p.  66.
Beaver  RX:  Around  the  Patch:   Airworthiness   Aleq   (Beaver
RX), Jan., p. 4.
Boredom Fighter: A Pair  of  Boredom  Fighters,  Sep,,  p.  1  0.
Challenger:    Hirth    Cross-Country     Challenge     (Quad-City
Challenger), Nov., p. 10.
Cirrus   VK30:   The   Business   Side:   Cirrus   VK30    Enters
Production, May, p. 60.
Cirrus  VK30:   Around   the   Patch:   Cirrus   VK30   Prototype
Survives Forced Landing, Jun., p. 5@
Cloudbuster:   Around   the   Patch:   Check   Out   New    Waves
Prototype Twin, Apr., p. 4.
Cosman  Speedster:  Evolution  of  an  Airplane,  Aug.,  p.   62.
Davis   DA-5A:   Meet   a   Pocket   Rocket,   Aug.,    p.    IO.
Delta  Stingray:  One  Hot  Little  Homebuilt,   Dec.,   p.   12.
Early  Bird  Jenny,  To  Oshkosh   by   Jenny,   Feb.,   p.   80.
Explorer: A Multi-National Explorer, Feb., p. 46.
Falcon XP: To  Soar  Like  a  Falcon,  Part  1  @  Apr.,  p.  34.
Falcon  XP:  Soaring   Like   a   Falcon-Again,   May,   p.   18.
Falcon-XP:  Adventures  with  Bravo  Yankee   Yankee,   Part   3,
Jul., p. 40.
Fisher  Classic  Biplane:  Classic   Learning,   Part   1   (high
school students  build  a  Fisher  Classic),  Jun.,  p.  10.
Fisher Classic Biplane: C assic Learning, Pan  2,  Jul.,  p.  18.
Fisher Classic Biplane: Classic Learning, Pan  3,  Aug.,  p.  46.
Fisher  Classic  Biplane:  More  Classic   Education,   Part   4,
Sep., p. 32.
Fisher  Classic  Biplane:   Classic   Learning,   Pan   5,   Oct. ' p. 34.
Fisher  Classic  Biplane:   Classic   Education,   Pao   6,   No, . P. 46
Glasair: A Record-Sening Glasair, Oct., p. 8.
Golden  Hawk:  Around  the   Patch:   Behlen   Drive   and   Prop
Improve Falconar Golden Hawk, May, p. 5.
Honey Bee (ultralight): An Ultralight Menagerie, Mar., p. 12.
Jackson Stolwing: The Jackson Stolwing, Jan., p. 48.
Jurca P-51 (rep@ica): Managing Mustang Mania, Oct., p. 52.
Kestrel  Hawk:  A  Canadian  Hawk  Flies  South,  Aug.,   p.   19.
Kitfox: What's In a Name? (Kitfox/Skyfox), Jun., p. 40.
Kitfox: Lisbon to Macao  (via  Kitfox  from  Portugal  to  China),
Sep., p. 66.
Kitfox Model 3: The Business Side: New Kitfox Takes
Flight, Nov., p. 58.
Kolb  FireStar:  Homer's  World,  (Kolb  designs),  Jan.,  p.  12.
Kolb FireStar: The Business Side: A New, Improved
FireStar, Nov., p. 58.
Kolb  TwinStar:  Homer's  World  (Kolb  designs),  Jan.,  p.   12.
Lancair 235: Du Pont Delight, Feb., p. 72.
Lancair 235: Lancair Builders Speak Out, Apr., p. 72.
Lancair IV: Lancair IV: A First Look, Nov., p. 56.
Lancair IV: Around the Patch: Lancair IV Nears Flight
Testing, Aug., p. 5.
Landphib: Flying a Landphib, Apr., p. 43.
Little Bird: Flying a Little Bird (flying wing design), Feb., p. 18.
Little Rocket: Little Rocket No. 2  (race  plane),  Sep.,  p.  40.
Little Rocket: Araldi and the Little Rocket, Sep., p. 46.
Long-EZ: Atlantic Crossing in a Long-EZ, Nov., p. 52.
Loving  Love:  In  Love   with   Loving's   Love   (race   plane),
Mar., p. 1 0.
Merkle Mark IIA: Meet a Merkle, Jan,, p. 67.
Mini Master: The Business Side: Update on Powers-
Bashforth Mini Master, Oct., p. 75.
Mustang 11 (modified): A No-Name Speedster, Jul., p. 50,
Nieuport   11:   Missouri   Chainsaw    Madness    (Rotax    engine
starter), Nov., p. 38.
Nieuport  12:  A  New  Nieuport  Joins  Dawn  Pairo,  Mar.,  p.  48,
Nieuport   17   (7/8-scale):   Two   Prize-Winners   from   Oshkosh
'89 (Nieuport 17, Rushton Camel), Feb., p. 88.
P-51  D  Mustang:  Mustang  for  the  Common  Man?,  Apr.,   p,14.
ParaPlane: Simply Flying, May, p. 30.
Pegasus (ultralight): An Ultralight Menagerie (Bert
Howland), Mar., p. 12,
Petrel: The Business Side: A U.S. Manufacturer for the
Petrel (Malibu), Apr., p. 78,
Prospector STOL: Prospector STOL, Jan., p. 82.
ProTech PT-2: Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec., p. 18.
Pulsar: Parading in a Pulsar, Jan., p. 76.
Pulsar: Around the Patch: Changes Improve the Aero
Designs Pulsar Kit, Jul., p. 5.
Quicksilver GT 500: Evolution and the GT 500, Oct., p. 26.
RANS S-6 Coyote: Cross-Country with a Coyote, Jul,, p, 57.
RANS S-10: Running with RANS (Randy Schlitter designs),
Apr., p. 38.
RANS S-12 Airaile: The Business Side: A New Addition to
the RANS Lineup, Jul., p. 82.
Rebel: Around the Patch: Murphy Aviation's Rebel
Camper, May, p, 4.
Rebel: The Business Side: A New Engine for the Rebel,
Oct., p. 77.
RotorWay Exec: The Business Side: Exec Helicopter to Lift
Off Again, Sep., p. 8.
Rushton Camel: Two Prize-Winners from Oshkosh '89
(Nieuport 17, Rushton Camel), Feb., p. 88.
RV-4: "Gear Down and Locked!", Jun., p. 75.
RV-6: Van's Big Six, Feb., p. 38,
RV-6: Meet RV Builder Alan Tolle, Feb., p. 40.
S-4 Laminar Magic: A Touch of Magic, Apr., p. 18.
Scamp: The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28.
Sequoia Falco: Hatching an English Hawk, May, p. 1 0.
Sequoia Falco: More European Hawks, Jun., p. 28.
Silhouette: Sefting Sights on a Silhouette, Mar., p. 20,
Sonerai 11: A Modified One-ot-a-Kind, Mar., p. 78.
Sorrell Hiperbipe: Hobie's Beaver-Tailed Biplane, Sep,, p, 26.
Spacewalker 11: Meet the Spacewalker 11, Sep., p. 20.
SPACIAL MLA-32-B Dirigible: Thinking Big (Mexican dirigible),
Oct., p. 14.
Sparrow 11: A Sparrow Flies, Nov., p. 20.
Spirit of Hammondsport (amphibian): One of a Kind, Mar.,
p. 78.
Spirit: Wanna Build a Twin?, Sep., p. 48.
Starduster Too: A Special Starduster Too, Apr., p. 1 0.
Starship (Beechcraft): The Business Side: Starship
Prototype Scrapped, Aug., p. 66.
Steen Skybolt: Love at First Flight, Jan., p. 18.
Stewart S-51: Around the Patch: Jim Stewart Presses on
With His S-51 Project, Sep., p. 5.
Stuka: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Stuka!, Mar., p. 84.
Teenie Two: A Teenie Weenie Airplane (Cal Parker's
Teenie Two), Oct., p. 20.
Velocity: Getting a Leg Up, Mar., p. 18.
Venture: Around  the  Patch:  Questair  Flies  First  Kitbuilt
Venture, Jun., p. 4.
Waco  11:  A   Flying   Time   Machine   (Summit   Academy   class
project), Jan., p. 34.
Wedell-Williams  44  (replica):  Racing  Time,  Jun.,  p.  18.
Wheeler   Express:   Around   the   Patch:   Wheeler    Technology
Flies its New Express, Sep., p. 4.
Wittman  Tailwind:  Low  Budget,  High-Peformance,  Aug.,  p.  40.


Airshows/Conventions/Fly-Ins   1990

Visiting Arlington '89, Jan., p. 26.
The French Connection (Moulins), Jan., p. 70.
Around  the  Patch:  EAA  East  Coast   Fly-In   Survives   Double
Whammy (Delaware), Feb., p. 4.
An English Oshkosh (Cranfield International Rally), Feb.,  p.  10.
The Ultralight Flight Farm (New York), Mar., p. 40.
Tahlequah'89  Fly-In  (Tulsa,  Oklahoma),  Mar.,  p.   80.
Around the Patch: Time  to  Plan  for  Florida's  Sun  'n  Fun
Fly-In, Apr., p. 3.
The   Business   Side:   Poberezny   Attends   AIAA    Conference,
Apr., p. 78.
Around  the  Patch:  Ultraflight  '90  Plans  Biggest  Event  Yet,
Jun., p.  5.
Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun '90, Jul., p, 3.
Getting There is Halt the  Fun  (Oshkosh),  Jul.,  p.  71.
What Price Oshkosh? Jul., p. 74.
A Southern Education (Sun 'n Fun), Aug., p. 27.
The Business  Side:  Reno  Air  Races  Are  Go,  Sep.,  p.  9.
Rotors  in  the  Wind  (4th  annual  Air  Command  fly-in),  Oct.,
p. 12,
Around  the  Patch:  Modern  Aircraft   Design   Contest   Winners
Announced at Oshkosh '90, Nov., p. 4.
Oshkosh 90: The Beat Goes On, Nov., p. 26.


Amphibians/Seaplanes       1990

One  of  a  Kind  (Spirit  of  Hammondsport,   Mar.,   p.   78.
Amphibious Floats Available  for  Avid  Flyer,  Apr.,  p.  48.
New Products: Avid Aircraft's  New  Flyer  Floats,  Apr.,  p.  84.


Avionics     1990

New   Products:   Softcomm   Stereo   for   Discriminating
Listeners, Jan., p. 63.
Closing the Gap (loran), Jan, p. 32.
New Products: PS Engineering's Panel-Mounted
Intercoms, Jan., p. 62.
New Products: IIMorrow Loran Will Have 3-D Nav
Features, Jan., p. 62.
New  Products:  Flightcom's  Intercom   Includes   Digital
Clearance Recorder, Jan., p. 62.
New Products: Lightweight Headset from ASA
Publications, Feb., p. 25.
New Products: ASAs Air Pro 11 Multiband  Receiver,  Apr.,  p.  84,
New  Products:   Softcomm's   Portable   Intercom   with   On-
Board Computer, Apr., p. 85.
New   Products:   Waypoint's   New    Flight    Management
System, Jun., p. 62.
New  Products:  Trade-In  Plan   for   ARNAV's   R-50   Loran,
Jun., p. 63.
Around  the  Patch:  Handheld  Loran  Receiver,  Aug.,  p.  4.
New  Products:  Sigtronics'  New  S-20  Headset,  Aug.,   p.   86.
New  Products:  Waypoint's  Ten-in-One   EICAS,   Aug.,   p.   87.
Keeping  Up  With  Avionics  (various  companies  and   products),
Oct., p. 60.
Antennas: Making the Right Choice, Oct., p. 70.
Around  the  Patch:  Canadian  Wins   Terra   Transponder   in
"Completions" Drawing, Nov., p. 5.
Plumbing Your Plane (instrument tubing), Dec,. p. 83.


Biplanes       1990

Love at First Flight (Steen Skybolt), Jan., p. 18.
Meet a Merkle, Jan., p. 66,
To Oshkosh by Jenny, Feb., p. 80.
The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28.
New Nieuport Joins Dawn Patrol, Mar., p. 48.
A Special Starduster Too, Apr., p. 1 0.
A  Canadian  Hawk  Flies  South  (Kestrel  Hawk),  Aug.,  p.  19.
Hobie's  Beaver-Tailed  Biplane   (Hiperbipe),   Sep.,   p.   26.


Build-It-Yourself Projects    1990

Bending   Sheet   Metal   Easily    (homemade    metal    press),
Feb., p.  16.
Taildragger Taxi Trainer, Feb., p, 44,
Build Your Own Headset (RST), Feb., p. 53.
Building Wire Wheels, Mar., p. 36.
Build Your Own Strobe, Mar., p. 82.
Build a 25-cent Thermometer, Apr., p.   69.
Head Up Again! (part 2 of HUD program), May, p. 34.
Wired for Power, Part 2 (basic electricity), May, p. 42.
Building a Fiberglass Fuel Tank, Jun., p, 66.
Build Your Own Intercom, Jul., p. 87.
Making a V-Block  Metal  Press,  Oct.,  p.  24.


Books, Builder's Bookshelf    1990

Around  the  Patch:  Hoemer   Fluid   Dynamics,   Jan.,   p.   5.
Mastering Instrument Flying,  by  Henry  Sollman,  Jan.,  p.  36.
Recreational  Pilot  Handbook,  prepared  by  Robert  G.  Carter,
Jan., p.  36.
Skyward:  Why  Flyers  Fly,  by  Russell  Munson,  Jan.,  p.  36.
Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards, (FAA), Jan.,  p.  37.
Instrument  Rating  Test  Guide,  edited  by  Michael  R.  Bliss,
Jan., p.  37.
The  Complete  Multiengine   Pilot,   by   Robert   E.   Gardner,
Mar,, p.  88.
Pilot  Upgrade,  by  Richard  L.  Collins  and  Patrick  Bradley,
Mar., p.  88.
Aerodine's  Fly-in  Restaurant  Guide,  published   by   Aerodine
Magazine, Mar., p. 88.
Managing  Pilot  Stress,  by  Michael  Thomas,   Apr.,   p,   82.
How  to  Modify  Your  Mazda   RX-7,   by   Dave   Emanuel   with
Jim Downing, Apr., p. 82.
Unfriendly   Skies,   by   Captain   X   and   Reynolds   Dodson,
Apr,, p.  82.
Red  Book  of Aviation/1990,  published  by  Select   Directories,
Inc., Apr., p. 82.
The Bishops  Boys,  by  Tom  Crouch,  Jul.,  p.  62.
Recreational  Flying,  by  Richard  L.  Taylor,  Jul.,   p.   62.
Focke-Wulf  FW-190:  Workhorse  of  the  Luftwaffe,  by  Jay   P.
Spenser, Jul., p. 62.
Chasing  the  Glory:   Travels   Across   America,   by   Michael
Parfit, Jul., p. 63.
Khe Sanh: Siege in the Clouds, by Eric M. Hammel,  Jul.,  p.  63.
Stress   Without   Tears,   by   Tom   Rhodes,   Sep.,   p.   62.
High  Honor:  Recollections   by   Men   and   Women   of   WW-11
Aviation, Sep., p. 62.
The Joy of Flying, by  Robert  Mark,  Sep.,  p.  62.
Black Cats  and  Dumbos:  WW-IIs  Fighting  PBYS,  Sep.,  p.  63,
1990  Worldwide  Homebuilt  Aircraft  Directory,  Sep.,  p.   63.
The Aviation Careers of  Igor  Sikorsky,  by  Cochrane,  Hardesty
and Lee, Oct., p. 50.
The Builders Book, by Bill Welch, Oct., p. 50.
1990 FAR &  AIM,  edited  by  Walter  P.  Winner,  Oct.,  p.  51.


Builder's Reports          1990

The Scamp-No Tramp, Mar., p. 28,
To Soar Like a Falcon  (Falcon  XP),  Apr.,  p.  34.
Lancair Builders Speak Out, Apr,, p. 72.
Hatching  an  English  Hawk  (Sequoia   Falco),   May,   p.   IO.
Soaring  Like  a  Falcon-Again   (Falcon   XP),   May,   p.   18.
"Gear  Down  and  Locked!"  (RV-4),  Jun.,  p.   75.
Low Budget, High-Pe@ormance (Wittman Tailwind), Aug., p 40.
Managing   Mustang   Mania   (Jurca   P-51),   Oct.,    p.    52.
One  Hot  Linle  Homebuilt  (Delta  Stingray),   Dec.,   p.   12,


Building Techniques     1990

Workshop  Safely  (extension  cords/combustibles),  Jan,  p.   8.
The  Balancing  Fact  (weight  and   balance),   Jan.,   p.   22.
Swing  that  Compass-Easily,   Jan.,   p.   44.
Kit Tips: In-tank mechanical fuel gauge, Jan., p, 68.
Kit Tips:  Foam  clamps  and  a  hand  seamer,  Feb.,  p.  8.
Schrader  Speaks  Out  (using  models   to   test   homebuilt
designs), Mar., p. 8.
Kit Tips: Several slip-skid indicators, Mar., p. 86.
Taking the Strain (wires and cables), Apr., p. 24.
Kit Tips: Rib alignment jig, metal scriber, and more, Apr., p. 86.
Kit  Tips:  Make  your  own  foam  saws  and   an   automatic
cooling vent, May, p. 26.
Watch  Out  For  That  Curve!  (nonlinear  bends   in   sheet
metal), May, p. 56.
Kit Tips: Hand drills and disk grinders, Jul., p. 68.
It's the Real Thing!  (fairing  made  from  a  Coca-Cola  bottle),
Aug., p. 38.
What'll I Make it Of? (choosing the right materials), Sep., p. 52.
Taking the Strain (attachments and turnbuckles),  Oct.,  p.  16.
Learning to Solder, Oct., p. 44
Kit  Tips:  Make  your  own  fairings,  fittings   and   airscoops,
Part 1, Oct., p. 78.
Learning to Solder, Part 2, Nov., p. 66.
Kit Tips:  Making  fairings,  fittings  and  air  scoops,  Part  2,
Nov., p. 80.
Kit Tips: Fuel tank flapper valve, Dec., p. 24.


Canards             1990

Around the Patch: Behlen Drive and Prop Improve
Falconar Golden Hawk, May, p. 5.
Jet Canard with a  Kick  (ARES),  Jul.,  p.  28.
Quickie and Family, Jul., p. 32.
Comparing Those Canards, Sep., p. 60.
The  Business  Side:  Update  on   Buq   Rutan's   ARES   Fighter,
Oct., p. 75.
Atlantic Crossing in a  Long-EZ,  Nov.,  p.  52.


Composite Designs         1990

Around  the  Patch:  Bill  Shaw's  New  Discovery   to   Replace
Crashed Prototype, Jan., p. 4.
Parading in a Pulsar, Jan., p. 76.
Prospector STOL, Jan., p. 82.
Du Pont Delight  (Lancair  235),  Feb.,  p.  72.
Getting a Leg Up (Velocity), Mar., p. 18.
Setting Sights on a  Silhouette,  Mar.,  p.  20.
To Soar Like a Falcon,  Pan  1  (Falcon  XP),  Apr.,  p.  34.
Soaring  Like  a  Falcon-Again  (Falcon  XP),  May,  p.   18.
The Business Side: Cirrus VK30  Enters  Production,  May,  p.  60.
Around  the  Patch:  Changes   Improve   the   Aero   Designs
Pulsar Kit, Jul., p. 5.
The  Business  Side:   Fast-Build   Lancair   is   FAA-Approved,
Jul., p, 83.
Around the Patch: Lancair IV Nears Flight Testing, Aug.,  p.  5.
Around  the  Patch:  Wheeler   Technology   Flies   its   New
Express, Sep., p. 4.
Wanna Build a Twin? (Spirit), Sep., p. 48.
A Record-Sefting Glasair, Oct., p. 8.
Lancair IV: A First Look, Nov., p. 56.


Computers/Computer Programs       1990

Look Ma-No Hands!  (voice  recognition  system),  Jan.,  p.  46.
Directory of Voice Recognition Systems Software,  Jan.,  p.  46.
New  Products:  Upgrade   Loran   Database   with   Azure's   PC
Program, Feb., p. 25.
New   Products:   New   Computer   Products   from   Aviation
Computing Associates, Apr., p. 85.
New   Products:   EMI   Adds   FAX   and   SIDS/STARS   Capability
to CompuServe, Apr., p. 85.
Head Up Again! (HUD program, pan 2), May, p. 34.


Covers         1990

Kolb FireStar, January.
Lancair 235, February,
Silhouette, March.
RANS S-10, Apr.
Sequoia Falco, May.
Weddell-Williams 44, June.
Christen Eagle, July.
Kestrel Hawk, August
Spacewalker 11, September.
Quicksilver GT 500, October.
Lancair IV, November.
Delta Stingray, December.


Design Techniques      1990

Stress Without Tears (wing spars), Jan., p. 50.
Wind Tunnel (how twist and planform affect stall
characteristics), Jan., p. 86.
Stress  Without  Tears  (test  model  airplane  wing),  Feb,,  p.   56.
Wind Tunnel  (more  ways  to  modify  stall  behavior),  Feb.,  p.  84,
Wind Tunnel (all-moving tail), Mar., p. 24.
Designing a Cooling System, Part 1, Mar., p. 56.
Your Cooling System Can Be a Drag, Mar., p. 56,
Learning About Loads, Apr., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (dihedral and its effects), Apr., p. 56.
Plane   Electrical   Facts   (refresher    on    basic    electricity),
Apr., p. 60.
Cooling: The Inside Story, Part 2, Apr., p. 66.
Low-Impact Flying (landing loads), May, p. 8.
Wind  Tunnel  (wing  shape),   May,   p,   24.
Airplane Stress Management, Jun, p. 16.
Wind Tunnel (effects of wing planform), Jun., p. 36.
Wind Tunnel (wing planforms), Jul., p. 54.
Wind Tunnel (center of gravity limits), Aug,, p. 80.
Bouncing Back (Jesse Anglin), Sep., p. 24.
Wind  Tunnei  (more  about  center-of-gravity  limits),  Sep.,  p.  80.
Wind Tunnel (boundary layers), Oct., p. 30.
Trig for Homebuilders. Oct., p. 66.
Controlling Interest (yoke vs. sidestick), Oct., P. 80.
Wind Tunnel (slotted ailerons), Nov., p. 8.
Accurate Terms, Nov., p. 24,
Wind Tunnel (aircraft design philosophy), Dec., p. 8.


Designers        1990

An Ultralight Menagerie (Bert Howland), Mar., p. 12.
A  Forum  with  Chris  Heintz,  Mar.,  p.  61.
Wood  You?  (George  Pereira,   Pete   Bowers,   Alfred   P.   Scott,),
Mar., p. 73.
The  Business  Side:   Ken   Wheeler   Lauded   for   Express   Design,
Apr., p. 80.


Directories/Indexes      1990

Index to 1989 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 58.
New  Products:  PRA  Homebuilt  Rotorcraft  Directory,  Apr.,  p.   85.
Annual  Supplier  Directory,   May,   p.   62.
Keeping  Up  with  Avionics,  Oct.,   p.   60,
Annual Homebuilt Directory. Dec. p 34


Economics/Business           1990

The   Business   Side:   A   U.S.   Manufacturer   for    the    Petrel
(Malibu), Apr., p, 78.
The  Business  Side:  More  People  Learning  to  Fly,  Apr.,  p.   80.
The    Business    Side:    Lancair    Branches    Out    (Philippines,
Australia), Apr., p. 81.
Around the Patch: Mosier, Rex Taylor Press On, May, p. 3.
Around   the   Patch:   Kopy   Kat   Stops   Copying,   Jun.,   p.   3.
The  Business  Side:  Fuel  Tax  to   Increase   25%?,   Jun.,4p,   74.
The Business Side: Piper Aircraft Stalls, Jun , p
Around    the    Patch:    Murphy    Rebel    Customers     Demonstrate
Buy before Fly," Aug., p. 5.
The   Business   Side:   BD-10J   Takes    Shape,    Aug.,    p.    66.
The  Business  Side:  More  Unlimited  Air   Racing,   Aug,,   p.   66.
The   Business   Side:   Skybolt   Changes   Hands,   Aug.,   p.    67.
The  Business  Side:  Starship  Prototype  Scrapped,   Aug,,   p.   66.
Around  the  Patch:  EAA   Investigation   Completed,   Sep.,   p.   5.
The  Business  Side:  New  Kits   Hit   the   Market,   Sep.,   p.   8.
The   Business   Side:   Alexander   Aeroplane/Alpha    Plastics
Merge, Sep., p. 9.
The  Business  Side:  Aviation   Association   News   (PAA   and
SAMA), Oct., p. 76.
The Business Side: Aircraft Tool Supply Opens New
Facility, Oct., p. 77.
The  Business  Side:  Kitplanes  in  the   "Times,"   Oct.,   p.   77,
The   Business   Side:   Hush-A-Com   Relocates,    Oct.,    p.    77.
Around   the   Patch:   Wheeler   Technology   Closes   After    Fatal
Crash, Nov., p. 4.
The  Business  Side:  New  addresses  for  companies,  Nov.,  p.   58


Engines       1990

Around   the   Patch:   Dyna-Cam   Moves   Closer    to    Production,
Jan., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   Sadler   Radial   Engines   Begin   Production
Run, Jan., p. 4.
New Products: Mike Stratman's Video Tips on Rotax
Engines, Jan., p. 63.
Engine  Survey,  Pan  1,  Feb.,   p.   66.
Around   the   Patch:   Rotax   912   Four-Stroke   Logs   Hours    in
Carrera 182, Mar., p. 4.
New   Products:   Macair's   Swing-Away   Engine   Mount    for    the
Merlin, Mar., p. 44.
New    Products:    High    Altitude    Mixture    Compensator    from
LEAF, Mar., p. 45,
Engine  Survey,  Pan  2,  Mar.,   p.   50.
Two-Cycle Versus Four-Cycle Power, Mar,, p. 63.
Around the Patch: Rotax Service Bulletin, Apr., p.         7.
The   Controversy   Continues    (certified    vs.    auto    engines),
Apr,,  p.  30.
Engine  Survey,  Pan  3,  Apr.,   p.   50.
A  Lot  of  Hot  Air,   (removing engine heat), May, p. 50.
Flying Volkswagens, Jun., p. 48,
What's a Major Overhaul?, Jun., p. 54.
New Products: Aircraft Spruce Sells Buick
Power/Reduction Drive, Jun., p. 62,
Surveying Two-Stroke Engines, Jun., p, 79.
Fly by Ross (Mazda engines), Jul,, p. 76.
LEAF Distributes the New Rotax 582, Jul., p, 81.
The   Engine   Beat,   (new   series   on   engine   development   and
power systems), Jul., p. 84,
The  Engine   Beat,   (we   need   a   good   speed-reduction   unit),
Aug.,  p.  54.
Looking for a New Engine, Aug., p, 83.
New    Products:    Mazda    Engines    by     Rotaire     Technology,
Aug.,  p.  87.
A  Better   Belt   (reduction-drive   performance),   Sep.,   p.   83.
The Engine Beat, (where are auto engine prop speed
reduction  units?),  Sep.,   p.   86.
The  Business  Side:  A  New  Engine  for  the  Rebel,  Oct.,  p.   77
The Engine Beat, (Subaru), Oct., p. 86.
New   Products:    Mazda    Rotary    Bell    Housings    from    Ross
Aero, Oct., p. 88@
Hirth     Cross-Country     Challenge     (Hirth-powered      Challenger
flight), Nov., p. 10,
Missouri   Chainsaw   Madness   (Rotax    engine    starter),    Nov.,
p. 38.
Creating Missouri Chainsaw Madness, Nov., p, 42.
New Products: Bogen Aviation Offers Spark Plug
Reconditioning, Nov., p. 75.
The Engine Beat, (junkyard engines), Nov., p. 84,


Education        1990

A  Flying  Time  Machine,  (Summit  Academy   builds   a   Waco   11),
Jan..  p.  34.
Classic   Learning,   Pan   1,   (high   school   students   build   a
Fisher Classic Biplane), Jun., p. 1 0.
New   Products:   Abaris   Training,   Ltd.    Offers    Courses    on
Composite Materials, Jun., p. 62.
New   Products:   King   Video   Course   for    Recreational    Pilot
Exam, Jun., p. 63.
Classic  Learning,   Part   2,   (Fisher   Classic   school   project),
Jul.,  P.  18.
A Classic Education, Part 3, (Fisher Classic school
project), Aug., p. 46.
Classic  Education,  Part  4,  (Fisher  Classic  school  project),
Sep., p. 32.
Classic  Learning,  Part  5,  (Fisher  Classic  school  project),
Oct., p. 34.
Classic  Education,  Part  6,  (Fisher  Classic  school  project),
Nov., p. 46,

          FAA       1990

New   Products:   ASA   Sells   Aircraft    Mechanic    Test    Guides,
Sep.,  p.  76.
Around   the   Patch:   Primary-Category   Aircraft   Proposal    Still
on Track, May, p. 4.
The    Business    Side:    Kitplane    Manufacturers     Meet     with
FAA, Apr., p. 78.
The  Business  Side:  FAA   Zero-Error   Enforcement,   May,   p.   60.
The   Business   Side:   Kitplane   Manufacturers   Meet    the    FAA,
May,  p.   61.
The Business Side: "Flight-Testing Homebuilts"
(handbook), May, p. 61.
The   Business   Side:   FAA   Zero-Error   Update,   Jun.,   p.    74,
The   Business   Side:   FAA   Drug   Testing   Delayed    for    Some,
Jul,,  p.  82.
The   Business   Side:   DUATS   Comes   on   Line,   Jul.,   p.    83.
Let's  Talk  Basics  (Primary  Aircraft   Category),   Aug.,   p.   16.
The    Business    Side:    Replacement    Parts    Problems    Ahead?,
Aug.,  p.  67.
Around the Patch: FAA Proposes Major Changes to
Ultralight Regs, Sep.,p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   Ultralight   Reg   Change   Gets    a    Boost,
Dec., p.   4.


  Flight Reviews     1990

Flying a Liftle Bird (flying wing design), Feb., p. 18.
Van's Big Six (RV-6), Feb., p. 38.
Du Pont Delight (Lancair 235), Feb., p. 72.
To  Oshkosh  by  Jenny  (Early  Bird  Jenny  replica),  Feb.,  p.   80.
Running with RANS (RANS S-10), Apr,, p. 38.
Flying a Landphib, Apr., p. 43.
What's In a Name? (Kitfox/Skyfox), Jun., p. 40.
Adventures   with    Bravo    Yankee    Yankee,    Part    3    (Falcon-
XP), Jul., p. 40.
Cross-Country   with   a   Coyote   (RANS   S-6),    Jul.,    p.    57.
Hobie's  Beaver-Tailed  Biplane  (Sorrell  Hiperbipe),  Sep.,  p.   26.
Evolution and the GT 500 (Quicksilver), Oct., p. 26.
A Sparrow Flies, Nov., p. 20.
Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec., p. 18.
Avid's Flying Commuter, Dec., p. 26,


    Flight  Testing       1990

First Things First, Part 1, Nov., p. 60.


   Historical         1990

The  Flying  Wing  that  Almost  Was  (ARUP  Model-2),  Feb.,  p.  20.


   Humor            1990
An  Affair  of  the  Heart  (a  wife  acknowledges   mate's   love   of
airplanes), Jun., p. 46.
In the Gods  We  Trust  (satire  of  airplane  "nuts"),  Jul.,  p.  66,
We're    Banned    by    the    Feds     (KITPLANES     banned     from
prison library), Aug., p. 14.


Instruments       1990

Around   the   Patch:    El    Introduces    New    Engine    Analyzer,
Feb,,  p.   5.
Head   Up   Again!   (part   2   of   HUD   program),   May,   p.    34.
About Airspeed Indicators, Nov., p. 76.
Down, But Not Out (ELT), Nov., p. 86.
Plumbing   Your   Plane   (instrument    tubing),    Dec.,    p.    83.


Insurance      1990

The Business  Side:  Ultralight  Insurance  Available,  Jun,,  p.  74.



International         1990

The French Connection (RSA fly-in at Moulins), Jan., p, 70.
An English Oshkosh (Cranfield International Rally), Feb., p. 10.
Around the Patch: Brazilian Kitfoxes, Mar,, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Lancairs in Australia, Mar,, p, 5.
Setting Sights on a Silhouette (Silhouette to be built in
Norway by Lund Tekniske), Mar,, p. 20.
More European Hawks (Sequoia Falco), Jun., p. 28.
Homebuilts in the USSR, Aug., p.  76.
A Pair of Boredom Fighters (Wales), Sep., p. 10.
Lisbon to Macao (Kitfox to fly  from  Portugal  to  China),
Sep., p. 66.


  Maintenance      1990

It's Annual Time Again, Aug., p. 68.
The First Repair. Oct., p. 40.


  Metal Designs       1990

Meet a Merkle, Jan., p. 67.
Vans Big Six (RV-6), Feb., p. 38,
Around the Patch: Murphy Aviation's Rebel Camper, May, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Questair Flies  First  Kitbuilt  Venture,
Jun., p. 4.
More European Hawks (Sequoia Falco), Jun,, p. 28.
Meet a Pocket Rocket (Davis DA-5A), Aug., p. 10.
A Teenie Weenie Airplane (Cal Parker's Teenie  Two),  Oct.,
p. 20


  Monoplanes       1990

The Jackson Stolwing, Jan., p. 48.
Four the Hard Way (BD-4), Mar., p. 32,
Around the Patch:  Check  Out  New  Wave's  Prototype  Twin
(Cloudbuster), Apr., p. 4.
A No-Name Speedster (modified Mustang  II),  Jul.,  p.  50.
The Business Side: New Addition  to  the  RANS  Lineup
(RANS S-12 Airaile), Jul., p, 82.
Evolution of an Airplane (Cosman Speedster), Aug., p. 62.
Meet the Spacewalker II, Sep , p. 20.
The Business Side:  Update  on  Powers  Bashfomh  Mini
Master, Oct., p. 75.
The Business Side: New Kitfox Takes  Flight,  Nov.,  p.  58,
One Hot Little Homebuilt (Delta Stingray), Dec., p. 12.
Flying the ProTech PT-2, Dec,, p. 18.
Avid's Flying Commuter, Dec., p.  26.


Personalities         1990

Homer's World (Homer Kolb), Jan., p 12
A Talk With Jeana Yeager, Feb.. p. 61.
Meet RV Builder Alan Tolle, Feb., p. 40.


Products             1990

New Products: Aerotec Trailers for Helicopters and
Ultralights, Jan,, p. 62.
New Products: RANS  Snap-On  Plastic  Cable  Fairings,
Jan,, p. 63.
New Products: High-Temp Stainless  Steel  Coating  for
Exhausts, Feb., p. 24.
New Products:  RANS  Develops  New  Gap  Seal  and  Control
Surface Hinge, Feb., p. 25.
New Products: ACT s Homebuilt  Aircraft  Assemblies,  Mar,,
p. 45.
Around  the  Patch:  AOPA,  FAA  and   Jeppesen   Sanderson
Launch Los Angeles VFR Chan Series, Apr.,  p.  6.
Amphibious Floats Available for Avid Flyer land  other
aircraft), Apr., p. 48.
New Products: LEAF's Swage-It  Kit  for  Emergency  Rigging
Repairs, Apr., p. 84.
New Products: PPM's Mil-Spec  Kneeboards  for  G/A  Pilots,
May, p. 46.
New  Products:  Erect-a-Tube's  New  Folding   Tee   Hangar
Door, May, p. 46.
New Products: ODC's Videodisc Puts Viewer in the
Cockpit, Jun., p, 62.
New  Products:  Wind  Direction  and  Speed  Video  Monitor
from Spoqy's, Jun., p. 63.
New Products: S.M. Davenport Can Put  Your  Airplane  on  a
Baseball Cap, Jul., p. 80.
New  Products:  Kuntzleman  Electronics'  New  Radio  Power
Supply, Jul., p. 80,
New Products: Yokeboard Nav-Board Available from
Diamond Star, Jul., p. 80.
New Products: ICC  Federated's  Diagnostic  Fluid  Monitor,
Jul., P. 81.
New Products: Plans for T-18 Swing-Down Panel from
Yeakey, Jul., p. 81.
Powerco(d Versus Brand X (product comparison), Aug., p, 74.
New Products: Murphy Aviation Aluminum Extrusion
Hinges. Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Lift-Killing Windspoilers from Wag Aero,
Aug., p. 86.
New Products: ASA:s Eagle  Eye  Collection  of  Sunglasses,
Aug., p. 86.
New Products: Cencal's Headset Flight Bags,  Aug.,  p.  86.
New  Products:  Antenna  Dynamics'   Glideslope   Antennas,
Aug., p. 87.
New Products: UVP,  Inc.  has  Fluorescent  Leak  Detection
Kits, Aug., p. 87.
New Products: Provesta's Meal-On-the-Go Food Bars,
Sep.. p. 76.
New Products: Finish Protection Available from Thor
Enterprises, Sep., p. 76.
New Products: Puzzle  Media  Makes  Your  Plane  a  Puzzle,
Sep., p. 77.
New Products: Air Command Sells Extended-Range
Tanks, Sep.. p. 77.
New  Products:  RANS  Offers  Stamped  Aluminum   Clusters,
Sep., p. 77.
New Products: Lockwood Aviation Sells Pennzoil Two-
Stroke Oil, Sep., p. 76.
New Products: BLAC Battery Frorii Microflight, Oct., p. 88.
New Products: JPR Development's Portable Aircraft
Scales, Nov., p. 75,


Propellers      1990

Around the Patch: Lectro Prop Completes Successful
Blade-Retention Tests, Apr., p, 7.
New Products: Air Command's Tech-3 Gyroplane
Propellers, Jul., p. 80.
New Products: Warp Drive Announces New RPM
Propellers, Oct., p. 88.


Purchasing          1990

Let the Buyer Beware, Apr., p. 16.


Replicas             1990

Two Prize-Winners from Oshkosh '89 (Nieuport 17,
Rushton Camel), Feb.. p. 88.
New Nieuport Joins Dawn Patrol, Mar., p. 48.
it's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Stuka!, Mar., p. 84.
Mustang for the Common Man?, Apr., p.14.
Racing Time (Wedell-Williams 44). Jun,, p. 18.
Managing Mustang Mania (Jurca P-51), Oct., p.  52.


Rotorcraft          1990

Learning to Fly a Gyro (532 Commander Elite), Feb., p,  26.
Around the Patch: Barnett Gyro Pilot Sets FAI Cross-
Country Record, Mar,, p. 4.
New Products: PRA Offers  Homebuilt  Rotorcraft  Directory,
Apr., p, 85,
The Business Side:  Farrington  Revives  Air  &  Space  18A
Gyroplane, Sep., p.  8.
The Business Side: Exec Helicopter to Lift Off Again, Sep.,
p. 8.
Rotors in the Wind (Air Command 4th annual fly-in), Oct., p. 12.
      

Safety         1990

Around the Patch: Airworthiness Aleq (Beaver RX), Jan., p. 4@
Flying Defensively (advise ATC of your homebuilt's
capabilities), Jan., p. 38.
New Products: Sims Marketing Cockpit Carbon Monoxide
Indicators, Feb., p. 25.


Sailplanes           1990

A Touch of Magic (S-4 Laminar Magic), Apr., p. 18.


Special-Purpose Aircraft     1990

New Products: Pelican Skimmer from Snow Water Corp.,
Feb., p. 24,
A Multi National Explorer. Feb., p. 46,
A Talk With Jeana Yeager (Voyager, Feb., p. 61
In Love with Loving's Love (race plane), Mar., p. 1 0.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Aircraft Design Contest
Sponsored by Aircraft Spruce, Apr., p. 3.
Racing Time (Wedell-Williams 44 replica), Jun., p. 18.
Time for Akro (aerobatics), Jul., p. 1 0.
Little Rocket No. 2 (race plane), Sep,, p. 40.
Araldi and the Little Rocket, Sep,, p. 46,
Thinking Big (Mexican SPACIAL dirigible), Oct., p. 14.


 Supplies/Suppliers            1990

Canadian Kit Stop (Falcorar Aviation. Ltd.), Jan., p. 54.
Organized Parts (Wicks Aircraft Supply), Mar., p, 16.
Wood You? (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.), Mar., p. 77.
New Products: Sacramento Sky Ranch's Next Generation
Hose Assemblies, Jun., p. 63.
The Business Side: Superior Air Pals in Oregon Jun., p 74.


 Tools            1990

A Pressing Problem (hand-operated press), Jar., p. 84.
New Products: Bondhus Socket Saver, Feb., p. 24.
New Products: U.S. Industrial Tool s Angle Drill , Feb., p. 25.
A VOM By Any Other Name (volt-ohm-milliampmeter).
Feb., p. 32.
New Products: Gasless Welding with the SIP Handymig
80, Mar., p. 44.
Building Befter-Electrically (using VOM), Mar., p. 66.
Kit Tips: Tube-swaging tools you can make and how to use
them, Aug., p. 56.
New Products: Sidewinder Speedwrench, Ratchet Wrench
with a Difference, Oct., p. 88.
New Products: Dremel's Lightwe ght Scroll Saw, Nov. p. 75,


  Ultralights       1990
Homer's World, (Kolb designs), Jan., p. 12.
Meet the Yarrow Arrow, Jan., p. 40,
An Ultralight Menagerie, (Howland designs), Mar., p. 12.
The Ultralight Flight Farm, Mar., p. 40.
Simply Flying (ParaPlane powered parachute), May, p. 30.
Around the Patch: Ultraflight '90 Plans Biggest Event Yet,
Jun,, p. 5.
The Cost of Flying an Ultralight. Jun,, p. 61.
The Bus ness Side: Ultralight insurance Avaiable, Jun. p. 74.
The Business Side: USUA Ultralight Instructor List, Jul., p. 82.
The Business Side: Proposed Part 103 Changes for
Ultralights, Oct., p, 76.
Hirth Cross-Country Challenge (Hirth-powered Challenger
flight), Nov., p. 1 0.
The Business Side: A New, Improved FireStar, Nov,, p. 58.


Wood Designs        1990

One of a Kind (Modified Sonerai II), Mar., p. 78.
Hatching an English Hawk (Sequoia Falco), May, p. 10.


Weather           1990

Lightning-A Hazard to Avoid, Sep., p. 70.

