![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")
Early Arrivals at Sun ‘n Fun
Homebuilts are already arriving at Sun ’n Fun, including Len Leggette’s Van’s RV-8A after an adventurous flight from South Carolina.
Sun ‘n Fun Camping Preflight
Camping, walking, dreaming—one pilot’s spring ritual for Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Van’s Aircraft 2025 First Quarter Update
Gaining momentum by enhancing operations, supporting the RV community, and making significant progress on the RV-15.
Brush Up Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun
Flying into Lakeland for Sun 'n Fun? You'll want to brush up on flight procedures and ground operations.
When Wear is Good
This screen is supposed to be checked at every oil change, so the paint wear should be proportional to age and hours.
Sport Class Air Racing: Rules Rewrite!
In a strategic move sure to rattle air racing’s pylons, Sport Class Air Racing has adopted a new set of wide ranging technical specifications.
Dummy Loads
You may have heard horror stories of blowing up your radio if you hit that PTT without an antenna installed.
Zenith Aircraft Hands-On Workshop Class Returns to Texas in February
Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to Southwest Texas to host its hands-on kit aircraft building workshop class.
Updated Rotax Engine Mounts Available for Sonex Aircraft
Sonex and Aero Conversions announce new engine installation options.
In Case You Missed It
What’s New: Dynon’s New Com Radio and Intercom
X-Series Oil Coolers from Airflow Systems, Belite’s new LED Fuel Gauge.