Flight Reports Power of Two Murphy Aircraft celebrates two decads in the business and much of the company's success comes from its two-placers; by Marc Cook. Rotor Roundup The Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator-innovative by design; by Ken Armstrong. Light-Sport Aircraft Special The LSA Revolution: Where Are We Now? Progress has been made since the rule was unveiled last summer...and lots more work remains; by Ron Wanttaja. Consensus Standards Update: They're Here! The industry-developed consensus standards for Light-Sport Aircraft design and quality assurance have arrived; by Ron Wanttaja. Making the Choice: Amateur-Build vs. SLSA vs. ESLA Are you a potential aircraft buyer confused by all these options? Start here; by Ron Wanttaja. From Fat to Light If you fly a two-seat or overweight ultralight, you have until January 2008 to transition to another category; by Rick Lindstrom. Builder Spotlight Merkel's Maverick The Mark IIC may be a one of a kind, but that's not why it's unique; by Dave Higdon. Completions Builders share their successes with our readers. Shop Talk Perfect Paint Job, Part 1 It's about understanding the basics so you don't build a Frankenplane; by Rick Lindstrom. Spray Booth Secrets With basic materials and a little know-how, you can build a respectable paint booth; by Ishmael Fuentes. Engine Beat Engine oil for aviators--some basic considerations; by Tim Kern. Aero 'Lectrics Keep your plane from having a drinking problem; by Jim Weir. Designer's Notebook Wind Tunnel Aerodynamic interactions aren't always what they seem; by Barnaby Wainfan. Exploring Around the Patch Closing the loop on LSA initiatives; by Marc Cook. What's New Sensenich goes composite with new ground-adjustable propeller; edited by Brian E. Clark. Designer Spotlight: Randy Schlitter RANS Aircraft has weathered ups and downs to become an industry stalwart; by Tim Kern. Light Stuff Air Creation's new TanarG is a high-end, high-energy alternative; by Dan Johnson. Kit Bits Letters List of Advertisers Builders' Marketplace The Classified Builder Kit Stuff Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.
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