          END OF 1990

                    1991

   AIRCRAFT      1991
Acro  Sport  II:   Roommate   Wanted   (Acro   Sport   11   and
Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Acroduster   Too:   The   Pride   of   Riverside    (Acroduster
Too), Apr., p. 46.
Adventurer:   Around   the    Patch:    Adventurer    Amphibian
Takes  Flight,  Apr.,  p.  4.
Airshark:  The  Business   Side:   Airshark-Is   it   Dead   in
the  Water?,  Mar.,  p.   86.
Alaskan  Bushmaster:  Looking   Back   at   Oshkosh   ,   Apr.,
p. 12.
Atol:   Around   the   Patch:   Finnish   Amphib.   Co.   Seeks
U.S. Market (Atol), Sep., p. 4.
Avid  Flyer:  Around  the  Patch:  Avid  Aircraft   Sells   Its
1,000th  Kit,  Feb.,  p,  4.
A Flyer Nears Completion, Dec., p. 30.
Avid  Flyer  STOL:   May   cover.
Avid  Heavy   Hauler:   One   in   a   Thousand   (Avid   Heavy
Hauler) May, p. 46.  
Building   an   Avid   Flyer, Part 2,  taking  control,  June,
p. 46.
Building   an   Avid   Flyer, Part  3,  engine   installation,
July, p.  82.
Building   an   Avid   Flyer, Part 4,  wings,  Aug.,  p.  54.
Building   An   Avid   Flyer, Part  5,   covering   a   Flyer,
Sep,, p.  78.
Building   an   Avid   Flyer, Part 6, covering, Oct.,  p.  30.
Building   An   Avid   Flyer, Part 7,  working  with   Lexan,
Nov., p.  58,
Bakeng   Duce:   A    Double    Duce,    You    Say?    (Bakeng
Duce), Apr., p. 8.
BD-10:  The  Business  Side:  Oshkosh  '90  Trivia,  Jan.,   p.
80.
Berkut:  The  Business   Side:   Kit   News,   Sep,,   p.   36.
Boondocker:   Fun   Flying   in   the   Boonies   (Boondocker),
Oct., P. 22.
Brokaw Bullet: September cover.
The  Bullet  Is  Back  (Brokaw  Bullet),   Sep,,   p.   12.
Savoring  Oshkosh   '91   (Flying   the   Brokaw   Bullet),
Nov., p.  12.
Challenger  11:   Hirth   Cross-Country   Challenge,   Part 2,
Jan., p. 46.
Christavia  Mk  4:  Ron  Maso's  Christavia  MK  4,  Aug.,   p.
30.
Christen Eagle 11: February cover.
Black Eagle, Feb.,  p,  10.
Cirrus VK30: Around the Patch: VK30
Update (Cirrus), Apr., p. 4.
Cozy Mark IV: The Business Side: Cozy
Mark IV Plans Available, Feb., p, 56.
Cozy Mk IV, August cover.
A Cozy Four-Seater (Mk IV), Aug., p. 22.
Meet Nat Puffer, Aug., p. 26.
DA-9   Pocket   Rocket:   A   Super   Pocket   Rocket   (DA-9),
Jan., p. 12.
Der  Kricket:  Looking  Back   at   Oshkosh,   Apr.,   p.   12.
Doak  X-16:  Doing  It  Vertically   (V/STOL,   Doak   X-16),
June, p. 30,
Emeraude:   A   Jewel   in   the   Crown   (PFA   award    at
Cranfield, U.K.), Apr., p. 66.
Exec 90 (RotorWay): Looking Back at Oshkosh (Exec
90), Apr., p. 12.
Flying the Exec 90 Helo, June, p. 11.
RotorWay Exec 90, June cover.
Explorer:   Explorer   Amphib.   Update,   June,    p.    20.
Fisher   Classic   Biplane:   Classic   Learning,    Part 7
(covering and painting Fisher Classic), Jan., p, 20.
Classic  Learning,  Part  8  (Fisher),  Feb.,   p.   24,
5151  Mustang:  5151  Builders  Tell  All,   Feb.,   p.   39.
A   Kid-Built   Mustang,   Part   1   (Summit   Academy,
Loehle 5151), July, p. 70.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Part   2,   getting   organized,
Aug., p. 48.
Whistle   While   You   Work   (5151   Mustang,    Sun'n
Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 3, major structures, Sep.,
p. 40.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,   Part 4,   finishing   airframe
(Loehle 5151), Oct., p. 42.
Finishing  the  Kid-Built  Mustang,   Part   5   (Loehle
5151), Nov., p. 52.
Fly  Baby:  Fly  Baby  with  a  Difference,  Apr.,   p.   22.
Glasair II-S: March cover.
S is for Stretch (Glasair 11-S), Mar., p. 18.
Great   Lakes:   Considering   a   Classic    (Great    Lakes
homebuilt), Dec., p. 22.
Harry Houdini: A Great Escape (Harry Houdini
homebuilt), Mar., p. 8.
Hatz  CB-1:  Sewing  A  "Hatchet"  (Hatz),   July,   p.   60.
Horizon  2:  Around   the   Patch:   Here's   Mike   Fisher's
Horizon 2, Sep., P. 4.
Hummingbird:    What's    In     A     Name?     (Hummingbird
Helicopter), Sep., p. 26.
KIS:  Around  the  Patch:  KIS   Prototype,   Aug.,   p.   4.
Keeping It Simple (KIS), Oct., p. 12.
Kitfox:   New   Products:   Aerocet    Manufactures    Series
1100 Floats, Kitfox, Feb., p. 76.
Gathering of 'Foxes (fly-in), Mar., p. 73.
Kitfox Model IV, December cover.
Kitfox Model IV: Flying the  Kitfox  Model  IV,  Dec.,
P. 10.
KR-2:  Looking  Back  at  Oshkosh  (KR-2),   Apr,,   p.   12.
Lancair IV: July cover.
Flying the Lancair IV, July, p. 12.
Lancair: Roommate Wanted (hangarmates, Acro Sport
II and Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Lark: Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep., p. 56
Laser  (Kolb):  Looking  Back  at  Oshkosh,  Apr,,   p.   12.
Lightning Bug: Bugging Out, Apr., p. 78.
Lonestar:  The  Business  Side:   Lonestar,   A   New   Sport
Helicopter, Feb., p. 57.
Magnum: Around the Patch: Remember the Magnum?,
Oct., p. 4.
Mangoos  Stealth:  The  Business  Side:  New   kits   and   kit
news, May, p. 54.
Marquart  Charger:  It's   a   Marquart   Charger!,   Mar.,
p. 32.
Maxair Drifter:  Sightseeing  Via  Ultralight  (tours  of
Cancun,  Mexico,  in  a  Maxair  Drifter),  Oct.,  p.  26.
Merlin   GT:   Measuring   Merlin's   Magic   (Macair    Merlin
GT), July, p. 30.
Midget  Mustang:   Learning   the   Hard   Way   (fuel   system
problem), Feb., p. 60.
Mini-500   Helicopter:   Looking   Back   at   Oshkosh   (Mini-
500), Apr., p. 12.
miniMAX:   TEAM's   Mighty   miniMAX,   Feb.,   p.    30.
Britain's First miniMAX, Nov., p. 30.
MJ-100:   Replica   Spitfires   (Spitfire    MK.IX,    MJ-100),
June, p. 28.
Nieuport  11,  7/8-scale:   Looking   Back   at   Oshkosh
(Nieupor 11), Apr,,p. 12.
Pan  ZL-1:  Looking  Back  at   Oshkosh   (Pan   ZL-1),   Apr.,
p. 12.
Parsons'Trainers:   A   Man   and    His    Gyroplanes    (Bill
Parsons), Oct., p. 18,
Pelican  Club:   Around   the   Patch:   French   Pilot   Tries
Gander-to-Paris   Solo   in   Canadian    Pelican    Club,
Sep., p. 4.
Petrel: The Business Side: Directory Update
(Hydroplum Petrel,  Ultravia  Aero,  Inc.,  Mar.,  p.  86.
Hydroplum Petrel, April cover.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p. 12.
Pober  Super  Ace:   Building   a   Classic   (Poberezny,
Super Ace), May, p. 70.
Pond  Racer:  A  Homebuilt  Stalks  The   Big   Iron   (Rutan's
Pond Racer), Sep., p. 48.
PZL  P.11c  (replica):  The  Business  Side:  HAC  Polish
Fighter Replica, Feb., p. 58.
Questair   Spirit:   The   Business   Side:   Questair   Taking
Orders for Spirit Kits, Feb., p. 56,
Quicksilver  MXL-1:  The  Business   Side:   NASA   Is   Flying
An Ultralight  (Quicksilver  MXL-1),  Mar.,  p.  86.
RANS  S-1  2   Airaile:   Looking   Back   at   Oshkosh   (RANS
S-12), Apr., p. 12.
RANS  S-11:  The  Business  Side:  Randy  Schlifter   Talks
About the S-11 Crash, June, p. 54.
Raven:   Raven   (acrobatic    airplane),    November    cover.
Flight of the Raven, Nov., p, 6.
Rebel: Gefting to Know a Rebel, Feb., p. 18.
Rebel/Renegade Spirit, October cover.
The   Final   Touch   (painting   Murphy   Rebel),   Oct.,
p. 40.
Renegade   II:   Speaking   with   Spirits   (Murphy   Renegade
and Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
RV-4:  To  Oshkosh  the  Long  Way   (RV-4,   New   Jersey   to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar.,p. 66.
RV-4,  RV-6:  Gefting  to  Know  Those  RVs,   Apr.,   p.   28.
RV-6:  Let's  Test  Some  Props  (RV-6),  May,   p,   74.
Sea Hawker: A Sea Hawker Update, Feb., p. 52.
Spirit:   Speaking   with   Spirits    (Murphy    Renegade    and
Renegade  Spirit),  Aug.,  p.   66.
Spirit, October cover.
Spitfire  Mk.IX:  Replica  Spitfires  (Spitfire  MK.IX,  MJ-
100),  June,  p.  28.
Stinger: Stinger (air racer), January cover.
A Formula for Fast (Stinger), Jan., p. 14.
Streak    Shadow:    The    Business    Side:    Streak    Shadow
Made  in  the  USA,  Feb.,  p.  57.
A   Shadow   Comes   Over   the   Land   (Streak    Shadow),
May, p. 38.
SwiftFury:   Around   the   Patch:   SwiftFury   Faces    Another
Roadblock, Apr., p. 4.
Thunder  Gull  J:  Coast  to  Coast  Via   Thunder   Gull,   May,
p. 78.
 Velocity: Flying the Velocity, Nov., p. 76.
Venture (Questair): A Venture Adventure (Sun 60
Race),  Jan.,  p.  69.
Venture   Mustang:   Looking    Back    at    Oshkosh    (Venture
Mustang), Apr., p. 12.
Wheeler   Express:   Around   the    Patch:    Wheeler    Express
Project,  May,  p.  4.
Around    the    Patch:    Wheeler    Technology     Reopens
for Business, Feb., p. 4.
Savoring Oshkosh'91 (Flying the Wheeler
Express) Nov., p. 12.
Woody   Pusher:   The   Woody   that   Could,   Sep.,   p.    50.
X-P Talon: The Business Side: News on Kits and
Mods,  July,  p.   66.
Zenair  CH-701:  Around  the   Patch:   Zenair   to   Build   CH-
701 at  Sun  'n  Fun,  May,  p.  4.
Speed Isn't Everything (CH-701), May, p. 26.
Whistle   While   You    Work    (Zenair    CH-701,    Sun'n
Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
Zodiac  CH-601:  Around  the  Patch:  It   Looks   Like   a   CH-
600  (Zodiac  601),  June,  p.   5.


 AIRSHOWS/CONVENTIONS/FLY-INS   1991

Racing  in  the  Sun  (Albuquerque  AirShow),  Jan.,  p.   10.
Checking Out Arlington, Jan., p. 30.
Cranfield's Final Fly-in?, Jan., p. 38.
The  Business  Side:   Oshkosh   '90   Trivia,   Jan.,   p.   80.
High-Speed   Homebuilts   (1   990   Reno   Air   Races),   Feb.,
p. 66.
Come   Rain   or   Shine   (Watsonville   and   Merced),    Feb.,
p. 72.
Around  the  Patch:   PFA,   Cranfield,   England,   Seflies   on
1991 Fly-In Site, Mar., p. 6.
Moulins'90 (RSA rally), Mar.,p. 12.
It's Fun, and It's Sun (Sun 'n Fun), Mar., p. 40.
A Gathering of'Foxes (Kiffox fly-in), Mar., p. 73.
Meet   Me   in   Tehachapi   (Sailplane    Homebuilder's    Assn.
annual  meeting),  Mar.,   p.   76.
Around the Patch: Homebuilt Competitions Seek
Financial  Backing  (CAFE  400,  Sun  100)  Apr.,  p.   4.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p. 12.
A  New  York  State   of   Mind   (Greater   New   York   Antique
Airplane Club Fly-in), Apr., p. 34.
Copperstate Succeeds Again, Apr., p. 72.
Catching  Ultraflight'90,  May,   p.   18.
Around  the  Patch:  Sun  'n  Fun  Shows   Strong   Interest   in
Homebuilts, July, p. 4.
Making the Most of Oshkosh, July, p. 36@
Flying to Oshkosh, July, p. 44.
Visiting Sun 'n  Fun  '91,  Aug.,  p.  10.
Strength   In   Numbers   (New   Jersey   EAA    chapters    join
forces for fly-in), Aug., p. 46.
Doing  It  in  the  Desert  (EAA  Chapter  14  at   Ocotillo
Wells),  Sep.,  p.  20.
A  Buzz  in  the  Beehive  State  (EAA   fifth   annual   Beehive
State fly-in), Sep., p. 28.
The  Business  Side:  Formula  V  Air  Racing,   Sep.,   p.   39.
Around  the  Patch:  Fatality   Ends   Formula   V   Racing   for
the Year, Oct.,  p.  4.
Savoring  Oshkosh  '91,   Nov.,   p.   12.
Around  the  Patch:   Expo'91,   RC   Model   Exhibit,   Ida
Grove, Iowa, Dec., p. 4.


 AMPHIBIANS/SEAPLANES    1991

A  Sea  Hawker  Update,   Feb.,   p.   52.
The  Business  Side:  The  Airshark:  Is  it  Dead  in   the
Water?,  Mar.,  p.  86.
Around   the   Patch:   Adventurer   Amphibian   Takes    Flight,
Apr., p. 4.
Looking  Back   at   Oshkosh   (Hydroplum   Petrel),   Apr.,
p. 12.
Around  the  Patch:   Finnish   Amphib.   Co.   Seeks   U.S.
Market (Atol), Sep., p. 4.


 AVIONICS    1991

New   Products:   Strike    Finder,    Thunderstorm    Avoidance,
Jan., p. 26.
Build  an  Airband  Radio,  Jan.,  p.  82.
Portables   Go    Head-to-Head    (Icom    IC-A20    and    Terra
TPX-720), Feb., p. 8.
New    Products:    MicroCom    Announces     Model     M-40
Headset, Feb., p. 76.
New  Products:  11   Morrow's   Alti-Trak   Makes   Altitude
Management   Easy,   Feb.,   p.   77.
New Products: Foster Airdata Delivers Fl 4 and
LRN501  Loran  Cs,   Mar.,   p.   82.
Kitbuilding  an  Audio  Panel  (RST  504),  Apr.,   p.   56.
New  Products:  Aqex   Supplies   a   Variety   of   ELTS,   May,
p. 25.
Around the Patch: Waypoint Introduces Portable
Moving-Map Cockpit Display, June, p. 4.
New  Products:   David   Clark   Has   a   New   Headset,   June,
p. 87.
Around   the   Patch:   Wag   Aero   Introduces   All-in-One
Navcom,  July,  p.   6.
New  Products:   Sigtronics   Now   Sells   a   Stereo   Headset,
Aug., p.  43.
A   Radio   For   All   Seasons   (ICOM   A20,   ICOM   IC-A21),
Sep., p.  46.
New   Products:   Softcomm   Introduces    the    C-60
Headset, Sep., p. 86.
Avionics  for   Homebuilts   (overall   survey   of   products),
Oct., p.  48.
Getting It Together (Wag-Aero's ICS Plus navcom),
Oct., p.  61.

            BIPLANES       1991
Black Eagle (Christen Eagle II), Feb., p. 10.
A  Sea  Hawker  Update,   Feb.,   p.   52.
It's a Marquart Charger!, Mar., p. 32.
A  Double  Duce,  You  Say?   (Bakeng   Duce),   Apr.,   p.   8.
Looking  Back  at  Oshkosh  (Pan  ZL-1),  Apr.,   p.   12.
The  Pride  of  Riverside  (Acroduster  Too),   Apr.,   p.   46.
Sewing A "Hatchet" (Hatz), July, p. 60.
Speaking   with   Spirits   (Murphy    Renegade    and
Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
Roommate   Wanted    (hangarmates,    Acro    Sport    11    and
Lancair), Nov., p. 80.
Considering   a   Classic   (Great   Lakes   homebuilt),   Dec.,
p. 22.


 BOOKS, BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF      1991

Sun  'n  Fun,  Florida's   Aviation   Extravaganza,   by   Geoff
Jones, Feb., p. 50.
Muscle Planes, by Michael O'Leary, Mar., p. 80.
Stress Without Tears, by Tom Rhodes, Mar., p. 80.
Spirits in the Sky, by John Mathews and Nancy
Robinson  Masters,   Mar.,   p.   80.
Jet  Warbirds,  by  Michael  O'Leary,  Mar.,  p.   81.
Choosing   Your    Homebuilt-The    One    YouW    Finish    and
Fly!, by Kenneth Armstrong, Nov., p. 85.
Kitplane  Construction,  by   Ron   Wanttaja,   Nov.,   p.   85.


  BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS        1991

Kit Tips: Tools You Can Make For Working With
Tubing,     Jan., p. 36.
Build  an  Airband  Radio,  Jan.,  p.  82.
Make  Your  Own  Hoses,   Mar.,   p.   55.
Kit Tips: Bowden cable control, Mar., p. 84.
Kitbuilding  an  Audio  Panel  (RST  504),  Apr.,  p.  56.
Kit  Tips:  Part  1:  How  to  make  your  own   fiberglass
wheelpants, Apr., p. 82.
Kit  Tips:  Part  2:  How  to  make  your  own   fiberglass
wheelpants, May, p. 26.
Building a Ponable Hangar, Sep., p. 54.
Soldering Iron Heat  Controller  (build  one  for  $10),
Oct.,p.82.
Refinishing  Fiberglass  Fuel   Tanks,   Dec.,   p.83.

BUILDER'S REPORTS
Black Eagle (Christen Eagle 11), Feb., p. 10.
TEAM's Mighty miniMAX, Feb., p. 30.
5151 Builders Tell All, Feb., p. 39.
A  Great  Escape  (Harry  Houdini  homebuilt),  Mar.,   p.   8.
Jewel  in  the  Crown  (Emeraude),  Apr.,   p.   66,
One  in  a  Thousand  (Avid  Heavy   Hauler),   May,   p.   46.
Speaking   with   Spirits   (Murphy   Renegade   and
Renegade Spirit), Aug., p. 66.
Britain's  First  miniMAX,  Nov.,  p.  30.
Finishing  the  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Pao   5   (Loehle   5151),
Nov., p.  52.
The Right Stuff (what  it  takes  to  build  your  own  plane),
Nov.,p.   84.
An  Avid  Flyer  Nears  Completion,  Dec.,  p.   30.


 BUILDING TECHNIQUES      1991

Kit  Tips:  How  to  Use  a  Jeweler's  Saw  for  Detail  Work,
Feb., p.  44.
Make  Your  Own  Hoses,   Mar.,   p.   55.
The  Basics  of  Controls,  Apr.,  p.  44.
Defeating  Bad  Vibes  (engine  vibration   isolators),   June,
p.  40.
Building  an  Avid  Flyer,  Part  2,   taking   control   (Avid
Heavy Hauler), June, p. 46.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Part  1,   the   Loehle   5151   (Summit
Academy), July, p. 70.
They  Call  It  Finessing  (removing  flaws  from  paint  job),
July, p.  74.
Building an Avid Flyer,  Part  3,  engine  installation,  July,
p.  82.
Take   Some   Good   Advice   (advisory    circulars),    Aug.,
p.  44.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Part  2,   getting   organized,   Aug.,
p.  48.
Building  an  Avid  Flyer,  Part  4,   wings,   Aug.,   p.   54.
Whistle   While   You   Work   (5151   Mustang,   Zenair    CH-
701,  Sun  'n  Fun  workshops),  Aug.,  p.  76.
Stripes and  Tapes,  (painting),  Sep.,  p.  30.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Part   3,   major   structures,   Sep.,
p.  40.
Catchin' Static (static poq), Sep., p. 66.
Building  An  Avid  Flyer,  Part  5,  covering,  Sep.,  p.   78.
Building  an  Avid  Flyer,  Part  6,  covering,  Oct.,  p.   30.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,  Part  4,  finishing   airframe,   Oct.,
p.  42.
Build  an  Ultra-Reliable  LED   Flashlight,   Oct.,   p.   74.
Testing  on  the  Ground  (cheap,  effective,   safe
aerodynamic testing), Nov. p. 72.
Building  An  Avid  Flyer,  Part   7,   working   with   Lexan,
Nov., p.  58.


 COMPOSITE DESIGNS        1991

A  Sea  Hawker  Update,   Feb.,   p.   52,
The   Business   Side:   Cozy   Mark   IV   Plans    Available,
Feb., p.  56.
The  Business  Side:  Questair   Taking   Orders   for   Spirit
Kits, Feb., p. 56.
S is for Stretch (Glasair II-S),  Mar.,  p.  18.
Looking  Back  at  Oshkosh  (KR-2),  Apr.,  p.   12.
Bugging  Out  (Lightning  Bug),  Apr.,  p.   78.
Around  the  Patch:  Wheeler  Express  Project,  May,   p.   4.
Replica  Spitires  (Spitfire  MK.IX,  MJ-100),  June,  p.   28.
The  Business  Side:  Lancair  IV,  June,   p.   54.
Around  the  Patch:  KIS  Prototype,  Aug.,  p.   4.
A  Cozy  Four-Seater  (Mk  IV),  Aug.,  p.   22.
Keeping It  Simple  (KIS),  Oct.,  p.  12.
Roommate   Wanted    (hangarmates,    Acro    Spoo    11    and
Lancair), Nov.,  p.  80.


 COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE         1991

New Products: Computer-Aided Sheet Planner, Jan.,
p.  26.
New Products: AzureSoft Has a Program That Helps
Decode DUATS, Mar., p. 83.
New Products: PHONtex is a Portable Data Terminal
from Zycom,  Apr.,  p.  76.
New Products: Flight Computing Catalog Is On the
Way, Sep.,p. 86.


  COVERS      1991

Stinger (sport racer), January.
Christen  Eagle  II,   February.
Glasair II-S, March.
Hydroplum   Petrel,    April.
Avid Flyer STOL, May.
RotorWay International Exec 90, June.
Lancair IV, July.
Cozy Mk IV, August.
Brokaw    Bullet,     September.
Rebel and Renegade Spirit, October.
Raven (acrobatic airplane), November.
Kitfox   Model   IV,    December.


   DESIGN TECHNIQUES       1991

Wind Tunnel (calculating weight and balance), Jan.,
p. 8
Wind Tunnel (pitch-trimming devices), Feb., p. 14.
Learning the Hard Way (Midget Mustang fuel system
problem), Feb., p. 60.
Wind Tunnel (taking advice), Mar., p. 24.
A Balanced Outlook, Mar., p. 52.
To Trim a Homebuilt, Apr., p. 38.
The Basics of Controls , Apr., p. 44.
Wind Tunnel (spoilers), Apr., p. 52,
Wind Tunnel (spoilers can also be used as roll-control
devices), May,  p.   8.
Pick-A-Prop,  May,   p.   60.
Wind Tunnel (spoilers come in many different sizes and
shapes),  June,  p.   5.
Doing It Vertically (V/STOL, Doak X-16), June, p. 30.
Defeating Bad Vibes (engine vibration isolators), June,
p.  40.
Wind Tunnel (searching for parasites), July, p. 78,
Take Some Good Advice (advisory circulars), Aug.,
p.  44.
Wind Tunnel (looking at drag), Aug., p. 82.
Wind Tunnel (plane's fuselage can be a real drag),
Sep,, p. 8.
Catchin' Static (static poq), Sep., p, 66.
Wind Tunnel (parasite drag), Oct., p. 8.
Proportioning a Plane, (taper and curve vital), Nov.,
p.  46.
Wind Tunnel (keeping engine cool), Nov., p. 68,
Testing on the Ground (cheap, effective, safe
aerodynamic testing), Nov., p. 72.
Wind Tunnel (aerodynamics of engine cooling), Dec.,
p.  26.


  DESIGNERS          1991

Getting to Know Those RVs (Dick VanGrunsven), Apr.,
p.  28.
Speed  Isn't   Everything   (Chris   Heintz,   Zenair   CH-701),
May, p. 26.
Meet Nat Puffer, Aug., p. 26.
Ron Mason's Christavia Mk 4, Aug., p. 30.
The Brokaw Bullet Is Back, Sep., p. 12.
           

 DIRECTORIES/INDEXES      1991

Index to 1990 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 84,
The    Business    Side:     Directory     Update     (Hydroplum
Petrel, Ultravia Aero, Inc., Mar., p. 86.
Supplier Directory'91, June, p. 66.
To Pick a Proper Prop, July, p. 24.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct., p. 66.
New   Products:   New   Rotorcrft   Directory    Published    by
the PRA, Nov., p. 86.
1992 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 36.
Homebuilt   Directory   Cross   Reference,    Dec.,    p.    78.


 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS        1991

Around  the  Patch:  Try  a  Little  Air  Combat   (Air   Combat
USA), Jan., p. 4.
The Business Side: New addresses, Jan., p. 80.
Around  the  Patch:  Avid  Aircraft  Sells  Its  1  000th   Kit,
Feb., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:    Wheeler    Technology    Reopens    for
Business, Feb., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   LAMA   Announces    Awards    for    Kit
Manufacturers, Feb., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   SAMA   Gears   Up   To   Push   Primary-
Category Aircraft Regulation, Feb., p. 4.
The   Business   Side:   European   Distributor   for   Lancair,
Feb., p. 59,
The  Business  Side:   News   of   Companies,   Mar.,   p.   86.
Around  the  Patch:  VK30   Update   (Cirrus),   Apr.,   p.   4.
Around the Patch: SwiftFury Faces Yet Another
Roadblock, Apr., p. 4.
The   Business   Side:   Newsletters   and   address    changes.
The  Business  Side:  New  Kits  and  Kit  News,  May,  p.   54.
Around   the   Patch:   Questair    Sets    Records,    Declares
Chapter  11,  Continues  Kit  Deliveries,   June,   p.   4.
The Business Side: Address changes.
Around   the   Patch:   LAMA   to   Honor   Kit    Manufacturer,
July, p. 6.
The   Business   Side:   News   on   Kits   and   Mods,    July,
p.  66.
Around   the   Patch:   Here's   Mike   Fisher's   Horizon    2,
Sep., p. 4.
The   Business   Side:   Kit   News,   New   Addresses,    Sep.,
p.  36.
Sightseeing  Via  Ultralight  (tours  of  Cancun,   Mexico,   in
a Maxair Drifter), Oct., p. 26.
The  Business  Side,  New  Kits  and  Kit  News,  Oct.,  p.  80.
The  Business   Side:   News   on   Kit   Manufacturers,   Nov.,
p.  36.


                  EDUCATION    1991

Classic  Learning,  Part  7   (covering   and   painting   Fisher
Classic), Jan., p. 20.
Classic Learning, Part 8 (Fisher), Feb., p. 24.
A   Kid-Built   Mustang,   Part   1   (Summit   Academy,   Loehle
5151), July, p. 70.
A  Kid-Built  Mustang,   Part   2,   getting   organized,   Aug.,
p.  48.
A  Kid-Built   Mustang,   Part   3,   major   structures,   Sep.,
p.  40.

A Kid-Built Mustang, Part 4, finishing airframe (Loehle
5151), Oct., p. 42.
Finishing the Kid-Built Mustang, Nov., p. 52.


 ENGINES         1991

Hirth Cross-Country Challenge, Part 2, Jan., p. 46.
Engine Beat (Canadian Airmotive CAM-T-90), Jan.,
p. 54.
The Business Side: First U.S. Hirth Maintenance
Center, Jan., p. 80.
Overhaul Your Own Engine?, Feb., p. 78.
Engine Beat (Amex and Reductions have PSRU for
Subaru EA-81), Feb., p. 88.
Engine Beat (engine development), Mar., p. 16.
Here Comes Rotary Power, Mar., p. 46.
New Products: LEAF Sells a Rotax Dual Carb Intake
Silencer Kit, Mar., p. 83.
Engine Beat (Huronia propeller speed-reduction unit),
Apr., p. 36.
New Products: LEAF Has a Video and Manual for
Rotax Builders, May, p. 25.
Engine Beat (reciprocating engines that rival
turboprops), May,p. 52.
Dodging Installation Grief, May, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Mosler Upgrades Its Four-Cylinder
Engine Line, June, p. 5.
Engine Beat (auto engines and propeller speed
reduction drives), June, p. 26.
New Products: CPS Releases Its New Rotax Engine
Catalog, July, p. 63.
Engine Beat (high-output auto engines), July, p. 68.
Building an Avid Flyer, Pan 3, engine installation, July,
p. 82.
New Products: Falconer Sells Firewall-Forward
Packages (Hirth), Aug. p. 43.
Engine Beat (Norton Motors NR 652 rotary engine),
Sep., p.76.
Engine Beat (Rotax 912), Oct., p. 72.
New Products: Solve Engine Problems With Pilot's
Manual for Diagnosing Engine Problems,
Oct., p. 86.
Engine Beat (ZM engines from Czechoslovakia), Nov.,
p. 44.
Engine Beat (Powerplant options from eastern
Europe), Dec,, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (Aerodynamics of engine cooling), Dec.,
p. 26.


                     FAA       1991

Homebuilt Accidents Count, Jan. p. 16.
Around the Patch: SAMA Gears Up To Push Primary-
Category Aircraft Regulation, Feb., p. 04.
Around the Patch: FAA Makes Gyroplane Training
More Accessible, Mar., p. 5.
Around the Patch: Annual Flight Reviews for New
Pilots: Going, Going, Apr., p. 4
Around the Patch: Paul Poberezny Petitions FAA For a
New Category of Aircraft, May, p. 4.
Flying to Oshkosh, July, p, 44,
Around the Patch: FAA Participating in Mock
Certification of Several Homebuilts, Aug., p. 4.
Take Some Good Advice (advisory circulars), Aug.,
p. 44.
The Business Side: FAA Establishes Safety Data
Exchange System; Proposed Part 103 Changes,
Sep., p. 36.
Around the Patch: NPRM 89-7 re: Primary Category
Aircraft, Nov., p. 4.


 FLIGHT REVIEWS       1991

Black Eagle (Christen Eagle 11), Feb,, p. 10.
Gefting to Know a Rebel, Feb., p. 18.
S is for Stretch (Glasair 11-S), Mar., p. 18.
A Double Duce, You Say? (Bakeng Duce), Apr., p. 8.
Speed Isn't Everything (Zenair CH-701), May, p, 26.
Geting to Know Those RVs, Apr., p. 28.
Flying the Exec 90 Helicopter, June, p. 1 1.
Flying the Lancair IV, July, p. 12.
Measuring Merlin's Magic (Macair Merlin GT), July,
p. 30.
A Cozy Four-Seater (Mk IV), Aug., p. 22
Ron Mason's Christavia MK 4, Aug,, p, 30.
Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep., p. 5.
Keeping It Simple (KIS), Oct. p. 12.
Savoring Oshkosh '91 (Flying the Brokaw Bullet), Nov.,
p. 12.
Savoring Oshkosh '91 (Flying the Wheeler Express),
Nov., p. 12.
Flying the Velocity, Nov., p. 76.
Flying the Kitfox Model IV, Dec,, p. 1 0.

FLIGHT TESTING
First Things First, Pan 2, Jan., p. 56,
Meet a "Chapter Pilot" (Joe Gauthier), Feb., p. 86.
The Business Side: Randy Schliner Talks About the
S-11 Crash, June, p. 54.


 HISTORICAL      1991

A Formula One Primer, Feb., p. 70.
Dewey's Legacy (Dewey Dorman, North Dakota),
June, p. 60.


          HUMOR      1991

A Run of Bad Luck, Feb., p. 84.
Rampcheck Man, Apr., p. 24.


   INTERNATIONAL      1991

Cranfield's Final Fly-In?, Jan., p. 38.
Moulins '90 (RSA rally), Mar., p. 12.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Hydroplum Petrel), Apr.,
p. 12.
A Jewel in the Crown (Emeraude, PFA award at
Cranfield), Apr., p. 66,
The Business Side: Homebuilding in the Soviet Union,
Apr., p. 86.
A Shadow Comes Over the Land (Britain's Streak
Shadow), May, p. 38.
Around the Patch: Finnish Amphlb. Co. Seeks U.S.
Market (Atol), Sep. p, 4,
Britain's First miniMAX, Nov., p. 30.


 MAINTENANCE     1991

Overhaul Your Own Engine?, Feb., p. 78.
Dodging Installation Grief (engines), May, p. 66.
Combating Fatigue, Dec., p. 18.
Refinishing Fiberglass Fuel Tanks, Dec., p. 83.


 METAL DESIGNS      1991

Super Pocket Rocket [The] (DA-9), Jan., p. 12,
A Formula for Fast (Stinger), Jan., p. 14.
To Oshkosh the Long Way (RV-4, New Jersey to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar., p. 66.
Looking Back at Oshkosh, Apr., p, 12.
Getting to Know Those RVs, Apr., p. 28.
Around the Patch: Zenair to Build CH-701 at Sun 'n
Fun, May, p. 4.
Speed Isn't Everything (Zenair CH-701), May, p. 26.
Around the Patch: It May Look Like a CH-600 (Zodiac
601), June, p. 5.
Whistle While You Work (5151 Mustang, Zenair CH-
701, Sun 'n Fun workshops), Aug., p. 76.
The Bullet Is Back (Brokaw Bullet), Sep., p. 12.
Around the Patch: Remember the Magnum?, Oct., p. 4.
The Final Touch (painting Murphy Rebel), Oct., p. 40.


   MONOPLANES       1991

Super Pocket Rocket (DA-9), Jan., p. 12.
5151 Builders Tell All, Feb., p. 39.
The Business Side: Streak Shadow Made in the USA,
Feb., p. 57.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Alaskan Bushmaster, Kolb
Laser, RANS S-12 Airaile), Apr., p. 12.
Fly Baby with a Difference, Apr., p. 22.
A Shadow Comes Over the Land (Streak Shadow),
May, p. 38.
One in a Thousand (Avid Heavy Hauler), May, p. 46.
Building a Classic (Pober Super Ace), May, p. 70.
Flying On a Lark (Keleher JK-1 Lark), Sep,, p. 56.
Fun Flying in the Boonies (Boondocker), Oct., P. 22.

PERSONAL ADVENTURES
A Venture Adventure (Sun 60 Race), Jan., p. 69.
Learning the Hard Way (Midget Mustang's fuel system
problem), Feb., p. 60,
To Oshkosh the Long Way (RV-4, New Jersey to
Oshkosh via South America), Mar., p. 66.

Coast to Coast Via Thunder Gull, May, p. 78.
Engine-Out Time!, July, p. 50.
When the Music Stops (engine out), July, p. 54.
Around  the  Patch:  French   Pilot   Tries   Gander-to-Paris
Solo in Canadian Pelican Club, Sep., p. 4.
The  Woody  that  Could   (Woody   Pusher   first   flights),
Sep.,p. 50.


 PERSONALITIES      1991

Meet  a  "Chapter  Pilot"  (Bill  Gauthier),  Feb.,  p.   86.
Building  a  Classic  (Poberezny,   Pober   Super   Ace),   May,
p. 70.
A  Man  and  His  Gyroplane  (Bill  Parsons),   Oct.,p,   18.


  PRODUCTS         1991

New  Products:  Fast-Wing  Paint  Sealant,   Jan.,   p.   26.
New  Products:  Your  Planes   on   a   Coffee   Mug,   Feb.,
p. 76.
New Products: KILO Marine Sells a Handheld
Anemometer, Feb., p. 77.
New  Products:  H.G.   Dietz   Products   Sells   a   Compass
Correction Kit, Mar., p. 82.
New    Products:     Lindberg     Aircraft's     Cabin     Cover
Reflects         Heat, Mar., p. 82.
New Products: Arlon Silicone Technologies'Self-
Adhesive Rubber Tape, Apr., p. 76.
New   Products:   Kennon's   Spoiler   Wing    Covers    Keep
Wings Clean, Apr., p. 76.
New   Products:   Zulu   Wheel   Makes    Time    Conversions
Easy, Apr., p. 77.
New Products: M.M. Newman Corp. Sells Hose
Abrasion Protector, Apr., p. 77.
Around  the  Patch:   B.C.   Air   Offers   New   Helicopter,
Builder Videos, May, p. 4.
New   Products:   Pilot   Achievement    Plaques    Available
From Cameron, May, p. 25.
New   Products:   Quonset-Style   Hangars   From    U.S.    Arch
Buildings Corp., May, p. 25.
A Trip to Hardware Heaven, May, p. 84.
New  Products:  RANS  Makes  an  Oil   Tank   Kit   For   the
Rotax 582, July, p. 63.
New Products: ASA Introduces Fuel Tester
Alternative, July, p. 63.
New  Products:  Visual  Instruments   Has   a   New   Voltage
Monitor, Aug., p. 43.
New   Products:   Two   Star    Productions    Sells    Model
Homebuilts, Sep., p. 86.
New  Products:  Barbaree   Announces   the   Rev   Tach   Ila
(measures  prop   speed   from   a   distance)   Sep.,
p. 86.
New   Products:   Shanty   Heater   Will   Warm    Up    Your
Engine, Oct., p. 86.
New  Products:  ASA  Has  a   Line   of   Pilot   Kneeboards,
Oct., p. 86.
New    Products:    Proheat    Heatpack    Provides    Emergency
Heat, Oct., p. 86.
New   Products:   LEAF's   Single-Arm   Throttle    Quadrant,
Nov., p. 86.
New  Products:  Warbird  Ceiling   Fans   are   Available   from
Jaeger, Nov., p. 86.


 PROPELLERS      1991

A  Farewell  to   Arms?   (hand-propping),   Jan.,   p.   61.
Propellers: The Metal Option, Jan., p. 74.
A Prop Primer, Jan., p. 77.
Engine  Beat   (Huronia   propeller   speed-reduction   unit,),
Apr., p. 36.
Pick-A-Prop, May, p. 60.
Let's Test Some Props (RV-6), May,p. 74.
Engine Beat (auto engines and propeller speed
reduction drives), June, p. 26.
To Pick a Proper Prop, July, p. 24.
New   Products:   lvoprop    Announces    a    New    Composite
Prop, Aug., p. 43.
Around  the  Patch:  Warp  Drive   Offers   New   Prop,   Oct.,
p. 4.


  PURCHASING      1991

Homebuilt   Sticker   Shock?,    (lower-price    alternatives),
Nov., p. 8.
   

   REPLICAS        1991

The  Business  Side:   Polish   Fighter   Replica   from   HAC,
Feb., p. 58.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Venture Mustang), Apr.,
p. 12.
Replica  Spitfires  (Spitfire  MK.IX,  MJ-100),  June,  p.   28.


  ROTORCRAFT       1991

The   Business   Side:   Lonestar-A   New   Sport   Helicopter,
Feb., p. 57.
Around  the   Patch:   Homebuilt   Helicopters   Are   On   The
Rise, Mar., p. 4.
Around the Patch: FAA Makes Gyroplane Training
More Accessible, Mar., p, 5.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (RotorWay Int'l Exec 90,
Mini-500), Apr., p. 12.
Flying the Exec 90 Helicopter, June, p. 1 1.
What's   In   A   Name?   (Hummingbird    Helicopter),    Sep.,
p. 26.
A Man and His Gyroplanes (Bill Parsons, Parsons'
Trainers), Oct., p. 18.
New   Products:   New   Rolorcraft   Directory   Published   by
the PRA, Nov., p. 86.


   SAFETY        1991

Homebuilt   Accidents   Count   (NTSB   presentation),    Jan.,
p. 16.
New  Products:  Water  Detect  Finds  Water  in   Your   Fuel),
Jan., p. 26.
A Farewell to Arms? (hand-propping), Jan., p. 61.
What! Me Lost? No Way!, (basic navigation), Mar.,
p. 57.
New   Products:   The   Pocket   Rocket   by   Second    Chantz
is a BRS Parachute, Mar., p, 83.
Engine-Out Time!, July, p. 50.
Around  the  Patch:  Last   Year's   GA   Accident   Rate   Was
An All-Time Low, Oct., p. 4.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct,, p. 66.


  SAILPLANES        1991

Meet  Me   in   Tehachapi   (annual   Sailplane   Homebuilders'
Assn. meet.), Mar., p. 76.


   SPECIAL-PURPOSE AIRCRAFT      1991
Around  the  Patch:  Try  a  Liftle  Air  Combat  (Air   Combat
USA), Jan. p. 4.
A Formula for Fast (Stinger sport racer), Jan., p. 14.
Explorer Amphib Update, June, p. 20.
Doing It Vertically (V/STOL, Doak X-1 6), June, p. 30.
A Homebuilt Stalks The Big Iron (Rutan's Pond Racer),
Sep., p. 48.
Flight of the Raven (aerobatics), Nov., p. 6.


    SUPPLIES/SUPPLIERS      1991

New Products: Powercraft Makes Instrument Panels
for Powered Parachutes, Feb., p. 76.
New Products: Aerocet Manufactures Series 1100
Floats for Kitfox, Feb., p. 76.
New Products: Fitzgerald Composites Has an
Illustrated Catalog, Feb., p. 77.
New Products: Remanufactured Parts Catalog
Available from Aero Fabricators, Mar., p, 83.
A Trip to Hardware Heaven (Air Parts of Kansas City),
May,  p.  84.
Avionics for Homebuilts (overall survey of products),
Oct., p.  48.
The Edgeley Edge (Fisher Flying Products, Edgeley,
North Dakota), June, p. 56.
Parachutes and Homebuilts, Oct., p. 66.

      TOOLS       1991

New Products: Redimix Epoxy Compound Dispenser),
Jan., p.  26.
Kit Tips: Tools You Can Make For Working With
Tubing,  Jan.,  p.  36.
New Products: Tight Fit Drill Kit from Omni Mfg., Feb.,
p. 77.
New Products: ADH, Inc. Sells Bryant Powercords,
Mar., p.  82.
New Products: Supe@lite Offers the Smaq Level, June,
p. 86.
New Products: Elton Industries Makes A Ratchet-
Action Squeeze-Wrench, June, p. 87.
Goodies for the Workbench, July, p. 28.
New Products: Vacuum/Pressure Tester Available
From LEAF, July, p. 63.
Working for Minimum Swage (good vs. bad swages),
Oct., p.  78.
New Products: Daytona MIG Sells a Portable Welder,
Nov., p.  86.


     ULTRALIGHTS     1991

Hirth Cross-Country Challenge, Pan 2, Jan., p. 46,
TEAM's Mighty miniMAX, Feb., p. 30.
The Business Side: NASA Is Flying A Quicksilver
MXL-1,  Mar.,  p.   86.
Looking Back at Oshkosh (Nieupo@ 11), Apr., p. 12.
Catching Ultraflight '90 (New York), May, p. 18.
Coast to Coast Via Thunder Gull, May, p. 78.
Sightseeing Via Ultralight (sightseeing tours of Cancun,
Mexico in Maxair Drifter), Oct., p. 26.

                   
       VIDEOS      1991

Oshkosh '90: Gateway to Aviation, produced by EAA,
Feb., p.  50.
Emergency Maneuver Training, produced by Precision
Productions, Feb., p. 50.
Kitplane Six and UltraSix, produced by Industrial Video
Source,  Mar.,  p.  81.
Out of the Blue, produced by Blue Sky Studios, Mar.,
P. 81,
Getting Started in Aerobatics, produced by EAA and
Int'l Aerobatic Club, Sep., p. 85.


