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Aircraft anniversaries part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016
More than a half dozen types of airplanes will be celebrating special anniversaries in 2016, and owners of those aircraft are commemorating the occasion...
360-degree VR short video: Zenith Aircraft demo and factory visit
Kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company has released a new 360-degree VR short video to showcase its kit aircraft and to promote the rewarding hobby of kit aircraft building and flying light-sport aircraft.
Kitplanes Photo Contest Winner
It was a close one, but "Gray beauty" edged out the RV-4 Stingray panel and "Black beauty" by a hair.
The winner is Hans Bissig...
Experimental Audio Panel Bench Review
Whether you are upgrading the audio system in an older LSA or experimental or building a new project, PS Engineering and Garmin have non-certified audio panels equipped with advanced features better suited for smaller cabins.
2015: Significant Improvement In Safety For Amateur-Built Aircraft
Fatal accident total down 20 percent; EAA strives to build on improvement
The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals...
Pilot's Bill of Rights Clears Senate Committee
EAA-supported aeromedical reform moves ahead to full Senate vote
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday passed S. 571, better known...
The Best of… Panels – Cast Your Vote
Thanks for the many entries that were sent in for this month's photo contest! It's clear that lots of you are proud of your...
RV-6 Aircraft Marks its 30th Anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016
Iconic version of world’s most popular kit aircraft to gather in Oshkosh
Van's Aircraft RV-6, part of the world’s most popular kit aircraft family, will...
1000 Van's RV-9s flying
For days, the employees at Van's Aircraft had been watching the "hobbs meter" on their own website, waiting for news of the one thousandth...
EAA Board of Directors names Chairman Jack Pelton as CEO of...
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors has named EAA Chairman Jack Pelton as Chief Executive Officer, adding the CEO title and responsibilities...
