![[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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Zenith Wings for the Word Aircraft Destroyed
In the hot morning sun of Friday, April 1, Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz surveyed the area around what was supposed to be his display...
Dakota Cub Shows Off Super 18 Kit Aircraft
The Dakota Cub Aircraft Company displayed its Super 18-LT-EXP kit aircraft, described by Marketing Manager Amy Gensch as her Little Bird.
The Super 18 kit...
Android Apps for Pilots
Sportys Pilot Shop announced at Sun n Fun that it is developing six new Android apps for pilots who use Android-based phones and tablets....
SNF Update: Show to Reopen Friday Despite Storm Damage
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Line of Storms Tears Through Sun n Fun
A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Sun n Fun Fly-In at around noon on March 31. There is no official report on...
Belite Discounts Wing Kit for Limited Time Only
Belite Aircraft is offering its wing kit at a reduced price of $999 (regularly $1430) through Monday, April 4. The wing kit includes everything...
Howie Keefe: Alive, Well, Has A New Product
An effervescent 89-year-old Howie Keefe, beyond his exploits as an air racer, is known for his Air Chart Systems, which pioneered bound aeronautical charts....
News Brief: Dynon DX15
KITPLANES caught up with Dynon Avionics at Sun 'n Fun to get a glimpse of the new DX15 handheld com radio.
Lightspeed Updates Zulu Headset
Today at Sun 'n Fun, Lightspeed Aviation announced a revised, updated Zulu headset that will begin shipping in June or July of this year....
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