For some engine/airframe combinations, wooden props are the ideal choice. And even for a lot of airplanes that sport composite props, there's a wood core hiding in there. In this video, Kitplanes and AVweb took a quick tour of the Sensenich wooden prop factory in Plant City, Florida to see how the props are made. Continue reading "Kitplanes Sensenich Factory Tour"
Factory Tour: CubCrafters' Carbon Cub EX
CubCrafters' Carbon Cub EX may look old-timey on the outside, but it's high-tech on the inside, not just in the materials used but in the production processes. CubCrafters' Mitch Travis takes KITPLANES on an exclusive tour of the company's Yakima, Washington, factory.
Factory Tour: Van's Aircraft
Ever wonder what it takes to be the largest kit manufacturer in the world? KITPLANES editor Marc Cook takes a tour of Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon. Join us for another edition of KITPLANES' exclusive Factory Tour video series.
Factory Tour: Matco Manufacturing
KITPLANES editor Marc Cook visits Matco Manufacturing near Salt Lake City to see how the company's brakes, wheels and master cylinders are built. Join us for another edition of KITPLANES' exclusive Factory Tour video series.
Company Profile: Kitfox
Kitplanes editor Marc Cook profiles Kitfox during a visit to the company's Homedale, Idaho headquarters.