![At Sun ‘n Fun 2026, Viking Aircraft Engines surprised the crowd with its first complete kit — the V-42, a high-wing twin powered by two Honda-based engines. Here’s an early look. [Credit: Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/P1020293.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Viking V-42 Twin")
![[Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Part 22 Gets Real: Van’s Delivers the First MOSAIC-Certified Airplane")
![Backcountry manners intact: the ULT sits on a grass strip with the turbine spun up, built on the STOL-capable Carbon Cub UL airframe. [Credit: CubCrafters]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-20-at-11.12.13-AM.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "The New Jetprop Carbon Cub")
![[All images credited to Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_6716.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Glasair Sportsman 2+2, Part Two")
![Dragging it in low and slow for the STOL competition. [Credit: Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SnF_dragging_in.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Sun ’n Fun 2026 Recap: Avionics Upgrades, Thorp Kits, and STOL Action")
Kolb Aircraft Impacted by Kentucky Tornado
Kolb Aircraft's hangar and planes suffered major tornado damage during the May 17 storm in Lexington.
Las Cruces SkyFiesta Features Sport Class Air Racing
SkyFiesta brings air racing, exhibits, and entertainment to Las Cruces in a celebration of aviation and community pride.
RV-15 Development Moves Ahead with New Tail, Wing Mods
Van’s Aircraft updates the RV-15 with a new tail, updated controls, and 60-gallon wing tanks—plus a successful wing-load test ahead of AirVenture.
CubCrafters NXCub Goes to Nevada
Paul Dye begins an extended review of the CubCrafters NXCub—nosewheel and all—at home in Nevada.
The Canopy Takes Shape—Spring Boost for the F1 Rocket Project
Progress on the F1 Rocket project accelerates as warm weather enables critical canopy and gear leg work.
Postcards from SnF: STOL Demo
STOL pilots gather on the event grounds to demonstrate their impressive takeoff and spot-landing skills.
Pilgrimage to Paradise City
Paradise City is where aviation’s free spirits gather for fun, flight, and a whiff of nostalgia.
Holy Micro’s Absolute AoA: Next-Level Angle of Attack Sensing for GA...
Advanced new AoA system from Holy Micro debuts at Sun ’n Fun 2025 with radar and LiDAR altimeters in tow.
A New Suburb of Paradise City Springs Up at Sun ’n...
Bushwheel Basecamp: a wild and welcoming new offshoot of Paradise City at Sun ’n Fun, Lakeland, Florida.
Gyrocopter Flight Training Academy
Gyrocopter Flight Training Academy offers top-tier instruction and kit sales in the widest gyroplane on the market.
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