        END OF 1991




                1992

     AIRCRAFT      1992

Aviat  Eagle  11:  Call  It  the   Aviat   Eagle   11   (formerly
Christen Eagle), Jan., p. 62.
Avid  Aircraft:  An  Avid  Gathering,  March,  p.  I  8.
Avid  Flyer:   Notes   From   an   Avid   Flier   (Avid   Flyer),
June, p. 16.
The Flyer Finally Flies!, (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 76.
Building  an  Avid  Flyer,  Part   9   (meeting   the   FAA),
Jan.,  p.  48.
Avid   Amphibian:   Around   the    Patch:    Flaperon    Flutter
Suspected in Avid Amphib Crash, March, p. 6.
Avid  Mark  IV:  Flying  the  Mark  IV,  March,  p.  22.
Balloon: Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
BD-4   Super    Sport:    In    Pursuit    of    Speed    (Chevy-
powered BD-4), July, p. 42.
BD-10:   Supersonic   Jet   for   the   Masses?    (Jim    Bede's
BD- 10), Aug., p. 42.
Around  the   Patch:   BD-10   flight   test   is   underway,
Sept.,  p.  4.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p. 4.
Belle  of  Bethany:   The   Belle   of   Bethany   (air   racer),
June, p. 36.
Berkut: January cover.
Birth of an Eagle, Part I (Berkut), Jan., p. 10.
Berkut Part 2: (The Eagle Flies), Feb., p. 70.
Blue   Hawk:   Around   the   Patch:   Another    Canard    Plane
(Blue  Hawk,   Pawnee   Aviation),   June,   p.   6.
Challenger    II:    Meet    the    Challengers    (Quad     City
Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
Cirrus   ST-50:   The    Business    Side:    Cirrus    Turboprop
Pressurized ST-50, Dec.
Cirrus   VK30:   Around   the   Patch:   Improving   the    VK30,
Feb., p. 6.
Around   the   Patch:   Flying   the   New    Cirrus    VK30,
March,  p.  6.
Cosmic   Wind:   The   Case   of   the   Lost    Racer    (Cosmic
Wind), March, p. 30.
Cozy   Mk   IV:   Around   the   Patch:   Flying   Cozily@r   Was
It Cosily? (Cozy Mk IV), June, p. 4.
Cygnet     (glider):     The     Business     Side:     Homebuilt
Sailplane Ready to Soar, May, p. 82.
Discovery:    Meet     the     Discovery     Man     (Discovery),
April, p. 66.
Fisher    FP-404:    Back    to     Basics     (FP-404,     Super
Koala), June, p. 30.
Fisher   Super   Koala@   Back   to   Basics    (FP-404,    Super
Koala), June, p. 30.
5151    Mustang:    The    Business     Side:     Replica     Kit
Interests  Sport  Flyers  (5151   Mustang),   Oct.,   p.   8.
Freedom  180:  Around  the  Patch:  In   the   Wings   (1   994)i
Brutsche  Aircraft  Freedom   180,   Aug.,   p.   4.
Gee Bee Sportsteri Gee Bee Sportster, May cover.
A Gee Bee by  Any Other Name (Model  E Sporister), May, p. 12.
Glasair   II-S:   Around   the    Patch:    Check    Out    These
Glasair Improvements, Sept., p. 6.
Glasair    III:    The    Making    of    a    Champion    (Myron
Jenkins'Glasair III), Dec., p. 28.
Glass    Goose:    Glass    Goose,    November    cover.
Waterfowl   Wonder    (Quickkit,    Inc.,    Glass    Goose),
Nov.,  p.  46.
Gyroplanes: Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
Harley     Starblazer:     Around     the      Patch:      Harley
Starblazer, April, p. 6.
Hu-go Craft: A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Hummingbird   (rotor):   The   Business    Side:    Auto    Power
for    the    Hummingbird    (Vertical    Aviation    Tech.),
May, p. 82,
Ibis: The Ibis Evolves (Junqua Ibis), Sept., p. 66.
Jurca     aircraft:     The     Business     Side:     University
Evaluates   Jurca   Designs   (Marcel   Jurca),    May,    p. 82.
Kitfox:  Around  the  Patch:  Time  to  Fly  (Kitfox),   May, p. 6.
The   Business   Side:   Sale   of   the   Century    (Kitfox
sold to SkyStar Aircraft), Oct., p. 8.
The    Business    Side:    Engine    mount    for     Mosier
Engine for Kitfox (Wilson Aircraft Go.), Dec.
Kolb  FireStar:  See   the   USA   the   Lightplane   Way   (Kolb
FireStar), Feb., p. 22.
Kolb   Laser:   T-30   Katana   (acrobatic)   and   Kolb   Laser,
April cover.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb Laser), April, p. 70.
Lancair:   Around   the   Patch:   Pressurized   Lancair,   July,
p, 6,
Lancair IV:   The   Business   Side:   Lancair   Hosts    First
Fly-in, Oct., p. 9.
Lazair  Series  III:  Lazair   Morning   (Series   III   Lazair),
Nov., p. 63.
Light     Wing     Aircraft     GA-55:      Adding      Lightness
(Australian   Light   Wing   Aircraft   GA-55),   June,    p.
42.
LM-IA     Puddle     Jumperi     The     Business     Side:     A
Miniature  Cub   (Light   Miniature   Aircraft,   Inc.,   LM-
1 A), Oct., p. 9.
Long-EZ:   Gear   Up   the   EZ   Way   (Long-EZ),  Jan., p.38.
Mini  500  (helicopter):  Around   the   Patch:   Fetters   Flies
the Mini 500 Helicopter, Aug., p. 4.
miniMAX,    HI-MAX:     Meet     Mr.     Max     (Wayne     lson,
TEAM), Nov., p. 40.
Montana   Coyote:   Flying   a   Coyote   in    Montana,    Feb.,
p. 40.
Nieuport    17:    Around     the     Patch:     LEAF     Markets
Nieuport 17 Kit, Feb., p. 6.
P-51   Mustang:    New    Products:    Jongbloed    is    Selling
Scale Mustang Wheels, Feb., p. 88.
Piel    Diamant:    A    Diamond    in    the     Rough     (Piel
Diamant), March, p. 72.
Pietenpol   Air    Camper:    Pietenpol    Air    Camper,    July
cover.
Check Out This Pietenpol, July, p. 12.
Pitts S-1: A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Pazmany    PL-1,    PL-2:    A    Pair    of    Pazmanys     (New
Zealand-built PL-1, PL-2), Aug., p. 22.
Pulsar:  Around  the   Patch:   Aero   Designs   Inc.   (Pulsar),
Jan., p. 4.
Pulsar, September cover.
A    Very Special Pulsar, Sept., p. 1 0.
Pulsar  XP:  Flight-Testing  the  Pulsar  XP,   Sept,,   p.   14.
0-2: Converting a Q-2 to a 0-200, Jan., p. 66.
Questair   Spirit:   Around   the   Patch:    Questair    Emerges
from Chapter II (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Around   the   Patch:   Time   to   Fly   (Questair   Venture
and Spirit), May, p. 4.
Questair Spirit, June cover.
The  Yoke's   on   Me!   (Questair   Spirit   and   Venture), June, p. 12.
Questair     Venture:     Around     the     Patch:      Questair
Emerges   from   Chapter   11   (Venture,   Spirit), Jan., P. 5.
Around   the   Patch: Time to Fly (Questair Venture and Spirit), May, p. 4.
The  Yoke's   on   Me! (Questair Spirit and  Venture),June, p. 12.
Questair Quotes (Ventures), Sept., p. 28.
Quicksilver      MXII:      Ultralight       Cowboy       (Eipper
Quicksilver MXII), May, p. 30.
RANS    S-6:    The    Business    Side:     RANS     S-6     Now
Flying With CAM 1 00, Dec., p.
RANS   S-10   Sakota):   S-10   Builders    Speak    Out    (Rans
S-10 Sakota), Aug., p. 14.
RANS   S-14   Airaile:   A   Chat   With    Randy    (Schlitter),
March, p. 12.
RANS    S-14    Airaile,    March    cover.
Rebel    (Murphy):    Rebel,    August    cover
The    Rebels    Advance!    (float     and engine      options
for  Murphy   Rebel),   Aug.,   p.   12.
Sailplanes: Sailplane Homebuilders,To The Ramparts! (speech by Stan Hall), 
March, p. 36.
Those Sailplane Builders (Tehachapi,CA), March, p. 34.
Sequoia   300:   Around   the   Patch:    Flight    of    Sequoia
300, Sept., p. 6.
Skylite  (Raceair):  The  Business   Side:   Kit   News,   April,
p. 45.
Sonerai:   Around   the   Patch:   Formula   V    Racing    Assn.
Cancels Sonerai Contract, April, p. 6.
Sonerai 11:  Stylish  Yet  Stingy  (Sonerai  11),  July,  p.  16.
Spacewalker: Spacewalker, February cover.
Spacewalker   Revived,   Feb.,    p.    48.
Spitfire, MJ-10: Speaking of Spiffires, Feb., p. 66.
Stallion:    Horse    of    a     Different     Cover     (Martin
Hollmann's   Stallion),   Oct.,   p.    81.
Steen   Skybolt:   A   Bolt   in    the    Blue (Steen    Skybolt),
July, p. 78.
Stiletto 11: October cover.
The  Cutting  Edge  (John  Stoltzfus'  Stiletto  11), Oct., P. 10.
Streak    Shadow:    Casting    a    Shadow    (Laron    Aviation
CFM   Streak   Shadow),   Nov.,   p.    12.
Terzi   T-30   Katana:    Aerobtics,    Anyone?    (Teezi    T-30
Katana), April, p. 12.
Varga:     The      Business      Side:      Morrisey/Shinn/Varga
Now Available  as  a  Kit  (Nifty  Aircraft),  Sept.,  p.  8.
Velocity:    The    Business    Side:    Kit    Company     Sales
Increase  With  Velocity,  Nov.,   p.   24.
Flying the  Velocity  173,  April,  p.  32.
VP-1:  Around  the   Patch:   We   Fly   a   Volksplane,   March,
p. 4.
Wheeler     Express:     Around      the      Patch:      Wheeler
Express  Gets  a   Boost,   Feb.,   p.   4.
Around   the  Patch:  Wheeler  Technology
Purchased by Spokane Builder, Sept., p. 4.
White   Lightning:   The   Business   Side:    White    Lightning
Gets Exclusive Sales Team, Oct., p. 9.
Zenair  Zodiac:  A  Visit  to  Zenair   South   (Super   Zodiac),
Dec., p. 10.
Zenair Super Zodiac, Dec.


      Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins     1992
      
Southwest to Wroughton (England), Jan., p. 20.
Arlington:  Oshkosh  Light?,   Jan.,   p.   28.
And  on  the  Glasair  Side  of  the  Field  (Arlington), Jan., p. 34.
Moulins: The French Experience, Jan., P. 40.
The Business Side: Reno Air Races, Jan., p. 86.
The Business Side: Oshkosh award winners and attendance, Jan., p. 88.
Howard   Levy's   Photo   Album   (photos    of.kitplanes    from
various airshows), Feb., p. 28.
Around  the Patch: West Coast  Homebuilders'
Seminar Being Planned for May, March, p. 7.
An Avid Gathering, March, p. 18.
Those   Sailplane   Builders   (Tehachapi,   CA), March, p. 34.
Around     the     Patch:     Western     Aircraft      Builder's
Conference, April, p. 6.
A Sun'n Fun Preview, April, p. 28.
A Kerrville Classic, April, p. 46.
A Pilgrimage to Mecca, May, p. 20.
All's    Not    Quiet    on    the    Western     Front     (Lake
Guntersville, AL), May, p. 38.
Around    the     Patch:     Great     American     Gross-Country
Race Planned for Late July, June, p. 6.
Down on the Farm (Ultraflight, NY), July, p. 22.
Sizing Up Sun 'n Fun '92, July, p. 28.
Making the Most of Oshkosh, July, p. 48.
Oshkosh Dollars and Sense, July, p. 51.
Here Come da Judge! Oudging aircraft at Oshkosh), July,  p.   53.
Splish, Splash!(Brennand Seaplane Base at Oshkosh), July, p. 56.
Sailplane  Builders Swarm Eastward (upstate New York), Aug., p. 38.
Around the Patch: Speeding  Eastward  (Great
American Cross-Country Race), Oct., p. 2.
The  Business  Side:  Lancair  Hosts  First  Fly-in,   Oct., p. 9.
Around   the   Patch:   Homebuilts   Win   in   Great    American
Cross-Country Race, Nov., p. 3.
Sorting Out Oshkosh '92 (staff report), Nov., p. 26.
Oshkosh   '92    Custom-Built    Award    Winners,  Nov., p. 38.


     AMPHIBIANS/SEAPLANES    1992

Splish, Splash! (Brennand Seaplane Base, Oshkosh), July, p.56.
The   Rebels   Advance!   (float   and   engine    options    for
Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 12.
New    Products:    Floating    Your    Homebuilt    with    Full
Lotus Floats, Aug., p. 83.
The Business Side: The Avid Floats, Sept., p. 9.
New Products: LMA's Pontoon Kit, Sept., p. 83.
Waterfowl Wonder (Quickkit,Inc., Glass Goose), Nov.,  p.   46.


    AVIONICS       1992

New Products: Flightcom's Blackhawk headset,  Jan., p. 85.
New Products: RST    Announces    Stereo    Headset     Kit,
Jan.,  p.   85.
New  Products: Digital  Sky's   color   moving   map,   Jan.,
P. 85.
New  Products: Skyline   Offers   New    Altitude    Monitor,
Feb.,  p.   88.
New Products:     Airsport     Pro,     Transponder      Data
Display, March, p. 86.
New  Products:      II      Morrow      Introduces      Apollo
Navigation Management System, March, p. 87.
The    Business    Side:     RST     Acquires     Long     Ranger
Loran Line, May, p. 82.
New   Products:   TKM   MX   II   Radio   from    Microflight,
May, p. 86.
New     Products:     MicroCom     Has      New      Four-Station
Intercom, May, p. 87.
New       Products:        ICOM's        New        Panel-Mounted
Transceiver, May, p. 87.
An   Autopilot   for   Homebuilts   (Navaid    Devices,    Inc.),
Aug., p. 48.
Flying with a Flybuddy (11 Morrow loran), Aug., p. 56.
New   Products:   Digital   Checklist   is   Electronic   Copilot
(Flight Designs), Aug., p. 83.
Building   a    Marker    Beacon    Receiver    (Radio    Systems
Technology), Sept., p. 46.
New Products: Communications Specialists Handheld Transceiver is Back, 
Sept. p. 84.
New    Products:    Air 3OOO    Headset    New     from     Telex,
Sept., p. 84.
Avionics Update, Oct., p. 15.
New   Products:   Intercom    Cancels    Cable    Clufter    (DRE
Communications Co.), Oct., p. 84.
Around   the   Patch:   Trimble   Flightmate   GPS,   Nov., p. 5.
New    Products:     Handheld     GPS     Leads     You     There
(Garmin Int'l), Nov., p. 87.
The    Business    Side:     Bendix     King     KX155,     KX165
Navcoms, Dec., p. 38.
         

     BIPLANES         1992

A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Waterfowl     Wonder     (Quickkit,     Inc.,     Glass     Goose
amphibious biplane), Nov., p. 46.
                

    BOOKS, BUILDER'S BOOKSHELF        1992

F-15   Eagle,   F-16   Falcon   and   F/A-18   Hornet,   by   Roy
Braybrook, March, p. 55.
              

    BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS          1992

A Hangar for a Homebuilt, March, p. 62.
Making   Your   Own   Hubs    (WW-1    replicas),  March, p. 66.
Keeping It Warm (warming epoxy), March, p. 70.
Build This Small-Pilot Trainer, April, p. 20.
Building   a    Marker    Beacon    Receiver    (Radio    Systems
Technology), Sept., p. 46.
Sedrail Buddy (rivet-cutting tool), Oct., p. 70.
        

      BUILDER'S REPORTS          1992

Birth of an Eagle, Part I (Berkut), Jan., p. 10,
Speaking of Spiffires (MJ-10 Spitfire), Feb., p. 66.
A   Diamond   in   the   Rough   (Piel   Diamant),   March,    p.
72.
Build a Low-Drag Exhaust, March, p. 76.
A  Gee   Bee   by   Any   Other   Name   (Model   E   Sportster),
May, p. 12.
Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
Back to Basics (FP-404, Super Koala), June, p. 30.
Check Out This Pietenpol, July, p. 12.
Stylish Yet Stingy (Sonerai 11), July, p. 16.
A Bolt in the Blue (Steen Skybolt), July, p. 78.
S-10  Builders  Speak   Out   (Rans   S-10   Sakota),   Aug., p. 14.
A Hu-go Pitts, Aug., p. 26.
Questair Quotes (Ventures), Sept., p. 28.


        BUILDING TECHNIQUES      1992

Building  an  Avid  Flyer,  Part   9   (meeting   the   FAA),
Jan., p. 48.
Be a Welder in Your Spare Time!,  Jan.,  p.  60.
Makeup   for   Airplanes?   (powder   coating,   new   method
of painting tubing), March, p. 28.
Classroom   on   Composites   (Abaris Training), March, p. 46.
Keeping It Warm (warming epoxy), March, p. 70.
Unfinished Dreams (buying partly completed homebuilt), April, p. 38.
All About Batteries, Part 1, April, p. 56.
Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April,  p.  76.
Anatomy of a Battery, Part 2, May, p. 42.
Deburr Those Holes!, May, p. 50.
Making It Easier (workshops), May, p. 52.
Cutting   Made   Easier   (scissors   instead   of    snips),
June, p. 19.
Batteries for Homebuilts, Part 3, June,  p.  81.
Aircraft  Batteries,   Part   4   (maintenance   and   safety
tips), July, p. 60.
Using Shrinking Tools (sheet metal), Nov., p. 9.
Working With Wood, Nov., p. 52.


      COMPOSITE  DESIGNS      1992

Around the  Patch:  Aero  Designs  Inc.  (Pulsar),  Jan.,  p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   Questair   Emerges    from    Chapter
11 (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Birth of an Eagle, Part 1 (Berkut), Jan., p. 1 0.
Gear Up the  EZ  Way  (Long-EZ),  Jan.,  p.  38.
Converting a 0-2 to a Q-200, Jan., p. 66.
Around the Patch: Improving the VK30, Feb., p. 6.
Berkut Part 2: The Eagle Flies),  Feb.,  p.  70.
Around the Patch: Flying the New  Cirrus  VK30, March, p. 6.
Behind the E-Racer, March, p. 40.
Around the Patch: Harley Starblazer, April, p. 6.
Flying the Velocity 173, April, p. 32.
Meet the Discovery Man (Discovery), April, p. 66.
Around  the  Patch:  Time  to  Fly  (Questair   Venture   and
Spirit), May, p. 4.
Around   the    Patch:    Another    Canard    Plane    (Blue
Hawk, Pawnee Aviation), June, p. 6.
The  Yoke's   on   Me!   (Questair   Spirit   and   Venture),
June, p. 12.
Around  the  Patch:  Pressurized  Lancairs,   July,   p.   6.
Around the Patch:  Wheeler  Technology  Purchased
by Spokane Builder, Sept., p. 4.
Around the Patch: Check Out These Glasair Improvements, Sept., p. 6.
A Very Special Pulsar, Sept., p. 1 0.
The Cutting Edge (John  Stoltzfus'  Stiletto  11),  Oct.,  p. 10.
Horse   of   a    Different    Cover    (Martin    Hollmann's
Stallion), Oct., p. 81 -
The   Business   Side:    New    Lancair    ES    Flies    to
Oshkosh, Nov., p. 24.
Waterfowl    Wonder    (Quickkit,    Inc.,    Glass     Goose
amphibious biplane), Nov., p. 46.
The  Making   of   a   Champion   (Myron   Jenkins'   Glasair
111), Dec., p. 28.
The   Business    Side:    Cirrus    Turboprop    Pressurized
ST-50,  Dec.,   p.   38.


    COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE    1992

Predicting     Flutter     (computer     software,     Martin
Hollmann), Aug., p. 78.
New     Products:     FlyWheel     Engineering:      Computer
Programs for Homebuilders, Aug., p. 82.
The   Business   Side:   Computer   Flyer's   Group,   Sept.,
p.  8.
The    Business    Side:    Jeppesen    Dataplan    Announces
New Jepp/Link Software, Oct., p. 9.
Around    the    Patch:    Neat    New    Stuff     (Colorado
Spectrum's Mouse Yoke, Nov., p. 5.


                    COVER        1992

Berkut, January.
Spacewalker, February.
RANS S-14 Airaile, March.
T-30 Katana (acrobatic) and Kolb Laser, April.
Gee Bee Sportster, May.
Questair Spirit, June.
Pietenpol Air Camper, July.
Rebel, August.
Pulsar, September.
Stiletto 11, October.
Glass Goose, Nov.
Zenair Super Zodiac, Dec.


     DESIGN TECHNIQUES      1992

Wind Tunnel: (takeoff performance), Jan., p. 7.
Gear Up the EZ Way (Long-EZ), Jan., p. 38.
Wind Tunnel: (takeoff and initial climb), Feb., p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (optimize control feel), March, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (takeoffs and landings), April, p. 8.
Why Structures Fail, April, p. 52.
Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April, p. 76.
Wind Tunnel (dihedral), May, p. 7.
The    Great    Debate    (two    lift    theories:    Bernoulli,
Newton), May, p. 70.
Help Us Design a Plane, (Phase 1), May, p. 83.
Wind   Tunnel   (effects   of   dihedral   on    stability    and
control), June, p. 8.
Wind Tunnel (lateral control), July, p. 8.
Wind    Tunnel    (coupled    lateral/directional     maneuvers),
Aug., p. 7.
Back  to   the   Future,   Part   One   (fly-by-wire   controls),
Sept., p. 22.
Wind Tunnel (vortex generators), Sept., p. 34.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
Handling Electrical Loads, Sept., p. 76.
Taildragger Trauma (vs. conventional gear), Oct.,  p. 28.
Fly by Wire, Part 2, Oct., p. 35.
Duct Hunt (ducted fans), Oct., p. 52.
Design   by   Committee,   Phase   11   (readers'    ideas    for
our aircraft project), Oct., p. 56.
Wind   Tunnel   (quick   performance   evaluation), Oct., p. 76.
Ducted Fans, Part Two, Nov., p. 56.
Wind Tunnel (frontal area and its effect   on    drag),
Nov., p. 60.
Ducted Fans, Part 3, Dec., p. 22.


           DESIGNERS     1992

A Chat With Randy (Schlitter), March, p. 12.
Sailplane    Homebuilders,    To    The     Ramparts!     (speech
by Stan Hall), March, p. 36.
Meet the Discovery Man, April, p. 66.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb), April, p. 70.
The Business Side: University Evaluates Jurca Designs (Marcel Jurca), 
May, p. 82.
Supersonic   Jet   for   the   Masses?   (Jim   Bede's    BD-10),
Aug., P. 42
Predicting Flutter (Martin Hollmann), Aug., p. 78.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
Casting   a   Shadow   (David   Cook,    Streak    Shadow),
Nov., p. 12.
Meet Mr. Max (Wayne Ison, TEAM), Nov., p. 40.
A Visit to Zenair  South  (the  Heintz  family),  Dec.,  p. 10.


         DIRECTORIES/INDEXES         1992

Index to 1991 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 80.
EGT/CHT Scanner Manufacturers, Feb., p. 57.
New   Products:   Directory   of   Parachuting    Available
from  AeroGraphics,  May,  p.  86.
Supplier Directory'92, June, p. 48.
Supplier Addresses, June, p. 70.
Avionics Supplier Addresses, Oct. p. 26.
The 1993 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 42.
Homebuilt Directory Cross-Reference, Dec., p. 90.


      ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS       1992

Around   the   Patch:   Questair   Emerges   from   Chapter
11 (Venture, Spirit), Jan., p. 5.
Call It the  Aviat  Eagle  II  (formerly  Christen  Eagle),
Jan., p. 62.
The  Business  Side:  New  Kits  and  Kit  News,  Jan.,  p. 87.
The  Business   Side:   Pitts   vs.   Sukhoi   (Aviat   and
Pompano Air Center), Jan., p. 87.
Around  the  Patch:  Wheeler  Express  Gets  a  Boost, Feb., p. 4.
The   Business   Side:   Changes   of   address   for   kit
manufacturers and suppliers, Feb., p. 26.
The Business Side: Kit News, Relocations, Newsletters, March, p. 84.
Around the Patch: Saving Our Airports, April, p. 4.
The  Business   Side:   Lawsuit   Against   Mosler   Motors
Dismissed, April, p. 45.
The Business Side: Kit News, April, p. 45.
Around  the  Patch:  Reader  Survey  Results,  May,  p.  4.
The  Business  Side:  Kits  and  Kit  News,  June,  p.  39.
The   Business   Side:   Survey   of    Kitplanes    Reader
results, July, p. 70.
The  Business  Side:  Bad  News   from   GAMA,   July, p. 71.
The   Business   Side:   More   Newsletters   and   Address
Changes, Aug., p. 84,
The Business Side: Sale  of  the  Century  (Ki@ox  sold  to
SkyStar Aircraft), Oct., p. 8.
The  Business  Side:   White   Lightning   Gets   Exclusive
Sales Team, Oct., p. 9.
The  Business  Side:  Kit  Company  Sales   Increase   With
Velocity, Nov., p. 24.
Strange  Bedfellows  (sharing  a  hangar),  Nov.,  p.   76.
Around  the  Patch:  New  Certification  Market  Effect  on
Kitplane Market, Dec., p.
The Business Side: Product  Liability  Law,  Dec.,  p.  38.


        EDUCATION        1992

Making the Grade (Wright Flight), Jan., p. 54.
Classroom   on   Composites   (Abaris   Training),   March,
p. 46.
Training  for  Success  (King   Schools   video   courses),
June, p. 78.
Around   the   Patch:    SWABC    (hands-on    forum    and
workshop), Oct., p. 3.
Builders'  Conference  Termed  a  Success,  Oct.,  p.   46.


            ENGINES        1992

Around the Patch: Mosler Engines Move  Up (European UL championships), 
Jan., p. 4.
Engine Beat: Arrow engines from Italy, Jan., p. 58.
Converting a 0-2 to a Q-200, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Ross Aero Update, Jan., p. 88.
Supergauge (Ultimate Scanner from Electronics International), Feb., p. 50.
Scanning the Scene (review of engine-monitoring instruments), Feb., P. 53.
New  Products:   Ellison's   New   Rolex   582   Throttle   Body
Injector, Feb., p. 88.
Keeping It Oiled, March, p. 50.
Engine  Beat  (auto   engine   conversions),   March,   p.   83.
New Products: Ascension Development Makes Suzuki Reduction Drives, 
March, p. 86.
New Products: CPS Sells Rotax Inspection Checklists, March, p. 87.
EGTS:  What  You  Need  to  Know,  April,   p.   36.
Meet the CAM 100, April, p. 60.
Engine Beat (Avtech,Honda-based engine conversion), April, p. 86.
Engine Beat (plastic engines), May, p. 36.
The   Business   Side:   Auto   Power   for   the    Hummingbird
(Vertical Aviation Tech.), May, p. 82.
New    Products:    Vertex    Offers    Complete     Line     of
Magnetos, May, p. 86.
Notes From an Avid Flier (Avid Flyer), June, p. 16.
Around   the   Patch:    Mosier    Motors    Weekend    Seminar,
July, p. 4.
Around    the    Patch:  Canadian Airmotive, CAM 100, July, p. 6.
In  Pursuit  of  Speed  (Chevy-powered   BD-4),   July,  p. 42.
Engine  Beat  (two-in-one  engine),  July,  p.   76.
The Rebels Advance! (engine options, Murphy Rebel), Aug., p. 12.
Power for the People (Mosler Motors), Aug., p. 28.
The   Business    Side:    Ultra    Improvements    and    Ultra
Engines (Preceptor Aircraft Corp.), Sept., p. B.
The    Business    Side:     Ross     Aero     Announces     New
Distributor, Sept., p. 9.
The   Business   Side:    Mosier    Motors,    Inc.    Announces
Financing Plan, Sept., p. 9.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
Know Thy Bing (carburetor), Sept., p. 79.
New Products: Simple Engine Chronometer From SkySports, Sept., p. 85.
Engine Beat (Ross Aero of Tucson), Oct., p. 48.
Duct Hunt, Part One (ducted fans), Oct., p. 52.
New Products:Insulating Engine Covers from Kennon, Oct., p. 84.
Ducted Fans, Part Two, Nov., p. 56.
Little Wonder (two-stroke engines), Nov., p. 66.
Ducted Fans, Part Three, Dec., p. 22.
Engine Beat (rotary engines), Dec., p. 34.
The   Business   Side:   RANS   S-6   Now   Flying   With   CAM
1 00, Dec., p.
The   Business   Side:   Engine   mount   for   Mosier   Engine
for Kitfox (Wilson Aircraft Co.), Dec.


            FAA      1992

The   Business   Side:   FAA   News   (drug   testing,   annual
flight reviews, UL trainer changes,) Jan., p. 87.
Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
The    Business    Side:    Good    News    for    Foul-Weather
Fliers   (Auxiliary   Flight   Service    Station    Plan),
March, p. 85.
Around  the   Patch:   Small-Airplane   Certification   Closer,
June, p. 4.
The  Business  Side:   The   Washington   Shuffle,   June,   p.
41.


        FLIGHT REVIEWS       1992

Meet  the  Challengers (Quad City Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
Flying a Coyote in Montana, Feb., p. 40.
Berkut Part 2: The Eagle Flies, Feb., p. 70.
The Flyer Finally Flies!, (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 76.
Around  the  Patch:  We  Fly  a  Volksplane,   March,   p.   4.
Around the Patch:Flying the New  Cirrus VK30,March,  p.  6.   
South of the Border, Down Mexico Way (Piel Diamant), March, p. 74.
A Chat With Randy Schlitter (Rans S-12  Airaile), March, p. 12.
Flying the Mark IV, March, p. 22.
Flying the Velocity 173, April, p. 32.
Around  the  Patch:  Time  to   Fly   (Questair   Venture   and
Spirit), May, p. 4.
A  Gee  Bee  by   Any   Other   Name   (Model   E   Sporister),
May, p. 12.
Around   the   Patch:   Flying   Cozily - or   Was   It    Cosily?
(Cozy Mk IV), June, p. 4.
The   Yoke's   on   Me!   (Questair   Spirit   and    Venture),
June, p. 12.
Flying a Hot-Air Homebuilt, June, p. 26.
Back to Basics (FP-404, Super Koala), June, p. 30.
Adding  Lightness (Australian Light Wing Aircraft GA-55), June, p. 42.
Casting  a Shadow (Laron Aviation  CFM  Streak Shadow), Nov., p. 12.


       FLIGHT TESTING      1992

Testing Time, Part 1, Feb., p. 80.
First Flight Checklist, Feb., p. 87.
Testing Time, Part 2, March, p. 56.
Around   the   Patch:   BD-10   flight   test   is    underway,
Sept., p.  4.
Flight-Testing the Pulsar XP, Sept., p. 14.
Prop  Trials  (safe  way  to  test   fixed-pitch   propellers),
Oct., p.  42.


           FUEL        1992

Auto Fuel or Avgas?, May, p. 76.
New  Products:  Fuel  Tester  Kit   from   LEAF,   Inc.,   May,
p.  86.
Injecting Electrons and Fuel, Sept., p. 54.
      

       HISTORICAL       1992

The  Case  of  the  Lost  Racer  (Cosmic   Wind),   March,   p.30.
The Belle of Bethany (air racer), June, p. 36.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
Little  Wonder  (two-stroke  engine  history),  Nov.,  p.   66.


         HUMOR        1992

OshGosh!, Robrucha in Wonderland, Jan., p. 76.
A Homebuilder's Wife (poem), March, p. 61.
Homemade Stealth, May, p. 75.


          INTERNATIONAL       1992

Around    the     Patch:     Mosler     Engines     Move     Up
(European UL championships), Jan., p. 4.
Engine Beat: Arrow engines from Italy, Jan., p. 58.
Aerobatics, Anyone? (Terzi T-30 Katana, Italy), April, p.  12.
A  Slice of Danish (homebuilding in Denmark), June, p.  24.
Adding  Lightness   (Australian   Light   Wing   line),   June,
p.  42.
The   Business   Side:   Back   in   the   USSR   (letter    to
Kitplanes), July, p. 71.
A  Pair   of   Pazmanys   (New   Zealand-built   PL-1,   PL-2),
Aug., p.  22.
The Business Side:Homebuilts approved by Australian CAA, Aug., p. 84.
The Ibis Evolves (Junqua Ibis), Sept., p. 66.
Around   the   Patch:   Wroughton    Weather    (PFA    Rally),
Nov.,  p.  5.
Homebuilding Belgian Style (history and status), Nov., p.  74.


        MAINTENANCE        1992

New    Products:    AGSA     Sells     Aircraft     Maintenance
Videos, May, p. 87.
Servicing RG Batteries, June, p. 84.
Aircraft   Batteries,   Part   4   (maintenance   and    safety
tips), July, p. 60.
If It's Broke, Ya'Gotta' Fix It, Aug., p. 61.
Strange Bedfellows (airplanes sharing a hangar), Nov., p.  76.
Looking  For   Trouble   (preflight   inspection),   Nov.,   p. 84.
Recommended  Reading (FAA Advisory Circulars), Nov., p.  86.


             METAL DESIGNS      1992

In Pursuit of Speed (Chevy-powered BD-4), July, p. 42.
A Pair of Pazmanys (New Zealand-built PL-1, PL-2), Aug.,  p.  22.
Around the Patch: Flight of Sequoia 300, Sept., p. 6,
A Visit to Zenair South (Super Zodiac), Dec., p. 10.


           MONOPLANES       1992

Flying a Coyote in Montana, Feb., p. 40.
Spacewalker Revived, Feb., p. 48.
Around the Patch: We Fly a Volksplane, March, p. 4.
Beam Me Up, Homer (Kolb Laser), April, p. 70.
Around the Patch: Time to Fly (Kitfox), May, p. 6.
Around   the   Patch:   In   the    Wings    (1994):    Brutsche
Aircraft Freedom 180, Aug., p. 4.
The Business Side: Morrisey/Shinn/Varga Now Available as a Kit 
(Nifty Aircraft), Sept., p. S.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p. 4.
The  Business   Side:   Freewing   Aircraft   Is   a   Freebird,
Nov.,  p.  24.


      PERSONAL ADVENTURES         1992

See the USA the Lightplane Way (Kolb FireStar), Feb.,  p.  22.
Where  There's  a  Will,  There's  a  Way   (ultralight   flying
for the disabled), April, p. 16.
A Pilgrimage to Mecca, May, p. 20.
Taxiing Trials and Tribulations, Aug., p, 54.


       PERSONALITIES              1992

Ultralight Cowboy (Virgil Mercer), May, p. 30.
A Tribute to John Thorp, Oct., p. 62.
One-Man   Assembly   Line   (Dan   Garn,   builder    of    four
aircraft), Dec., p. 6.
           

         PRODUCTS            1992

Supergauge     (Ultimate      Scanner      from      Electronics
International), Feb., p. 50.
Scanning    the    Scene    (review     of     engine-monitoring
instruments), Feb., p. 53.
New    Products:    Simple    Green     Helps     Planes     Fly
Clean, Feb., p. 88.
Makeup   for   Airplanes?   (powder   coating    for    tubing),
March, p. 28.
New Products: Snowline Welding Makes Battery Mounting Racks, March, p. 86.
New Products: Flyer's Recreation Guide from Alta Research, March, p. 86.
New Products:  Popdown:An Emergency Hydraulic Power Source, March, p. 86.
New Products: Aviation Crosswords From Flyword Puzzles, March, p. 87.
New Products:Jeppesen Updates its Canadian Charts, March, p, 87.
New Products: Wind-Driven Electrical Power from Brite Flight, July, p. 84.
New Products: Bogert Custom Battery and Starter Cable Kits, July, p. 84.
New Products: CPS Is Selling a New Flight Level Indicator, July, p. 84.
New Products: Weather Station from Davis Instruments, Aug., p. 82.
New Products: Shon's Aluminum  Dent Filler,  Aug.,  p. 82.
New Products: Swivelite, New Cockpit Light from FPI, Aug.,  p.  83.
New Products: Mini Air Vac, Sept., p. 83.
New Products: LED  Flashlight  from   GDI,   Sept.,   p.   84.
New.Products:  Escape  Knives  for   Pilots,   Sept.,   p.   85.
New Products: D&D's Custom-Engraved  Wheel Chocks, Sept., p. 85.
New Products: Flex-arm  Light  for  Your   Cockpit,   Sept., p. 85.
New  Products:  New   Flight   Handbook   for   Pilots,   Oct., p. 84.


        PROPELLERS          1992

Prop Selection Problems, Part 1, April, p. 76.
Prop Selection, Part 2, May, p. 66.
New   Products:Carbon Prop from Warp Drive, May, p. 86.
New   Products:   New   Blades   and   Hubs   from    Precision
Propellers, May, p. 87.
New     Products:      MATCO's      Flex-Adjustable      Keviar
Propellers, Sept., p. 83.
Prop Trials (safe way to test fixed-pitch), Oct., p. 42.


         PURCHASING        1992

Unfinished  Dreams (buying partly completed homebuilt), April, p. 38.
Taildragger Trauma, Oct., p. 28.


          REPLICAS          1992

Around the Patch:   LEAF   Markets   Nieuport    17    Kit,
Feb., p. 6.
Speaking of Spitfires, Feb., p. 66.
All's    Not    Quiet    on    the    Western    Front    (Lake
Guntersville, AL), May, p. 38.
New  Products:  LEAF  Sells  Wood   Struts   for   Early   Bird
Jennies, July, p. 84.
The  Business  Side:  Replica  Kit   Interests   Sport   Flyers
(5151 Mustang), Oct., p. 8.
The  Business  Side:   A   Miniature   Cub   (Light   Miniature
Aircraft, Inc., LM-lA), Oct., p. 9.


        ROTORCRAFT       1992

Training for Gyros, Feb., p. 33.
Around the Patch: Fetters Flies   the    Mini    500
Helicopter, Aug., p. 4.
An Endangered Species? (gyroplane problems), Aug., p. 66.
The PRA Position (Popular Rotorcraft Assn, re
gyroplanes), Aug., p. 68.
Around   the   Patch:   Air    Command    Gyros    are    Back,
Sept., p. 4.


           SAFETY         1992

Out of Bounds (flight envelope), Jan., p. 56.
Around  the  Patch-,  Flaperon  Flutter   Suspected   in   Avid
Amphib Crash, March, p. 6.
The Business Side: BRS 'Chutes = Insurance Discounts, March, p. 85.
The Sonerai Controversy, July, p. 19.
Aircraft   Batteries,   Part   4   (maintenance   and    safety
tips), July, p. 60.
New  Products:   BurgAlert   Security   Alarm   for   Aircraft,
July, p. 84.
Looking  For   Trouble   (preflight   inspection),   Nov., p. 84.


           SAILPLANES      1992

Soaring Your Ultralight, Feb., p. 58.
The   Business   Side:    Homebuilt    Sailplane    Ready    to
Soar, May, p. 82.
Sailplane    Builders    Swarm    Eastward     (upstate     New
York), Aug., p. 38.


        SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT       1992

Around   the   Patch:   Formula   V   Racing   Assn.    Cancels
Sonerai Contract, April, p. 6.
A  Gee  Bee  by   Any   Other   Name   (Model   E   Sportster),
May,   p.    12.    Aerobtics,    Anyone?    (Terzi    T-30
Katana), April, p. 12.


          SUPPLIES/SUPPLIERS          1992

Scanning    the    Scene    (review     of     engine-monitoring
instruments),  Feb.,  p.   53.
New   Products:   Jongbloed    is    Selling    Scale    Mustang
Wheels, Feb., p. 88.
From    Rags    to    Riches    (Alexander    Aeroplane    Co.),
April, p,  26.
All  About  Batteries,  Part  1   (Gill   Aircraft   Batteries),
April, p.  56.
Anatomy  of  a  Battery,  Part  2  (Gill  Aircraft   Batteries),
May,  p.   42.
The Business Side: Hartzell Turns 75, June, p. 41.
The   Business   Side:   Mosler   Wants   to    Sell    Engines,
June,  p.  41,
Batteries   for    Homebuilts,    Part    3    (Gill    Aircraft
Batteries), June, p. 81.
The  Business  Side:   Michelin   Aircraft   Tires, July, p. 70.
Power for the People (Mosler Motors), Aug., p. 28.
A   Support   System   for   BD-10   Builders   (Fox   Aircraft
Corp.), Aug., p 44.
An   Autopilot   for   Homebuilts   (Navaid   Devices,    Inc.),
Aug.,  p.  48,
Flying  with  a  Flybuddy  (II  Morrow  loran),  Aug.,  p.   56.
The    Composite     Factory     (High     Tech     Composites),
Sept., p.  38.
Building   a   Marker    Beacon    Receiver    (Radio    Systems
Technology),  Sept.,  p.   46.
Engine Beat (Ross Aero of Tucson), Oct., p. 47.
New   Products:   New   Canopies   for    Kitplanes    (Airplane
Plastics Go.),  Oct.,  p.  85.
New    Products:    Plus    Interior    Kits    Now    Available
(Alexander Aeroplane Co.),
Fiberglass  Pioneers   (Rattray   Aero   Products), Nov., p. 80.
New    Products:     Composite     Tailwheel     Springs     Are
Better Than Metal, Nov., p. 87.


                    TOOLS    1992

New  Products:  U.S.   Industrial   Tool   catalog, Jan., p. 85.
Making  It  Easier,  May,  p.   52.
A Basic Aircraft Tool List, May, p. 54,
Intermediate Tool List, May, p. 56.
Advanced Tool List, May, p. 58.
Bedrail Buddy (cutting tool), Oct., p. 70.
New   Products:   Shop    Presses    for    Homebuilders    from
Harbor Freight Tools, Oct., p. 85.
Using  Shrinking  Tools  (sheet  metal  tools),  Nov.,   p.   9.
Working With Wood, Nov., p. 52.
New   Products:   New   Recip   Tool   is   a   Handy   Addition
(MHT Products), Nov., p. 87.


                 ULTRALIGHTS       1992

Meet  the   Challengers   (Quad   City   Aircraft), Feb., p. 18.
See the USA the Lightplane Way, Feb., p. 22@
Spacewalker Revived, Feb., p. 48.
Soaring Your Ultralight, Feb., p. 58.
Where  There's  a  Will,  There's  a  Way   (ultralight   flying
for disabled), April,  p.  16.
Ultralight   Cowboy   (Eipper   Quicksilver   MXII), May, p. 30.
Homemade Stealth, May, p. 75.
Around   the   Patch:   Ultraflight   '92,    Horseheads,    NY,
June,  p. 6.
Around the Patch: Ultralighters to Join Spirit of
Adventure Flight'92, June, p. 6,
Down on the Farm (Ultraflight, NY), July, p. 22.
Lazair Morning (Series III Lazair), Nov., p. 63.            

