KITPLANES The Independent Voice for Homebuilt Aviation

Flight Reports
The Unchallenged Ultralight Leader
For the past 21 years, Quad City's Challenger has proven a good choice; by Dan Johnson.

That Fighter Feel: F4U Corsair vs. RV-4
These two airplanes aren't as different as you might guess; by Doug Rozendaal.

Builder Spotlight
Homebuilt Safety Special: Homebuilt Aircraft: How Safe Are They?
A statistical analysis of amateur-built aircraft accidents produces some unexpected results; Ron Wanttaja.

Homebuilt Safety Special: An Ounce of Prevention
Rick Lindstrom examines three EAA Programs that take a proactive approach to safety; by Rick Lindstrom.

Homebuilt Safety Special: The Safe Homebuilt
Follow these tips when it comes to safe homebuilding and piloting; by Ed Wischmeyer.

Shop Talk
Aero 'Lectrics
Jim Weir revisits an outdated project; by Jim Weir.

Designer's Notebook
Wind Tunnel
How to anticipate and manage failures by designing for safety; by Barnaby Wainfan.

Exploring
Around the Patch
Homebuilt safety--an unpopular topic; by Brian E. Clark.

What's New
Reduced build time for the Murphy Moose; edited by Brian E. Clark.

A Beginner's Guide, Part 1 -- Insuring Your Homebuilt Aircraft
Planning ahead is the key to finding adequate coverage; by Cory Emberson.

A Beginner's Guide, Part II -- Refinancing a Kit Aircraft Project
How to fund the leap from dream to reality; by Cory Emberson.

Getting Started in Aerobatics
Lots of homebuilts are designed for this sport; by Dave Martin.

Completions
Builders share their successes.

The Top 20, Part 2
Meet the most influential figures who have shaped the homebuild aviation industry; by Rick Lindstrom.

Kit Bits
Letters

Kit Stuff
Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.