![[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")
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Aviators By Design has announced that a group of young teens will be building an airplane at AirVenture. Aviation Explorer Post 9868, which resides...
New Multiprocess Welding System
Victor Technologies has introduced the Fabricator 211i, a fully integrated MIG-Stick-TIG inverter welding system. The Fabricator 211i weighs 57.3 pounds and offers the flexibility...
Full-Lotus Floats Under New Ownership
After almost 10 years in the aircraft float business, Full-Lotus Floats has sold the design rights, inventory and production tooling for its float line...
CubCrafters Enters European Market
In June, directSky became CubCrafters' dealer in the European market. Located in Ireland, directSky provides aircraft sales, maintenance, management, restoration, repairs and pilot training.
Initially,...
New Zenith CH 650 Quick Build Kit
Zenith Aircraft Company has introduced a new Quick Build Kit (QBK) for its low-wing Zenith CH 650 cruiser Light Sport kit aircraft. With the QBK,...
Zenith Hosts Summer Fly-In Saturday
The fifth annual Fly in to Summer open hangar day and fly-in gathering will be held Saturday June 23 at the Zenith Aircraft factory...
Modular Flight Bags Now Available
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New Air Conditioner Unit for Homebuilts
Air Management Technology, Inc., has introduced FlyCool: an ultra-lightweight, all-electric, vapor-cycle air conditioning system developed for the LSA and Experimental market.
The R-134a vapor-cycle system...
Streamline Radial Rocket Airframe Kits Available
Altitude Group LLC announced Radial Rocket Streamline Airframe Kits, which offer all of the Radial Rocket-specific airframe parts--molded composite parts, canopy and windshield, landing-gear...
Engine Components International Mourns Passing of CEO Gary H. Garvens
Engine Components International (ECi), along with its parent company, Danbury AeroSpace, announced the passing of owner and CEO Gary H. Garvens on May 31,...
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