Kitplanes Magazine

Pros: Complete coverage on building a Aircraft.

Cons: Assumes that you have money to spend.

Review: As a licensed Commercial Pilot with over 7000 hours I have spent a lot of time dreaming about having my own Aircraft again (I had a Grumman Tiger once but that is another review). Cessna and Piper Spam cans just don't appeal to me that much. I...

Pros: exciting articles and pics (cartoons too)

Cons: sometimes not very critical - articles can read like advertisements

The Bottom Line: If you're interested in homebuilt aircraft, Kitplanes is a must-read. Every issue is full of exciting, interesting articles by a variety of (often freelance) writers.

Review: I got interested in experimental aircraft after picking up the December 99 issue of Kitplanes - the annual kit listing. Wow! This magazine opened my eyes to the possibilities available to someone interested in building his or her own airplane. I subscrib ...

Pros: The success stories; The tech articles

Cons: Not enough variety; Requires a ton of money and spare time

The Bottom Line: Kitplanes has some useful material for aircraft enthusiasts, but it does have a few shortfalls.

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