![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
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![The integrated ECLIPSE NG features a very sunlight readable display that shows the engine and all flight data organized in one or more pages. [Credit: Fielden Aero LLC]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Screenshot_.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FLYBOX Avionics")
![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX.png?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
AWOS Micro Tower
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Little Audrey Interesting Oddity
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O2 Simplified
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Seriously Experimental
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Name that Cockpit
Yes, its experimental.
No, its not a kit.
Yes, it is at Oshkosh.
Yes, it technically would qualify for small N-numbers and an NX designation.
One of the...
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If you build it, they will come.
After years of complaints, requests, and speculation, the EAA built a permanent pavilion in the Homebuilt Camping area...
EPS Goes Experimental
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BRS Biplane
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