         END OF 1992







                1993

  Aircraft     1993

American   Spirit:   Around   the   Patch:   Meet   the    American
Spirit   (Advanced   Soaring    Concepts,    Inc.),    May,    p.5.; 
Considering Gliders, Dec., p. 14.
American    Spirit,     Express,     Vixen,     miniMAX,     Tandem
1000 Gyroplane, December cover.
AR-5:   Getting   to   Know   the   AR-5   (Mike   Arnold   design-
er), Oct., p. 46.
ARV   Super   2:   Getting   to   Know   a   Flying    Scot    (ARV
Super 2), April, p. 70.
Avid  Flyer:  Avid  About  the  Avid  Flyer  (Jim   Metzger,   gen-
eral manager), March, p. 32.
BA-4B  Hawk:  A   Yellow   Bird,   Nov.,   p.   12;   Nov.   cover.
Baby   Belle:   The   Business   Side:   Bell   47    Look    Sells
the   Baby   Belle    (Canadian    Home    Rotors),    May,    p.
37.
BD-5: The   Business   Side:   Family-Run   Business    for    BD-
5 Builders, May, p. 36.
Capella:  Around   the   Patch:   Duane   Cole   Picks   a   Capel-
la, April, p. 6.
Carbon     Dragon:     Draggin'     Carbon     (Carbon     Dragon),
May, p. 30.
Celebrity:    Managing    Mike's     Menagerie     (Fisher     Aero
Corp.'s Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Cirrus  VK30:  The  Business   Side:   Cirrus   VK30   Flies   with
TSIO-550, Feb., p. 52.
Coyote   S-6   ES:   The   Business   Side:   RANS,   Inc.,   Ther-
mal-formed  Plastic  Interiors   for   Coyote   Aircraft,   Oct.,
p. 36.
Cumulus:   The   Business   Side:   U.    S.    Aviation    Cumulus
motorglider to replace Cloud Dancer, Nov., p. 9.
Defiant: Pushing and Pulling, July, p.26.
Dragonfly  (ultralight):  The   Light   Stuff   (Dragonfly   ultra-
light; towing hang gliders), July, p. 56.
Dragonfly:     The     Business     Side:      Viking      Aircraft
Announced  Line  of  Parts  for  Dragonfly,   Aug.,   p.   1   0.
Europa:    Around    the    Patch:    Shaw's    Europlane     Flies
(Europa), April, p. 6.
Exec   90:    Flying    Somewhere    (Exec    90    cross-country),
July, p. 66; RotorWay Exec 90, March, p. 4.
Express:  Around  the  Patch:  Express  is  Back,   Jan.,   p.   4.
Express,     Vixen,     miniMAX,     Tandem     1000     Gyroplane,
American Spirit, December cover.
Express:  First   to   Fly,   June,   p,10;   
She's   Building   an Express, June, p.28; June cover.
5151   RG   Mustang:   5151   RG    Mustang,    March,    p.    12;
March cover
Flying   Flea:   Wind   Tunnel:   Mignet    Flying    Flea    (tan-
dem-wing case study), Oct., p. 7.
FMX-4   Facetmobile:   Facetmobile's    First    Flights    (proof-
of-concept FMX-4 lifting body), Sept., p. 70.
GAPA:    Considering    Gliders    (American     Spirit,     GAPA),
Dec., p. 14.
Glasair  Super   11-S:   The   Business   Side:   Redesigned   Gia-
sair Super 11-S  Flies  at  Sun'n  Fun,  Aug.,  p.  10;  
Testing, Oct., p.14; Oct. cover.
Glasair: Starting a Glasair (starter kit), July, p. 7.
Glasair III: Smoothing  the  Glass  (Glasair  111),  Feb.,  p.  66.
Glasair  III  LP:  The  Business  Side:  Glasair  III  LP,   light-
ning-protected Composite kitplane, Oct., p. 36.
Glass  Goose:  Around  the  Patch:   Gefting   It   on   with   the
Glass Goose, Nov., p. 6.
GP-4:  Working  Wonders   With   Wood   (GP-4),   Sept.,   p.   28.
Horizon    1:    Managing    Mike's    Menagerie    (Fisher    Aero
Corp.'s Horizon 1, Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Hummel   Bird:   Starting   with   Metal   (Hummel   Bird),   Nov.,
p. 58.
Kitfox  XL:  The  Business   Side:   Kitfox   XL   Completes   Ini-
tial Flight Testing, Oct., p.  36.  SkyStar  offers  Kitfox  XL,
April, p. 60.
Kolb   Twinstar:   Final   Inspection   [The]   (Kolb    Twinstar),
Jan., p. 06.
KR-1:     Sporiplane     for     the     Masses?     (Rand-Robinson
KR-1 builder survey), March, p. 72.
KR-2:  Builder Survey: KR-2 Time, May, p. 38.
Lancair  320:  Testing   Time   (Lancair   320),   Aug.,   p.   10.
Lancair   IV:   The    Business    Side:    Lancair    IV    Breaks
Speed Record, April, p. 60.
Lucas  L.5,   L.6,   L.7:   A   Look   at   Lucas   (Emile   Lucas,
French designer), Nov., p. 46.
Magnum: Magnum, April, p. 19; April cover.
Mark   IV    (Co-Z):    Around    the    Patch:    RotorWay    Exec
90 and Co-Z's Mark IV, March, p. 4.
Maverick:   Littlest   Rebel   [The]   (Murphy   Aircraft's    Mav-
erick), April, p. 127.
miniMAX:   minimax,    Tandem    1    000    Gyroplane,    American
Spirit, Express, Vixen, December cover.
Mini  500:  Going  Full  Circle   (Mini   500,   Revolution   Heli-
copter Corp.), Feb., p. 28.
Mitchell   Wing:   The    Light    Stuff:    Remembering    Flying-
Wing Designer Don Mitchell, Oc., p, 66.
Nieuport 11:   Engine   Changes,   [The],   Part   1   (Kansas
City   Dawn   Patrol   decides   on   VW    configuration    for
Nieuport 11 replicas), Oct., p. 22.
Nieuport  11:  Engine   Changes,   [The],   Part   2   (switching
power plants on Nieuport 11 replicas), Nov., p. 34.
North   Star:   Navigating   by   North   Star    (Custom    Flight
Components), March, p. 26.
Tandem   1000   Gyroplane:    Tandem 1000
gyroplane,American    Spirit,    Express,    Vixen,     minimax,
December cover.
P-51   (FEW   2/3-scale):   The    Business    Side:    Jim    Kern's
FEW P-51 Continues Flight Testing, March, p. 68.
Petrel:   The    Business    Side:    Petrel    Tail    Redesigned,
Jan., p. 81.
Pifts   S-2S   Beichfire:   Meet   Aerobatic   Pilot   Jan    Jones
(Pitts S-2S Belchfire), Aug., p. 23.
Pitts:  AlphaPitts  Soup  (Pitts   biplane   lineage),   Aug.,   p.
24.
ProStar:  Around   the   Patch:   ProStar   Moves   in   with   the
Navy, Jan., p, 5.
PUL  10:  Fly  the  Wing  (Reimar  Horton's  PUL  10),   Feb.,
p. 72.
Quicksilver  Sprint  11:  The  Business  Side:  Ultralight   Is   a
Behind-the-Scenes    Star    (Quicksilver Sprint 11), Jan., p. 80.
RANS  S-11  Pursuit:  In  Pursuit   of Excellence  (RANS   S-11   Pursuit),
Jan., p. 38; Jan. cover.
Renegade    Spirit: Advancing  Renegades, Part   1   (pair   of   Murphy
Renegade   Spirits),   Feb.,   p.   46;
Part 2, March, p. 38;  Part  3,  April, p. 78.
Trip  Begins  [The]   (pair   of   Murphy Renegade  Spidts),  May,  p.  18;   
May cover.
Rocket  II:  Son   of   RV   (John   Hermon's Rocket II), May, p. 73.
RV-6A:  Snowbirds  Fly  [The]  (Canadian  couple   build   RV-
6A with help of Custom Aircraft), Sept., p. 20,
Seahawker:  Life  on   the   River   (Seahawker   and   river-
boat), July, p. 78.
Seawind  3000:   The   Business   Side:   Amphib   Kit   Maker
Shifts Gears (S.N.A. Seawind 3000), April, p. 61
Seawind:  The   Business   Side:   Seawind   Forced   Landing,
Aug., p. 16.
Skylite:  The  Business  Side:  Plans  for  Ultralight   Grand
Champion Available (Skylite), Jan., p. 81.
Spezio    Tuholer:    Nicely    Turned     Tuholer     (Spezio
Tuholer), May, p. 12.
Sport  Parasol:  Loehle's  Pair  (Sport   Parasol   and   5151
RG Mustang), March, p. 12.
Sprint  II:  Sprinting  Over  the  Jungle  (Bill  Raisner   in
Peru with amphibious Quicksilver Sprint 11),  Oct.,  p,  38.
Streak  Shadow:  Around  the   Patch:   David   Cook   Streaks
Again (sets new FAI world record), Sept., p. 4.
Thunder   Mustang:   The    Business    Side:    Dan    Denney
Thunders     Ahead     (Thunder     Mustang,     competitive
racer), Nov., p. 11.
Trio:  The  Business  Side:   Trio   (Hirt   Aircraft   Corp.)
Offered as Kit, Aug., p. 16.
Velocity: Engine Beat: Subaru in a  Velocity,  March,  p,  36.
Venture: Test-Flying  the  Questair  Venture,  Sept.,  p.  12;
Sept. cover.
The  Business  Side:  Cross  Country  Fly-in  Race  of   1993,
Questair Venture Winner, Nov. p. 9.
Vixen:  Getting  to  Know  a  Vixen,  Jan.,  p.  20;  My  Turn
(SkyStar Vixen), Feb., p. 24; Feb. cover
White  Lightning:  Harnessing  Lightning  (White   Lightning),
March, p. 20.
Wills Wing:  The  Light  Stuff:  Wills  Wing  (hang  gliders),
Aug., p. 66.
Wittman  Tailwind:  Tailwinds  Are  Terrific  (Wittman   Tail-
wind), Feb., p. 6.
Yugo: Other Nestor Slepcev Designs (Yugo), May, p. 70
Zenair   CH-701   STOL:   Around   the   Patch:   Missionaries
Hope to Fly More Zenair Airplanes in Africa,  April,  p.  6.


    Airports    1993

Homebuilders'   Shangri   La?    (Rimrock    and    Montezuma,
Arizona, Airports), Feb., p. 10.


  Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins    1993

Around   the   Patch:   AOPA   Members   Show   Interest    in
Homebuilts, Jan., p. 5.
Arlington 1992, The Parade Continues, Jan., p. 20.
French  RSA  1992,  Homebuilts  of  Moulins,  Jan.,   p.   28.
Wroughton 1992, Wet and Wonderful, Jan., p. 42.
Wringing Out Wroughton, Jan., p. 50.
We're  Headed   Southeast   (aircraft   builders'   conference
coming to Tennessee), Feb., p. 84.
Homeless  Copper   (Copperstate   Fly-in),   March,   p.   66.
Around the Patch: '93 Cross-Country Race  Set,  April,  p.  8.
Previewing Sun'n Fun '93, April, p. 42.
The  Business  Side:  Zenair  to Build   Super   Zodiac    CH-601
During  Fly-in,  April,  p.  61.
Rocky  Mountain   Style   (Rocky Mountain   EAA   Regional   Fly-
in), May, p. 7.
A Pilot's   View   (Rocky    Mountain  Regional   Fly-in),   May,
p. 8.
Fly-ins, Idaho Style  (Avid  and SkyStar     annual      events),
May, p. 82.
Escape  to  New   York   (Ultraflight '92), June, p. 38.
Around the  Patch:  We're  Ready for Sun 'n Fun, July, p. 4.
Planning for Oshkosh,  July,  p. 32.
Paying  for  It  (EAA  Oshkosh  cost  considerations),   July,
p. 38.
A  Great  Vacation  (Arlington'93  Preview),  July,   p.   60.
The Business Side: Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 16.
Savoring Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 28.
The  Business  Side:  Cal  Aero   Expo'93,   Sept.,   p.   69.
The  Business  Side:  Cross  Country  Fly-in  Race  of   1993,
Questair Venture Winner, Nov. p. 9.
Remembering Oshkosh '93, Nov., p. 20.
Aerodrome'92  (WW-1   replica   aircraft   gathering),   Dec.,
p. 6.


  Amphibians/Seaplanes     1993

The   Business   Side:   Amphib   Kit   Maker   Shifts   Gears
(S.N.A. Seawind 3000), April, p. 61
Life on the River (Seahawker  and  riverboat),  July,  p.  78.
The Business  Side:  Seawind  Forced  Landing,  Aug.,  p.  16.
Around  the  Patch:  Getting  It  on  with  the  Glass  Goose,
Nov., p. 6.


  Avionics       1993

Avionics  Update  (Vision  Micro  Systems),   Feb.,   p.   60.
New   Products:   Telex's    ANR    4000    Noise    Reduction
Headset,   Feb.,    p.    85.
New  Products:  Electronic  Checklists  Make   Flying   Safer,
Feb., p. 87.
Nav  in  Hand  (Garmin  and  Trimble  GPS  units),  March,  p.
44.
Getting  to  Know  a  King  (Bendix/King   KX   125   navcom),
March, p. 52,
New  Products:   Terra   Offers   Combination   Intercom/Mark-
er Beacon Receiver, March, p. 77.
Installing a  Navcom  (Bendix/King  KX  125),  April,  p.  48.
New  Products:   Flightcom   Unveils   Blackhawk   DSP   Head-
set, May, p. 86.
Around  the  Patch:  Bendix/King  KX  125   Arficle   Respons-
es require Coax Cable Info, July, p. 6.
New  Products:  Upgrade  the   Bendix/King   KX   144,   July,
p. 63.
Around  the  Patch:  GPS  for  All   (Icom   American   GPS-22
handheld),   Aug.,   p.    4.
New    Products:    Moving    Map    Gets    World    Database
(Eventide, Inc.), Aug,, p. 85.
Installing a  New  Transceiver  (icom's  IC-A200),  Sept.,  p.72
New Products: Garmin  GPS  with  Moving  Map,  Sept.,  p.  80.
New  Products:  The  Muse:  It's  Music  to   The   Ears   (PS
Engineering), Sept., p. 81.
New  Products:  Hush  Kit  for  David   Clark-style   Headsets
(Oregon Aero), Sept., p. 81.
It's Time for Avionics (annual update), Oct., p. 56.
Getting  a  Grip  (AirSport   IFR   model   transponder   moni-
tor), Oct., p. 80.
World's  Biggest  Party  Line?  (demonstration   of   Mode   C
and mode S by AirSport Corp.), Oct., p. 84.
Keep   Your   Chin   Up!   (Heads   Up   Display   Information
System),    Nov.    p.    57.
New Products: Trimble GPS Receiver, Nov., p. 86.
New  Products:  Sky  Sports  Offers  Light  Handheld,  Nov.,
p. 87.
New   Products:   Altitude,   Airspeed   and   Rate-of-Climb
All In One, Nov., p. 87.
New Products: Northstar's New GPS, Nov., p. 86.
New Products: Micrologic GPS Unit, Nov., p. 88.
New   Products:   MEMTEC   Improves   Its   Handheld    Mov-
ing Map, Nov., p. 88.
Building  a  Panel  Intercom   (RST   447   intercom   comes
factory-built or in a kit), Dec., p. 98.


  Biplanes       1993

Advancing  Renegades,  Part  1   (pair   of   Murphy   Rene-
gade Spirits), Feb., p. 46.
Managing   Mike's    Menagerie    (Fisher    Aero    Corp.'s
Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Spirits'  Progress,  Part  2  (pair   of   Murphy   Renegade
Spirits), March, p. 38.
Wind Tunnel: Let's  Talk  About  Biplanes  (design),  April,
P. 1 0.
Advancing  Renegades,  Part  3   (pair   of   Murphy   Rene-
gade Spirits), April, p. 78.
Trip  Begins  [The]  (pair  of  Murphy  Renegade   Spirits),
May,  p.   18.
Wind  Tunnel:  Need  for  Speed  Eclipsed  Biplane's   Early
Design Dominance, May, p. 48.
Trip Continues [The]  (pair  of  Murphy  Renegade  Spirits),
June,  p.  20.
Concluding  a  Dream  (pair  of  Murphy  Renegade  Spirits),
July,  p.  40.
Wind  Tunnel:  Things  to  Know  in  Designing  a   Biplane,
July,  p.  50.
The Pitts (highly-modified Pitts S-2S), Aug., p. 18.
AlphaPitts Soup (Pitts biplane lineage), Aug., p. 24.
A Yellow Bird (BA-4B Hawk), Nov., p. 12.


  Books, Builder's Bookshelf      1993

Finding Alternate Sources  for  Pilot's  Supplies  by  Jorge
E. Castillo 11, Jan., p. 68.
SAE,  Dictionary  of   Aerospace   Engineering,   Jan.,   p.
68.
Complete  Book  of  Building  and  Flying  Your   Own   Air-
plane [The], by Geoffrey P. Jones, Jan., p. 69,
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, Jan., p. 69.
You  Want  to  Build  and  Fly  a  What?,  by  Dick  Starks,
May,  p.   85.


  Build It-Yourself Projects     1993

Knowing   Your   Vacuum   Pump   (rebuilding   your    own),
Nov.,  p.  42.
View That Voltage (expanded scale voltmeter),  June,  p.  6.
Ohm Alone  (troubleshoot  your  electrical  system),  Sept.,
p. 66.
A Different Angle (build plywood jig  for  angle  drilling),
Nov.,  p.  79.
Building a Panel     Intercom,     (RST     447
intercom), Dec., p. 98.


   Builder's Reports   1993

Advancing Renegades, Part 1 (buildinga pair of Murphy Renegade Spirits),
Feb., p. 46;  Part  2,  March,  p.  38;  Part 3, April, p. 78.
Builder   Survey:   Draggin' Carbon (Carbon Dragon sailplane), May, p. 30.
Spirits' Progress, Part  2  (pair of Murphy Renegade  Spirits),March, P.38.
Sportplane for the Masses? (RandRobinson KR-1 builder survey),
March, p. 72.
Builder  Survey:  KR-2  Time,  May,  p.   38.
First to Fly  (first  customer-built  Wheeler  Express),  June, P. 10.
She's  Building  An  Express,  June,  p.  28.
Pushing and Pulling (Rutan Defiant), July, p. 26.
Life  on  the  River  (Seahawker  amphibian),  July,   p.   78.
The Pitts (highly-modified Pitts S-2S), Aug., p. 18.
Snowbirds   Fly   [The]   (Canadian    couple    build    RV-6A
with help of Custom Aircraft), Sept., p. 20.
Gefting  to  Know  the  AR-5,  Oct.,  p.  46.
Starting a Glasair (starter kit), July, p. 7.
Starting with Metal (Hummel Bird), Nov., p. 58.


   Building Techniques     1993

Final Inspection [The] (Kolb Twinstar), Jan., p. 06.
Fighting   Fumes   (safety   steps   for   breathing   easier),
Jan., p. 82.
Decision  Point:  Case  of  the   Fractured   Fisher   (psycho-
logical factors in building),  Feb.,  p.  58.
Around  the  Patch:   Builder   Conference   Coming   Soon   to
Your Neighborhood, May, p. 4.
Installing a Navcom, April, p. 48.
The  Business  Side:   Stephen   R.   Frey   Engineering   Pro-
vides Jigs for RVs, May, p. 36.
Around  the  Patch:   Another   Aircraft   Builder   Conference
Success, June, p. 4.
Forming Sheet Metal, June, p. 46.
Common  Aluminum   Alloys,   June,   p.   50.
Getting Close to Cotter Pins, June, p. 55.
Around  the  Patch:  Mike  Arnold's  AR-5  (videos  on   design
and construction), July, p. 4.
Drawing    Conclusions    (understanding    aircraft    drawing
practices), July, p. 16.
Seeing  Is  Believing   (scale   modeling   provides   low-cost
load testing), Aug., p. 78.
Around  the  Patch:  Road  Shows   (aircraft   builders'   con-
ferences), Sept., p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  More  Than  One  Way  to   Get   the   Job
Done, Sept., p. 4.
Snowbirds  Fly  [The]  (Canadian  couple  builds   RV-6A   with
Custom Aircraft Inc. help), Sept., p. 20.
The  Business  Side:   Alexander   Aeroplane   Offers   Nation-
wide Series of Builder's Seminars, Sept., p. 69.
New   Products:   Aluminum   Rudder   Starter    Kit    (Murphy
Aircraft Rebel), Sept., p. 81.
New  Products:  Poly-Fiber  Practice  Kit   Introduced,   Sept.
p. 81,
Around  the  Patch:  Time  for  an   Aircraft   Builders   Con-
ference, Oct., p. 6.
Decision  Point:  The  Kaput  Cotter  (assemble  for   safety),
Nov., p. 18.
Scarfing  It  (make  strong  wooden  joints),  Nov.,   p.   52.


  Business     1993

The Light Stuff: Wills  Wing,  20  Years  Old  and  Staying  on
Top, Aug., p. 66.
Snowbirds   Fly   [The]   (Custom   Aircraft,    AZ,    provide
jigs/tools    for    RV     construction), Sept., p. 20.
The    Business    Side:    Cirrus Builds    New    Facility    and
New   Airplane,    the    certified  ST-50,   Sept.,   p.   69.
Around   the   Patch:   Loss    of Insurance  =  Breaking
Point  for   Dealership,   Oct., p.   4.


  Composite Designs    1993

Around    the    Patch:    Express is Back, Jan., p. 4.
In    Pursuit    of     Excellence (RANS    S-1     1     Pursuit),
Jan., p. 38.
The    Business    Side:    Cirrus VK30 Flies with TSIO-550, Feb., p. 52.
First   Impressions   (Stoddard   Hamilton   Aircraft,   Inc.),
Feb., p.  7iO.
Fly the Wing (Reimer Horton's PUL 10), Feb., p. 72.
Harnessing  Lightning  (White   Lightning),   March,   p.   20.
The  Business   Side:   Lancair   IV   Breaks   Speed   Record,
April, p.  60.
Pushing and Pulling (Rutan Defiant), July, p. 26.
Around   the   Patch:   What   Hath    Homebuilding    Wrought?
(Rutan Mojave Mystery Ship), Aug., p. 4.
Testing Time (flying Lancair 320), Aug., p. 10.
The   Business   Side:   Redesigned    Glasair    Super    11-S
Flies at Sun  'n  Fun,  Aug.,  p.  10.
Around the Patch: BD-10 Update, Oct., p, 4.
Testing the Glasair Super 11-S, Oct., p. 14.
The  Business  Side:  Glasair   III   LP,   lightning-protected
composite  kitplane,  Oct.,   p.   36.
EDI Ships Complete Express Kits, Oct., p. 37.
Getting  to  Know  the  AR-5  (Mike  Arnold  designer),   Oct.,
p. 46.
Around   the   Patch:   Dan   Rihn's   One    Design    Aerobat
Flies, Dec., p. 4.
Considering Gliders  (American  Spirit,  GAPA),  Dec.,  p.  14.

  Computers/Software     1993

Keeping  Track  of  It  All   (personal   computer   can   help
organize building process), May, p. 52.
New  Products:  Computer  Tutor  Offered   by   King   Schools,
Aug.,  p.  85.

   Covers    1993

RANS S-11, January.
Vixen, February.
5151 RG Mustang, March.
Magnum, April.
Renegade Spirits, May.
Express, June.
Defiant, July.
Lancair 320, August.
Questair Venture, September.
Glasair  Super  11-S,   October.
BA-4B Hawk, November.
Express, Vixen, miniMAX, Tandem 1000 Gyroplane,
American Spirit, December.


  Design Techniques    1993

Wind  Tunnel:  Good  Engineering  Practices,   Jan.,   p.   14.
On  Know  Your  Position   (positioning   retractable   landing
gear), Jan., p. 76.
Wind  Tunnel:  Strengthening  a  Structure  Can  Cause  It   to
Break, Feb., p. 37.
Smoothing   the   Glass    (Stoddard    Hamilton's    high-lift
devices), Feb., p. 66.
Wind  Tunnel:  Backside  of  the  Power  Curve,  March,  p.  7.
Designing Our  Own,  Phase  III  (see  May  and  Oct.,  92  for
Phases  I  and  II),  March,  p.   93.
Wind  Tunnel:  Let's  Talk  About  Biplanes,  April,   p.   10.
Wind   Tunnel:    Need    for    Speed Eclipsed  Biplane's   Early   Design
Dominance, May, p. 48.
Wind  Tunnel:  Things   to   Know   in Designing  a   Biplane,   July,   p.
50.
Wind    Tunnel:    Tandem-Wing    Aircraft, Aug.,  p.  54.
How   Big,   How    Small?    (cockpit size), Aug.,  p.  58.
Seeing  is   Believing   (scale   modeling   provides    low-cost    load
testing), Aug., p. 78.
Designing  For   Flight   (stability),Aug., p. 86.
Around   the   Patch:   Design    Contest  for  Airplane  to   Meet   the
JAR-VLA criteria, Sept., p. 4.
Wind   Tunnel:   Aerodynamics   of   Tandem-wing    Aircraft,
Sept., p. 84.
Wind   Tunnel:   Mignet   Flying   Flea   (tandem-wing   case
study), Oct.,  p.  7.
Designing  Our  Own,  Phase   IV   (reader-interactive   air-
plane-design exercise), Oct., p. 72.
Wind  Tunnel:  Glossary  for  Aircraft  Design  Fans,   Nov.,
p. 83.


   Designers      1993

The  Business  Side:  Lancair  IV  Designer  One   of   Coun-
try's 10 Best (Lance Neibauer), Jan., p. 81.
Around  the  Patch:  David  Cook  Streaks  Again   (set   new
FAI world record), Sept., p. 4.
The   Light   Stuff:   Remembering    Flying-Wing    Designer
Don Mitchell, Oct., p. 66.
A  Look  at  Lucas  (Emile  Lucas,  French  designer),  Nov.,
p. 46.
Warnke's Wooden Wonder (propellers), Nov., p. 54.


  Directorieslindexes   1993

Kitplanes Index to 1992, Jan., p. 60.
Ultralight Gyro Kits and Plans, April, p. 40.
Supplier Directory Addresses, June, p. 80.
Supplier Directory, June, p. 60.
Sun 'n Fun '93 Award Winners, Aug., p. 38.
Annual Update of Avionics, Oct., p. 56.
Oshkosh '93 Custom-Built Award Winners,Nov., p.26.
Cross-Reference Directory for homebuilt aircraft, Dec., p. 24.
1994 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory (204 companies,467 designs), Dec., p. 32.


  Economics and Business      1993

Around the Patch: ProStar Moves  in  with   the   Navy,
Jan., p. 5.
Around the Patch:  To  Kit  or  Not  to  Kit  (Swiss  Trainer
Corp.), Jan.,  p.  5.
The Business Side:  Petrel  Tail  Redesigned,  Jan.,  p.  81.
The  Business  Side:  Companies  on  the   Move,   Feb.,   p.52.
Avid  About  the  Avid  Flyer  (Jim  Metzger,  general   man-
ager), March, p. 32.
The  Business   Side:   Head   Start   program   offered   by
Stoddard-Hamilton, March, p. 68.
The  Business  Side:  Companies  on  the  Move,   March,   p.
69.
The   Business   Side:   Family-Run   Business    for    BD-5
Builders, May, p. 36.
The    Business    Side:     Stoddard-Hamilton     Implements
Periodic Production Runs, June, p. 54.
The Business Side: Taylorcraft Will  Offer  Kitbuilt  Planes,
July, p. 77.
The  Business  Side:  Viking  Aircraft  Announced   Line   of
Parts for Dragonfly,  Aug.,  p.  10.
The Business Side: Trio  (Hirt  Aircraft  Corp.)  Offered  as
Kit, Aug., p. 16.
The  Business  Side:  Loehle   Aircraft  Corp.  First   Annual   Open
House, Oct., p. 36.
The  Business  Side:  Cirrus  Stops Producing  Kits,  Nov.,  p.  11.
"Completions"   Turns   50    (Nov. marks  golden   anniversary   issue
for     Builders'     Completions),
Nov., p. 66.


                 Education      1993

The  Business   Side:   EAA   Sport Aviation  Club  Aims   to   Attract
Youth, Feb., p. 52.
The Business  Side:  Eagles  Flying Camp    Announced     1993     Sum-
mer Curriculum for Ages 13-17, April, p. 61.
Around  the  Patch:  About  Those  Young   Eagles,   May,   p.4.
The Business  Side:  Indian  Hills  CC,  Ottumwa,  IA,  Offers
Composite Construction Class, May, p. 36.
The  Business   Side:   Aircraft   Technology   Center   Opens
in Monterey, California, Aug., p. 16.
Around  the   Patch:   King   Schools   Provides   Video   for
No-Code Ham License, Sept., p. 6.
Testing  the   Waters   (Zenith   Aircraft's   weekend   sheet
metal course), Sept., p. 34.


          Engines     1993

Engine Beat: CAM 100, Jan., p. 78.
The  Business  Side:  New  Engine  Offered  by  Hirth,   Jan.,
p. 81.
New  Products:   Inexpensive   Engine   Indicators   (Westberg
Mfg., Inc.), Jan., p.  86.
Around   the   Patch:   Duncan   Aircraft's   Rotary    Engine
Spec Questioned, Feb., p. 4.
The  Business  Side:  Cirrus  VK30  Flies   with   TSIO   550,
Feb., p. 52.
Catching  Runaway  Horses  (engine  power),   Feb.,   p.   54.
New   Products:   Masten   Products   Offers   Special    War-
ranty  for  On-Board   Engine   Analyzer,   Feb.,   p.   85.
Engine Beat: Subaru in a Velocity, March, p. 36.
Engine  Beat:  Two  Strokes  in  Cars  and  Airplanes,  April,
p. 24.
The   Business   Side:   LEAF    Schedules    Workshops    for
Rotax Engines, May, p. 36.
The   Business   Side:   Some   Models   of   Subaru   Engines
Ready  for  Production  (Formula   Power),   May,   p.   36.
Engine  Beat:  Motorcycle  Engine  (Sandpiper   Aire,   Inc.),
May, p. 76.
New    Products:    Clean    Up    Those    Grungy    Exhausts
(Microflight Products), May, p. 87.
The  Business  Side:  Atlas  Motors,  Inc.,  offers   Franklin
Engines,  June,   p.   54.
The  Business  Side:  Wilson  Aircraft  Co.  offers  Maxim  11
VW conversion, July, p. 77.
Engine   Beat:   Subaru   Auto   Conversion   Winning    Popu-
larity Contest, July, p. 84.
The  Business  Side:   Moravia   Announced   Availability   of
Walter Mikron III AE 65-hp Engine, Aug., p. 1 1.
Ducted-Fan  Discord  (responses  to  article  series),   Aug.,
p. 48.
Gentlemen,    Choose    Your     Engines     (shopping     for
engines),  Aug.,  p.   70.
Engine    Beat:    Guess    Who's     Coming     to     Market
(Franklin/PZL engines), Oct., p. 83.
New   Products:   Eliminate   Exhaust   Leaks    with    Pneu-
Port, Aug., p. 85.
Engine  Beat:  Suzuki   Turbocharged   Auto   Engine,   Sept.,
p. 8.
Gentlemen ... Pick  Your  Engines!,  Part  2,  Sept.,  p.  48.
Engine   Changes,   [The],   Part   1   (Kansas   City    Dawn
Patrol; VW configuration change), Oct., p. 22.
Engine  Changes,  Part  2  (switching  power plants  on  Nieuport  replicas),  Nov.,  p.
34.
Around   the   Patch:   Powersport   rotary engine  nearing  production,  
Dec.,  p.  4.


   FAA        1993

The   Business   Side:   Primary   Category Becomes Reality), Jan., p. 80.
Around   the   Patch:   FAA   Creates   New Subcategory  for  Sport  
and   Recreational Aircraft, Oct., p. 4.


   Flight Reviews    1993

In Pursuit of Excellence (RANS S-1 1 Pursuit), Jan.,  p.  38.
Getting to Know a Vixen, Jan., p. 20.
My Turn (SkyStar Vixen), Feb., p. 24.
Going Full Circle (Mini 500,  Revolution  Helicopter  Corp.),
Feb., p. 28.
Smoothing the Glass (Glasair 111), Feb., p. 66.
Fly the Wing (Reimer Horton's PUL 10), Feb., p. 72.
Managing  Mike's  Menagerie  (Fisher   Aero   Corp.'s   Hori-
zon 1, Celebrity), Feb., p. 78.
Around  the  Patch:  RotorWay  Exec  90   and   Co-Z's   Mark
IV, March, p. 4.
Loehle's  Pair  (Sport  Parasol   and   5151   RG   Mustang),
March, p. 12.
Harnessing  Lightning  (White  Lightning),  March,   p.   20.
Navigating  by  North  Star   (Custom   Flight   Components),
March, p. 26.
Advancing  Renegades,  Part   3   (pair   of   Murphy   Rene-
gade Spirits), April, p. 78.
Flying the Magnum (Avid Aircraft), April, P. 19,
Littlest Rebel [The]  (Murphy  Aircraft's  Maverick),  April,
p. 127.
Getting to Know a  Flying  Scot  (ARV  Super  2),  April,  p.
70.
First to Fly (first customer-built  Wheeler  Express),  June,
P. 10.
Testing Time (Lancair 320),  Aug.,  p.  10,
Test-Flying the  Questair  Venture,  Sept., p. 12.
Testing the Glasair Super II-S, Oct., p. 14.
A Yellow Bird (BA-4B Hawk), Nov., p. 12.


  Flight Testing      1993

The Business Side: Kitfox XL Completes Initial   Flight
Testing, Oct., p. 36.


   Fuel         1993

New Products: GATS  Jar  (preflight  check  for  fuel;  Glob-
al Aviation), Jan., p. 87.
Learn to Lean (proper engine leaning), Feb., p. 62.
Auto Fuel Survey Results, July, p. 70.


   Humor          1993

Kitstuff, monthly feature by cartoonist Robrucha.


   International      1993

Around the  Patch:  Missionaries  Hope  to  Fly  More  Zenair
Airplanes in Africa, April, p. 6.
Around  the   Patch:   Shaw's   Europlane   (Europa)   Flies,
April, p. 6.
Arriving by Stork  (replica  Storch  designed  by  Australian
Nestor Slepcev), May, p. 66.
Other Nestor Slepcev Designs (Yugo), May, p. 70
A  Look  at  Lucas  (French  designer  Emile  Lucas),   Nov.,
p. 46.


   Maintenance       1993

New Products: Cover Protects  5151  Mustang,  April,  p.  62.
New  Products:  Caig's  Aviation   Maintenance   Kit   (elec-
trical/mechanical  applications), Nov., p. 86.


    Metal Designs      1993

Son   of   RV    (John    Harmon's Rocket 11), May, p. 73.
The  Business Side:Zenair's new  CH 601 Super   Zodiac  Flies,
June, p. 54.
Test-Flying the Questair Venture, Sept., p. 12.
A Look at Lucas (French designer Emile Lucas; L.5,L.6, L.7), Nov., p.46.
Starting  with  Metal (Hummel Bird), Nov., p. 58.      


    Organizations       1993

The  Business  Side:  Pou  Review   newsletter   (Flying   Flea
enthusiasts), April, p. 61.
EAA   Chapter   14   Expands    Again    (hexagonal    hangar),
April, p.  86.
Around  the  Patch:  EAA  Celebrates  its  40th,  May,  p.   5.
Sailplane   Builders   Get   It   Together    (Western    SHA),
May,  p.   78.


    Personal Adventures      1993

Trip  Begins  [The]  (pair   of   Murphy   Renegade   Spirits),
May,  p.   18.
Around   the   Patch:   Winter   Weather    Travel    Problems,
June,  p.   4.
Trip  Continues  [The]  (pair  of  Murphy  Renegade   Spirits),
June,  p.  20.
Concluding  a  Dream  (pair  of   Murphy   Renegade   Spirits),
July,  p.  40.
Glasair  Super   11-S   Experience   (Managing   Editor   Keith
Beveridge takes 5.5-hour trip), Oct., p. 16.
Sprinting  Over  the  Jungle  (Bill  Raisner   in   Peru   with
amphibious Quicksilver Sprint 11), Oct., p. 38.


    Personalities       1993

Around  the  Patch:   Writer   Thomas   Irwin   Dies   in   His
Motorglider, Feb., p. 4.
Meet   the   New   Boss   (SkyStar   President   Phil    Reed),
Feb.,  p.  26.
Avid  About  the  Avid  Flyer  (Jim   Metzger,   general   man-
ager), March, p. 32.
Around the Patch: Duane Cole Picks  a  Capella,  April,  p.  6.
Around  the   Patch:   Keith   Beveridge   Promoted   to   Man-
aging Editor of KITPLANES, July, p. 4.
Boats First,  then  Airplanes  (Ike  Hastings,  riverboat  cap-
tain, Seahawker builder), July, p. 82.
Meet  Aerobatic  Pilot  Jan  Jones  (Pitts   S-2S   Belchfire),
Aug.,  p.  23.
Around  the  Patch:  John  Galipault,  president  of   Aviation
Safety Society, dies, Oct., p. 4.
Meet  Ivo  (Ivo  Zdarsky  is  Ivoprop;  escaped   from   behind
Iron Curtain in homebuilt), Oct., p. 87.


     Products        1993

New  Products:  Interior  for  Loehle   5151   Mustang,   Feb.,
p. 86.
New   Products:   Heads-Up   Instrument   Panel    for    Home-
builts, Feb., p. 86.
New  Products:  Pocket  Altimeter  is  Ideal  for  Ultralights,
Feb.,  p.  86
New   Products:    Analog-Display    Electronic    Instruments,
Feb.,  p.  87
New  Products:  These  Chocks  Are  for  Traveling,  Feb.,   p.
87.
New Products: Chart Holder, Feb., p. 87.
New Products: Eliminate Engine-Compartment Pests (No-Nest Net), April, p. 63.
New   Products:   Heli-Tube    Fire-Resistant Cable Wrap, May, p. 87.
New   Products:    Capricorn    11    Plus Weather Station, May, p. 87.
Around  the  Patch:   EAA   Video,   Aviation   Photography   Made   Easy,    is
Available, July, p. 4.
The Business Side: RANS,  Inc.,Thermal-formed  Plastic Interiors
for Coyote Aircraft, Oct., p. 36.
The   Business   Side:   SkyStar    Offers Prefab Wings, Nov., p. 10.
Knowing   Your    Vacuum    Pump,    Nov., p. 42.
New  Products:  Child-Size  Navy Fighter, Nov., p. 87.


   Propellers       1993

New  Products:  In-flight  Adjustable  Prop  (Ivoprop),   Jan., p. 86.
The  Business   Side:   Variable-Pitch   Prop   System   Devel-
oped for More Engines (Vari-Prop), March, p. 69.
Engine   Beat:   For   High-Tech   Propellers   in    Low-Power
Setups, Consider an Ivoprop, Oct., p. 86.
Warnke's Wooden Wonder, Nov. p. 54.


   Purchasing         1993

Making  the   Buffalo   Scream   (shopping   for   your   kit),
Oct., p.  30.


   Replicas          1993

Loehle's  Pair   (5151   RG   Mustang   and   Sport   Parasol),
March, p. 12.
The   Business   Side:   Jim   Kern's   FEW   P-51    Continues
Flight Testing, March, p. 68.
Arriving  by  Stork  (replica  Storch  designed  by  Australian
Nestor Slepcev), May, p. 66.
Engine   Change   [The],   Part   1   (VW-powered   Nieuports),
Oct., p.  22.
The    Business    Side:    Mustang     Aeronautics     Selling
Expanded Kits, Nov., p. 11.
Engine   Changes,    Part    2    (Nieuport    replicas    swap
engines), Nov., p. 34.
Aerodrome'92 (VVW-1 replicas), Dec., p. 6.


    Rotorcraft         1993

Going Full Circle (Revolution Helicopter Corp.), Feb.,  p.  28.
Around the Patch: RotorWay Exec 90, March, p. 4.
Wings to Rotors (ultralight gyros), April, p. 36.
The  Business  Side:  Bell  47  Look  Sells  the   Baby   Belle
(Canadian Home Rotors), May, p. 37.
Flying Somewhere (Exec 90 cross-country), July, p. 66.
The  Business  Side:  Cobra  Turbine  Kit   Helicopter   Begins
Flight Testing, July, p. 77.
Around the Patch: On to Air Command, Nov., p. 8.


    Safety           1993

Fighting Fumes (safety steps to help breathing), Jan.,  p.  82.
Snuff  Out  Fire  Hazards,  Jan.,  p.  84.
Tips for a Safer Workshop, Jan., p. 85.
Pres-By-What? (presbyopia; bifocals and trifocals), March, p. 84.
New   Products:   Seat-Back   Pack    Doubles    as    Emergency Kit, 
April, p. 63.
Around  the  Patch:  Air   Command   Int'l   Advises   Replace-
ment of Single-Piece Rotor Mast, Sept., p. 6.
Around  the   Patch:   LEAF   Instructs   on   Maintenance   of
Rotax 582s, Sept., p. 6.
The Business  Side:  Ballistic  Chutes  Offered  for  Certified
Aircraft, Nov., p. 10.
New    Products:    SoftSeat    Provides    Safety,    Comfort,
Nov., p.  86.


        Sailplanes     1993
Around  the   Patch:   Meet   the American     Spirit     (Advanced
Soaring Concepts, Inc.), May, p. 5.
Draggin' Carbon  (Carbon Dragon), May, p. 30.
Sailplane Builders Get It Together (Western SHA), May, p. 78.
The   Light   Stuff:    High-Tech Oxygen    for    Sport     Pilots
(Mountain   High),   Sept.,    p. 62.
Considering   Gliders   (American Spirit, GAPA), Dec., p. 14.


       Special-Purpose Aircraft    1993

The  Light  Stuff:  Dragonfly  Ultralight  Tows  Hang  Gliders,
July, p. 56.
The  Pitts  (Jan  Jones'   Pitts   S-2S   Belchfire   acrobatic
showplane,   Aug.,   p.   18.
Facetmobile's   First   Flights   (proof   of   concept   FMX-4
lifting body), Sept., p.  70.
The    Business    Side:    Dan    Denney    Thunders     Ahead
(Thunder  Mustang,  competitive  racer),  Nov.,   p.   11.


    Supplies/Suppliers    1993

New  Products:  SpeedBrakes  (Precise  Flight),  Jan.,  p.  87.
New   Products:   LEAF   Rolls   Out   New   Replica    Wheels,
Feb,, p. 84.
New Products: Air Tech Coatings, March, p. 77.
New  Products:  Decal  Kit  Adds   Final   Touch   (JK   Tech),
Sept., p. 80.
New  Products:   LEAF   Wheel   and   Brake   Help   Stop   the
Replica Jenny, Nov., p. 88.


          Tools       1993

New   Products:    Punch    'em    and    Flange    'em-Effort-
lessly (U.S. Industrial Tool), Jan., p. 86.
Preventing Rust (tool preservation), Feb., p. 83.
New  Products:  Homebuilder's   Tool   Kit,   U.S.   Industrial
Tool, Feb., p. 85.
New  Products:   Bondhus   Ballpoint   Tool   is   for   Angled
Torquing,   March,   p.   77.
New  Products:  Zimac  Cordless  Soldering  Gun,  May,  p.  86.
New   Products:   Vise-Grip   Introduces   a   Locking    Hold-
down  Clamp,  July,  p.   63.
New   Products:   US902    Air-Operated    Tool    Helps    You
Fasten, July, p. 63.


        Ultralights        1993

The  Business   Side:   Ultralight   Is   a   Behind-the-Scenes
Star (Quicksilver Sprint 11), Jan., p. 80.
The  Business  Side:  Plans  for  Ultralight   Grand   Champion
Available (Skylite), Jan., p. 81.
Wings to Rotors (ultralight gyros), April, p. 36.
New  Products:  LEAF  Offers  Floats  for  Ultralights,  April,
p. 62.
New   Products:   New   Canopy   Developed    for    Skye-Ryder
Aerochute,  April,   p.   63.
Escape to New York (Ultraflight '92), June, p. 38.
The Light  Stuff:  (Dragonfly  ultralight;  towing  hang  glid-
ers), July, p. 56.
The Light Stuff:  Wills  Wing  (hang  gliders),  Aug.,  p.  66.
The  Light   Stuff:   High-Tech   Oxygen   for   Hang   Gliding
Pilots (Mountain High), Sept., p. 62.
The  Business   Side:   U.S.   Aviation   Cumulus   motorglider
to replace Cloud Dancer, Nov., p. 9.
The Light Stuff: Weight-Shift Trikes, Nov., p. 72.


         Wood Designs    1993

Working Wonders With Wood (GP-4), Sept,, p. 28.


                   1994


      Aerobatics    1994

Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
The  Business  Side:  Four  New  Aerobatic   Homebuilts   Hit
the Market, May, p. 76.
The   Business   Side:    Seminar    Introduces    the    One
Design, June, p. 66.
Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Around the Patch: IAC One Design, Aug., p. 4.
All for One, One For All  (IAC  One  Design),  Aug.,  p.  12.
Inside the One Design, Aug., p. 16.


       Air Races       1994

An  Honest  Comparison   (EAA/CAFE   facility),   April,   p. 81.
The  Business  Side:  Great  Cross  Country  Race  will  Fin-
ish at Oshkosh 94, May, p. 76.
Around the Patch: Globe  Trotting  (Glasair  111),  Aug.,  p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  Pushing  for  a  Record  (Pushy   Galore
Formula One racer), Dec., p. 4.


     Air Shows/Conventions/Fly-ins      1994

Third  Time  is  a  Charm  (Wroughton'93),   Jan.,   p.   14.
An Angle on Arlington '93, Jan., p. 24.
The  Business  Side:  SkyStar  Fly-in  Attracts   Flyers   to
Idaho, Jan., p. 56.
Rotors  Over  Ohio  (PRA),  Feb.,  p.   66.
Merveilleux  Moulins  (homebuilt  rally),   March,   p.   40.
A Visit to Arlington, March, p. 52.
Around the Patch: Back to Cranfield, April, p. 4.
The  Business  Side:  Fly-in  Attendees  will  Build  at  Sun
'n Fun, May, p. 77.
The   Business   Side:   Ducted-Fan   Aircraft   Debuts    at
Cal Aero Expo (StarQuest 2TM70), June, p. 66.
The  Business   Side:   Ethanol-Powered   RVs   Featured   at
All-Alcohol Airshow, June, p. 69.
Around the Patch: Sun'n Fun, July, p. 4.
Heading to Oshkosh 1994, July, p. 30.
Looking Back at Copperstate'93, July, p. 66.
Looking Back at Sun 'n Fun, Aug., p. 20.
Doing It  with  Hot  Air  (homebuilts-only  hot  air  balloon
meet, Vermont), Oct., p. 16.
Covering the Big One (Oshkosh'94), Nov., p. 6.


