![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")
MOSAIC Next Steps—an interview with Rian Johnson
In this interview, Rian Johnson looks ahead at the next steps for MOSAIC and offers his perspective for what might come out of the FAA next year when the new rules package is announced.
What’s the Coolest Two-Holer?
Check out the nostalgically cool side-by-side Kay’s Speedster from Timber Tiger Aircraft in this overview with Nick Pfannenstiel.
Dynon Update from AirVenture 2024
Michael Schofield from Dynon Avionics demonstrates the Emergency Glide on a Sky View HDX 12-inch display as well as a couple of new products.
OSH Live Interview with Rotax’s Marc Becker
Marc Cook interviews Marc Becker, head of Rotax's aviation division about what's new with the company, development of the new 916 iS and a host of other topics relating to the Experimental and Light Sport categories.
Wapsi Aero Bright and Affordable Electronic Instruments for Light Planes
If you are piloting an ultralight or light plane VFR, you really don’t need an artificial horizon or a heading indicator.
Thomas The Historian
One moment we were in Oshkosh 2024, the next instant we glanced behind us and we were in 1932 at the Thompson Trophy races.
Dragonfly Rancher Gets New Life in Florida
his sturdy craft has been used to tow hang gliders to altitude without the necessity of plunging off a cliff.
DuraWear and UltraWear Brake Discs From Matco
Matco presented new DuraWear and UltraWear components which provide an upgrade to their standard brake discs and pads while maintaining the same pricing.
Wintip LED Lights by AVEO
AVEO Engineering has been focusing on incorporating high end lighting into homebuilt aircraft specific applications.
In Case You Missed It
The Unintimidated Builder
Builder Walter Treadwell has taken on projects that many of us would find daunting, and he keeps upping the ante. First came a Lancair 235, then a plansbuilt Jenny JN-4, followed by a P-38 and then his current project, a resized Sikorsky S-38. Some 4000 hours into the new project, Treadwell has a ways to go, but fortunately he has a mini AgCat to fly in the meantime; by Bob Fritz.
Checkpoints: AirVenture 2019
As I write this, we have been home from AirVenture 2019 exactly one week,...
