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Continue to the categoryRV-3, RV-4, and RV-6 Kits to Be Retired This Fall
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
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
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
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
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
Mini-Max USA relaunches to modernize its iconic aircraft kits, improve builder support, and preserve the legacy of this homebuilt aviation line.
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Headlong For Headers
Tom Wilson, an avowed hot rodder, details his foray into the world of custom exhausts and the performance gains found on his Lycoming IO-540.