          Aircraft       1994

American  Falcon:  Around   the   Patch:   American   Falcon,
Advanced Soaring Concepts, April, p. 4.
Apex (sailplane):  The  Light  Stuff:  Ultralight  Sailplanes
(Swift,  Apex,  Tempest),  Sept.,  p.   16.
Avid Flyer:  A  Splashin'Avid  (Avid  Flyer),  Feb.,  p.  18.
Avocet:  The   Business   Side:   New   Amphibian   Announced
(Aero Wood Specialties'Avocet), Sept., p. 87.
Balloons: Doing It with  Hot  Air  (homebuilts-only  hot  air
balloon  meet,  Vermont),  Oct.,   p.   16.
BD-4: Long Live the BD-4, June, p. 18.
BD-10: BD-10 Jet, February cover.
BD-10: Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
BD-12;  BD-14:  Around  the  Patch:  And  For  Jim  Bede's
Encore  (BD-12,  BD-14),   Sept.,   p.   4.
Berkut:   The   Business   Side:   Dick    Rutan    Purchases
Berkut Kitplane, March, p. 86,
Buccaneer SX:  A  Gift  of  Wings,  Part  2  (an  ultralight  and
a camera), July, p. 34.
Carbon    Dragon:    The    Light    Stuff:     Carbon     Dragon
sailplane, Oct., p. 46.
Cassutt: Consider the Cassutt, Oct., p. 32.
Cassutt Flying the Cassutt, Oct., p. 36.
Compact  110:  The   Light   Stuff:   Bill   Spencer's   Com-
pact 110, April, p. 76.
Cosmos   trike:   A   Wild   Goose   Chase   Succeeds    (William
Lishman;  Cosmos  trike),   Nov.,   p.   28.
Co-Z   Mark   IV:   The   Business   Side:    Co-Z    Development
Commences   Mark-IV   Flight   Tests,   Feb.,   p.   86.
Co-Z  Mark  IV:  One  Man's   Solution   (testing   deep   stalls
safely  in  Cozy  Mark  IV),  Oct.,  p.  38.
Defi 210:    The    Business    Side:    Powered     Parachute
Offered by ParaPower (Defi 210), July, p. 87.
Dragonfly: Dragonfliers Tell All, June, p. 26.
Dragonfly:  Living  the  Dragonfly  Life,  June,   p.   32
Dragonfly: A Powerful Legacy (Subaru), July, p. 38.
Europa: Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
Exec   90:   The   Business    Side:    RotorWay    International
Celebrates  New  Facility,  Feb.,   p.   86.
Express   Series   90:   Around   the   Patch:   EDI   Introduces
the  Express  Series  90-and   a   Surprise,   Sept.,   p.   6.
Express:   The   Business   Side:   Bare   Bones   Kit   is    an
Express Request, Jan., p. 57.
F.8L Falco: That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p, 8.
Falco:  Swing-Wing  Falco,   April,   p.   39.
Glasair  Super  11-S:   Dreaming   Again   (Gary   Jones   starts
a Glasair  Super  11-S  FT),  Jan.,  p.  70.
Glasair II: Building a Glasair 11, Part 2, March, p. 48.
Glasair II: Getting to  the  Big  Parts,  Part  3,  May,  p.  50.
Glasair: Building a Glasair,  Part  4  (fuselage),  July,  p,  70.
Glasair  Super  II  FT:  Gening  on  with  a  Glasair  (Part  5),
Sept., p. 32.
Glasair II: Building a  Glasair,  Part  6,  Nov.,  p.  48.
Glasair III: Making of a Grand Champion (Grand Cham-
pion  Sun'n  Fun  and  Oshkosh'93,  Glasair III),   Feb.,   p. 46.
Glasair III: Around the  Patch:  Globe  Trotting  (Glasair III),
Aug., p. 4.
Glasair: One Hot Homebuilt (Glasair), Nov., p. 20.
Glass  Goose:  The   Business   Side:   Quikkit   Produces   Full
Glass  Goose   Kitplane,   March,   p.   86.
GlaStar:  The  Business   Side:   New   Kitplane   by   Old   Pro
(GlaStar), June, p. 66.
GlaStar: Birth of a Star (GlasStar), Sept., p. 43
Grumman    F3F-2:    Grumman    F3F-2,     June     cover.
Grumman    F3F-2:    The    Ultimate    "Homebuilt'?     (Grumman
F3F-2), June, p. 6.
H-2   Honey   Bee:   Busy   as   a   Bee   (Howland   H-2   Honey
Bee), Nov., p. 43.
Highlander:   The   Business   Side:    ARV    Super    2    Sold
as Highlander Kit, Sept., p. 86.
Hornet:   Around   the   Patch:   On   the   Road   Again   (U.S.
Light Aircraft Corp. Hornet), June, p. 4.
Hummingbird:    The    Business    Side:    Vertical    Technolo-
gies Improves the Hummingbird, Jan., p. 57.
HX-321:   Around   the   Patch:   High-Performance    Kit    Air-
planes? (HX-321), Sept., p. 4.
KIS:  Kis  &  Tell  (Tri-R  Technologies'  Kis,  Sept.,  p.  22.
KIS:  But  What  Do   the   Builders   Say?   (Tri-R   Technolo-
gies' Kis), Sept., p. 27.
KIS   Cruiser:   The   Business   Side:   New   Aircraft    (KIS
Cruiser), Oct.,  p.  72.
Kitfox XL:  Flight  Testing  the  Stars  (SkyStaes  Kitfox  XL),
Aug., p. 6.
Kitfox Model 5: Kitfox Model 5, August cover.
Kitfox  Series  Five:   Around   the   Patch:   SkyStar   Intro-
duces the Kitfox Series Five., April, p. 4.
Lancair    320/360:    Success    Story    (Lancair    320/360),
July, p. 44.
Lancair  IV:  Taking  the  Pressure   (pressurization   of   the
Lancair IV), Jan., p. 66.
Lancair  IV:  Around  the  Patch:   Pumping   Up   the   Lancair
IV, Feb., p. 5.
Lancair  360:  An   Airborne   Computer   Lab   (Lancair   360),
Dec., p. 6.
Laser Z-200: Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Little Bear: Little Bear, November cover.
Little  Bear:  Cub  Fever  (Henderson  Little  Bear),  Nov.,  p. 34.
Loehle    P-40:    Warhawk    Fever    (Loehle    P-40    Flying
Tiger),  Sept.,  p.  12.
Loehle  5151   RG:   The   Airborne   Mechanic   (fixing   land-
ing gear in flight), July, p. 77.
Merlin:   The   Business   Side:   Merlin   Flies   New    Rotax
Engine,  April,  p.  62.
Messerschmitt:    Designing    Down     Under     (Messerschmitt
Bf 109G-2), June, p. 16.
Mini    500:    Graduation    Day    (Revolution    Helicopter's
Mini 500), Oct., p. 24.
Montana   Coyote:    Building    the    First    One    (Montana
Coyote),  May,  p.   46.
Mountain   Eagle:    The    Business    Side:    New    Aircraft
(Montana Coyote's Mountain Eagle), Oct., p. 73.
Mountain   Goat:   Around   the   Patch:   Getting   Our    Goat
(Mountain Goat), Aug., p. 4.
Omega 11: Omega 11, January cover.
Omega II: Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Omega:   The   Business   Side:   Starter   Kit   Offered    for
Omega Builders, Nov., p. 87.
One   Design:   The   Business    Side:    Seminar    Introduces
the One Design, June, p. 66.
One  Design:  All  for  One,  One  For  All  (IAC  One  Design),
Aug., p. 12.
One Design: Inside the One Design, Aug., p. 16.
P-51 D: P-51 D, April cover.
P-51  D   Mustang:   Magnetic   Mustang   (FEW   P-51   D   2/3-
scale replica), March, p. 6.
PagoJet:  The   Light   Stuff:   The   pocket   plane   (powered
paragliders), Jan., p. 40.
Pelican PL: Pelican PL, March cover.
Pelican  Club:  From  the  Pelican's  Mouth   (Ultravia   Aero's
Pelican Club), March, p. 6
Pelican PL: Flying the Pelican, March, p. 14.
Pinocchio:   The   Business   Side:   New   Ultralight   Debuted
by Pop's Props (Pinocchio), Nov., p. 87.
Pulsar: Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42.
Pulsar   XP:   Around   the   Patch:   On   the    Road    Again
(Pulsar XP), June, p. 4.
Pulsar:   The   Business   Side:    Quick-Build    Option    for
Pulsar Aircraft, Sept., p. 87.
Pushy  Galore  racer:  Around   the   Patch:   Pushing   for   a
Record  (Pushy  Galore  Formula  One  racer),  Dec.,  p.   4.
RANS  Airaile:   The   Business   Side:   New   Floats   Offered
for RANS Airaile, April, p. 623.
Rebel: Raising a Rebel, Part 1, Feb., p. 72.
Rebel:  Building  a  Murphy  Rebel,  Part  11,  April,  p.   26.
Rebel: Building a Rebel, Part 3, June, p. 36.
Rebel:   Final   Assembly   (Murphy   Rebel),   Aug.,   p.   80.
Rebel:  Proof  of  the  Pudding   (Murphy   Rebel   passes   FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.
Rebel:   The   Business   Side:   Speed   Mod   Kit    Developed
for Murphy Rebel, Nov., p. 86.
Redfern  replicas:  Redfern  Replicas   (W.   W.   "Walt"   Red-
fern), May, p. 14.
RV-6:  Schneider's  Revenge  (RV-6  on  floats),  July,  p.   7.
Seawind   3000:    The    Business    Side:    Seawind    Builds
Faster with Kwick Kit, April, p. 62.
Seawind 3000: Seawind 3000, October cover.
Seawind   3000:   Wind   &   Water   (Seawind    3000    amphib-
ian), Oct., p. 6.
Skybolt:   Remembering    LaMar    Steen    (Skybolt),    Sept., p. 77.
SkyStar   Model   5:   Around   the   Patch:   On    the    Road
Again (SkyStar Model 5), June, p. 4.
Speedster:  Flight   Testing   the   Stars   (SkyStar's   Speed-
ster), Aug., p. 8.
Spencer Amphibian Air Car:  Calling all Aircars and
Their Builders, Jan., p. 5.
Spirit: The  Business  Side:  Questair  Spirit  Flies  High  and
Fast, Sept., p. 87.
Spirit: December cover.
Stallion:  The  Business  Side:  New  Aircraft   (Martin   Holl-
mann's Stallion), Oct., p. 72.
Stallion: December cover.
Stallion: Sizing Up the Stallion, Dec., p. 12.
StarKraft 700: StarKraft 700, Sept., p. 44.
StarQuest:    The    Business    Side:    Ducted-Fan    Aircraft
Debuts  at   Cal   Aero   Expo   (StarQuest   2TM70),   June, P. 66.
Stewart S-51: December cover,
Super Coot: Hatching a Coot, March, p. 16.
SuperBear:  SuperBear:   A   Club-Cab   Cub,   April,   p.   32.
Super   Zodiac   CH   601:    The    Business    Side:    Zenith
Converts Super Zodiac, Nov., p. 87.
Swift  (sailplane):  The  Light  Stuff:  Ultralight   Sailplanes
(Swift, Apex, Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
T-28B:  Around  the  Patch:  Airborne   Audio   Lab   in   T-28B
(Sigtronics S-20 headset), March, p. 4.
T-Bird,  TBT06:  The  Light  Stuff:   Golden   Circle   Air   ag
planes, Feb., p. 42.
Taylor Titch: Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.
Tempest    (sailplane):    The    Light    Stuff:     Ultralight
Sailplanes (Swift, Apex, Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
TF-51D:  The  Business  Side:  Fight   Escort   Wings   Offers
Two-Place  Mustang  Replica  (TF-51D),   Sept.,   p.   86.
Tiger Moth (Fisher Flying): December cover.
Tipsy Nipper: Tipsy Nipper, May cover.
Tipsy  Nipper:  Getting   Tipsy   (British   Tipsy   Nipper),
May, p. 28.
Titan Tornado: Around the Patch: Sun  'n  Fun,  July,  p.  4.
Twinstar (Farrington): December cover.
Viper:  Around  the  Patch:  Woodworker's  Special   (Viper), Jan., p. 4.
Vixen: Flight Testing  the  Stars  (SkyStar's  Vixen),  Aug., P. 10.
Warner  Revolution:  Revolutionizing   the   Spacewalker   II
(Warner Revolution), March, p. 20.


     Amphibians/Seaplanes         1994

Calling all Aircars and Their Builders, Jan., p. 5.
Wind  &  Water  (Seawind  3000  amphibian),   Oct.,   p.   6.
Hatching a Coot, March, p. 16.
The  Business  Side:  Seawind  Builds   Faster   with   Kwick
Kit, April, p. 62.
The   Business   Side:   New   Amphibian   Announced    (Aero
Wood Specialties'Avocet), Sept., p. 87.


        Avionics           1994

Around   the   Patch:   Handful   of   Nav   Power   (Trimble
Flightmate Pro), Oct., p. 4.
Mapping  Progress  (GPS   handheld   receivers),   Feb.,   p. 78.
New    Products:     Micrologic's     SuperSport     handheld
loran, Feb., p. 88.
Around   the   Patch:   Airborne   Audio   Lab    in    T-28B
(Sigtronics S-20 headset), March, p. 4.
New   Products:   Memtec   Corporation's   Co-Pilot   Remote,
May, p. 60.
The   Business   Side:   AlliedSignal    Ships    Bendix/King
Crown Series, June, p. 67.
The  Business  Side:  Aircraft   Spruce   Acquires   Avionics
Shop,June,p.68.
New  Products:  C-45  Prince  Headset   by   Concept   Indus-
tries, July, p. 84.
New   Products:   Empire   Development   Co.'s    ELT    Plug
and headset adapter for handhelds, July, p. 85.
New  Products:  Designing,   prewiring   and   building   kit
panels, Gulf Coast Avionics, Sept., p. 85.
PC  Meets  GPS  (KLX  135   from   Bendix/King),   Oct.,   p. 50.
Keeping  Up  with  Avionics  (directory  of   navcoms,   GPS,
and Integrated Corn Systems), Oct., p. 54.
The   Business   Side:   Kit   Aircraft   Workshops   Feature
Avionics Installation, Oct., p. 73.
Building  a   Micro   Wonder   (RMI's   micro   monitor   and
micro encoder), Oct., p. 78.
New  Products:  Comant  Industries,  Inc..  low-drag   anten-
nas, Oct., p. 86.
Flying  IFR   at   Home   (IFT-PRO   Simulator),   Nov.,   p.
66.
New   Projects:   Flying   'Round   with   11   Morrow   GPS,
Nov., p. 80.
New  Products:  The  Flightcom  Eclipse,  a   Stellar   Head-
set, Nov., p. 80.



        Biplanes      1994

The  Ultimate  "Homebuilt"?  (Grumman  F3F-2),   June,   p.   6.
Busy  as  a  Bee  (Howland  H-2  Honey  Bee),   Nov.,   p.   43,


       Build-It-Yourself Projects     1994

Build    the    Tetraneon    Tetrahedron    (wind    indicator),
Feb., p. 26.
Homebuilding   Your   Own   Antenna,   Part   One,   Sept.,   p. 61.
The Case For Castings, Oct., p. 66.
Homebuilding   Your   Own   Antennas,   Part   Two,   Oct.,   p. 74.
Building   a   Micro   Wonder   (RMI's   micro    monitor    and
micro encoder), Oct., p. 78.
Building Your Own Antennas, Part 3, Nov., p. 73.


           Builder Support        1994

Around  the  Patch:  Stand  by   for   more   Aircraft   Builder
Conferences, Jan., p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   More   ABCs   (Aircraft   Builder   Con-
ferences), Oct., p. 4.
The   Business   Side:   Lancair   Winner   Can't   Believe   It
(Aircraft Spruce Sweepstakes), Jan., p. 57.
Around   the   Patch:   Dates   for   Builder   Seminars    Set,
Feb., p. 5.
Around the Patch:    Alexander    Aeroplane    Co.    builder
forums, March, p. 4.
Do-It-Yourself   Schoolroom   (workshops   at   Sun   'n   Fun),
Aug., p. 28.

             Builder Support         1994

The   Business   Side:   Kit    Aircraft    Workshops    Feature
Avionics  Installation,  Oct.,  p.   73.
The   Business   Side:   Rotax   Operator   Seminars    to    be
Held, Nov., p. 87.


            Builders' Bookshelf     1994

Around  the   Patch:   "Roadable   Aircraft   Magazine,"   Jan., p. 5.
Aviation   Mechanic   Handbook,   edited    by    Dale    Crane,
Feb., p. 44.
Modern   Propeller   and   Duct   Design,   by   Martin    Holl-
mann and Mart Bettosini, Feb., p. 44.
C'mon    Geese,    produced    by     Cooper-Lishman     Produc-
tions, March, p. 63.
The   Complete    Airspace    Review    video,    produced    by
King  Schools,  Inc.,  March,   p.   63.


            Builders' Reports      1994

Completions:  Builders   share   their   successes,   Jan.,   p. 34.
Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42,
Completions:   Builders    share    their    successes,    Feb., p. 6.
From   the   Pelican's   Mouth    (Ultravia    Aero's    Pelican
Club), March, p. 6
Revolutionizing the Spacewalker    II     (Warner     Revolu-
tion), March, p. 20.
Completions:   Builders   share    their    successes,    March, p. 66.
Completions:   Builders   share    their    successes,    April, p. 66.
Around  the   Patch:   Special   August   "Completions"   issue, May, p. 4.
Redfern  Replicas  (W.  W.  "Walt"   Redfern),   May,   p.   14.
Completions:  Builders  share  their  successes,  May,  p.   41.
Building  the  First  One  (Montana   Coyote),   May,   p.   46.
Getting to the Big Parts (Glasair 11 FT), May, p. 50.
Dragonfliers  Tell  All,  June,  p.  26.
Living the Dragonfly Life, June, p. 32
Building a Rebel, Part 3, June, p. 36.
Completions:  Builders   share   their   successes,   June,   p. 60.
Schneider's Revenge (RV-6 on floats), July, p. 7.
Completions:  Builders   share   their   successes,   July,   p. 22.
Building a Glasair, Pan 4 (fuselage), July, p. 70.
Around   the   Patch:   Special   Issue   with    138    Comple-
tions, Aug,, p. 4.
Completions:   Builders    share    their    successes,    Aug., p. 39.
Final  Assembly   (Murphy   Rebel),   Aug.,   p.   80.
That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p. S.
But   What   Do   the   Builders   Say?   (Tri-R   Technologies'
Kis), Sept., p. 27.
Getting on with a Glasair (Part 5), Sept., p. 32.
Completions:  Builders  share   their   successes,   Sept.,   p. 39.
Balloon Builder Brian Boland, Oct., p. 22.
Completions:   Builders   share    their    successes.
One Hot Homebuilt (Glasair), Nov., p. 20.
Completions:   Builders   share    their    successes.
Busy  as  a  Bee  (Howland  H-2  Honey  Bee),   Nov.,   p.   43.
Building a Glasair, Part 6, Nov., p. 48.


            Building Techniques     1994

Dreaming  Again  (Gary  Jones  starts  a   Glasair   Super   II-
S FT), Jan., p. 70.
Raising a Rebel, Part 1, Feb., p. 72.
Building a Glasair II, Part 2, March, p. 48.
Building a  Murphy  Rebel,  Part  II,  April,  p.  26.
Looking  at  'Lectrics   (electrical   system   in   homebuilt),
May, p. 66.
Totally Tubular (working with tubing), July, p. 60.
Bellcranks, July, p. 82.
The Case For Castings, Oct., p. 66.
Winging  It  (D-tube  Construction),  Nov.,   p.   70.


         Composite Designs      1994

Taking the Pulse of the Pulsar, Jan., p. 42.
The   Business   Side:   Bare   Bones   Kit   is   an    Express
Request, Jan., p. 57.
Making   of   a   Grand    Champion    (Grand    Champion    Sun
'n Fun and Oshkosh '93, Glasair 111), Feb., p. 46.
The    Business     Side:     Co-Z     Development     Commences
Mark-IV Flight Tests, Feb., p. 86.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
The  Business  Side:  New  Kitplane  by   Old   Pro   (GlaStar),
June, p. 66.
Around the Patch: Pressurized Lancairs, July, p. 6.
Around    the    Patch:    High-Performance    Kit     Airplanes?
(HX-321), Sept., p. 4.
Around  the   Patch:   EDI   Introduces   the   Express   Series
90-and a Surprise, Sept., p. 6.
Birth of a Star (GlasStar), Sept., p. 43
StarKraft 700, Sept., p. 44.
The  Business  Side:  Quick-Build   Option   for   Pulsar   Air-
craft, Sept., p. 87.
One  Man's  Solution  (testing  deep  stalls  safely   in   Cozy
Mark IV), Oct., p. 38.
The  Business  Side:  New  Aircraft  (KIS  Cruiser),  Oct.,   p. 72.
The   Business   Side:   New   Aircraft    (Martin    Hollmann's
Stallion), Oct., p. 72.


         Computers/Software     1994

New  Products:  Flight   Computing   Catalog,   Jan.,   p.   88.
The    Business    Side:    KITPLANES    Goes    Online     with
CompuServe, Sept., p. 86.
An  Airborne  Computer  Lab   (Lancair   360),   Dec.,   p.   6.


      Covers       1994

Omega 11, Jan.
BD-10 Jet, Feb.
Pelican PL, March.
P-51 D, April.
Tipsy Nipper, May.
Grumman F3F-2, June.
RV-6, July.
Kitfox Model 5, August.
Loehle P-40, September.
Seawind 3000, October.
Little Bear, November.
Fisher  Flying  Products   Tiger   Moth,   Farrington   Twinstar
gyroplane, December.
Stallion, Questair Spirit, Stewart S-51, December.


          Design Techniques    1994

Wind Tunnel: Pitch Sensitivity, Jan., p. 52.
Taking   the   Pressure   (pressurization   of    the    Lancair
IV), Jan., p. 66.
Making  it  Behave   (designing   for   proper   stall   charac-
teristics), Jan., p. 77,
Around  the  Patch:  Pumping  Up  the  Lancair  IV,   Feb.,   p. 5.
Wind  Tunnel:  Longitudinal   Stability   Problems,   Feb.,   p. 58.
Wind  Tunnel:   Flying   Qualities   in   Pitch   Axis,   March, p.56.
What's  Fair?  (drawing  a  smooth  airplane),  March,  p.   80.
Designing   Our   Own   (reader-interactive   design),    April, p. 42.
Where Did  the  Speed  Go?  (nature  of  drag),  April,  p.  48.
Wind  Tunnel:  Curing   Unacceptable   Pitch   Control,   April, p. 56.
Placing the Pitot, May, p. 78.
Wind  Tunnel:  Longitudinal  Flying  Qualities,  May,   p.   82.
Wind   Tunnel:   Stick-Force   Pitch    Sensitivity    Problems, June, p. 70.
Wind  Tunnel:   Aerodynamic   Effects   of   Propellers,   July, p. 54.
Wind   Tunnel:   Understanding   Gyroscopic    Effects,    Aug., p.88.
Tuftluck  (Tufting  for  Air  Flow  Determination),  Sept.,   p. 46.
Wind Tunnel: Slipstream Effects, Sept., p. 52.
Wind  Tunnel:  Propeller  Effects  with  a   Look   at   Torque,
P-Factor and Slipstream Swirl, Oct., p. 81.
Wind    Tunnel:    Importance    of     Standardized,     Nondi-
mensionalized Test Data, Nov., p, 57.
The Ultimate Laminar Airfoil?, Nov., p. 76.
Wind  Tunnel:  Physics  of  Aircraft  Turns,   Dec.,   p.   102.


               Designers       1994

Remembering LaMar Steen (Skybolt), Sept., p. 77.
The  Light   Stuff:   Jim   Maupin   and   the   Carbon   Dragon
sailplane, Oct., p. 46.


           Directories/indexes      1994

Index to 1993 Articles, Jan., p. 81.
Supplier  Addresses   for   1994   Supplier   Directory,   June, p.78.
Kitplanes' Supplier Directory, June, p. 86.
Keeping  Up  with   Avionics   (directory   of   navcoms,   GPS,
and Integrated Corn Systems), Oct., p. 54.
Around  the   Patch:   Kitplanes   Homebuilt   Aircraft   Direc-
tory, Dec., p. 4.
1995 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 22.
Homebuilt   Aircraft   Directory   Cross-Reference,   Dec.,   p. 99.


          Economics and Business       1994

Around  the  Patch:  Visiting  RANS  facilities,  Oct.,  p.   4.
Zenith    Hosts    Second    Annual     Open-Hangar,     Mexico,
Missouri, Jan., p. 58.
The   Business   Side:   Mosler    Motors    Re-inventing    its
Business, Jan., p. 58.
Around   the   Patch:   Keeping    up    with    New    Develop-
ments  (BD-10,  Air  Flow  Composite  Group),  Feb.,   p.   4.
The  Business  Side:  Liability  Legislation,   Feb.,   p.   86.
The   Business   Side:   Gefting   to   Know   You   (Kitplanes'
survey results), March, p. 85.
The  Business  Side:   Quikkit   Produces   Full   Glass   Goose
Kitplane, March, p. 86.
The   Business   Side:   Production   Tooling   Complete    for
Genesis Kit, March, p. 86.
The  Business  Side:  Questair  Moves   to   Illinois,   March, p. 86.
Around  the  Patch:  SkyStar  Introduces  the   Kitfox   Series
V., April, p. 4.
The  Business   Side:   TEAM   Teams   up   with   U.S.   Avia-
tion, April,  p.  62.
Around  the  Patch:  A  Cozy   Relationship?   (RAF   and   Co-
Z agreement), May, p. 4.
The  Business  Side:   Adventure   Air   Moves   to   Arkansas, July, p. 87.
The   Business   Side:   LAMA   Seeks   New   Members,    July, p. 87.
Engineering   Solutions    (Symposium    on    General    Avia-
tion Systems), Sept., p. 81.
The  Business  Side:   ARV   Super   2   Sold   as   Highlander
Kit,  Sept.,  p.  86.
The    Business    Side:    Lancair    President    Lace     A.
Neibauer Receives Award, Oct., p. 73.
The    Business    Side:    Scratch-Built    Design     Contest
Planned by Aircraft Spruce, Nov., p. 86.


              Education      1994

Capturing  the  Sky  (First   Light   Productions   videos   on
PBS),  Jan.,  p.   7.
Heading   to   the   Academy   (EAA   Adult    Air    Academy),
Feb., p. 84.
Those    Air    Academy    Kids    (EAA,    Oshkosh,    Wiscon-
sin), Sept.,  p.  70.
Erica  Goes  to  Oshkosh   (EAA   Air   Academy),   Sept.,   p.
71.


              Engines      1994

Engine Beat: Aerosmith's A-S 350, Jan., p. 59.
The   Engine   Beat:   Future    of    Experimental    Aircraft
Engines, Feb., p. 54.


                 Engines   1994

Electricity  on   a   Budget   (Honda   CVCC   alternator   and
voltage regulator), March, p. 70.
The   Business   Side:   Merlin   Flies   New   Rotax   Engine,
April, p. 62.
Engine  Beat:  Try  a   V-8   with   a   Twist   (Light   Power
Engine Corp.), April, p. 72.
The   Engine   Beat:    Second    Generation    of    Propeller
Speed Reduction Units (PSRUs), May, P. 56.
Harnessing Horsepower (PSRUs), June, p.            46.
The    Business    Side:    LEAF    Schedules    Rotax    Semi-
nars,  June,  p.  69.
A Powerful Legacy (Subaru), July, p. 38.
The  Engine  Beat:  Henry  Bouley's  Engines,  July,   p.   52.
The   Engine   Beat:    Thunder    Mustang    Engine,    Sept., p.58.
New   Products:   A   New   Product   Line   from   Microflight
(Micro-1 000 series gauge design), Oct., p. 86.
New   Products:   CDI   Tester   for   ROTAX   Engines   (LEAF,
Inc.), Oct.,  p.  87.
The   Engine   Beat:   Stratus   takes    Subaru    Auto-Engine
Conversions to New Heights, Nov., p. 84.
The   Business   Side:   New   Aircraft    Engines    Available
from Germany (Limbach), Nov., p. 86.


                     FAA    1994

The  Business  Side:  EAA  Calls  for  Elimination  of   Third-
Class Medical Requirement, Jan., p. 56.
Proof   of   the   Pudding    (Murphy    Rebel    passes    FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.

             Flight Reviews       1994

Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
A Splashin'Avid (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 18.
Flying the Pelican, March, p. 14.
Magnetic   Mustang   (FEW   P-51    D    2/3-scale    replica),
March,   p.   6.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
SuperBear: A Club-Cab Cub, April, p. 32.
Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
Flying the Laser Z-200, July, p. 16.
Around  the  Patch:   Getting   Our   Goat   (Mountain   Goat),
Aug., p. 4.
Flight Testing  the  Stars  (SkyStar's  Kiffox  XL),  Aug.,  p. 6.
Flight  Testing  the  Stars  (SkyStaes  Speedster),  Aug.,   p. 8.
Flight  Testing  the  Stars   (SkyStar's   Vixen),   Aug.,   p. 10.
But For the  Latest  ...  (SkyStar  Model  5),  Aug.,  p.  10
All for One, One  For  All  (IAC  One  Design),  Aug.,  p.  12.
Warhawk  Fever  (Loehle   P-40   Flying   Tiger),   Sept.,   p. 12.
The  Light   Stuff:   Ultralight   Sailplanes   (Swift,   Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
Kis & Tell (Tri-R Technologies' Kis, Sept., p. 22.
Wind  &  Water  (Seawind   3000   amphibian),   Oct.,   p.   6.
Flying the Cassutt, Oct., p. 36.
Sizing Up the Stallion, Dec,, p. 12.


               Flight   Testing      1994

An   Honest   Comparison   (EAA/CAFE   facility),   April,   p. 81.
Success Story (Lancair 320/360), July, p. 44.
Proof   of   the   Pudding    (Murphy    Rebel    passes    FAA
inspection; begins flight testing), Oct., p. 28.
One  Man's  Solution  (testing  deep  stalls  safely  in   Cozy
Mark IV), Oct., p. 38.


               Float Planes       1994

A Splashin'Avid (Avid Flyer), Feb., p. 18.
The   Business   Side:   New   Floats    Offered    for    RANS
Airaile, April, p. 623.


                   Fuel      1994

New    Products:    Empire     Development     Co.'s     Water-
Warning Detector, July, p. 85.
New   Products:   Monitor   Your   Fuel    Flow    (Electronics
International), Nov., p. 81.


                 Historical       1994

Funding   Your   Fancy-A   Look   at   the    Past    (aircraft
loans), Jan., p. 63.
We're  10   Years   Old!   (KITPLANES   Magazine   history),
May, p. 6.
Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.


                     Humor     1994

Kitstuff,  monthly  cartoon  feature  by   Robrucha,   p.   96.


                    Insurance      1994

Around  the  Patch:  Insurance   for   Homebuilt   Helicopters, Oct., p. 4.


                  International       1994

Third  Time  is  a  Charm  (Wroughton  '93),   Jan.,   p.   14.
From   the   Pelican's   Mouth   (Ultravia    Aero's    Pelican
Club), March, p. 6
Merveilleux  Moulins   (homebuilt   rally),   March,   p.   40.
The   Business   Side:   SkyStar   Opens   European   Division,
March,  p.   86.
Checking out Europa, April, p. 16.
Getting Tipsy (British Tipsy Nipper), May, p. 28.
Designing    Down    Under    (Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2),
June,p.16.
Titch at 27 (Taylor Titch), July, p. 24.


                Maintenance       1994

Compass    Dilemma    (maintenance     of     compasses     and
gyros), Aug., p. 97.


                Metal Designs     1994

Meet Omega II, Jan., p. 10.
Flying the BD-10, Feb., p. 8.
Long Live the BD-4, June, p. 18.
The   Business   Side:   Questair   Spirit   Flies   High    and
Fast, Sept., p. 87.
The   Business   Side:    Zenith    Converts    Super    Zodiac,
Nov., p. 87.


                Monoplane     1994

Consider  the  Cassutt,  Oct.,  p.   32.
The   Business   Side:   New    Aircraft    (Montana    Coyote's
Mountain Eagle), Oct., p. 73.


                Monoplanes         1994

Revolutionizing   the    Spacewalker    11    (Warner    Revolu-
tion), March, p. 20.
Around  the  Patch:   On   the   Road   Again   (SkyStar   Model
5), June, p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  On  the  Road  Again   (U.S.   Light   Air-
craft Corp. Hornet), June, p. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   On   the   Road   Again   (Pulsar   XP),
June, p. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  And  For  Jim  Bede's   Encore   (BD-1   2,
BD-14), Sept., p. 4.


           Personal Adventures      1994

The Great Flood of'93, Part 1, Feb., p. 32.
The Great Flood, Part 2, March, p. 34.
A Gift of Wings (flying with handicap), June, p. 10.
A  Gift  of  Wings,  Part  2  (an  ultralight  and  a   camera),
July, p. 34.
The  Airborne  Mechanic  (fixing  landing   gear   in   flight),
July, p. 77.


            Personalities     1994

Ray Stits, the Fabric Man, March, p. 28.
The  Business   Side:   Dick   Rutan   Purchases   Berkut   Kit-
plane, March, p. 86.
Redfern  Replicas  (W.  W.  "Walt"   Redfern),   May,   p.   14.
Aeroplane  as   in   Alexander   (Ron   Alexander),   June,   p, 52.
The  Business  Side:  Holmer  Kolb   Retires,   July,   p.   87.
Do-It-Yourself    Schoolroom    (Victor     Boyce;     workshops
at Sun'n Fun), Aug., p. 28.
A    Wild    Goose    Chase    Succeeds    (William     Lishman;
Cosmos trike), Nov., p. 28.


                Products     1994

Capturing  the  Sky   (First   Light   Productions   videos   on
PBS), Jan., p. 7.
The   Business   Side:   Pulsar    Video    Demonstrates    Com-
posite  Construction,   Jan.,   p.   57.
New  Products:  Spon's  Sports  GA  Calendar,   Jan.,   p,   88.
New   Products:   LOSS,   Inc.'s   low-oil    sensing    system,
Feb., p. 87.
New   Products:    Right    Flightcase    by    Blue    Mountain
Case Co., Feb., p. 87.
New    Products:    Wheelpant    products     by     Microflight
Products, March, p. 84.
New  Products:  oil  injection  tank  from  Leading   Edge   Air
Foils, March, p, 84.
New   Products:   CoPilot   GPS   receiver   with   VFR   chart,
March, p. 84.
The  Business  Side:   New   Electronic   Ignition   For   Home-
builts, June, p. 68.
New Products: Aviator's Silent Timer, July, p. 84.
New   Products:   Poly-Fiber   Superlite   lightweight   filler,
July, p. 84.
New Products: Flyebye Flight Bag, July, p. 84.
New   Products:   All   Season   Products   Enterprises'    Seat
Bag, July, p. 85.
New   Products:    Solar    12-Volt    DC    Charging    System,
Nov., p. 80.
New    Products:    DEL    Seals    Eliminate    Leakage    (DEL
Aerospace, Inc.), Nov., p. 81,
New   Products:   Stand-Alone   Rain   Gauge    (Davis    Instru-
ments), Nov., p. 82.
New    Products:    New    Generator    Charges    On     (Active
Technologies), Nov., p. 82.
The   Business   Side:    Van's    RV    Newsletters    Compiled,
Nov.,  p.   86.
The   Business   Side:   Starter   Kit    Offered    for    Omega
Builders, Nov., p. 87.
The   Business   Side:    Speed    Mod    Kit    Developed    for
Murphy Rebel, Nov., p. 86.


              Propellers     1994

The   Business   Side:   Loehle   Resurrects   Ritz   Propellers,
Jan.,  p.   57.
The    Business     Side:     Pulsar     Gets     High-Performace
Prop (GSC Systems, Ltd.), March, p. 85.
The   Engine    Beat:    Propeller    Comparisons,    June, p. 56.
Wind   Tunnel:   Aerodynamic   Effects   of   Propellers, July, p. 54.


                Purchasing       1994

Around  the  Patch:   Plans   Buyers   Note   (illegally   copied
plans), Jan., p. 5.
Funding   Your   Fancy   (bank   loan   for   purchasing    home-
built), Jan., p. 62.


            Regulations/Rules       1994

Around  the  Patch:  LAMA's  Poll  Makes  Waves,   May,   p.   4.
Around  the  Patch:  A  Bit  of  Relief?   (product   liability),
July,   p.   4.
The  Business   Side:   Liability   Reform   Passed   to   Presi-
dent Clinton, Oct., p. 73.
Around   the   Patch:   Aviation   Relief   Bill   Passes;   What
Now?, Oct., p. 5.
The   Business   Side:   General   Aviation   Liability    Reform
is on Short Final, Nov., p. 86.


               Replicas     1994

Magnetic    Mustang    (FEW     P-51D     2/3-scale     replica),
March,  p.   6.
SuperBear: A Club-Cab Cub, April, p. 32.
The  Ultimate  "Homebuilf'?  (Grumman   F3F-2),   June,   p.   6.
Designing    Down    Under     (Messerschmitt     Bf     109G-2),
June,  p.   16.
The   Business   Side:   Fight   Escort   Wings    Offers    Two-
Place Mustang Replica (TF-51 D), Sept., p. 86.
Cub Fever (Henderson Little Bear), Nov., p. 34.


                  Rotorcraft      1994

The   Business   Side:   Vertical   Technologies   Improves   the
Hummingbird, Jan., p. 57.
Rotors Over Ohio (PRA), Feb., p. 66.
The   Business   Side:    RotorWay    International    Celebrates
New Facility, Feb., p. 86.
The   Business   Side:   Revolution   Helicopter   relocates   to
Excelsior Springs, MO, March, p. 86.
Graduation    Day    (Revolution    Helicopter's    Mini    500),
Oct.,  p.   24.
Around  the   Patch:   Insurance   for   Homebuilt   Helicopters,
Oct.,   p.   4.


                Safety     1994

The See-and-Avoid Principle, March, p. 59.
New   Products:   Give   Yourself   a   Second    Chantz,    May,
p. 60.
New     Products:     Pilot/passenger     Restraining     Systems,
LEAF, Sept., p. 84.


               Sailplanes       1994

Around   the   Patch:    American    Falcon,    Advanced    Soar-
ing Concepts, April, p. 4.
Sailplane    Builders    Get    Excited    (Western    Workshop),
May,   P.   23.
The  Light   Stuff:   Considering   the   Ultralight   Sailplane,
June,  p.   42.
The   Light   Stuff:   Ultralight   Sailplanes   (Swift,   Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
The  Light  Stuff:   Soaring   Pilots   Can   Use   Ground-based
Engines to Get Aloft, Nov., p. 39.


             Supplies/Suppliers    1994

Aeroplane   as   in   Alexander   (Alexander   Aeroplane   Co.),
June, p. 52,
Wheeling   &   Dealing   (Matco   Manufacturing),    June,    p.
75.
Around   the   Patch:   Young   Eagles    Pilot    to    Receive
$5000 Gift (Aircraft Spruce & Specialty), July, p.4.


                   Tools    1994

New   Products:   U.S.   Industrial   Tool    Power    &    Hand
Tool catalog, Jan., p. 88.
New  Products:  Dremel's  disk/belt   sander,   Jan.,   p.   88.
New   Products:   Vise-Grip   bent    nose    locking    pliers,
American Tool Co., Feb., p. 87.
New  Products:  Henrob   2000   welding   and   cutting   torch,
March, p. 84.
New   Products:   Squeeze   Out   a   Gasket   (Dynaco),   July, p. 85.
New   Products:   Tube   Cutter,    GLB    Welding    Equipment,
Sept., p. 84,
New   Products:   Rivet   Gun,   Bucking   Bar,    Cleco    Tool
from U.S. Industrial Tool, Sept., p. 84.
New   Products:   CDI   Tester   for   ROTAX   Engines    (LEAF,
Inc.), Oct., p. 87.
New   Products:   The   Variable-Speed   Moto-Tool,   Oct.,   p. 87.
New  Products:  Knife   is   the   Cutting   Edge   (Dial   Temp
Controller, M. M. Newman), Nov., p. 82.


              Ultralights      1994

The  Light  Stuff:   The   pocket   plane   (powered   paraglid-
ers), Jan., p. 40.
The  Light  Stuff:  Golden  Circle  Air  ag  planes,  Feb.,   p. 42.
The Light  Stuff:  Fly  for  Funsters  (hang  gliding,  soaring,
balloons, skydivers), March, p. 78,
The Light Stuff:  Bill  Spencer's  Compact  1  1  0,  April,  p. 76.
The Light  Stuff:  Surveying  the  Lighter  Side,  May,  p.  36.
The  Light  Stuff:   Considering   the   Ultralight   Sailplane, June, p. 42.
The Light Stuff: NAA's 10  Best  Flights  of  1993,  July,  p.  11
A  Gift  of  Wings,  Part  2  (an  ultralight  and  a   camera), July, p. 34.
The   Business    Side:    Powered    Parachute    Offered    by
ParaPower (Defi 210), July, p. 87.
The  Light  Stuff:  Ups  and  Downs   of   Hang   Gliding   Com-
petition, Aug., p. 34.
The   Light   Stuff:   Ultralight   Sailplanes   (Swift,   Apex,
Tempest), Sept., p. 16.
Doing  It  with  Hot  Air  (homebuilt   balloons),   Oct.,   p. 16.
The  Light  Stuff:  Carbon  Dragon  sailplane,  Oct.,   p.   46.
A    Wild    Goose    Chase    Succeeds    (William     Lishman;
Cosmos trike), Nov., p. 28.
The  Light  Stuff:   Soaring   Pilots   Can   Use   Ground-based
Engines to Get Aloft, Nov., p. 39.
The   Business   Side:   New   Ultralight   Debuted   by   Pop's
Props (Pinocchio), Nov., p. 87.
The Light Stuff: Paragliders, Dec., p. 112.
Wind  Tunnel:  Curing   Unacceptable   Pitch   Control,   April, p. 56.


              Wood Designs       1994

Around  the   Patch:   Woodworker's   Special   (Viper),   Jan., p. 4,
Swing-Wing Falco, April, p. 39.
That Norwegian Falco, Sept., p. 8.



                     END OF 1994








                   1995


           Aerobatics       1995

The   Business   Side:   Giles   G-200    acrobatic    home-
built, Feb., P. 86.
Flying the Pitts S-1S (Aviat, Inc.), June, P. 20.
G-200: The Composite Contender, Sept., P. 6.
Wayne Handley Rates the G-200, Sept., P. 10.
Finding a Skybolt at Rainbow's End, Nov., P. 15.
Silver   Eagles   (Eagles    Acrobatic    Team    farewell),
Nov., P. 22.

             Air Races      1995

Adventure  of  a  Lifetime  (race  around   the   world   in
a Glasair). March. p. 30.
Adventure  of  a  Lifetime.  Part  2  (Glasair  III  around-
the-world race), April, P. 12.
The Light Stuff: Airship racing, May, P. 38.
The   Business   Side:   Cross-Country   Race   for    Light
Planes, Aug., P. 101.
Around  the  Patch:   Mike   Seavall   wins   Great   Cross-
Country   Flying   Race,   Lancair   IV-P,   Nov.,   p.4.


           Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins       1995

Rally Back to Cranfield, Jan., P. 17.
Golden Days, Silver Year (Arlington '94), Jan.,  p. 29.
Sampling    the    French    Cuisine     (RSA,     Moulins), Jan., P. 42.
An  Idaho  Adventure   (Avid,   SkyStar   annual   fly-ins), Jan., P. 72.
Anticipating Sun 'n Fun '95, March, P. 20.
You   Can   Go   Home   Again   (first-time    visitor    to
Sun 'n Fun), March, P. 25.
Around   the    Patch:    Flight    of    Eagles,    Oshkosh
Bound, April, P. 4.
Around  the   Patch:   Friedfichshafen   and   Aero   Inter-
national '95, Aug., P. 4.
Good Start: Sun 'n Fun '95, Aug., P. 22.
The   Cost   of   Glory   (attending   Oshkosh   EAA    Con-
vention), Aug., P. 39.
Finding    a    Home    (Arizona's    annual     Copperstate
Fly-in), Sept., P. 28.
The  Light  Stuff:  Kermit   Weeks'   Fantasy   of   Flight,
Polk City, Florida, Sept., P. 66.
Oshkosh '95 Remembered, Nov., P. 18.
The  Light  Stuff:  Ultralight   end   of   Wittman   Field,
Oshkosh '95, Dec., P. 102.


