RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6 Kits to Be Retired This Fall

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Van’s Aircraft will retire the RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6 kits after Sept. 30, 2025, but will continue to offer parts and support for these legacy models.

FISK Arrival Now Included in Garmin Navigation Database

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FISK arrival now selectable in Garmin avionics with full route details—available in Garmin Pilot, SmartCharts, and 2507 Navigation Database update.

iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet

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X7 Aviation Tablet
The iFly EFB X7 is a 7″ Android aviation tablet featuring a 2,600-nit display, MIL-STD-810G ruggedness, IP68 sealing and a 7,000 mAh battery—pre-orders open July 18.

Van’s Flight Test Flight With the New RV-15 Tail

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Van's tests RV-15 with new, longer tail cone ahead of AirVenture. Rian Johnson flew the updated design.

Deburring the Back of a Hole

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The Burraway tool deburrs both sides of a hole—even inside tubes—when space is tight.

Mini-Max USA Relaunches to Carry Forward a Homebuilt Classic

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Mini-Max USA relaunches to modernize its iconic aircraft kits, improve builder support, and preserve the legacy of this homebuilt aviation line.

ScaleBirds P-36 Hawk

ScaleBirds, a newcomer to the kit manufacturing scene, chose to start their line of replica fighters with one of the first all-metal U.S. military pursuit ships of WW-II—the P-36.

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iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet

The iFly EFB X7 is a 7″ Android aviation tablet featuring a 2,600-nit display, MIL-STD-810G ruggedness, IP68 sealing and a 7,000 mAh battery—pre-orders open July 18.

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