![[Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=534&h=462&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")
![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
Cleaveland Tools Rolls Out New Products for Homebuilders
Cleaveland Tools introduces 3D-printed organizers and innovative shop tools, including rivet squeezer sets and a new air chuck.
AeroLEDS from Sun ‘n Fun 2025
Ryan Edmark introduces the new AeroLEDS Nano strobe and position lights as well as the recently released SunBeam Equinox rectangular taxi and landing light at Sun 'n Fun 2025.
Innovation Showcase Highlights New HUD Helmet and Visual Traffic Alert System
New tech at Sun ’n Fun includes a HUD helmet and a visual traffic alert system for general aviation pilots.
World Flight Dreams Rekindled
A Sun ’n Fun visit reignites one homebuilder’s dream of flying his RV-8A around the world.
Sun ’n Fun: A Hub for Earthrounders and Global Flight Enthusiasts
Pilots who’ve flown around the world share advice and experiences at Sun ’n Fun forums.
Garmin News from Sun ‘n Fun 2025
A new CO detector and expanded capabilities for the GTR 205 that add audio-panel functions inside the com radio.
Pioneer Control Grips Debuts Bravo and Classic Models
Pioneer Control Grips introduces Bravo and Classic stick grips—simple to fully customizable—at Sun ’n Fun 2025.
Affordable STOL: Top Rudder Ruckus
Affordable, trailerable STOL aircraft debuts at Sun ’n Fun 2025 with 100-hp performance and $40K build cost.
Dynon Corgi Servos
Dynon Avionics showed off its new Corgi electric servos designed for trim and other applications.
Pure Medical Brings New Oxygen Solution to Aircraft
Pure Medical adapts the Inogen Rove 6 for aircraft, delivering tank-free oxygen to homebuilders at Sun ’n Fun.
In Case You Missed It
![[Credit: JetStream Rider]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AdobeStock_345999332.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "2026 Avionics and Lights Buyer’s Guide")
2026 Avionics and Lights Buyer’s Guide
The Homebuilt market in 2026 has more choices In avionics and lighting than ever.
Parts Is Parts
A major part of any Experimental kit will be hundreds of products that the kit supplier didn’t manufacture or fabricate but simply sourced from the open market to supply with their custom kit components.