               Aircraft     1995

Adventurer:    The    Business    Side:    Twin    amphibian
announced (Adventurer 2+2), Feb., P. 86.
Air  Cam:  Shooting  from   the   Air   (Air   Cam,   aerial
photography), May, P. 14.
Avid   MagnumSeaplane   Rating   in   a   Kit   (Avid   Mag-
num), April, P. 34.
BD-10:    The    Business    Side:    First     Builder-Com-
pleted BD-10 Flies, Jan., P. 86.
BD-10: BD-10s Are Us,Apfil,p.66.
BD-10:   Around   the   Patch:    Update:    Jim    Pfiebe's
BD- 10, April, P. 4.
BD-10:     Around     the     Patch:     Mike     VanWagenen
killed in BD-10 test flight, April, P. 4.
Capella:   The   Business   Side:   Capella   gets    quick-
build wing, Feb., P. 86.
Courier   (RANS   S-7)   Great   Plains   &   Great   Planes
(RANS S-7 Courier), March, P. 70.
Coyote   II   (RANS   S-6):    Great    Plains    &    Great
Planes (RANS S-6S Coyote II), March, P. 70.
Cozy:   The   Business    Side:    Cozy    Goes    to    EAA
Museum, Jan., P. 87.
E-Racer:   The   Business   Side:    E-Racer    becomes    a
kit, Nov., P. 95.
E-Z  Flyer:  Getting  Airborne  in   an   E-Z   Hyer   (Mer-
lin Aircraft), Nov., P. 78.
Europa:    The    Business     Side:     Europa     Aviation
flies first turbo version of its kit aircraft,  July,  P. 85.
Europa:   Europa   Revisited,   Aug.,   P.   42.
Explorer   II:   Exploring   the   Limits   (Dean   Wilson's
Explorer), Oct., P. 20.
Express:   Around   the   Patch:   Express   Design,   Inc., March, P. 4,
Facetmobile   (FMX-4):   Life    on    the    Facet    Trek,
Part   I   (FMX-4   Facetmobile   Heads   for   Oshkosh), Feb., P. 8.
Facetmobile:   Life   on   the   Facet   Trek,    Part    2,
(Facetmobile   FMX-4),    March,    P.    36.
Facetmobile:    FMX-4    Facetmobile,    February     cover.
Flaglor   Scooter:   The   Business   Side:    Wood    home-
built  resurrected  (Flaglor  Scooter),  Feb.,   P.   87.
Fly  Synthesis  Storch:   Around   the   Patch:   Fly   Syn-
thesis Storch from Italy, Sept., P. 4.
Fokker   D-VIII,    D-VI:    Flying    Fokkers    for    Fun
(Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokkers), Aug., P. 8.
Fokker  D-VI:   The   Business   Side:   WW-1   replica   for
homebuilders   (Fokker    D-VI    biplane),    Feb.,    P. 87.
Genesis:    We    Fly    Genesis    (Innovation    Engineer-
ing), June, P. 6.
Genesis  I:  Around  the  Patch:   Genesis   I   test   con-
firms laminar flow, May, P. 6.
Genesis:   The   Light   Stuff:   Genesis   Project,    Evo-
lution of  a  Kit  Sailplane,  Feb,,  P.  33.
Giles    G-200:    G-200:    The    Composite     Contender, Sept., P. 6.
Giles G-200: The  Business   Side:   Giles   G-200   aer-
obatic homebuilt, Feb., P. 86.
Glasair  III:  Adventure  of   a   Lifetime   (race   around
the  world  in  a  Glasair).  March,  P.  30.
Glasair  III:  Adventure  of  a  Lifetime,  Part   2   (Gla-
sair III around-the-world race), April, P. 12.
Glasair  Super II-S:   Building   a   Glasair,   Part   8,
April, p. 48.
Glasair Super II-S:  Building a Glasair, Part 9.
Glasair   Super   II-S:   Glasair   Building,    Part    10,
Aug., p. 85.
Glasair  Super  II-S:  Building  a   Glasair   Super   II-S,
Part 11, Oct., P. 66.
GlaStar:     Around     the     Patch:     Stoddard-Hamilton
GlaStar begins flight testing, March, P. 3.
GlaStar:  GlaStar,   The   Gamble   Pays   Off,   July,   P. 18.
GlaStar:  Long  Time  Coming   (GlaStar),   July,   P.   26.
GlaStar: GlaStar, July cover.
Griffin   ARV:   The   Business   Side:   Introducing    the
Griffin ARV, Oct., P. 62.
Harmon   Rocket   II:    Launching    a    Rocket    (Harmon
Rocket II mod for RV-4), July, P. 12.
Helicycle:   Around   the   Patch:   Helicycle,   new    kit
from B. J. Schramm, Oct., P. 4.
Highlander:    The    Business    Side:    European    High-
lander  offered  as  North  American  kit,  May,  P.  86.
Jodel  D92  Bebe:  Flying  the  Jodel  Bebe,  July,  P.  32.
Jungmann/Jungmeister:    The    Business     Side:     Jung-
mann   and   Jungmeister   kits   available   from   Aero
Union Ltd., May, P. 87.
Jungmann/Jungmeister:  U.S.     Buckets      (Krybus
Aviation   specializes   in   powerplants),   Feb.,    P. 44.
Jungmann/Jungmeister:      Bucker's      Best      (Jungmann
and  Jungmeister  biplane   kits   from   Spain),   Feb., P. 38.
KIS Cruiser: KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
KIS Cruiser: KIS Cruiser, March cover.
Kitfox  Series  5:   The   Business   Side:   SkyStar   Air-
craft   Corp.    receives    FAR    amateur-built    com-
pliance, June, p. 87.
KR-2S: Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
KR-2S: KR-2S, January cover.
Lancair   IV-4:   Around    the    Patch:    Mike    Seavall
wins    Great    Cross-Country    Flying    Race,    Lan-
cair IV-P, Nov., p.4.
Lancair  fV-P:  Around  the   Patch:   Lancair   Super   ES,
March, P. 3.
Lancair    235/320:    Bright    Red    Lancair    (Modert's
Lancair 235/320), Oct., P. 14.
Lancair 320: Lancair 320, October cover.
Lancair  320:  The  Business  Side:   Lancair   320   is   a
work   of   art   at   New   York   Museum    of    Modem
Art, Nov., P. 85.
Lancair   320:   Dream   Catcher   (Lancair   320),    Jan., P. 6.
Libelus:  The  Light   Stuff.   Argentine   Libelus   motor-
glider, Oct., p. 40.
Merlin  GT:   Merlin's   Magic   (Merlin   GT),   Nov.,   P. 76.
Mini   500:   Around   the   Patch:   Non-public-use    Mini
500, May, P. 6.
Mitchell  B-10:   Improving   on   a   Winner   (Mitchell
B-10 flying wing), Aug., p. 14.
Mountain   Eagle:   An    Eagle    Takes    Off    (Mountain
Eagle,   second-generation   Montana  Coyote), Nov., p. 66.
Rebel  (on  floats):  Around  the   Patch:   Anne   Yannotti
and  Denny  Kindig   with   Murphy   Rebel   on   floats,
June, p. 4.
Mustang   11:   Little   Green    Apples    (Mustang    11),
Sept., P. 76.
N-3N  Pup:  Blue   Ribbon   Pup   (N-3N   Pup),   June,   p. 32.
Nieuport  11:  The  Rebuild,  Part  I  (Dawn  Patrol   and
Nieuports), Feb., P. 19.
Nieuport  11:  Return  of  the   Dawn   Patrol,   Part   2
(Nieuport), March, p. 82.
Nieuport  12:   Nieuport   Meets   Yamaha,   Oct.,   p.   6.
Omega   II:   Around   the    Patch:    Omega    II    Drops
Out, Jan., P. 4.
Orion:   Getting   Aboard    Orion    (French    homebuilt),
May, P. 24.
Oryx,  LMA.  1:  The  Business  Side:  LMA. 1 Otyx   kit
aircraft flies in France, June, P. 87.
P-6E   Hawk:   Replica   or    Restoration    (P-6E    Hawk),
Aug.,  P.  34.
P-51:   Mustang   from   Scratch   (Unrein's   80%   scale
P-51 ), July, P. 6.
Pelican Turbo: Pelican Turbo. June cover.
Pelican   Turbo:   Pelican    Power,    Rotax    914    Turbo
(Ultravia Aero), June, P. 12.
Perch:  The  Business  Side:   Nolan   helicopter   kits   in
the future (Perch), Feb.. P. 86.
Pitts S-1S :  Flying  the  Pitts  S-1S  (Aviat,  Inc.).
June,  P.  20.
Pulsar:   Around   the   Patch:   It's   about   time   (Rick
Meyer   obtaitis   trainin,,   and   checkride   in   Pui-
sar), July, P. 4.
Pulsar:   The   Business   Side::   Aero   Designs'   Ptilsar
flying in 21 countries, July, P. 84.
Pushv  Galore:  Around   the   Patch:   Pushy   Galore   sets
new  FAI   Class   C-1a   time-to-climb   record,   April, P. 4.
Rebel:   The    Business    Side:    Murphy    Makes    Rebel
Options Standard, Jan., P. 87.
RotorWay   Exec   90:    The    Business    Side:    RotorWay
International to donate  Exec  90  kit  to  be  built  and
raffled off, July. P. 84.
RV-4:   Zen   &   The    Art    of    Alternative    Engines,
Part I (Mazda rotary in RV-4). Oct., P. 26.
RV-6A: A Lot to Like (RV-6A). Feb., P. 14.
RV-4:    The    Rotary    Alternative,    Part    2    (Mazda
rotary in RV-4). Nov., P. 34.
RV-4:  Around   the   P@ttch:   Australia   to   Oshkosh   in
RV-4, Oct.. P. 4.
RV-3:    Rotarizin,,    an    RV-3     (PowerSport     rotary
conversion), Sept.. p. 36.
SeaRey:   The   Business   Side:   Single-seat   version   of
SeaRey    available    front    Progressive    Aerodyne,
May,  P.   87.
Shekari  (RANS  S-16):  Great  Plains  &   Great   Planes
(Randy Schlitter), March. P. 70.
Sherpa: Stand by for Sherpa!. April, P. 44.
Sherwood    Ranger    XP    Around     the     Patch:     The
English     Connection     (Sherwood      Ranger      XP),
Jan.. P. 4.
Skybolt:   Finding   @t    Skybolt    at    Rainbow's    End,
Nov.,  P.  15.
Skybolt: Skybolt, November cover.
Skybolt: Beyond the Super Skybolt, Nov., P. 6.
Slepcev  Fiesler  Storch:  Stepping   Back   to   a   Storch
(Nestor Slepcev Fiesler Storch), April, P. 40.
Stewart   S-51   Mustang:   Stewart   S-51    Mustang,
September cover.
Stewart   S-51   Mustang:   Measuring   Up    to    a    Mus-
tang (Stewart S-51D), Sept.. P. 16.
Streak    Shadow:    Shadow     Across     America     (Laron
Aviatioii's Streak Shadow). July, P. 66.
Super    Rebel    2500:    The    Business    Side:    Murphy
Aircraft's   new   four-seater.   Super   Rebel    2500,
June,  P.  87.
SuperFloater:   The   Light   Stuff:   SuperFloater    rein-
vents the 1930s primary ,gIider, April, P. 70.
T-33:  Around  the  Patch:  Another  Option   for   the   Jet
Set (Bo Case's T-33), Feb., P. 4.
Tiger    Moth:    Tiger     Moth     (Norton-rotary-powered),
Feb.,  P.  68.
Tiger    Moth:    Mothing    Abroad    (Australian     Tiger
Moth), Feb.. P. 70.
Trio:    Around    the    Patch:    Trio    Checkout    (Mark
Hirt's Trio). Feb., P. 4.
Trio: Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
Ultrabat:   The   Business   Side:    Australite    Ultrabat,
Jan.,  P.  87.
Velocity   173   Elite   RG:   Getting   There    in    Style
(Velocity  173  Elite  RG  to  Oshkosh),   Dec.,   P.   6.
Velocity:   Around    the    Patch:    We're    planning    a
high-velocity trip (Velocity), Oct., P. 4.
Vortex:    Evolving    While    Revolving    (Jim     Vanek's
Sport Copters), June. P. 36.
Waco   Four:   Labor   of   Love   (Waco    Four    replica),
May, p. 80.
Waco Four: Waco Four, May cover.
White   Lightning:   The   Business   Side:   White    Light-
ning training for pilots. Feb., P. 86.
Windex    1200:    The    Light    Stuff:    Windex     1200,
Nov., p. 82.
Zenair  STOL   CH 701:   More   Than   Just   a   Pretty
Face (Zenair STOL CH 701), May, P. 66.
Z-Gull:   The   Light   Stuff:   Z-Gull   amphibious   trike,
March. p. 66.


               Amphibians/Seaplanes     1995

The    Business    Side:     Twin     amphibian     announced
(Adventurer 2+)). Feb., P. 86.
The   Light   Stuff:   Z-Gull   amphibious   trike,    March, P. 66.
Seaplane  Rating  in  a  Kit   (Avid   Magnum),   April.   P. 34.
The   Business   Side:   Single-seat   version   of    SeaRey
available   from    Progressive    Aerodyne,    May,    P. 87.
Around    the    Patch:    Anne    Yannotti     and     Denny
Kindig  with  Murphy  Rebel  on  floats,   June,   P.   4.


                  Avionics         1995

Around   the   Patch:   Getting   It   Right   (nav   anten-
nas), Jan., P. 4.
Clocks  that  Talk  Back  (PCR   Systems),   Jan.,   P.   66.
Is   Your   Speed   True"   (determine    using    GPS    and
pocket calculator), Feb., P. 49.
Communicating Clearly (portable and  built-in  inter-
coms). March,, P. 48.
New  Products:  ANR  retrofit   kit   available   for   head-
sets (Headsets, Inc.). Mat-ch. P. 61.
Panel  Powei-   (instrument   and   avionics   installation),
April, P. 20.
Fliht   of   the   Eagle   (AccuNav   Sport   handheld   GPS)
Using   Coaxial   Cable   (installing   your   own   avionics
requires this skill), July. P. 54.
Visit   to   Sporty's    Pilot    Shop    (JD-200    handheld
navcorn), July, P. 63.
Like  Kids  in  a  Candy   Store   (Gulf   Coast   Avionics),
Sept., P. 40.
Avionics Update, Oct., P. 48.
New  Products:  Navaid   Devices   offers   its   autopilot
owners handheld GPS utility, Nov., P. 86.
Planning   Panels,   Part   I   (instrument   and    avionics
panel arrangements), Dec., P. 1 6.
The  Rebuild   (Dawn   Patrol   and   Nieuports),   Part   1,
Feb., P. 19.
Tiger   Moth   (Norton-rotary-powered),    Feb.,    P.    68.
Mothing    Abroad    (Australian    Tiger    Moth),     Feb., P. 70.
Return   of   the   Dawn   Patrol,   Part    2    (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
The   Business   Side:   Jungmann   and    Jungmeister
kits  available  from  Aero  Union  Ltd.,  May,   P.   87.
Beyond the Super Skybolt, Nov., P. 6.


         Build-It-Yourself Projects      1995

Around  the  Patch:  Getting   it   Right   (nav   antennas),
Jan., P. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   Make   Your    Own    ANR    headset,
Sept., P. 4.
Building a Work Table, Oct., P. 59.
The   $15,000    Oven    (preparing    "oven"    for    high-
altitude cooking), Dec., P. II 2.


             Builder's Reports          1995

Completions     (builders     share     their     successes),
monthly feature.
The   Business   Side:    First    Builder-Completed    BD-10
Flies, Jan., P. 86.
The  Rebuild,   Part   I   (Dawn   Patrol   and   Nieuports),
Feb., P. 1  9.
Building a Glasair, Part 7, Feb., P. 74.
The $5000 Airframe Kit, Part 1, March, p. 13.
Return   of   the   Dawn   Patrol,   Part    2    (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
Less than $5000, Part 2, April, P. 6.
Building a Glasair, Part 8, April, P. 48.
BD-]Os Are Us (Jim Priebe's jet), April, P. 66.
Blue Ribbon Pup (N-3N Pup), June, P. 32.
Building a Glasair, Part 9.
Launching   a   Rocket   (Harrnon   Rocket   II   mod    for
RV-4), July, P. 12.
Little Green Apples (Mustang, II), Sept., P. 76.
Building a Glasair  Super  II-S,  Part  11,  Oct.,  P.  66.


              Building Techniques     1995

Around    the    Patch:    Those     Builder     Conferences,
Jan., P. 3.
Around   the   Patch:   Murphy    Schedules    Rebel    Work-
shop, Feb., P. 7.
How   to   Reduce   Weight   and   Cost   (battery   cables),
Feb.,  P.  59.
The   Business   Side:   Capella   gets   quick-build   wing,
Feb.,  P.  86.
Threading  It   Right   (success   with   taps   and   dies),
May,  P.   82.
Using   Coaxial   Cable   (installing   your   own   avionics
requires this skill), July, P. 54.
Glasair Building, Part 10, Aug., P. 85.
Around   the   Patch:    Builder    workshops,    conferences
remain popular, Oct.. P. 5.
The   Business   Side:   Murphy   Aircraft   hosts    builder
conference. Oct., P. 62.
Education  in  a  Box  (kit  manufacturer   starter   packs),
Oct.,  P.  70.
One-Off    Construction     (choosing     a     scratch-built
design), Nov., P. 70.
Around    the    Patch:    Builder     Conference,     Aurora
Airport, Oregon, Dec., P. 4.


           Composite Designs    1995

Around  the  Patch:  Omega  II  Drops  Out,   Jan.,   P.   4.
Dream Catcher (Lancair 320), Jan., P. 6.
Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
Around  the  Patch:  Another   Option   for   the   Jet   Set
(Bo Case's T-33), Feb., P. 4.
Around   the    Patch:    Trio    Checkout    (Mark    Hirt's
Trio), Feb., P. 4.
KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
BD-10s Are Us, April, P. 66.
Getting   Aboard   Orion   (French   homebuilt),   May,    P. 24.
The  Business  Side:  LMA.  I  Oryx  kit  aircraft  flies  in
France, June, P. 87.
Europa Revisited, Aug., P. 42.
Bright    Red    Lancair    (Modert's    Lancair    235/320),
Oct.,  P.  14.


                 Computers/Software       1995

The   Business   Side:   New    software    for    designers,
GA-CAD from DARCorp.)
The Business   Side:   The   Aeroline,   Alexander    Aero-
plane's   bulletin   board   (404/228-7943),   Nov.,    P. 85.


           Covers     1995

KR-2S, January.
Facetmobile, February.
KIS Cruiser, March.
Slepcev Fiesler Storch, April.
Waco Four, May.
Pelican Turbo, June.
GlaStar, July.
Europas, August.
Stewart S-51 Mustang, September.
Lancair 320, October.
Skybolt. November.
Velocity 173 Elite, December.


            Design Techniques   1995

Wind Tunnel: The Design Process, Jan., P. 50.
The Right of  Spring  :  (spring  landing  gear),  Jan.,  P. 56.
Wind    Tunnel:    Initial    Airplane-Design     Considera-
tion, Feb., P. 56.
Wind   Tunnel:   Configuration   next   step    in    design
process), March, P. 55.
How Flaps Work, April, P. 54.
Wind  Tunnel:  We  consider   balance   on   our   tour   of
the design process, April, P. 60.
Wind  Tunnel:  Why  airplanes  weigh  so  much  ...  or   so
little, May, P. 54.
Wind  Tunnel:   Caution:   Modify   at   your   own   risk!,
June,  P.  68.
Designing  the   Fuselage,   July,   P.   58.
Wind  Tunnel:  High-wing  vs.   low-wing,   July,   P.   74.
Wind Tunnel: Wing placement, Aug., P. 96.
Wind  Tunnel:   High-   vs.   low-wing   continued,   Sept., P. 50.
Dumb   Decisions   (traps   for   aircraft   designers    to
avoid), Sept., P. 61.
Wind Tunnel: About wind tunnels, Oct., P. 80.
Wind   Tunnel:   High-speed,   closed-circuit   wind    tun-
nel, Nov., P. 58.
Planning   Panels,   Part   I   (instrument   and   avionics
panel   arrangements),   Dec.,   P.    16.


                Designers     1995

Great   Plains   &   Great   Planes    (Randy    Schlitter),
March. P. 70.
The  Business  Side:  We  lose  S.J."Steve" Wittman,
Aug., P. 100.


            Directories/Indexes      1995

Index  to  1994  Kitplanes,  Jan.,   P.   80.
Avionics Service Centers, April, P. 23.
1995  Supplier  Directory,   June,   P.   53.
Avionics  Directory  1995,   Oct.,   P.   54.
1996  Directory  of  Homebuilt  Aircraft,   Dec.,   P.   22.
Homebuilt     Aircraft     Cross-Reference     of     Names,
Dec.,  P.  99.


           Economics and Business:     1995

Around    the    Patch:    Canadian     Homebuilders     and
Corporate Pilots, Jan., P. 3.
The   Business   Side:   Murphy    Makes    Rebel    Options
Standard, Jan., P. 87.
Around   the    Patch:    Tracking    Revitalization    Act,
Feb., P. 6.
Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton  GlaStar
begins  flight  testing,  March,   P. 3.
Around  the  Patch:  Sport  Copter,  Inc.,  March,   P.   5.
Around  the  Patch:  Chief   Aircraft   Parts,   March,   P. 5.
Around   the   Patch:   Update:   Jim    Priebe's    BD-10,
April,  P.  4.
Around   the    Patch:    Mike    VanWagenen    killed    in
BD-10 test flight, April, P. 4.
The  Business   Side:   FFP   President   Darlene   Jackson-
Hanson   gets   Dakota   business    award,    May,    p. 87.
The  Business  Side:   SkyStar   Aircraft   Corp.   receives
FAR ainateur-built compliance, June, P. 87.
The   Business   Side:   Murphy   Aircraft's    new    four-
seater. Super Rebel 2500, June, P. 87.
Around  the  Patch:  Time  for  a  change  of   policy   re.
"hired guns"?, July, P. 4.
The  Business  Side::  Aero  Designs'   Pulsar   flying   in
21 countries, July, P. 84.
The   Business    Side::    New    @eneral    manager    for
Avid  is  Jim  Prideaux,  July,   P.   84.
The    Business    Side::    RotorWay    International    to
donate  Exec  90  kit  to  be  built  and  raffled   off,
July,  P.  84.
The   Business    Side::    BD-Micro    Technologies    pur-
chased by Ed "Skeeter" Karnes, July, P. 85.
The   Business   Side::   Europa   Aviation   flies    first
turbo version of its kit aircraft, July, P. 85.
Around    the    Patch:     Homer     Kolb     Wins     LAMA
Award, Oct., P. 4.
Around    the    Patch:    HX-321     progress     (Hamilton
Aerospace),  Oct.,   P.   5.
The   Business   Side:   Introducing   the   Griffin    ARV,
Oct.,  P.  62.
The   Business   Side:   Kit   aircraft   financing   avail-
able  from  Green  Tree   Financial   Corp.,   Oct.,   P. 63.
Around   the   Patch:    Scratch-built    Design    Winners,
Nov.,  P.   4.
The    Business    Side:    Van's     customers     complete
1000  RVs,  Nov.,   P.   85.
The Business  Side:  l,ancair  320  is  a  work  of  art  at
New   York   Museum   of    Modern    Art,    Nov.,    P. 85.
The  Business  Side:  E-Racer  becomes  a  kit,   Nov.,   P. 85.


                  Education      1995

Around   the   Patch:   It's   about   time   (Rick    Meyer
obtains training  and  checkride  in  Pulsar),  July,  P. 4.
Around   the    Patch:    Aviation    Explorer    and    CAP
cadets at Oshkosh, Nov., P. 4.


                 Engines      1995

The  Engine   Beat:   Auto-engine   Converters,   Jan.,   P.54.
New  Products:   John   Parker   Offers   Direct   Ignition,
Jan.,  P.  85.
U. S. Buckets (Krybus Aviation specializes in powerplants), Feb., P. 44.
Revolutionary    Power     (Vem     Newbold's     three-pis-
ton, rotating-block engine), Feb., P. 62.
The  Engine   Beat:   Kits   to   Build   Your   Own   0-200
or  0-360'?,  Feb.,  P.  83.
The  Business  Side:  New   engine   options   for   Merlin,
Feb.,  P.  86.
Scanning   for   Success   (JPI's   EDM-700   engine    mon-
itor), March, P. 62.
The  Engine   Beat:   Anglin   AP-52   engine,   March,   P.80.
The  Engine  Beat:   Mazda   rotary   power   in   a   Long-
EZ, April, P. 58.
Different  Strokes  (Rt)tax  two-  or   four-stroke),   May, P. 44.
Unconventional    Engines    (alternative    engines     and
power configurations), May, P. 50.
The   Engine    Beat:    Firewall-forward    engine    pack-
ages, May, P. 58.
New     Products:     Programmable     engine     management
system  from  Simple  Digital  Systems,   May,   P.   63.
The    Engine    Beat:    Zoche-Aero     Diesel     engines,
June,  P.  85.
Timing   is   Everything   (time   the    Slick    magneto),
July,  p.  50.
The   Engine   Beat:   Belted    Air    Power's    reduction
unit, July, p. 81.
The  Engine  Beat:   Phoenix   Project,   Cal   Poly   State
University,  Aug.,  p.   82.
Mind   over   Matter   (getting   most    from    two-stroke
engine), Aug., p. 92.
New   Products:   Solid   Cap   NGK    spark    plugs    for
Rotax engines from LEAF, Aug., P. 102.
Rotarizing    an    RV-3    (PowerSport    rotary    conver-
sion), Sept., P. 36.
The   Engine   Beat:   High   performance    rebuilds    for
certified  engines  (DeMars  Aero  Ltd.,  Sept.,  P.  54.
Is There Life After Oversquare?, Sept., p. 56.
Zen   &   The   Art   of   Alternative   Engines,   Part   I
(Mazda rotary in RV-4), Oct., P. 26.
Testing EGTs and CHTS, Oct., P. 36.
The  Rotary   Alternative,   Part   2   (Mazda   rotary   in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.
Heartbeat    of    (Aero)    America    (Elwyn    Johnson's
conversion), Nov., P. 44.
The   Engine    Beat:    Thermodyne    LD-30    fan    pro-
duces fanjet-like thruster, Nov., P. 62.


                     FAA      1995

Around   the   Patch:   FAA   proposes   some   easing   up
and some clamping down, Nov., P. 4.


              Flight Reviews       1995

Dream Catcher (Lancair 320), Jan., P. 6.
Stretching It (KR-2S), Jan., P. 34.
A Lot to Like (RV-6A), Feb., P. 14.
Tiger   Moth   (Norton-rotary-powered),   Feb.,   P.    68.
Around  the  Patch:  Lancair  Super  ES,   March,   P.   3.
Around  the  Patch:  Express  Design,   Inc.,   March,   P. 4.
KIS Cruisin', March, P. 6.
Great  Plains  &   Great   Planes   (RANS   S-7   Courier),
March, P. 70.
Great   Plains   &   Great   Planes   (RANS   S-6S   Coyote
11), March, P. 70.
Travelin' Trio, April, P. 28.
Seaplane  Rating  in  a  Kit  (Avid  Magnum),   April,   P.34.
Shooting  from  the  Air   (Air   Cam,   aerial   photogra-
phy), May, P. 14.
Getting  Aboard   Orion   (French   homebuilt),   May,   P.24.
More  Than   Just   a   Pretty   Face   (Zenair   STOL   CH
701), May, P. 66.
Transition to Taildraggers, May, P. 76.
We  Fly  Genesis   (Innovation   Engineering),   June,   P.6.
Pelican   Power,   Rotax   914   Turbo   (Ultravia   Acro),
June, P. 12.
Flying the Pitts S-1S (Aviat, Inc.), June, P. 20.
Evolving    While    Revolving    (Jim    Vanek's     Sport
Copters), June, P. 36.
GlaStar, The Gamble Pays Off, July, P. 18.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.
Measuring   Up    to    a    Mustang    (Stewart    S-51D),
Sept., P. 16.
Little Green Apples (Mustang II), Sept., P. 76.
The  Rotary  Alternative,   Part   2   (Mazda   rotary   in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.
An   Eagle   Takes    Off    (Mountain    Eagle,    second-
generation Montana Coyote), Nov., P. 66.
Getting   Airborne   in   an   E-Z   Flyer   (Merlin   Air-
craft), Nov., P. 78.
Getting  There  in  Style  (Velocity  173   Elite   RG   to
Oshkosh), Dec., P. 6.


          Flight Testing    1995

Around  the  Patch:  Genesis  I   test   confirms   laminar
flow, May, P. 6.
Long Time Coming (GlaStar), July, P. 26.


                    Fuel     1995

Passing Auto Gas, Feb., p. 29.

                Historical      1995

The Business Side: Cozy Goes to EAA Museum, Jan., P. 87.
Right    Time,    Wright     Award     (Wright     Brothers
Award, Dayton, Ohio), May, P. 71.
The     Original     Homebuilders     (Wright      Brothers
Award), May, P. 72.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.


                    Humor        1995

Kitstuff. monthly cartoon by Robrucha.
Tales of an Airport Bum, Sept., P. 32.


                  Insurance       1995

Around   the   Patch:   EAA   Flight    Advisory    Program
Gears Up, Feb., P. 6.
Insuring Your Homebuilt, Feb., p. 51.
The   Business   Side:   White   Lightning   training    for
pilots, Feb., P. 86.


                International     1995

Around   the   Patch:   The   English   Connection    (Sher-
wood Ranger XP), Jan., P. 4.
Rally Back to Cranfield, Jan., p. 17.
Sampling    the    French    Cuisine     (RSA,     Moulins),
Jan., P. 42.
Bucker's   Best   (Jungmann    and    Jungmeister    biplane
kits from Spain), Feb., P. 38.
Mothing    Abroad    (Australian    Tiger    Moth),    Feb.,p. 70.
Getting   Aboard   Orion   (French   homebuilt),   May,   p. 24.
The  Business   Side:   European   Highlander   offered   as
North American kit, May, P. 86.
The Business  Side:  LMA. 1  Oryx  kit  aircraft  flies  in
France, June, P. 87.
Over  &  Under  (flying  in  New  Zealand),  July,  P.   44.
Around  the   Patch:   Friedfichshafen   and   Aero   Inter-
national '95, Aug., P. 4.
Around  the  Patch:  Fly  Synthesis   Storch   from   Italy,
Sept., P. 4.
The   Light   Stuff:    Argentine    Libelus    motorglider,
Oct., P. 40.


           Maintenance     1995

Testing EGTs and CHTS, Oct., P. 36.


           Metal Designs      1995

A Lot to Like (RV-6A), Feb., P. 14.
More   Than   Just   a   Pretty   Face   (Zenair   STOL   CH
701), May, P. 66.
Measuring   Up   to   a   Mustang    (Stewart    S-51D),
Sept., p. 16.
Rotarizing    an    RV-3    (PowerSport    rotary    conver-
sion), Sept., p. 36.
Little Green Apples (Mustang II), Sept., p. 76.
Zen   &   The   Art   of   Alternative   Engines,   Part   I
(Mazda rotary in RV-4), Oct., P. 26.
The  Rotary   Alternative,   Part   2   (Mazda   rotary   in
RV-4), Nov., P. 34.


               Monoplanes      1995

Stand by for Sherpa!, April, P. 44.
The  Light   Stuff.   Flightstar's   IISL   model   explains
why lighter is better, Aug., P. 76.
Merlin's Magic (Merlin GT), Nov., P. 76.


            Personal Adventures     1995

Life  on  the  Facet  Trek,  Part   I   (FMX-4   Facetmobile
Heads for Oshkosh), Feb., p. 8.
Life  on  the  Facet  Trek,  Part   2,   (Facetmobile   FMX-
4), March, P. 36.
Around    the    Patch:    Anne    Yannotti    and     Denny
Kindig  with  Murphy  Rebel  on  floats,  June,   P.   4.
Over  &  Under  (flying  in  New  Zealand),  July,  P.   44.
Shadow   Across    America    (Laron    Aviation's    Streak
Shadow), July, p. 66.
Tough   Choices   [for   building]    (Sonerai,    Tailwind,
Christavia, MiniMax, Hi-Max), Sept., P. 44.
Around  the   Patch:   Australia   to   Oshkosh   in   RV-4,
Oct., P. 4.
Around   the   Patch:   We're   planning   a   high-velocity
trip (Velocity), Oct., P. 4.
The $15,000 Oven (preparing "oven" for high-
altitude cooking), Dec., P. II 2.


                Personalities   1995

Phil Reed, SkyStar President, Jan., p. 74.
Jim  Metzger,   Avid   General   Manager,   Jan.,   P.   75.
Around   the   Patch:    What's    Paul    [Poberezny]    Up
To?, Feb., P. 7.
Around   the   Patch:   Bob    McLallen,    Henry    Bouley,
Jr.,  and  P.   H.   Spencer   deceased,   May,   P.   4.
The  Light  Stuff:   Larry   Hall,   Kent   Anderson,   Dick
Cheney-Utah    men    and    flying    machines,    July, p.40. p
Around   the   Patch:   Berkut   demo   pilot   Rick    Fes-
senden dies at airshow, Dec., P. 4.


                   Products    1995

New   Products:   Strap-on   Snow   Skis,   Feb.,   p    85.
New   Products:     Altimeter      wristwatch,   March, P. 61.
New  Products:   New   pitot   head   designed   for   home-
builts, March,  P.  6  1.
New    Products:    PTM&W     Industries'     2032     epoxy
resin and hardener, April, P. 84.
New    Products:      Micro-1000      Tachometer      from
Microflight Products, Inc., April, p. 84.
New Products:Skin Coat from Skin Coat North America,  May,   P.   63.
New   Products:   lcom's    new    portable    transceivers, May, P. 63.
New   Products:   Cabin   heat    for    homebuilts    (Com-
posite Aircraft Accessories), July, p. 83.
A  Breath   of   Fresh   Air   (Hobby   Air   1   respirator
system),  Aug.,  P.   86.
New  Products:  Aileron   bellcrank   bearings   at   Wicks, Aug., P. 102.
New   Products:   Superflite's   Supplied-Air    Hood    for
painting, Aug., P. 102.
New  Products:  Oil   Valve   from   Sporty's,   Sept.,   p, 86.
New  Products:   Molded   vortex   generators   for   canard
airplanes,   Computer   Certainty,   Inc.,   Sept.,    P. 86.
New    Products:    Engine    indicators    from     Horizon
Instruments, Inc., Nov., P. 86.
New    Products:    Back-drilling    made    simple     with
The Mag Peck, Nov., P. 86,


               Propellers      1995

The   Business   Side:   Airmaster   propeller   distributed
by Aeromotion, Inc., Jan., P. 86.


              Purchasing       1995

How to Read Classified Ads, Jan., P. 77.


                   Replicas       1995

The  Business  Side:  Plans   available   for   WW-II   air-
craft  (Historical  Aircraft   Corp.),   Feb.,   P.   86.
The   Business   Side:   WW-1   replica   for   homebuilders
(Fokker DVI biplane), Feb., P. 87.
Return   of   the   Dawn   Patrol,   Part   2    (Nieuport),
March, P. 82.
Stepping  Back  to  a   Storch   (Nestor   Slepcev   Fiesler
Storch),  April,  P.  40.
Labor  of  Love   (Waco   Four   replica),   May,   P.   80.
Mustang  from  Scratch   (Unrein's   80%   scale   P-51),
July, P. 6.
Flying    Fokkers    for    Fun     (Airdrome     Aeroplanes
Fokkers),  Aug.,  p.   8.
Replica  or  Restoration   (P-6E   Hawk),   Aug.,   p.   34.
Nieuport Meets Yamaha, Oct., P. 6.


               Rotorcraft     1995

The  Business   Side:   Nolan   helicopter   kits   in   the
future (Perch), Feb., P. 86.
Rotors  Over   Indiana   (Poplar   Rotorcraft   Assn.   con-
vention), April,  P.  74.
Around   the   Patch:   Non-public-use   Mini   500,    May,
p. 6.
Turn  for  the   Better?   (coaxial   counterrotating   pro-
pellers),  June,  P.  76.
Around  the  Patch:  Helicycle,   new   kit   from   B.   J.
Schramm,  Oct.,   P.   4.
The   Business    Side:    RotorWay    International    gets
new  president  (Elbert  "Stretch"  Wolter),   Oct.,   P. 62.


                   Safety     1995

Around   the   Patch:    EAA    Flight    Advisory    Program
Gears Up, Feb., P. 6.


               Sailplanes       1995

The  Light  Stuff.  Genesis  Project,  Evolution  of  a   Kit
Sailplane, Feb., P. 33.
The   Light   Stuff.   SuperFloater   reinvents   the   1930s
primary glider, April, P. 70.
The Light Stuff. Windex 1200, Nov., P. 82.


             Special-Purpose Aircraft     1995

Around   the   Patch:   Pushy    Galore    sets    new    FAI
Class C-1a time-to-climb record, April, P. 4.
Exploring    the    Limits    (Dean    Wilson's    Explorer),
Oct., P. 20.


               Supplies/Suppliers      1995

We Visit Chief Aircraft Inc., May, P. 34.
The    Business    Side:    Alexander    Aeroplane's     Air-
craft   Metals   Sourcebook   available,   May,   P.   87.
The   Business   Side:   Murphy   Aircraft's   Series    1500
and 1800 metal floats, June, P. 87,
Visit to Sporty's Pilot Shop, July, P. 63.
Oil   Filter    Shoot-Out    (Aviation    Development    Cor-
poration's oil filter system), July P. 77,
Like  Kids  in  a  Candy   Store   (Gulf   Coast   Avionics),
Sept., P. 40.
Sensor    Mania    (Grand    Rapids    Technologies'    digi-
tal engine instruments), Nov., P. 52.


                    Tools    1995

New   Products:   The   Pocketwrench   11,   Jan.,   P.   85.
New   Products:   Ballpoint   Star   Tools    from    Bondhus
Corp., Feb., P. 85.
New   Products:   Bench    Top    Riveting    and    Dimpling
Fixture   from   U.S.   Industrial   Tool   and    Supply,
Feb., P. 85.
New   Products:   Mini   Air   Vac,   Rivet    Fan    Spacing
T(x)l  from  U.S.  Industrial  Tool  and   Supply,   Feb.,
P. 85.
New    Products:    Quick-Grip     Spring     Clamps     from
American Tool Companies, April, p. 84.
New   Products:   Tool   kit   for   composites   from   U.S.
Industrial Tool & Supply, April, P. 84.
New    Products:    Survival    tool    for    pilots    from
Sporty's Pilot Shop, July, P. 83.
New   Products:   Bench-top   coper   from    Linders    Spe-
cialty Co., July, p. 83.
New     Products:     Lex-Aire's     Pro-2000      Semi-Auto-
matic HVLP spray gut,., Aug., P. 102.
New   Products:   Clean    Air    Sanding    Systems'    Dus-
Trap (dust collection shrouds), Sept., P. 86.


                  Ultralights       1995

The   Light   Stuff:    Florida's    Wallaby    Air    Ranch,
Jan., P. 68.
The  Business  Side:  Australite  Ultrabat,  Jan.,   P.   87.
The   Light   Stuff:   Z-Gull   amphibious   trike,    March, p. 66.
The   Light   Stuff:   SuperFloater   reinvents   the   1930s
primary glider, April, P. 70.
The Light Stuff.-  Sport  of  speed  gliding,  June,  p.  42.
Around    the    Patch:    How's    Your    Hearing?    (Loud
Birdmen Society), July, P. 5.
The  Light  Stuff,.   Larry   Hall,   Kent   Anderson,   Dick
Cheney-Utah  men  and  flying  machines, July, p.40. p
Improving    on    a    Winner    (Mitchell    B-10    flying
wing), Aug., P. 14.

                Wood Designs
The    Business    Side:    Wood    homebuilt     resurrected
(Flaglor Scooter), Feb., P. 87.
Flying the Jodel Bebe, July, P. 32.



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Aerobatics

Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p. 20.

The Business Side: Akro-Tech Giles G

	202 has made maiden flight, May, p. 86. 
One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p.10.

The Business Side: New kits liven the
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p. 
120.

		 Air  Races

The Business Side: Copperstate Race is

a Dashing Success, March, p. 56.

Racing a Composite is VariEze or maybe

it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.



		      Aircraft

AC-5

The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair 
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p. 
78.

AC-8

The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair 
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p. 
78.

Adventurer 2+2

Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy 
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer 
2+2), Aug., p. 36.

Aeros-20 blimp

Around the Patch: World's most expen-
sive ultralight is also the biggest (Aeros-
20 blimp), Feb., p. 3

Air Master

Air Master, January.

Air & Space TwinStar

Flying the Air & Space TwinStar 
gyroplane, July, p. 78.

Air & Space TwinStar, July, cover.

Air Creation Clipper

The Light Stuff: Air Creation's Clipper 
trike, Sept., p. 44.

Air Master                                                    ----1996---

Meet the Air Master, Jan., p. 10.

Airborne Edge Executive

The Light Stuff: AirBorne Edge 
Executive trike, Aug., p. 68.

Akro Advanced

Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p.20.

Alfa A-211 `

Alfa A-211 (2), March.

The Russians Are Coming (Alfa A-211 
kitplanes), March, p. 34.

Aventura IIA

Aventura & SeaRey, June, cover.

Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June, 
p.82.

Avid Catalina

Analyzing an Amphib (builders report 
on Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.

Avid Flyer

Skiing an Avid, Feb., p. 29.

Campana

	Campaigning with Campana (French 
kit airplane), March, p. 16.

Carlson Skycycle

A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and 
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.

Carlson Sparrow Sport Special

    A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and 
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.

CATA Oryx

Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in 
France) Feb., p. 10.


Comp Monster

Getting to Know a Monster (Comp 
Monster kit airplane), April, p. 21.

Cox Hawk

Cox Hawk, October, cover.

One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p. 
10.

Cozy Mark IV

Around the Patch: It's 500 plansets and
counting for the Cozy Mark IV, May, p. 4.

Davis DA-9

Leeon Davis' DA-9; TEAM Air-Bike, 
September.

Davis DA-9

    Born to Climb (Leeon Davis' DA-9), 
Sept., p. 10.

Europa

  Around the Patch: Europa Experience, 
Dec., p. 3.
								---1996---
Europa

Europa Euphoria (first customer to com-
plete Europa tells all),
Dec., p. 8.

The Business Side: The First 
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p. 
56.

Ferguson F-11

	The Business Side: New Ferguson is 
high strength (F-ll), Sept., p. 87.

Firebird

Building Character (all-wood Firebird), 
March, p. 44.

Glasair

Building a Glasair, Part 13 (wingtip
extensions and wingless, Nov.), p. 29.

Racing a Composite is VariEze or
maybe it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.

Glasair II

Building a Glasair, Part 12, Feb., p. 40.


Goodyear Inflatoplane

	Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test 
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p. 
26.

Hawker Hurricane

Building a Hurricane (George Matey's 
Hawker Hurricane replica), March, p. 
10.

J-6 Karatoo

Rebuilding a J-6 Karatoo, March, p. 68.

Jenny (2/3-scale)

Jennies, SPADs & More, Sept., p. 80.

JP-1 Skybolt

John Prokop's Legacy (JP-1 Skybolt), 
Sept., p. 59.

Kitfox Series V

	Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures 
in your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70.

Kolb FireFly

The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April, 
p. 18.

Lancair IV-P

A High-Flying Lancair IV-P, May, p. 10.

Lancair ES

The Business Side: Lancair ES 
fast-build kit approved, June, p. 66.

Loehle Spad Xl11

Loehle Spad Xl11, February.

Spad Xlil & Friends (Loehle Aircraft 
Corporation), Feb., p. 60.

Longster

Checking Out the Longster (1930s-
designed homebuilt), April, p. 42

Melfa XP-52

	Managing Mike Melfa's XP-52 
(one-ofa-kind 1 970s project), Sept., p. 
26.

Merlin E-Z Flyer

A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air-Bike,
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe),
Sept., p. 72

Merlin Explorer

	Launching an Explorer (Merlin 
Explorer), Aug., p. 26.
								----1996----
	Around the Patch: Four-Seater joins 
Merlin line, Jan., p. 4.

