Kitplanes Magazine Issue
May 2009

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Builder’s Log
- 8 Alternative Realities - A from-the-heart discussion of an alternative-engine building project; by Larry Simpson.
Builder Spotlight
- 17 Pondering Powerplants - Is an auto-engine conversion right for you? By Rick Lindstrom.
- 29 All About Avionics: EFIS dreams - Technology in electronic flight instruments continues to advance; by Stein Bruch.
- 38 The Home Machinist - We’ll use an edge finder to locate infinity and beyond; by Bob Fritz.
- 43 Simplified One-Off Electronic Projects - How to create your dream gizmo without spending a lot of money. Amaze your friends! By Tom Kuffel.
- 53 To Launch a Light Sport - Details on the Jabiru J250’s fire-extinguisher system and some tips for locating holes with lasers; by Bob Fritz.
- 70 Completions - Builders share their successes.
Shop Talk
- 71 Aero ’lectrics - Counting on the flip (flop) side; by Jim Weir.
Designer’s Notebook
- 64 Wind Tunnel - Maximizing efficiency is deceptively complex; by Barnaby Wainfan.
Exploring
- 2 Around the Patch - Alternative engines and the cult of personality; by Marc Cook.
- 24 Industry Report: What’s Up With LSAs? - Four years into the “next big thing,” are Light Sport Aircraft taking over the market? By Dave Martin.
- 46 MGL Infinity Singles - Upgraded small-format instruments from MGL could be ideal for an EFIS backup or primary gauges; by Marc Cook.
- 47 25th Anniversary: Engines of Change - In the last 25 years, new engine technologies have been promised, developed and forgotten. What’s been learned? By Marc Cook.
- 58 Engine Beat - Taking care of old Pushy and Pulley; by Steve Ells.
- 61 Ask the Dar - Amateur-builts and flight instruction...oil and water? By Mel Asberry.
- 73 Light Stuff - Producing an ELSA is a different game; by Dave Martin.
Kit Bits
- 4 Contributors
- 6 Letters
- 66 List of Advertisers
- 67 Builders’ Marketplace
- 75 The Classified Builder
- 80 Kit Stuff