![[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")
It’s Turbo Time! Sonex Introduces AeroVee Turbo Engine.
Sonex Aircraft is now accepting orders for its long-anticipated AeroVee Turbo engine, with deliveries to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014. The AeroVee...
Dynon Avionics Announces 8.33 kHz Com Radio, Video Input, and Version...
Just months after the introduction of SkyView Touch, SkyView continues to grow with an 8.33 kHz COM radio, video input capability, and new Version...
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty 2014–2015 Catalog Now Available
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2014-2015 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Few people today...
Advanced Flight Systems Announces New Quick Panel System
Installing modern avionics and an aircraft electrical system no longer has to be a time consuming, complicated, and frustrating experience. Advanced Flight Systems (AFS)...
MakerPlane and Vx Aviation Introduce Pre-Stall Warning Stick-Shaker
MakerPlane and its development partner, Vx Aviation, have developed a low-cost, easy-to install stick shaker for Experimental/Amateur-Built Aircraft. The SWZL-1A controller system provides tactile...
Van’s Announces Dynon Skyview Touch Dual-Screen for RV-12 S-LSA
Just in time for EAA Airventure Oshkosh, Van's Aircraft and Dynon Avionics are excited to announce the DUAL-SCREEN DYNON SKYVIEW TOUCH option for the...
Mo’Venture
Kitplanes cover-shot photo guru Richard VanderMeulen lined up this beautiful picture of the Mo'Venture gang early Sunday morning. While Richard usually considers shooting more...
Kitplanes Flies the Diesel Sportsman!
Kitplanes Contributor David Prizio, and Editor in Chief Paul Dye, were the first journalists to fly the new Diesel Sportsman from Glasair Aviation. The...
BERINGER Introduces New 4" Mains
BERINGER Wheels & Brakes recently announced its new 4" main wheel and brake for light aircraft weighing up to 770 pounds. Cut from solid...
Kitplanes Flies the New Rotax 912 iS Sport
In April 2014, Kitplanes announced the new 914 iS, specifically tailored for the U.S. market. At the company's Wels, Austria headquarters, Kitplanes took a brief flight demo in an aircraft equipped with the new engine.
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The Dakota Cub Super 18-180 kit debuts, Dynon updates its autopilot software for EFIS units, and AeroLEDs updates its SunSport landing light. Edited by Mary Bernard.
What’s New
A glare shield for Garmin GPS units; Sportair USAs certified pre-owned LSA program; quick reference for aera and AV8OR Ace; Better Half VW announces Legal Eagle XL. Edited by Mary Bernard.