Mitchell Wing

Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett 
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p. 
27.

The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10 
is back in Production, Jan., p. 51.

Murphy Elite

The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft Mfg.
Ltd. flies new Murphy Elite, June, p. 66.

Murphy SR2500

Murphy SR2500, November, cover.

Mustang P-51G/H

Mustang Double Vision (full-scale repli-
ca P-51G/H, looking for builders), Nov.,
p.24/

Nolan 51-HJ

Decision Time for the Nolans (Nolan

51-HJ), April, p. 70.

P6E Replica

	A Hawk from the Past (Curtiss Hawk 
P6E), April, p. 36.

Partenair Mystere

The Business Side: Canadian kit promises 
economical speed (Partenair 
Mystere), Oct., p. 26.

Pazmany PL-1

The Chinese Connection (Pazmany 
PL1),Sept.,p.36.

Pegasus Quantum trike

The Light Stuff: Pegasus Quantum trike 
from Great Britain with Rotax 912, Oct., 
p.70.

Performance Legend

The Business Side: New kits liven the 
homebuilt scene (Performance Legend, 
Viperfan), Dec.,

Pulsar XP

	Pulsar Power (Aero Design's Pulsar 
XP), Oct., p. 50.

Pursang

	Bigger and Better (John Larsen comes 
up with a new airplane, Pursang), Nov., 
p.20.

RAF 2000 GTX-SE

	The Business Side: Legacy powers 
new RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane, 
June, p. 66.

RagWing

	Flying the Original Disney RagWing, 
Nov., p. 62.

RANS Araile S-12XL

	The Business Side: RANS Ariale gets 
speedy enclosure (Ariale S-12XL), 
Oct., p.26.

Revolution Mini-500

	Around the Patch: Revolution 
Helicopter Shows Its Stuff (open house 
and fly-in), Jan., p. 4.

Rihn 109

	The Business Side: New kits liven the 
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p. 
120.

RotorWay Exec 162F

	The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F 
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87.                              ----1996----
RotorWay Exec 1 62F, August, cover.

Rotor-Mouse

	The Helicopter that Roared 
(RotorMouse with jet turbine engine), 
July, p. 44.

SeaRey

	Arnet Pereyra Aventura & Progressive 
Aerodyne SeaRey, June cover. Flying 
the SeaRey, June, p. 10.

Series II Turbo Pulsar

	A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914 
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p. 
36.

Sherwood Ranger LW

	Ranger to the Rescue (Sherwood 
Ranger LOO), July, p. 10.

Sky Arrow 1 450L

	An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow 
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.

Sky Arrow Exocet

	Catching a Flying Fish (Pacific 
Aerosystem's Sky Arrow Exocet), 
Dec., p. 16. Sky Arrow Exocet, 
December, cover.

SkyStar Kiffox IV

	The Business Side: New Kitfox, Old 
Engine (Kitfox IV with remanufactured 
Cont. 0-200), Sept., p. 87.

Stiletto II

Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero

Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.

Tandem Air-Bike

Around the Patch: Air-Bike Built for 
Two, April, p. 4.

TEAM Air-Bike

TEAM Airbike, September cover.

TEAM Air-Bike

A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike, 
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe), 
Sept., p. 72.

Titan Tornado

Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado),
July, p. 26.

Tri-R KIS

	The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R 
Technologies KIS flies in England), 
April, p. 76.

Turbo Pulsar

Around the Patch: Turbo Pulsar from 
Aero Designs, Aug., p. 3.

Ultravia Pelican

The Business Side: Pelican Gets 
Company Floats, Sept., p. 86.

US Aviation Cumulus

	The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style 
motorglider soars (US Aviation 
Cumulus), May, p.80.

Vans RV-4

	A Man and His Dream, Part 1 
(Australian Jon Johanson, RV-4, 
around the globe), Feb., p. 20.

	That's Different (RV-3 with LOM 
Czech engine), May, p. 88.

	Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2 
(Australian RV-4 builder completes 
global trip), April, p. 18.

	Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook                       ----1996----
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda), 
Oct., p.75.

Vans RV-6

	Helping Hands (RV-6 special cockpit 
design for wheelchair pilot), Oct., p. 28. 
Tackling the Tedium (Van's Aircraft 
Company quick-build RV-6), Nov., p. 83.

Vans RV-8

RV-8, April, cover.

Flight-Testing the RV-8, Part 2, May,

p.26.

Flying the RV-8, Part 1, April, p. 10.

VariEze

Racing a Composite is VariEze or
maybe it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.

Viper


Holding onto a Viper (Elam's Viper),

Aug., p. 94.

Viperfan

The Business Side: New kits liven the 
homebuilt scene (Rihn 109), Dec., p. 
120.

White Lightning

	Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry 
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ 
and back), June, p. 24.

Wizard

Conjuring a Wizard (twin-boom 
pusher), Aug., p. 10.

Wizard, August, cover.

YT-33

	The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the 
YT-33 from scratch), July, p. 16.

Zenith CH-701

	Building in the Bush (Building Zenith 
CH-701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.

Zodiac Gemini

	The Business Side: Zenith Aircraft has 
twins (twin-engine Gemini), Sept., p. 86.



		Airshows,Conventions & Fly-Ins


Around the Patch: Revolution Helicopter 
Shows Its Stuff (open house and 
fly-in), Jan., p. 4.

Moulins Sandwich (annual French sport 
aviation fly-in), Jan., p. 16.

Rallying at Cranfield (PFA Air Rally in 
England), Jan., p. 29.

Remembering Arlington '95, Jan., p. 36.

Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (airshow 
smoke system), Jan., p. 76.


East Coast Fly-in Turns 25 (New Castle, 
Delaware), Feb., p. 16.


The Light Stuff: Sailplane Homebuilder's 
Assn's annual Western Workshop, 
Feb., p.74.

Copperstate '95 (Williams Gateway 
Airport, Mesa, Arizona), March, p. 52.

Planning for Paradise...and other 
locations at Sun 'n Fun '96, March, p. 
72.
								----1996---
Rotors in the Heartland (PRA Convention 
in Greencastle, Indiana), May, p. 58.

Tehachapi Gathering (Sailplane 
Homebuilders'Assn. Western 
Workshop), June, p. 17.

Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun has its ups 
and downs, July, p. 4.

Around the Patch: Osdkosh-bound pilots 
welcome at Dodge County Airport, 
Juneau, Wl, July, p. 5.

Your Oshkosh Checklist, July, p. 58.

Photos from Lakeland (Sun 'n Fun'96), 
Aug., p. 14.

Around the Patch: Arlington helps fill in 
gaps in the logbook, Oct., p. 4.

Around the Patch: A collection of 
ramblings from Oshkosh '96.

Evaluating Oshkosh '96, Nov., p. 10.

The Business Side: Aircraft at Oshkosh 
'96 were a sweet treat, Nov., p. 26.

The Light Stuff: Here's what we saw at 
Oshkosh 1996, Nov., p. 86.

Arnet Pereyra Aventura & Progressive 
Aerodyne SeaRey, June cover.

Flying the SeaRey, June, p. 10.

Analyzing an Amphib (builders report on 
Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.

Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June, p. 
82.

Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado), 
July, p. 26.

Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy 
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer 
2+2), Aug., p.36.

The Business Side: Pelican Gets 
Company Floats, Sept., p. 86.

Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures in 

your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70. 


		  Avionics

Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline 
Cells are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.

Designing Your Panel, Part 2, (avionics 
and instruments), Jan., P. 69.

Battle of the Bantamweights (GPS; 
Garmin's GPS 90 and 11 Morrow's 
Precedus), Feb., p. 33.

Future Cockpits, Part 3 (instrument panel 
possibilities), Feb., p. 46.

Recent Cockpit Display Developments 
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics), 
Feb., p. 50.

Less Is More on the Panel (Touch & Go 
EFIS from Archangel Avionics, Inc.), 
Feb., p. 53.

New Products: Headsets for Kids from 
David Clark, March, p. 63.

New Products: Simplifly Cockpit Voice 
Warning Systems, March, p. 63.

New Products: Wag-Aero offers 
AmeriKing ELT, March, p. 63.

Staying Charged (keeping batteries in 
good shape), April, p. 56.

An Autopilot for Homebuilts (SE5a 3-axis 
trimtab autopilot), April, p. 87.

Navigating in Technicolor (Ashtech's 
AV12GPS,May,p.38.

New Products: Hardwood panel 
overlays from Precision Aviation, Inc., 
May, p. 70.

The Business Side: Trimble Purchases                            ----1996----
Terra, July, p. 66.

Around the Patch: Bendix King KLX 100 
GPScom handheld to be awarded, 
Aug., p.5.

CDI Nav with a Twist (Troll Avionics' 
new Super Navigator), Aug., p. 72.

A Warning Voice (cockpit voice warning 
system from Simplifly), Sept., p. 54.

New Products: Lowrance's New AirMap 
GPS, Sept., p. 88.

New Products: Bose offers new 
headset, Oct., p. 25.

Avionics Directory '96, Oct., p. 31.


Avionics Roundup '96 (what's new in 
aviation electronics), Oct., p. 36.

Cockpit-Recording AiRepeater II 
(electronic flight assistant for homebuilt 
cockpit), Dec., p. 107.



       
	     Build-it-yourself projects

Aero'Lectrics: Let's build a $10 radio 
power amplifier, March, p. 30.


	       Builders' Projects

Building a Hurricane (George Matey's 
Hawker Hurricane replica), March, p. 
10.

Building Character (all-wood Firebird), 
March, p. 44.

Rebuilding a J-6 Karatoo, March, p. 68.

Checking Out the Longster 
(1930'sdesigned homebuilt), April, p. 
42

Building from Scratch (Acro Sport, Inc.'s 
plans-only planes), June, p. 34.

Analyzing an Amphib (builders report on 
Avid Catalina amphib), June, p. 69.

Building in the Bush (Building Zenith 
CH701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.

Managing Mike Melfa's XP-52 
(one-of-akind 1970's project), Sept., p. 
26.

John Prokop's Legacy (JP-1 Skybolt), 
Sept., p. 59.

A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike, 
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe), 
Sept., p. 72

Pulsar Power (Aero Design's Pulsar XP), 
Oct., p. 50.

Bigger and Better (John Larsen comes 
up with a new airplane, Pursang), 
Nov., p.20.

Europa Euphoria (first customer to 
complete Europa tells all), Dec., p. 8.



	 Building Techniques

Building a Glasair, Part 12, Feb., p. 40.

New Products: Composite Companions: 

Standard Video Tool for Composite 
Builders, video, Feb., p. 59.

Learning, Building and Flying (Florida EM 
chapter and young people), Feb., p. 
72.

Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero 
Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.

The Business Side: Midget Mustang kit 
construction video, Feb., p. 84.

ShopSheet: Bolt Installation, April, p. 88.

Aero-'Lectrics: Electrical Wire for 
Homebuilts, Part 1, May, p. 50.

ShopSheet: Riveting, June, p. 24.

Aero'Lectrics: Choosing wiring for your 
aircraft (conclusion), July, p. 62.

Getting Sharp (Sharp edges on aircraft 
have various effects, Aug., p. 30.

ShopSheet: Edge Margin (minimum dis- I 
tance hole should be from edge), Aug.,
p.34

Aero'Lectrics: Wrapping up series on 
wire with a few tips, Sept., p. 14.

Rigging it Right, Sept., p. 30.

Fixing the Problems (some aerodynamic                           ----1996---
problems solved after airframe 
finished, Sept., p. 50

ShopSheet: Bend radius, Sept., p. 71.

ShopSheet: Cable Terminations, Nov., p. 
28.

Building a Glasair, Part 13 (wingtip 
extensions and wingless, Nov., p. 29.

Aero'Lectric: Consider this perspective 
on coaxial cable, Nov., p. 46.

Welding Technology Explodes, Nov., p. 
56.

ShopSheet: Here's another pinup for 
your workshop wall, Dec., p. 6.



	 Composite Designs

The Business Side: The First 
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p. 
56.

Getting to Know a Monster (Comp Monster 
kit airplane), April, p. 21.

Racing a Composite is VariEze or maybe 
it's a Glasair slipper, April, p. 26.

The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R 
TechnoIogies KIS flies in England), 
April, p.

Around the Patch: It's 500 Plansets and
Counting for the Cozy Mark IV, May, p. 
4. The Business Side: Pulsar XP Gets Hot 
Mods, May, p. 86.

The Business Side: Lancair ES fast-build 
kit approved, June, p. 66.

The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the 
YT33 from scratch), July, p. 16.

The Business Side: Canadian kit 
promises economical speed (Partenair 
Mystere), Oct., p. 26.

Around the Patch: Europa Experience, 
Dec., p. 3.

The Business Side: New kits liven the 
homebuilt scene (Performance Legend, 
Viperfan), Dec.,



	 Computers/Software

The Business Side: A Midwest Trip 
Begins with Zenith Aircraft, Jan., p. 82.

Around the Patch: Join Us in the Hangar. 
We'll Talk (on line), Feb., p. 3.

Recent Cockpit Display Developments 
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics), 
Feb., p.50.

Homebuild the Internet (going on-line can 
be informative; worth time spent?, July, 
p.36.

UseNet Hints (internet tips), July, p. 42.

E-Mail and Web Addresses of Kitplane 
Manufacturers, Dec., p. 103.



	    Covers

Air Master, January.

Loehle Spad Xl11, February.

Alfa A-211 (2), March.

RV-8, April.

Kolb FireStar, May.

Aventura & SeaRey, June.

Air & Space TwinStar, July.

Wizard and RotorWay Exec 162F, 
August. Leeon Davis' DA-9; TEAM 
Airbike, September.


Cox Hawk, October.

Murphy SR2500, November.

Sky Arrow Exocet, December.



	  Design Techniques

Wind Tunnel: Mounting Test Models in a 
Wind Tunnel, Jan., p. 6

Designing Your Panel, Part 2, (avionics 
and instruments), Jan., P. 69.

Wind Tunnel: Designing Sport Airplanes 
Requires a Special Set of Criteria, Feb., 
p. 7.
								---1996---
How a Wing Works, Feb., p. 26.

Future Cockpits, Part 3 (instrument panel 
possibilities), Feb., p. 46.

Wind Tunnel: Considering 
less-than-optimum arrivals (crashes), 
March, p. 6.

Wind Tunnel: Aircraft safety begins with 
the designer, April, p. 6.

Wind Tunnel: Designing for Safety is Al1 
About Minimizing Those Stupid Human 
Tricks, May, p. 6.

Those Leading-Edge Devices, May, p. 
42.

Wind Tunnel: Continued discussion on 
designing for safety, June, p. 6.

Facing Unusual Controls (control 
systems), June, p. 8.

Wind Tunnel: Scrapbook of aerodynamic 
fixes, July, p. 7.

Wind Tunnel: Surviving aircraft accidents 
by design, Aug., p. 6.

Wind Tunnel: Avoiding aircraft fires, 
Sept., p.7.

Fixing the Problems (some aerodynamic 
problems solved after airframe 
finished, Sept., p. 50

Wind Tunnel: Low aspect ratio wings, 
Oct., p.6.

The Business Side: RANS Ariale gets 
speedy enclosure (Ariale S-12XL), 
Oct., p.26.


Wind Tunnel: Longer isn't necessarily 
better with airplane wings, Nov., p. 6.

Wind Tunnel: Optimizing wings for slow 
flight and cruise, Dec., p. 4.



		    Designers

The Business Side: Amateur Designers 
Win Homebuilt Design Contest (Mitchell 
Cronig, Ron Wilson), Feb., p. 84.

Around the Patch: Flying car 
pioneer/homebuilder Molt Taylor dies, 
March, p. 4.

The RagWing Mann (Roger Mann), Nov., 
p.59.

The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair 
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p. 
78.



	   Directories/Indexes

Index to 1995 Kitplanes, Jan., p. 25.

The Engine Beat: Powerplant and PSRU 
Directories, April, p. 46.

Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.

Avionics Directory'96, Oct., p. 31.

Avionics Roundup '96 (what's new in 
aviation electronics), Oct., p. 36.

1997 Homebuilt Aircraft Directory, 
Dec., p. 32.

Homebuilt Aircraft Cross-Reference 
listing, Dec., p. 99.

E-Mail and Web Address of Kitplane 
Manufacturers, Dec., p. 103.



	   Economics and Business

The Business Side: Spencer Air Car 
raffle for memorial to P. H. Spencer, 
March, p. 56.

The Business Side: Akro Tech Aviation 
Relocates, March, p. 56.

The Light Stuff: Supermarket for Ultralight 
Pilots (Golden Circle Business Park), 
March, p. 60.

The Business Side: Aircraft Spnuce & 
Specialty acquires Alexander 
Aeroplane, April, p. 30.

The Business Side: Experimental 
Aviation, Inc. filed bankrupcty under 
Chapter 11, April, p. 30.

Around the Patch: Air-Bike Built for Two, 
April, p. 4.

The Business Side: Cozy Development 
terminates license agreement with 
AeroCad, July, p. 66.
								----1996----
The Business Side: Trimble Purchases 
Terra, July, p. 66.

The Business Side: Vans offers quick

build kits for RV-6/6A, July, p. 66.

Around the Patch: Partnerships?, Sept., 
p. 5.

The Business Side: New Ferguson is 
High Strength (F-ll), Sept., p. 87.

The Business Side: FCC has abolished 
individual radio licensing requirements, 
Sept., p. 87.

The Business Side: SkyStar acquired 
rights to produce/sell Pulsar line, Dec., 
p. 121.

The Business Side: Experimental Aviation 
has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Dec., p. 
121.

The Business Side: The Mountain Eagle 
is in New Hands (Raptor Aircraft), Jan., 
p. 83.

The Business Side: RANS S-12 Loses a 
Few (pounds), Jan., p. 82.

The Business Side: A Midwest Trip 
Begins with Zenith Aircraft, Jan., p. 82.



	    Education

Leaming, Building and Flying (Florida EM 
chapter and young people), Feb., p. 72.



	       Engines

The Engine Beat: David Atkins Finds the 
Rotary Formula (Mazda), Jan., p. 57.


New Products: New Air Filters for Rotax 
Engines, Feb., p. 59.

The Engine Beat: Firewall Forward 
marketing plan is a "Suber" solution 
(Subaru), Feb., p. 79.

The Engine Beat: Check Out These Big 
Chevys for Homebuilts (Owen Bell), 
March, p. 64.

The Engine Beat: Blackhawk Lightning 
PSRUs, March, p. 66.

The Engine Beat: Powerplant and PSRU 
Directories, April, p. 46.

The Engine Beat: Belted Air Power puts 
the V into RV-6A, May, p. 34.

New Products: Distributorless ignition 
system from Empire Development 
Corp., May, p. 70

That's Different (RV-3 with LOM Czech 
engine), May, p. 88.

The Engine Beat: Wankel engines and 
other assorted items keep homebuilders 
busy, June, p. 40.

Inspecting a Two-Stroke (Rotax 582), 
Part 1, June, p. 56.

Inspecting Your Rotax (conclusion to 
doit-yourself Rotax 582 overhaul), July, 
p. 46.

Around the Patch: Turbo Pulsar from 
Aero Designs, Aug., p. 3.

The Engine Beat: A look at some 
heavyduty engine projects, Aug., p. 78.

Around the Patch: Stoddard-Hamilton 
boosts GlaStar power options, Sept., 
p. 4.

The Business Side: New Kitfox, Old 
Engine (Kitfox IV with remanufactured 
Cont. 0-200), Sept., p. 87

Around the Patch: Ross PSRUs achieve 
new heights, Oct., p. 4.

Keeping It Oiled (lubrication key to long 
engine life), Oct., p. 46.

Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook 
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda), 
Oct., p.75.

A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914 
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p. 
36.

Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett 
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p. 
27.

New Products: Eggenfellner Advanced 
Aircraft has PSRU for Subaru Legacy, 
Aug., p. 102.


								----1996----
	       FAA

Around the Patch: OpEd: FAA's Trojan 
Horse (NPRM 95-11), Jan., p. 4.

Around the Patch: Microlight Regs 
Proposed, April, p. 4.

Around the Patch: FM Eases Some Pilot 
Medical Requirements, June, p. 4.

Around the Patch: Keeping Airports 
(Meigs Field), June, p. 4.

Around the Patch: The political factor: 
Will homebuilders be affected? 
(ValuJet), Sept., p. 4.



	       Flight Proficiency

Computing Density Altitude, Feb., p. 38.

Flight Testing


Be Your Own Check-Out Pilot, March, p. 
38.

Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test 
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p. 
26.



	     Flight/Aircraft Reviews

Meet the Air Master, Jan., p. 10.

The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10 is 
Back in Production, Jan., p. 51.

The Business Side: Flying the GlaStar 
Taildragger, Jan., p. 183

Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in France) 
Feb., p. 10.

Skiing an Avid, Feb., p. 29.

Spad Xlll & Friends (Loehle Aircraft 
Corporation), Feb., p. 60.

An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow 
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.

Campaigning with Campana (French kit 
airplane), March, p. 16.

Flying the Akro Advanced, March, p. 20.

Flying the RV-8, Part 1, April, p. 10.

A Hawk From the Past (Curtiss Hawk 
POE), April, p. 36.

A High-Flying Lancair IV-P, May, p. 10.

The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April, p.

Flight-Testing the RV-8, Part 2, May, p. 
26. The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style 
Motorglider Soars (US Aviation Cumulus), 
May, p. 80.

Flying the SeaRey, June, p. 10.

Aviating the Aventura Amphibs, June, p. 
82.

Ranger to the Rescue (Sherwood 
Ranger LOO), July, p. 10.

The Case for a Jet (Bo Case built the 
YT33 from scratch), July, p. 16.

Floating in a Tornado (Titan Tornado), 
July, p. 26.

Flying the Air & Space TwinStar 
gyroplane, July, p. 78.

Conjuring a Wizard (twin-boom pusher), 
Aug., p. 10.

Launching an Explorer (Merlin Explorer), 
Aug., p. 26.

Adventure Ashore and Afloat (Happy 
Miles demonstrates his Adventurer 
2+2), Aug., p.36.

The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F 
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87.

Holding onto a Viper (Elam's Viper), 
Aug., p.94.

The Chinese Connection (Pazmany 
PL-1), Sept., p. 36.

One Man's Dream (Cox Hawk), Oct., p. 
10.

Living With a Rotary (Tracy Crook 
describes flying RV-4 with Mazda), 
Oct., p.75.

A Match Made in Heaven? (Rotax 914 
turbo meets Series II Pulsar), Nov., p. 
36.

A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and 
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.
								----1996----
The Brazilian Experimenter (Altair 
Coelho, Porto Alegre, Brazil), Nov., p. 
78.

Tackiing the Tedium (Van's Aircraft 
Company quick-build RV-6), Nov., p. 
83.

Catching a Flying Fish (Pacific 
Aerosystem's Sky Arrow Exocet), 
Dec., p. 16.

Jim Gordon's UltraJet (Garrett 
turbinepowered Mitchell Wing), Dec., p. 
27.



		Fuel


Performance Plus (Airflow Performance 
has improved fuel systems), March, p. 
82.



		 Historical

The Light Stuff: The Mitchell Wing A-10 is 
Back in Production, Jan., p. 51.

Checking Out the Longster 
(1930sdesigned homebuilt), April, p. 42

In Search of the Elusive Jump Takeoff 
(gyrocopters), May, p. 61.

Props With a Twist (odd-shaped 
propeller designs over the years), May, 
p. 72.

A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air-Bike, 
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe), 
Sept., p. 72

Flying the Original Disney RagWing, Nov., 
p.62.



	       Humor


Kitstuff: monthly cartoon by Robrucha

A Fine & Pleasant Misery (persuading 
spouse to let you build aircraft), July, p. 
19.



	       International

Moulins Sandwich (annual French sport 
aviation fly-in), Jan., p. 16.

Rallying at Cranfield (PFA Air Rally in 
England), Jan., p. 29.

Getting to Know Oryx, (CATA in France) 
Feb., p. 10.

A Man and His Dream, Part 1 (Australian 
Jon Johanson, RV-4, around the 
globe),Feb., p. 20.

An Airborne Arrow (Italian Sky Arrow 
from Pacific Aerosystem), Feb., p. 66.

Campaigning with Campana (French kit 
airplane), March, p. 1 6.

The Russians Are Coming (Alfa A-211 
kitplanes), March, p. 34.

The Business Side: The First 
Customerbuilt Europa Flies, March, p. 
56.

Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2 
(Australian RV-4 builder completes 
global trip), April, p. 18.

The KIS that Caple Built (Tri-R 
Technologies KIS flies in England), 
April, p. 76.

Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry 
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ 
and back), June, p. 24.

Plugging Homebuilts Down Under (Perth, 
Australia triennial fly-in to Langley 
Park), Aug., p. 98.



Maintenance

Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline 
Celis are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.

Staying Charged (keeping batteries in 
good shape), April, p. 56.



		Metal Designs

Building in the Bush (Building Zenith 
CH701 in Tanzania), Sept., p. 20.

The Business Side: Zenith Aircraft has 
twins (twin-engine Gemini), Sept., p. 
86.                                                             ----1996----



	      New Designs

Around the Patch: Four-Seater Joins 
Merlin Line, Jan., p. 4.

The Business Side: Merlin introduces 
4place Explorer, May, p. 86.

The Business Side: Avid adds new 
trigear Magnum to its line, May, p. 86.

The Business Side: Legacy powers new 
RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane, June, p.

The Business Side: Murphy Aircraft Mfg. 
Ltd. flies new Murphy Elite, June, p. 66.



	       Organizations

Around the Patch: Remember the 
StarLite? (StarLite Owners Assn), 
March, p. 4.



	       Personal Adventures

A Man and His Dream, Part 1 (Australian 
Jon Johanson, RV-4, around the 
globe), Feb., p. 20.

Jon Johanson Makes It!, Part 2 
(Australian RV-4 builder completes 
global trip), April, p. 18.

Flowers on Ice (author gets her first 
taste of light airplanes...and she likes 
it), May, p.54.

Flight of the Lightning (Pete Huff/Jerry 
Godsey fly White Lightning to Europ 
and back), June, p. 24.

The Greaser Landing (teaching wife 
turns out to be expensive), Oct., p. 20.

Flyin' and Floatin' (seeking adventures in 
your homebuilt?), Nov., p. 70. 

	     Personalities

Farewell to the Eagles, Hillard, Soucy 
and Poberezny, Jan., p. 59.

The Business Side: Kit Industry Notable 
Dies (William R. Marinovich), Jan., p. 82.

Around the Patch: 1995 Moody Award 
Recipient Announced (John 
Ballantyne), Feb., p. 4.

Around the Patch: EAA Arlington Director 
Jim Scott Sr. Dies, June, p. 5

Around the Patch: Sun 'n Fun fatality, 
Charlie Hillard, July, p. 4.

Success Story (Darlene Jackson-Hanson 
and Fisher Flying Products), Oct., p. 14.



	       Products

Aero'Lectrics: New Reusable Alkaline 
Cells are Worth a Look, Jan., p. 60.

New Products: Build a Backyard Bomber 
(children's playground), Jan., p. 63.

New Products: New Brakes Available 
from JDM Mfg., Jan., p. 63

New Products: Teakwood Grips for 
Homebuilts from Northwest Custom 
Grips, Jan., p. 63.

New Products: Portable Generator from 
Active Technologies, Feb., p. 59.

New Products: Composite Companions: 
Standard Video Tool for Composite 
Builders, video, Feb., p. 59.

New Products: Aaron's Bumper Stickers, 
April, p. 87.

New Products: Uni-Cowl for 2- or 
4-cylinder VW engines and Uni-Seat 
from Pop's Props, May, p. 70.

New Products: Micro Bar 
Clamp/Spreaderfrom American Tool 
Companies, May, p. 71.

New Products: Accelerometer from 
Hereford Camera and Instrument 
mounts on panel front, July, p. 24.

New Products: DermaGuard skin 
protector, July, p. 24.

New Products: Rubbermaid organizer 
drawers, July, p. 24.

New Products: Infinity Aerospace 
announces its Infinity I military-style 
grips, Oct.,p.25.

New Products: Protective tape 
developed by 3M, Aug., p. 102.                                  ----1996---



		Propellers

Around the Patch: Vanek (Sport Copter, 
Inc.) Vouches for Sport Prop 
Toughness, May, p. 4.

Props With a Twist (odd-shaped 
propeller designs over the years), May, 
p. 72.

Picking a Prop (150-hp fixed-pitch or 
180hp constant-speed?), Oct., p. 86



		Purchasing

Anthro-What? (Finding a Cockpit that 
Fits), May, p. 46

Replicas
Building a Hurricane (George Matey's
Hawker Hurricane replica), March, 
p.10. A Hawk From the Past (Curtiss 
Hawk POE), April, p. 36.

Jennies, SPADs & More, Sept., p. 80.

The Business Side: Warbird Replicas 
Arise (W.A.R back in business), Oct., 
p. 26.

Mustang Double Vision (full-scale replica 
P-51 G/H, looking for builders), Nov., p. 
24/

A Tale of Two Carlsons (Skycycle and 
Sparrow Sport Special), Nov., p. 50.



		 Rotorcraft

Around the Patch: Revolution OK 
Helicopter Shows Its Stuff (open house 
and fly-in), Jan., p. 4.

The Business Side: Floats Offered for 
Exec Helicopters, Feb., p. 85.

Around the Patch: Popular Rotorcraft 
Assn planning gyroplane jumpfest, 
March, p. 4.

Decision Time for the Nolans (Nolan 
51HJ), April, p. 70.

Rotors in the Heartland (PRA Convention 
in Greencastle, Indiana), May, p. 58.

In Search of the Elusive Jump Takeoff 
(gyrocopters), May, p. 61.

The Business Side: RotorWay Int'l offers 
Helipac, a removable cargo holder, 
May, p.87.

The Business Side: Legacy powers new 
RAF 2000 GTX-SE gyroplane, June, p. 
66.

The Helicopter that Roared (Rotor-Mouse 
with jet turbine engine), July, p. 44.

Flying the Air & Space TwinStar 
gyroplane, July, p. 78.

RotorWay Exec 162F, August, cover.

The Best Yet (RotorWay's Exec 162F 
kitbuilt helicopter), Aug., p. 87.



		    Safety

New Products: Wag-Aero offers 
AmeriKing ELT, March, p. 63.

Around the Patch: NTSB reports shed 
light on several accidents, April, p. 4.

Staying Charged (keeping batteries in 
good shape), April, p. 56.

Around the Patch: RV-3 advisory for 
spar alteration, July, p. 5.



		    Sailplanes

New Beginnings (Genesis D, Jan., p. 44.

The Light Stuff: Sailplane Homebuilder's 
Assn's annual Western Workshop, 
Feb., p.74.

Tehachapi Gathering (Sailplane 
Homebuilders' Assn. Western 
Workshop), June, p. 17.



	      Special-Purpose Aircraft

Blowing Up Your Own Airplane (test 
flying Goodyear's Inflatoplane), July, p. 
26.

Born to Climb (Leeon Davis' DA-9), Sept., 
p 10.
								----1996----
Helping Hands (RV-6 special cockpit 
design for wheelchair pilot), Oct., p. 28.



		 Supplies/Suppliers

The Decal Man (AeroGraphics Design), 
Jan., p. 66.

Recent Cockpit Display Developments 
(Cockpit PC from Silvaire Avionics), 
Feb., p.50.

Less Is More on the Panel (Touch & Go 
EFIS from Archangel Avionics, Inc.), 
Feb., p. 53.

Big Balsa (laminated balsa from Aero 
Core, Stiletto II), Feb., p. 77.

Oxygen at Altitude (Aerox, Nelson 
Aircraft), March, p. 74.

Supplier Directory, June, p. 42.

CDI Nav with a Twist (Troll Avionics' new 
Super Navigator), Aug., p. 72.



		    Tools

New Products: Thrustbuster measures 
thrust produced and empty weight of 
aircraft, July, p. 24.

New Products: Several new tools from 
U. S. Industrial Tool, Aug., p. 102.



		       Ultralights

Around the Patch: World's Most 
Expensive Ultralight Is Also the Biggest 
(Aeros-20 blimp), Feb., p. 3

The Light Stuff: Supermarket for Ultralight 
Pilots, March, p. 60.

Around the Patch: Microlight Regs 
Proposed, April, p. 4.

The Light Stuff: Evolution of the 
Paraglider, April, p. 60.

The Book of Kolb (Kolb FireFly), April, p. 
18.

The Light Stuff: Ultralight-style 
Motorglider Soars (US Aviation 
Cumulus), May, p. 80.


Around the Patch: Term "paramotor" has 
been trademarked, July, p. 5.

The Light Stuff: Cross hang gliding and 
paragliding—skyfloating!, July, p. 72.

The Light Stuff: AirBorne Edge Executive 
trike, Aug., p. 68.

TEAM Air-Bike, September cover.

The Light Stuff: Air Creation's Clipper 
trike, Sept., p. 44.

A Brief Breezy History, (TEAM Air Bike, 
Merlin's E-Z Flyer, RW-9 Motor Bipe), 
Sept., p. 72

The Light Stuff: Pegasus Quantum trike 
from Great Britain with Rotax 912, Oct., 
p.70.



		  Video Reviews

AR-5 Tape 4: Making Fiberglass Molds, 
produced by The Arnold Co., Aug., 
p.103.

AR-5 Tape 3: Moldless, Low-Drag 
Wheelpants, produced by The Arnold 
Co., Aug., p. 103.

First Flights in Your Homebuilt Aircraft, 
produced for FAA by EAA's Audio/Visual 
Center, 8-103        


								----1996---
								    End


                          ---------START OF 1997----------

Air Races

Flying the DR-109 (Rihn), March, p. 10.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce Plans
Sixth Great Cross-Country Flying 
Race, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Copperstate Dash is
Scheduled, Oct., p. 88.
Airshows/Conventions/Fly-lns
Arlington '96: Rockford Reborn?, Jan. p. 
8.
Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of
Britain's Popular Flying Association,
Cranfield), Jan., p. 2
The Big Move, RSA Rally From 
Moulins to
Epinal, Jan., p. 74.
Mining Hot Copper (Copperstate Fly-in
Celebrates its 25th Anniversary), Feb., 
p. 80.
Get Ready for Sun 'n Fun '97, March, p.
78.
The Business Side: Race to Sun 'n Fun
Scheduled, April, p. 4.


Aircraft                                      -----1997------

AeroCanard
AeroCanard, May.
A Fast-Acting Stiletto, (AeroCanard), 
May, p. 10.
Air Cam
The Business Side: Testing Complete 
on Twin-Turbo Air Cam 
(Leza-Lockwood),March, p. 4.
ARV Griffin
ARV's Amazing Griffin, Feb., p. 74. 
Avid Flyer 
The First 40 Hours (flying off the test         -------1997--------
time on an Avid Flyer), Dec., p. 99. :
Avid Magnum
Sampling the Magnum Trigear (Avid.Air
craft), March, p. 44. -
Balbuzard L.235
The Business Side: The Balbuzard Flies
High (French 2-seat V-tail), Oct., p. :89.
Ban-Bi
Ban-Bi, September.
Ban-Bi MCR-01 ..
Here Comes Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 10.
Flying the MCR-01 Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 
12. The Business Side: Ban-Bi is Firie 
French Homebuilt Cuisine, May, p. 62.
Breezy
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce; to 
sell materials package for Breezy, Aug., 
p.40.
Bubble Plane
Strange Liaison (Breezy and a Bell 47,
Bubble Plane), Feb., p. 5.
Capella
The Business Side: Capella Gets 
German Type Certification for Two 
Models, April, p. 4.
Cavu
The Light Stuff: Meet Cavu, Sept., p. 94.
Challenger II
There's An Airplane in My Family                   ----------1997--------
Room (Challenger II), July, p. 22.
Cirrus VK30
Building the Big Bird (Cirrus VK30), 
Nov., p.70.
Comp Air 6
Son of Monster? (Aerocomp's Comp 
Air 6), June, p. 26.
Comp-Air Trainer
The Business Side: Comp-Air Trainer
Flies in Florida (AeroComp), May, p. 62.
Culp Speclal
This Bipe is Special (Culp Special), 
June, p. 10.
Cyclone
German Cyclone Hits the U. S. 
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Darling
The Light Stuff: New Kit Airplane is a 
Real Darling, Jan., p. 60.
DR-107
Building a Rihn One Design, October, 
p. 10.
DR-109
Flying the DR-109 (Ritn), March, p. 10.
Elisport CH-7
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7), 
Feb., p. 8.
Ellipse
Shape of an Ellipse (Explorer                  -----------1997---------
Aviation), Nov., p. 60.
Europa
The Business Side: Europa is Two 
Airplanes in One (new glider wing), 
Dec., p. 40.
Express
The Business Side: The Express is 
Back, Dec., p. 40.
Facetmobile
Building and Avoiding AIDS (aviation
induced divorce syndrome), Oct., p. 28.
Fascination D-4
The Business Side: Fascination D-4 
Debuts (Siggi's Airplane Works, Inc.), 
Sept., p. 105.
Fisher Aero aircraft
Fisher Aero Builders ReDort. Mav. D. 20.
Flltzer
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams), 
July, p. 26.
Focke-Wulf, 50% scale
At WAR Again (50%-scale 
Focke-Wulf), April, p. 62.
Fokker Dr.l
Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l), 
Feb., p. 36.
G-200                                          --------1997-------
The Business Side: G-200 Flies High in 
Europe, June, p. 34.
Glasair
A Glasair Gets Its Wings, Part 16, 
April, p.29.
Glasair IV
Building a Glasair, Part 14 (nose gear 
and flap linkage), Jan., p. 56.
GlaStar
GlaStar, June.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float 
combination), June, p. 18.
H-2 Honey Bee/H-3 Pegasus
The Business Side: Materials Kits 
Available from Wicks for Classic 
Aero's H-2, H-3, April, p. 4.
Helicycle
The Business Side: A new compound 
helicopter flies in Idaho (Helicycle), 
Oct., p.88.
Hy-Tek Hurricane
The Light Stuff: Checking out the 
Hurricane, April, p. 80.,
Jabiru
Jabiru, August.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug.,           ---------1997---------
p. 18.
KR-2
Jet-Set KR-2 (turboprop power), Jan., 
p. 4.
Lancair IV-P
Lancair IV-P, October.
Lancair IV-P
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair 
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
Lancair IV-P
Memorable Mexican Moments, Part 
Dos, Nov., p. 76.
Lionheart
The Man Behind Lionheart (Larry 
French), Oct., p. 36.
The Workshop Report (Lionheart), 
Oct., p.40.
Long-EZ
Getting it Down (Long-EZ and night            -------1997----------
flight
emergency), May, p. 16.
The Business Side: Long-EZ breaks 
altitude record, Aug., p. 40.
Mainair Sports Blade 912
The Light Stuff: Mainair Sports Blade 
912, a British Trike, Oct., p. 50.
Mini-500
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p. 
10. How to Break a Mini-500, June, p. 
78.
Murphy Super Rebel
The Business Side: Murphy Super 
Rebel Hauls More, Feb., p. 66.
Murphy SR 2500
Flying a Four-Seat Rebel (Murphy 
Aircraft's new SR 2500), March, p. 72.
Murphy Rebel
North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel, 
Full Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18.             ---------1997----------
MXP-640
MXP-640 (from Cali, Colombia), 
December.
Southern Relatives (the MXP-640 from 
Cali, Colombia; version of Zenair CH 
601), Dec., p. 30.
Nieuport Xl
Nieuport Xl, January.
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Petrel
Petrel, February.
Flying a French Seabird (Petrel), Feb., p.
Pietenpol Air Camper
Pietenpols Forever?, Aug., p. 42. 
Who Was Bernie Pietenpol?, Aug., p.
50.
Pterodactyl
The Light Stuff: Checking out the 
Pterodactyl, Feb., p. 52.
Quicksilver Spring II
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands, 
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.
RAF 2000
Learning to Fly a Gyroplane, March, 
p. 60.
RANS S-16 Shekari
The Business Side: Flight Tests of 
RANS S-16 Shekari Validate Design 
Goals, Dec., p. 40.
RANS S-7C
The Business Side: RANS Flies 
Production Prototype (S-7C), May, p. 
62.
RotorWay 162F Exec
RotorWay 162F Exec, March.
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1),             --------1997--------
March, p. 24.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 
2 April, p. 70.
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 3, 
May, p. 44.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 
5, July, p. 68.
Building an Exec 162F, Part 6, Aug., p. 
26.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 
7. Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, 
Part 8, Nov., p. 28.
RV-4
First Class Stick-and-Rudder Man, 
July, p. 43.
RV-6A
Chevy RV-6A Revisited (Belted Air 
Power), June, p. 13.
RV-8
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8), 
Nov., p. 53.
Seawind
The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind) 
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.
Siemens-Schukert D1
Have Spandau, Will Travel 
(SiemensSchukert D1, a Gemman copy 
of the Nieuport 17), Nov., p. 87.
SkyWatch
The Business Side: SkyWatch is New             --------1997-------
for '97 (Freedom Light, Inc.),
Spitfire(Cutting/Wilshire
Spitfire Mania, Jan., p. 34.
Sport 1000
The Light Stuff: New Competition for 
Quicksilver's (M-Squared Sport 1000), 
July, p. 87.
Stallion
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Thunder Mustang
The Business Side: Dan Denney's 
Thunder Mustang Flies in Idaho, Feb., 
p. 66. Thunder Mustang, July.
Vision
The Business Side: Vision is an Ameri
can Affordable Aircraft Idea, April, p. 4.
Waco ATO
Waco ATO (80% scale), April.
Getting it Right (Waco ATO), April, p. 
18.

Airshows/Conventions/Fly-ins                     --------1997-------

The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's 
Airshow
is Special (Flying Colors), May, p. 58.
Here Comes Oshkosh '97, July, p. 84.
Our Guy Down Under (Australian Interna-
tional Air Show and Exposition at Gee-
long), Aug., p. 58.
The Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland, Florida, Aug., 
p. 71.
Around the Patch: Oshkosh 97: One of 
the Best, Nov., p. 4.
Oshkosh '97 Remembered, Nov., p. 10.


Amphibians/Seaplanes

The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind) 
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.

Avionics                                        --------1997-------

New Products: Sporty's Offers New 
Receiver (JD-1 00 handheld 
receiver/scanner), Jan., p. 33.
New Products: Archangel Announces 
Improved EFIS, March, p. 82.
New Products: Smallest Panel Mount 
Intercom from Flightcom Corp., 
March, p. 82.
The Business Side: Cutting-Edge Panel 
by Gulf Coast, June, p. 34.
Lowrance's AirMap, June, p. 82.
New Products: Digital Voice Warning 
and Airspeed Information Is Here, 
July, p. 47.
New Products: New Audio Panel Adds 
Stereo Sound (PSEngineering), July, p. 
47.
New Products: Electrical Bus Reduces 
Panel Complexity, July, p. 47.
Battle of the Handheld GPS/Coms 
(Bendix/King KLX 100 and Garmin 
GPSCOM 190), July, p. 48.
Avionics Update '97, (electronics for 
your homebuilt), Oct., p. 69.
Partial Panel in Your Pocket (Garmin 
GPSMAP 195), Oct., p. 86.                       -------1997--------
New Products: Stormscopes for 
Homebuilts (BFGoodrich Avionics 
Systems), Nov., p. 51.
Getting to Know Skymap II GPS, 
December,-p. 22.


Biplanes

This Bipe is Special (Culp Special), June, 
p. 10.
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams), July, 
p. 26.
The Man Behind Lionheart (Larry 
French), Oct., p. 36.
Build-lt-Yourself Projects
Aero'Lectrics (tricks with coax cable 
baluns, splitters and filters), Jan., p. 
87.


