![[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")
Bugatti 100P at the Mullin
Fans of the wildly futuristic 1937 Bugatti 100P can inspect the Reve Bleu replica project at the Mullin Automotive Museum this spring and early...
Touch Screens Galore!
Those homebuilders planning to attend Sun'n Fun in Lakeland next week will be among the first to get a chance to touch (literally) the...
Mustang Aeronautics Open House Fly-In
The Midget Mustang and Mustang II fly-in and factory open house is scheduled for May 17th at the Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) and the...
Richard VanGrunsven Honored
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) announced yesterday that Richard VanGrunsven is the recipient of the 2014 Godfrey L. Cabot Award. ACONE presents...
Support the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act
Contact your Senators and Representatives and urge them to co-sponsor and support S. 2103 and H.R. 3708, the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act. The...
Zenith Hosts "Engine Day" at Sun 'n Fun
As a service to its customers and other potential aircraft builders, Zenith Aircraft Company will host its first "Engine Day" at Sun 'n Fun...
Glasair Aircraft Owners Association
Owners of all Glasair Aviation aircraft are now united under one roof.
2014 Mojave Experimental Fly-In – Aviation's "Speed Week"
The 3rd annual Mojave Experimental Fly-In will be held Saturday April 19, 2014 at Mojave Air and Spaceport. MEFI is intended to encourage the...
Van's Issues Service Bulletins For RV Fleet
Van's Aircraft has released two service bulletins that advise owners of a variety of its aircraft to inspect for cracks in specific areas before...
Correction to our Engine Buyer's Guide
Although we strive for 100% accuracy, we here at Kitplanes do make the occasional error, and we like to step up and make it...
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Build a Bear: Third Time Charm
Repeat offender Dave Prizio goes for his third strike, ultimately deciding to build an Texas Sport Cub.
Always Learning
While I see lots of recurring maintenance problems every day, tough ones that require...