Build-lt-Yourself Projects

Aero'Lectrics: Build a Jim Weir ELT 
Antenna, May, p. 64.
Muk-Tuk Takes to the Water, Author 
designed and built his own floats with 
CAD software, May, p. 
76.
Low-Cost Protection (building electronic 
safety gadgets for the airplane), May, 
p. 82.
Building a Flight Simulator, Part 1, May,       --------1997-------
p. 86.
Assembling an Instrument Flight 
Simulator, Part 2, June, p. 75.
Build an Enclosed Trailer, July, p. 40.
Building a Flight Simulator, Part 3, July,         
p. 51.
Aero 'Lectrics: Portable Wire Supply 
Rack from PVC, July, p. 79.
Aero 'Lectrics: Antennas and Bandwidth, 
Sept., p. 85.
Fend Off Trouble (flashing wingtip 
lights), Oct., p. 59.
Pushbutton Flap Control, Dec., p. 12.
Aero'Lectrics (extending landing light 
life), March, p. 69.

Builder Support

The Business Side: Newsletter for 
Sonerai Enthusiasts, March, p. 5.
The Business Side: Kolb Covering Video 
Available, April, p. 4.
The Business Side: SkyStar Aircraft 
Corporation's Builder Fly-in a Success
Builders' Reports
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Make Your Own Fiberglass Parts (Part 2 
of do-it-yourself airplane design), Jan., 
p. 68.
The Engine Decision (Part 3 of 
do-it-yourself airplane design), Feb., p. 
30.                                              ------1997-------
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1), 
March, p.24.
Covering Pursang (three popular systems 
reviewed), March, p. 32.
Sampling the Magnum Trigear (Avid 
Aircraft), March, p. 44.
Build a 100-Hour Plane, March, p. 52.
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p. 
10.
At WAR Again (50%-scale Focke-Wulf), 
April, p. 62.
A Fast-Acting Stiletto, (AeroCanard), 
Mah p. 10.
Fisher Aero Builders Report, May, p. 
20. .
Pietenpols Forever?, Aug., p. 42.
Building a Rihn One Design, October, p. 
10.
The Workshop Report (Lionheart), Oct., 
p.40.
Building the Big Bird (Cirrus VK30), 
Nov., p.70.

Building Techniques                              ----- 1997 -------

Shop Sheet: Bolt Nomenclature, Jan., p. 
7.
Building a Glasair, Part 14 (nosegear and 
flap linkage), Jan., p. 56.
Shop Sheet: Drill Sizes, Feb., p.-89.

Building Teehniques

Shop Sheet: Composite Hints, March, p. 
43.
A Glasair Gets Its Wings, Part 16, Aprit, 
p. 29.
It Flies! Checkout Time for Pursang, 
April, p.42.
Shop Sheet: Hardware, April, p. 67.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 2, 
April, p. 70.
Building to Last (preventing long-term 
problems in homebuilt project), April, 
p. 84.
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 3, May, 
p. 44                                            -------1997-------
Shop Sheet: Wood Hints, June, p. 33.
How to Bond Composite Joints, June, p. 
84.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 5, 
July, p. 68.
Building an Exec 162F, Part 6, Aug., p. 
26.
Bargain-Basement Paint Job, Sept., p. 
23.
Getting It Together (Checking Bolted 
Composites Design), Sept., p. 28.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 7.
Building and Avoiding AIDS 
(aviationinduced divorce syndrome), 
Oct., p. 28.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 8, 
Nov., p. 28.

Composite Designs                           ------ 1997 -----------

A Fast-Acting Stiletto (AeroCanard), 
May, p. 10.
The Business Side: Ban-Bi is Fine 
French Homebuilt Cuisine, May, p. 
62.
The Business Side: Comp-Air Trainer 
Flies in Florida (AeroComp), May, p. 
62.
Son of Monster? (Aerocomp's Comp Air 
6), June, p. 26.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., 
p.18.
The Business Side: Long-EZ breaks 
altitude record, Aug., p. 40.
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Here Comes Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 10.
Getting It Together (Checking Bolted 
Composites Design), Sept., p. 28.
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair 
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
The Business Side: The Balbuzard Flies 
High (French 2-seat V-tail), Oct., p. 89.
The Business Side: Europa is Two 
Airplanes in One (new glider wing), 
Dec., p. 40.
The Business Side: The Express is Back, 
Dec., p. 40.

Computers/Software/Internet                    ------------1997----------

The Business Side: Web Sites Up and 
Running (RotorWay Int'l, Eastern 
Avionics), March, p. 5.
Glass Cockpits? You Bet! (Avidyne 
builds computers for cockpits), March, 
p. 86.
The Business Side: Web Sites Up and 

Running (RotorWay and Eastern 
Avionics), June, p. 3~4:~
PIC: A Homebuilders' IFR Connection, 
June, p. 74.
Around the Patch: KITPLANES Joins 
the Net (http://www.kitplanes.com), 
Sept., p.5.
New Products: New Software Eases 
Panel Design (Panel Planner), Oct., p. 
34.
Design Aircraft Like a Pro (DAR's 
Advanced Aircraft Analysis software), 
Nov., p. 84.
                                                --------1997-----------
Covers

Nieuport Xl, January. Petrel, 
February. RotorWay 162F 
Exec, March. Waco ATO 
(80% scaler. April.
AeroCanard, May.
GlaStar, June.
Thunder Mustang, July.
Jabiru, August.
Ban-Bi, September.
Lancair IV-P, October.
RV-8, November.
MXP-640 (from Cali, Colombia), 
December.

Design Techniques                              ------1997------------

Wind Tunnel: Optimizing for Slow Flight 
and Cruise, Jan., p. 30.
Wind Tunnel: Leading Edge Devices, 
Feb., p. 56.
Wind Tunnel: Should my Airplane Have 
Dimples?, March, p. 6.
Helicopter Performance Basics, 
(calculating hp for helicopter in level 
flight), March, p. 40.
Wind Tunnel: To Retract or Not to 
Retract, April, p. 5.
Wind Tunnel: Retractable Landing Gear 
Decision, May, p. 6.
Going Vertical (hope for practical 
combination of helicopter and airplane 
advantages), June, p. 6.
Wind Tunnel? Reducing Drag, June, p. 
29.
Wind Tunnel: More on Drag Reduction, 
July, p. 6.
Maneuvering Speed, July, p. 66.
Wind Tunnel: Let's slow that air down 
and invite it inside, Aug., p. 6.
Wind Tunnel: Achieving Proper Internal 
Airflows Isn't Always Baffling, Sept., 
p. 6.
A Tale of Tails (tail design), Sept., p. 98.
Wind Tunnel: Let's Consider Open 
Cockpits Aerodynamically, Nov., p. 6.

Directories/Indexes                          -------------1997-----------

Those 'Chutes (annual powered 
parachute directory), Jan., p. 16.
Try a Trike (trike annual directory), Jan., 
p. 19.
Index of Articles for 1996, Jan., p. 81.
Alternative Engine and PSRU Directory, 
April, p. 49.
1997 Supplier Directory, June, p. 50.
Avionics Directory, Oct., p. 75.
1998 Kit Aircraft Directory, Dec., p. 36.
Those RotorcraH Kits, Dec., p. 81
Projects in Development, Dec., p. 87.
Kit Aircraft Cross-Reference, Dec., p. 
89.
E-Mail and Web Addresses for Kit 
Aircraft Companies, Dec., p. 92

Economics and Business                         ------------1997---------

Around the Patch: About AOPA 
Membership, Maybe You Should Join, 
Jan., p. 3.
The Business Side: SkyStar Aircraft 
Purchased Rights to Manufacture and 
Sell Pulsar II, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Revolution 
Helicopter Hosts Third Annual Open 
House, Jan., p. 66.
The Business Side: Arnet Pereyra 
Purchases Buccaneer, March, p. 5.
Losing It (product liability laws), March, 
p. 51.
The Business Side: Capella Gets German 
Tvpe Certification for Two Models, 
April, p.4. 
The Business Side: Vision is an American 
Affordable Aircraft Idea, April, p. 4.
Around the Patch: Meigs Field Arises, 
May, p. 5.                                       ------1997----------
The Business Side: RANS Flies 
Production Prototype (S-7C), May, p. 
62.
The Business Side: G-200 Flies High in 
Europe, June, p. 34.
The Business Side: Stoddard-Hamilton 
Speeds Build Times, June, p. 34.
The Business Side: S.N.A. (Seawind) 
flies by sales milestone, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Kit Aircraft Sales 
Still Climbing, July, p. 32.
The Business Side: Berkut changes name 
to Renaissance Composites, Aug., p. 
40.
The Business Side: Aircraft Spruce to 
sell materials package for Breezy, Aug., 
p. 40.
The Business Side: Employees Become 
Owners at RotorWay Int'l, Nov., p. 41.
The Business Side: Storch Flies South 
(association between Preceptor and 
Slepcev ended), Nov., p. 41
The Business Side: SkyStar Gets New 
President (Ray Caldwell), Nov., p. 41.

Editorials                                    ---------1997-------

Around the Patch: Announcement of Sale 
of KITPLANES to Cowles Enthusiast 
Media, April, p. 3.
Around the Patch: Lagging Student Pilot 
Starts Call for New Marketing 
Approaches, June, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Spring is in full force, 
and we're thinking of flying, July, p. 5.
Around the Patch: Visiting that Hotbed 
of Aviation Activity, Scappoose, 
Oregon, Dec., p. 4.

Educution

Building with Class (2nd grade class, 
teacher and two builder/pilots), Feb., 
p. 16.
Back-To-School Special (National test 
Pilot School Training Homebuilders), 
Feb., p. 42. 
The Business Side: EM Air Academy Set 
for '97, March, p. 4. :
Learning to Fly While Building, June, p.: 
70.
The Instructor's View: Teaching 
:Womebuilders, June, p. 72.

Engines                                    ------------1997------------

Jet-Set KR-2 (turboprop power), Jan.., 
p. 4.

The Engine Beat: Breakthrough Engines 
Are Coming of Age, Jan., p. 54.:
The Engine Beat: NASA Research May 
Help Homebuilders' Quest for Power, 
Feb., p. 40.
Alternative Engine and PSRU Direciory, 
April, p. 49.
The Engine Beat: Engine Shopping?, 
April, p. 48.
The Engine Beat: Cuyuna Two-Strokes,          --------1997----------
May, p. 56.
Chevy RV-6A Revisited (Belted Air 
Power), June, p. 13.
The Engine Beat: Reviving the Radial,
June, p. 80.
The Engine Beat: Air-Ryder Subaru 
Conversions, July, p. 34.
The Engine Beat: Long-lived 
Lightweights Arrive from Italy 
(Euravia Engineering), Aug., p. 14.
The Remarkable Jabiru Engine, Aug., p. 
24.
The Business Side: SkyStar Completes 
10-240 tests, Aug., p. 41.
The Engine Beat: Robbin' the V-8 Cradle 
(Thrust, Inc., 350 cubic inch Chevrolet 
V8), Sept., p. 102.
The Engine Beat: Lower-cost Turbine 
Power, Oct., p. 32.
Tale of Two Richards (VanGrunsven and 
Finch disagree on alternative aircraft 
engines), Oct., p. 48.
The Engine Side: Check out Franklin, 
Nov., p. 42.
The Light Stuff: HKS-700E, new 
four-stroke engine from Japan, Nov., p. 
46.
New Products: New Lightweight Starters 
Available (Precision Airmotive 
Corporation), Nov., p. 51.

FAA                                       ------------1997-------------

The Business Side: "Hoover Bill" May 
Protect Pilots' Rights, Oct., p. 89.

Flight Reviews

The Light Stuff: New Kit Airplane is a 
Real Darling, Jan., p. 60.
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7), 
Feb., p. 8.
Flying a French Seabird (Petrel), Feb., p. 
22.
ARV's Amazing Griffin, Feb., p. 74.
Flying the DR-109 (Rihn), March, p. 10.
Flying a Four-Seat Rebel (Murphy 
Aircraft's new SR 2500), March, p. 72.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float 
combination), June, p. 18.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., p. 
18.
Riding a Stallion, Aug., p. 82.
Flying the MCR-01 Ban-Bi, Sept., p. 12.
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8), Nov., 
p. 53.
Shape of an Ellipse (Explorer Aviation), 
Nov., p. 60.

Flight Testing                             ---------------1997-------------

Back-To-School Special (National Test 
Pilot School Training Homebuilders), 
Feb., p. 42. ;.
First-Flight Follies, Feb., p. 78.
Flight Testing
Around the Patch: All-important First 
Flight in a Homebuilt, May, p. 5.
First Flight (getting in right frame of 
mind for), May, p. 32.
The Business Side: Flight Tests of 
RANS S-16 Shekari Validate Design 
Goals, Dec., p. 40.
The First 40 Hours (flying off the test 
time on an Avid Flyer), Dec., p. 99.

Floatplanes/Floats

New Products: Floats Get Some Support 
(Full Lotus Mfg. SACS system), Jan., 
p. 33.
Muk-Tuk Takes to the Water, Author 
designed and built his own floats with 
CAD software, May, p. 76.
Flick When Wet (GlaStar/Aerocet float 
combination), June, p. 18.
North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel, Full 
Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18.

Fuel                                       --------------1997---------------

A New Dimension in Fuel Management 
(programmable instruments by 
Electronic Int'l), Sept., p. 80.
Pilot's report on Electronic Int'l's fuel 
management instruments, Sept., p. 82.
New Products: Fuel Injection for Van's 
RVs (Airflow Performance), Nov., p. 
51.

Hang Gliding

Try a Trike, March, p. 18.
The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's 
Airshow is Special (Flying Colors), 
May, p. 58.

Humor

Kitstuff: monthly cartoon by Robrucha.
Are My Kids Worth $10,000? (which 
airpiane to build), Nov., p. 38.

Instruments

New Products: E.l. Adds Fuel Gauge 
Systems, Feb., p. 88.
A New Dimension in Fuel Management 
(programmable instruments by 
Electronic Int'l), Sept., p. 80.
Pilot's report on Electronic Int'l's fuel 
management instruments, Sept., p. 82.

Insurance                                       --------------1997----------

The Business Side: Is there an insurance 
crises for high-performance 
homebuilts?, Sept., p. 104.

International

Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of 
Britain's Popular Flying Association, 
Jan., p. 22.
The Big Move, RSA Rally From 
Moulins to Epinal, Jan., p. 74.
German Cyclone Hits the U. S. 
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Getting to Know the Jabiru ST, Aug., p. 
18.
Our Guy Down Under (Australian 
International Air Show and Exposition 
at Geelong), Aug., p. 58.

Metal Designs                                  -----------1997-------

Southern Relatives (the MXP-640 from 
Cali, Colombia; version of Zenair CH 
601), Dec., p. 30.
Dream Ship (Van's Aircraft RV-8), Nov., 
p. 53.

Monoplanes

Strange Liaison (Breezy and a Bell 47, 
Bubble Plane), Feb., p. 5.
The Business Side: SkyWatch is New for 
'97 (Freedom Light, Inc.),
The Business Side: Murphy Super Rebel 
Hauls More, Feb., p. 66.
The Business Side: Testing Complete on 
Twin-Turbo Air Cam 
(Leza-Lockwood),March, p. 4. 
Around the Patch: Stand By for the 
AC-11, May, p. 5.
German Cyclone Hits the U. S. 
(Flightstar, Inc.), July, p. 36.
Around the Patch: Murphy's Super 
Rebel Hauls Even More, Aug., p. 5.
The Business Side: Fascination D-4 
Debuts (Siggi's Airplane Works, Inc.), 
Sept., p. 105.
Around the Patch: About AOPA 
Membership; Maybe You Should Join, 
Jan., p. 3.

Personal Adventures                        -----1997---------

"Hey Leader, My Butt Hurts!" (the 
Kansas City Dawn Patrol rides again), 
April, p. 22.
Getting it Down (Long-EZ and night 
flight emergency), May, p. 16.
There's An Airplane in My Family 
Room (Challenger II), July, p. 22.
First Class Stick-and-Rudder Man, July, 
p. 43.
The Compliant Swan (Harmenings High 
Flyers), July, p. 60.
Building and Avoid AIDS 
(aviation-induced divorce syndrome), 
Oct., p. 28.

Personalities

What's Up in Leg-Powered Flight 
(Human Powered Flight Symposium; 
Paul MacCready), Feb., p. 28.
The Light Stuff: Dan Buchanan's 
Airshow is Special (Flying Colors), 
May, p. 58.
Who Was Bernie Pietenpol?, Aug., p. 50.
Tale of Two Richards (VanGrunsven and 
Finch disagree on alternative aircraft 
engines), Oct., p. 48.
Powered Parachutes
Those 'Chutes (annual powered 
parachute directory), Jan., p. 16.
The Compliant Swan (Harmenings High 
Flyers), July, p. 60.

Products                                     ----1997----

New Products: Homebuilt Shelters 
Designed Tough (Skyshield $tructures, 
Inc.), Jan., p. 33.
New Products: Assure Gear Position. 
with Simplify's New Kit, Feb., p. 88.
New Products: New Strobe Offers 
Emergency Alert (California Power 
Systems), March, p. 82.
New Products: Solargizer Extends 
Battery Life, March, p. 83.
New Products: Absorbent Materials for 
Homebuilders (3M), May, p. 64.
New Products: Children's Aircraf,t Kit 
(Li'l Tiger by Anderson 
Enterprises);May, p. 64. 
The Business Side: Simplify the Search 
(CD-ROM of KITPLANES 
Annual,Homebuilt Directory, Oct., p. 
89.
New Products: Tailwheel from Pop's 
Props Steers You, Dec., p. 17.
New Products: Speed Brakes from 
Superior Aircraft Systems for High 
Performance Planes, Dec., p. 17.

Propellers                                 ----1997-------

A Balanced Approach (portable electronic 
propeller balancer by MicroVib), Sept., 
p.89.
An Engineer's Perspective (on balancing 
propellers), Sept., p. 90.
New Products: Cockpit-Adjustable Prop 
Offered (NSI), Oct., p. 34.

Replicas

Spiffire Mania, Jan., p. 34.
Have Silk Scarf; Will Travel, Jan., p. 44.
Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l), 
Feb., p. 36.
The Business Side: Dan Denney's 
Thunder Mustang Flies in Idaho, Feb., 
p. 66.
Sippin' 1 Gallon Per Hour Cross 
Country (Geo-Powered Glass Jenny), 
Feb., p. 82.
Getting it Right (Waco ATO), April, p. 
18.
"Hey Leader, My Butt Hurts!" (the 
Kansas City Dawn Patrol rides again), 
April, p. 22.
At WAR Again (50%-scale Focke-Wulf), 
April, p. 62.
Mustangs Galore!, July, p. 10.
Meet Mr. Flitzer (Lynn Williams), July, 
p. 26.
Have Spandau, Will Travel 
(SiemensSchukert D1, a German copy 
of the Nieuport 17), Nov., p. 87.
                                            -----------1997--------
Rotorcraft

Golden-Year Fly-In (50th anniversary of 
Britain's Popular Flying Association, 
Cranfield), Jan., p. 2
Miss Nina is an Angel (Elisport CH-7), 
Feb., p. 8.
Around the Patch: Check Out Rotorcraft 
Features in This Issue, March, p. 3.
The Business Side: Rotary Flight 
International Moves to Oklahoma, 
March, p. 4.
Building a RotorWay 162F (Part 1), 
March, p. 24.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 1, 
March, p. 24.
Helicopter Performance Basics, 
(calculating hp for helicopter in level 
flight), March, p. 40.
Learning to Fly a Gyroplane, March, p. 
60.
Meet the Mini-500 Builders, April, p. 
10.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 2, April, 
p. 70.
Building a RotorWay Exec, Part 3, May, 
p. 44.
Going Vertical (hope for practical 
combination of helicopter and airplane 
advantages), June, p. 6.
Training for Rotors, June, p. 71.
How to Break a Mini-500, June, p. 78.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 5, 
July, p. 68.
Around the Patch: We're Rounding up 
Those Rotorcraft, Sept., p. 5.
Building a RotorWay Exec 162F, Part 7.
Rotor Roundup: Kick off of new column 
with thoroughly biased pitch for 
helicopters, Sept., p. 76.
The Business Side: A new compound 
helicopter flies in Idaho (Helicycle), 
Oct., p. 88.
Rotor Roundup: Gyroplane Basics, 
Nov., p. 43.

Safety                                        ----1997-----

Around the Patch: Back to the Basics 
that Might Save Your Life (radio 
procedures), Feb., p. 3.

Special-Purpose Aircraft

What's Up in Leg-Powered Flight 
(Human Powered Flight Symposium; 
Paul MacCready), Feb., p. 28.
Don't Try This at Home (flying in a 
rocket belt), Feb., p. 86.
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands, 
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.

Supplies/Suppliers

New Products: Landing Gear Kits from 
Infinity Aerospace Are in the Mail, 
Feb., p.88.
The Business Side: Materials Kits 
Available from Wicks for Classic 
Aero's H-2, H-3, April, p. 4.

Tools                                     -----1997--------------

New Products: Spray Gun Leads to the 
Perfect Finish (Lex-Aire Products 2002 
HVLP), May, p. 64.
New Products: Chip Detector from 
Aviation Development Corp., May, p. 
64.
A Balanced Approach (portable 
electronic propeller balancer by 
MicroVib), Sept., p. 89.

Travel

North to the Arctic (Murphy Rebel, Full 
Lotus Floats), Sept., p. 18.
Flying to Mexico, Part Uno (Lancair 
IV-P), Oct., p. 22.
Memorable Mexican Moments, Part 
Dos, Nov., p. 76.

Trikes

Try a Trike (trike annual directory), Jan., 
p. 19.
Try a Trike, March, p. 18.
The Light Stuff: Mainair Sports Blade 
912, a British Trike, Oct., p. 50.

Triplanes                                  ---------1997-------------

Six Wings Over Missouri (Fokker Dr.l), 
Feb., p. 36.

Ultralights

The Light Stuff: Checking out the 
Pterodactyl, Feb., p. 52.
Flying in a Volcano (Galapagos Islands, 
Quicksilver Sprint II), Feb., p. 60.
The Business Side: Boris Popov, founder 
of BRS, to receive John Moody 
Award, March, p. 5.
The Light Stuff: Checking out the 
Hurricane, April, p. 80.
The Light Stuff: New Competition for 
Quicksilver's (M-Squared Sport 1000), 
July, p. 87.
The Light Stuff: Lessons are available at 
Fantasy of Flight theme park, Orlando, 
FL, Aug., p. 10.
The Light Stuff: Meet Cavu, Sept., p. 
94.KP                                    ---------END OF 1997-------



                             
                             JANUARY 1998

10 .... SKYBOLT SAVVY
        The third time is also a charm for Henry pierce;by Howard Levy. 
        
16 .... PEREIRA'S WOODEN WONDERS
        Some people like the plansbuilt Osprey 2 and GP-4 so well they
        build one of each;by Don Downie.

26 .... GATHERING OF EAGLES
        The Kansas City Dawn Patrol checks out the spectrumof WW-I replica    
        aircraft; by Dick Starks. 

36 .... INDEPENDENCE DAY THE PFA WAY
        Last summer's Popular Flying Association rally in Cranfiels, England,     
        may have been the best ever; by Geoffrey P. Jones

42 .... 1998 PLANSBUILT AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
        More than 160 plans projects are listed in this issue, which is  
        Part 2 of our three-issue annual homebuilt aircraft directory. A
        cross reference and e-mail and web site addresses follow.
        Complied by Julia Downie.

70 .... INDEX TO 1997 KITPLANES ARTICLES Complied by Julia Downie.

76 .... BARNSTORMING IN MARGARITAVILLE
        Seventy years later,passengers still line up to ride in a Jenny;   
        by Dennis Wiley.

85 .... ARLINGTON '97
        Last summer's Fly-in was damp but thriving; by Ron Wanttaja.

                           DEPARTMENTS       
                           
4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

5 .... AROUND THE PATCH

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       We continue our discussion of propeller design; by Barnaby Wainfan.

32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       New columist John M. Larsen confesses that he's "been there, 
       bent that."

34 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

66 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
       Columist ken Armstrong looks at the UltraSport kit helicopters.

65 ... READERS SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISER

75 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successes. 
       
80 ... CALENDER

94 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson considers some unusual, convertible aircraft.

98 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

104 .. KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha



       

                         
                         
                         
                         FEBRUARY 1998

10 .... BIRD'S BABY BELLE
        A first-time builders Canadian Home Rotors kit helicopter wins  
        at Oshkosh; by Howard Levy.

15 .... EUROPEAN REVEIW
        Last summer's 50th anniversary RSA fly-in at Epinal, France, was 
        wet but memorable; by Geoffrey P. Jones.

23 .... OF MEN AND COWS
        Our aerial obsever/photographer tells a tale; by Carl E. Hiebert. 
        
26 .... WEIGHING YOUR ENGINE
        Build this low-cost scale to verify powerplant weight;  
        by Paul Lamar.

28 .... THE POWERPLANT DECISION
        Consider these engine locations and configurations; by Bill Welch.  
        
35 .... SURVEYING A STARLET
        Builders say the Corby Starlet is easy to build and fun to fly;   
        by Don Downie.

50 .... ONE IF BY AIR,TWO IF BY LAND
        We sample Lee Floyd's three-way sport cycle; by Dave Martin.

61 .... CRUSING RANS SHEKARI STYLE
        Randy Schlitter's S-16 looks smooth and goes fast; by Howard Levy. 
        
66 .... STARTING YOUNG
        This teenage Aero-Sport builder shows that plans projects aren't
        just for the experienced; by Leroy Cook.

70 .... FOXY ACRO-SPORT II
        The Fox family project results in a great sport airplane;by     
        Howard Levy.

78 .... 'CHUTE/TRIKE DIRECTORY
        Complied by Julia Downie. 
        
                                 DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan concludes his series on propellers by addressing 
       the variable-pitch variety.

44 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Here's a look at the light side of Cranfield'97;by Dan Johnson.  
       
48 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

49 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

56 ... BUILDER'S MARKETPLACE

64 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       John M. Larsen rumiantes about the most popular homebulit aircraft
       engines: Lycomings.

65 ... CALENDAR

86 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
       Jim Weir concludes his proposal on avionic compatiblity systems:
       the Karmic standards.

90 ... THE CLASSIFED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.




                             MARCH 1998       
                             
10 .... PURSUING THE S-11
        Randy Schlitter works toward a kit version of his fighter-like  
        sportplane; by Howard Levy.

16 .... FLYING THE THUNDER MUSTANG
        We sample the PAPA 51 carbon-fiber multiscale mustang;by Dave Martin.  
        
26 .... SEARCHING FOR THE AIRPLANE,PART 1
        This couple compares the Dragonfly to their preferences;
        by Terrence O'Neill.

36 .... A TASTE OF THE GILES G-202
        Vicki Cruse has mixed feelings about how well this Akro Tech flies  
        compared to her own aerobatic plane.

44 .... GETTING TO KNOW THE GPS III PILOT
        Ed Wischmeyer says this tiny Garmin handheld GPS is usable even
        without the manual.

51 .... FUN FOR FOUR
        Lancair's ES offers fast building and fantastic flying;
        by Gary R. Jones.

60 .... GET READY FOR SUN'N FUN '98
        The annual Flordia spring ritual is almost upon us; by  
        Don and Julia Downie.

66 .... KR PARADISE ?
        KR pilots may have found it at Perry,Oklahoma; by Dick Starks.

71 .... DELIVERANCE!
        That's what heli desighner B.J. Schramm belives he received durning 
        a high-tension wire strike.

72 .... AGE 18 AND COUNTING
        There's always something new in the air at Rans Inc.;by Howard Levy. 
        
76 .... THE HAYS EXPERIENCE
        A factory fly-in was a hit with RANS fans; by Leroy Cook.

80 .... IS BUILDING A KR-2 A STRETCH?
        Builders find the Rand-Robinson project is a good way to go;
        survey report by Don Downie.

89 .... IN DEFENSE OF CUSTOM AIRCRAFT
        Designs are generally good, but we pilots need to concentrate on 
        safety, says engineer Bill Welch.

                               DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPALNES

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       We begin looking at spins; by Barnaby Wainfan.

22 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson starts a series on Part 103-legal ultralights.

32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       Maintaining your certified engines (first of a two-part series) is
       this month's topic; by John M. Larsen.

45 ... CALENDER

46 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

58 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successes.

63 ... READERS SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

64 ... KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS

65 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

86... ROTOR ROUNDUP
      Ralph Taggart looks at gyroplanes under $10,000.     
      
90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.




                                APRIL 1998   
                                
10 .... FLYING THE EUROPA XS
        For builders who want even more speed and comfort than the popular
        europa offers, there's the new Europa XS; by Peter Underhill.

19 .... AIRCRAT FINDER CD-ROM
        Keith Connes checks out our own Aircraft Finder software.

24 .... HANDS-ON TRAINING
        The Alexander SportAir Workshops add confidence to the building
        decision; by Gary R. Jones.

48 .... PLANNING YOUR PANEL
        Ricardo Price checks out software to make the process easy, precise
        and fun.

51 .... REACHING THE HORIZON
        This builder loves his Fisher Aero Corp.Horizon 1;by Howard Levy.

60 .... THE SEARCH ENDS
        Lots of research points to the Dragonfly as this couple's ideal
        homebuilt; by Terrence O'Neill.

74 .... MAKE MINE A FLY BABY
        Life in the slow lane fits him fine;by Ron Wanttaja.

                               DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan continues the discussion on spins.

20 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
       Jim Weir tells how rig an altitude chamber and build a black box to
       compare altimeter readings to your encoder output.

28 ... ENGINE BEAT
       This year's 14-page directory includes certified and alternative
       powerplants plus prop speed-reduction units;complied by Julia Downie.

54 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

59 ... CALENDAR

68 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

70 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson checks out the Flying K Sky Raider-second in his 
       Part 103-legal ultralight series.

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Rabrucha.


        


                                  MAY 1998

10 .... HIGH-PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
        Here's an overveiw of some of the kit aircraft that fly fast or go
        far or carry a lot; by Don Downie.

20 .... FISHING FOR FAST
        This couple's all-wood Barracuda provides the speed and comfort
        they sought; by Howard Levy.

26 .... GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE
        Preveiw the RANS S-17 ultralight, which is flying and in development;
        by Howard Levy.

36 .... THE MEN WHO WOULD BUILD A CUB
        But officially, it's a Wag-Aero Group Trainer; a survey report
        by Don Downie.

44 .... GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT
        Old Rhinebeck Museum is building a most accurate Spirit of St.
        Louis replica; by David Cederstrom.

48 .... GOING FOR LIGHT AND RIGHT
        Donald R. Dickinson gets us thinking about adding lightness as we 
        build.

61 .... FLIGHT WITHOUT WINGS
        Fixed wings, that is. The nostalgic Little Wing gyroplane swings
        its airfoils overhead; by Howard Levy.

64 .... REMEMBERING VOLMER JENSEN
        We look at the life and influence of an early designer;
        by Don Downie.

66 .... LEARNING GPS
        Flight schools don't offer much, but these methods teach GPS
        systems and techniques; by Keith Connes.

68 .... SENSITIVE TO CHANGE
        Even the smallest modificaions can lead to big problems;
        by Bill Welch.

70 .... GETTING TOGETHER
        Pulsar people gather for a good one in Lawrence, Kansas.
        by Greg Smith.

72 .... PULSAR PERSUASIONS
        The author builds and flies her first homebuilt: a Rotax 912
        equipped Pulsar; by Lisa Turner.

                                  DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan continues his series on the dynamics of spins.

30 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       John M. Larsen completes his discussion on the use of certified
       engines in homebuilts.

33 ... KITPLANES' NEW PRODUCTS

34 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successes with our readers.

49 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

50 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

52 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
       Ken Armstrong shares some words on learning to fly helicopters.

56 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

65 ... CALENDER

84 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson introduces another U.S.-legal ultralight: the Aero-
       Lite 103.

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.



                              JUNE 1998

10 .... REALIZING A VISION
        Steve Raham has a clear view of his ideal, affordable airplane 
        project; by Howard Levy.

18 .... THIS GIZMO IS NO GADGET
        An airline pilot builds a one-0f-a-kind homebuilt;by Howard Levy.

22 .... THE ONE, THE ONLY SEA-CAT
        A former Grumman Ag-Cat yields to the homebuilding movement; 
        by Ann L. Cooper.

30 .... 1998 HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT SUPPLIER DIRECTORY
        Here is what you need to complete your project; compiled by Julia
        Downie.

52 .... BUILDING A CHAMPION
        Barry Bieber's customized Glasair II drew him into the winner's  
        circle; by Howard Levy.

58 .... BACK-COUNTRY BUILDER
        Prolific is the world for nine-time builder Hobert Jones;by Don 
        Downie.

78 .... ABOVE THE DOTTED LINE
        You'd better read what you sign before buying an aircraft kit;
        by Ron Wanttaja.

81 .... NOT A NATURAL
        Test pilots are made, not born,and now EAA is training them; by 
        Ed Wischmeyer.

                                DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

6 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

7 .... THE ENGINE BEAT
       What's happening with the popular Rotax 912? by John M.Larsen.

44 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

64 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

66 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

71 ... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan addresses designing to avoid unintended spins.  
       
77 ... CALENDAR

84 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successes with ur readers. 
       
86 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
       Here's how to wire an auto am/fm radio into your airplane;by Jim Weir.

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.






                                JULY 1998

6 .... LITTLE TOOT KEEPS ON CHUGGING
       George meyer would be proud of his classic biplane design- and of his
       family; by LeRoy Cook.

14 ... LITTLE TOOT GIVES A HOOT
       The builders say nice things about their own Toots;by Don Downie. 
       
26 ... HERE'S A HOMTOWN HIT
       Jennifer S. Gwosdof samples Kenny Ware's Starduster Too and declares
       it a show-stopper.

36 ... TO THE BAY, PART 1
       The author and his son fly north to fulfill a dream; by Richard 
       Steeves.

53 ... JOLLY JUBILEE        
       Jodel celcbrates 50 years of designs in style;by Geoffrey P. Jones.    
       
60 ... KIT AIRPLANES UNDER $10,000
       Yes, they actually exist. Don Downie identifies some of them.   
       
68 ... THE ALFA GETS AN A
       This Australian kit is a quick study; by Geoffrey P. Jones  
       
75 ... TRACKING HIGHER GROUND
       We look at free Flight's Moving Map/Terrain Depoction software;
       by Ricardo A. Price.

78 ... BEYOND MANEUVERING SPEED
       Bill Welch analyzes the flight envelope for more on load limits.  
       
80 ... PREVIEWING OSHKOSH '98
       Will the 46th running of the world's biggest airshow be as great  
       as ever? Probably. By Don and Julia Downie.

88 ... AVIDYN'S MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
       It's more than a moving map; by Keith Connes.  
       
                                 DEPARTMENTS

4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

5 .... AROUND THE PATCH

22 ... WIND TUNNEL
       Foiling stalls is this month's topic; by Barnaby Wainfan.

32 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       We poll Stratus,Inc. Subaru engine users;by John M. Larsen.

42 ... CALENDAR

43 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Here's a Hurricane (ultralight) that you will like; by Dan Johnson.  
       
48 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

56 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS

57 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

58 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successes with our readers.

67 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

85 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
       Ralph Taggart tackles the less-than-stellar image of gyroplanes.

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.





                              AUGUST  1998

6 .... CONSIDERING SUN 'N FUN '98
       We search the annual season-opener fly-in for exciting homebuilts and 
       find some; by Keith Beveridge and Dave Martin.

18 ... THE PRIVATE VERSION
       John Larsen samples the single-engine model of the famous Explorer
       flying motor home.

36 ... MOVING UP
       The author trades radio-controlled model experience for his somewhat
       bigger Cozy Mark IV project; by Mark Beduhn.

44 ... DOING IT ON TELEVISION
       Bob Cringely throws a fit and completes a homebuilt in 28 days on
       PBS TV on July 22 ;by Dave Martin.

52 ... KICKING OFF OUR 15TH YEAR
       We look at the history of this magazine; by Don and Julia Downie.

60 ... A PARTY IN ITS HONOR
       It's hats off to the Hatz biplane on its 39th anniversary;   
       by Howard Levy.

64 ... VENERABLE VOLKSPLANE
       Bud Evans' super-simple homebuilt nears its 30th anniversary;
       by LeRoy Cook.

68 ... SUPER REBEL
       Murphy's SR 2500: the ultimate beast of burden? By Ken Armstrong.

76 ... SPARKS AND GLASS
       Lightning protection for composite aircraft is practical, and it
       might save the day; by Jim Weir.

84 ... TO THE BAY, PART 2
       Richard Steeves concludes his Coot Amphibian adventure to James by
       in Northern Canada.

                                DEPARTMENTS

4 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

5 .... AROUND THE PATCH

26 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson checks out the ultralight version of the CGS Hawk.

31 ... CALENDAR

32 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
       Here's how to make an inexpensive headphone islation amplifier;
       by Jim Weir.

34 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

48 ... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan looks for accident statistics that should help 
       pilots fly safer.

54 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE
       
74 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       Homebuilders may inspect and maintain their aircrat - including the  
       engines - and John Larsen notes the FAA'S guidance on the subject.

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on expereince; by cartoonist Robrucha.





                               SEPTEMBER 1998

7 .... FAN POWER
       The author's airborne windmill keeps the juice flowing in his
       homebuilt; by Bob Lord.

10 ... HOW MANY SEATS?
       Ther's a surprise waiting in the cabin of the new Aerocomp Comp Air  
       10; by Howard Levy.

14 ... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 1
       The first step in the Titan Tornado process is building the wing;
       by Randy Rogers.

19 ... STRAP-ON HELICOPTER
       Check out this single-seat, four-engine rotorcraft; by Howard Levy.

22 ... WING WITH ZING
       Scott Land's Part 103 legal ultralight is getting off the ground; 
       by Howard Levy.

25 ... FOR THE FUTURE
       Winter Haven, Flordia's Youth Flight offers young homebuilders extra
       incentive; by Jamie Beckett.

28 ... THE SECOND INNING
       As this magazine celebrtes its 15th year, we look back at '86 and'87  
       issues; by Don Downie.

40 ... THE JOY OF STATS
       Part 1: Most-registered homebuilts;by Ron Wanttaja.

84 ... FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
       McGettrick Structural Engineering serves the kit-built industry;
       by LeRoy Cook.

86 ... CANARD CROWD
       Rutan-type tail-in-front fliers flock to Missouri; by LeRoy Cook.

88 ... GOING GLOBAL
       The author has big plans: flying around the world in his Murphy Rebel;
       by Kent Vandarvelde.

96 ... EZ HEAT
       Leave your blanket and mittens at home for a flight in this Long-EZ;
       by John McAvoy.

102 .. MEET THE MAGELLAN SKYSPORT PLUS                  
       This handheld GPS offers a nice array of features; by Keith Beveridge.   
       
                                DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

6 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

30 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       Let's check that fuel system: by John M. Larsen.

33 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS

34 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Stand by for the trike-wing revoltion: by Dan Johnson.

39 ... THE BUSINESS SIDE

42 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

44 ... COMPLETIONS
       Our annual roundup of finished-and flying homebuilts,supplied by our
       readers, totals 146 aircraft includung photos,comments on the projects
       and personal contact information.

79 ...  BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

90 ... WIND TUNNEL
       Aerodynamicist Barnaby Wainfan continues analyzing homebuilt aircraft 
       accident data.

105 .. CALENDAR

106 .. THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

112 .. KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.






                               OCTOBER 1998

10 .... AVIONICS UPDATE '98
        Avionics reporter Keith Connes lokks at electronic options for your 
        homebuilt.

29 .... THIS YEAR'S AVIONICS DIRECTORY
        You'll discover the multitude of available avionics in this listing
        compiled by Julia Downie.

40 .... FLYING FLASHLIGHT
        For $10 you can make your own high-tech light; by Don Maxwell.

44 .... HOT HYBIRD
        Jack Geidel describes flying Mike Manary's turboprop Glasair III.

50 .... COPPERSTATE
        EAA'S Copperstate Fly-in promises plenty of hot homebuilts;
        by Keith Beveridge.

52 .... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 2
        We finish building the wing;by Randy Rogers.

58 .... THE JOY OF STATS
        Part 2: Ron Wanttaja dissects the FAA aircraft registry to discover 
        lost homebuilts.

70 .... FLYING AN EAGLE
        Renaissance Aircraft's Berkut takes canard airplanes to the next  
        level; articles by Vicki Cruse and Peter Lert.

89 .... PASS IN REVIEW
        As this magizine celebrates its 15th year, we look back at '88 and 
        '89 issues; by Don Downie.

                                DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

6 .... WIND TUNNEL
       Barnaby Wainfan explains the quirks of designing landing gear. 
       
36 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       Dan Johnson flies the new French Albatros.

60 ... AERO 'LECTRICS
       Here's how tomake an inexpensive intercom; by Jim Weir.

64 ... BUILDERS MARKETPLACE

69 ... CALENDAR

84 ... READER SERVICE/LIST OF ADVERTISERS

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience;by cartoonist Robrucha. 





                               November 1998  
                               
6 .... AIRVENTURE '98 REMEMBERED
       its name has changed, but the excitment at this year's EAA convention 
       at Oshkosh was as strong as ever; by Dave Martin, Keith Beveridge and
       Jennifer Gwosdaof.

26 ... TURBINE TRYOUT
       This Legend makes its claim to fame turbine-style; by Chuck Berthe.

44 ... FLYING THE BABY BELLE
       This kit helicopter has the performance and feel of a classic;
       by Ken Armstrong.

50 ... SPORT FLYING, JAPANESE STYLE
       These pilots have planes but nowhere to fly; by Robert Beck. 
       
62 ... ZENAIR BUILDERS SPEAK OUT
       CH 601 and CH 701 builder/pilots tell their stories; by Don Downie.

76 ... HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT STSTISTICS, PART 3
       Rom Wanttaja continues his number-crunching analysis of how many
       homebuilts are actually flying.

78 ... BUILDING A TITAN, PART 3
       The author brgins building the fuselage; by Randy Rogers. 
       
84 ... KITPLANES ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES
       Senior Editor Don Downie continues his review of the history of this
       magazine and the stories it has covered.

                              DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

38 ... THE LIGHT STUFF
       We check out the German FK-9 Mark 3; by Dan Johnson. 
       
43 ... COMPLETIONS
       Builders share their successed with readers. 
       
56 ... ROTOR ROUNDUP
       In a gyro, it's the takeodd that is the challenge; by Ralph Taggart.

65 ... LIST OF ADVERTISERS

68... WIND TUNNEL
      Aerodynamics vortices can cause quite a stir; by Barnaby Wainfan.

72 ... THE ENGINE BEAT
       We look closely at NSI Propulsion Systems and its satisfied- and-not-
       so-satisfied- customers; by John M. Larsen.

83 ... KITPLANES NEW PRODUCTS

85 ... BUILDERS' MARKETPLACE

89 ... CALENDAR

90 ... THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

96 ... KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.




                               DECEMBER 1998

6 .... GETTING TO KNOW LIONHEART
       Ed Wischemeyer flies Larry French's royally ranbunctious taildragger.

16 ... FLYING, JAPANESE STYLE
       Moriya pilots make their case for fewer restrictions in this wrap-up
       article; by Robert Beck.

24 ... BERSTLING'S BEAUTIFUL BABE
       Here's a new single-seat homebuilt with 1930s charm;by Geoffery P.
       Jones.

30 ... 1999 KIT AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
       You will find 428 build-from-a-kit projects in this year's update.
       Sheck out spec's performance, prices and a picture. The entire 
       directory section was compiled by Julia Downie.     
       
78 ... THOSE ROTORCRAFT
       Included in the 428 kits are 60 rotorcraft- helicopter and gyroplanes.    
       
86 ... PROJECTS IN DEVEOPEMENT
       This directory category lists aircraft expected to become kits soon.

89 ... KIT-AIRCRAFT CROSS-REFERENCE
       Knowing only the aircraft name, you can find its company and the name
       of the designer.

94 ... E-MAIL AND WEB ADDRESSES
       Companies with e-mail and websites are listed here.

96 ... SAFE FROM STALLS
       Angle of attack gauges display the margin above stall every time;
       by Terrence O'Neill.

104 .. HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT STATISTICS, PART 4
       Ron Wanttaja continues his number- crunching analysis of how many 
       homebuilts are actually flying.

                                   DEPARTMENTS

4 .... AROUND THE PATCH

5 .... LETTERS TO KITPLANES

95 ... CALENDAR

108 .. BUILDERS' MARKETPLACE

113 .. LIST OF ADVERTISERS

114 .. THE CLASSIFIED BUILDER

120 .. KITSTUFF
       Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha

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