![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=265&h=198&crop=1 "Viking V-42 Twin")
AeroConversions Introduces AeroInjector
This just in from AeroConversions:
"Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce another new enhancement to the popular AeroConversions AeroCarb product line with the introduction...
AeroConversions Introduces AeroInjector
Not to be confused with a carburetor, AeroConversion's AeroInjector is lighter and smaller than the AeroCarb.
Sling Prototype Lost in South Africa
The aircraft that pilots Mike Blyth and James Pitman used to circumnavigate the globe last year, the Airplane Factory Sling, crashed during spin testing...
Sling Prototype Lost in South Africa
The aircraft that pilots Mike Blyth and James Pitman used to circumnavigate the globe last year, the Airplane Factory Sling, crashed during spin testing off the South African Kwa-Zulu coast on February 13. Both test pilots survived, but the airplane was destroyed.
Paper Airman Certificates to Expire Soon
All paper Airman Certificates will expire on March 31, 2010, except for some temporary certificates and student pilot certificates. Otherwise, those who hold paper...
Product Minute: JPI EDM730
JPI's Lance Turk explains the features of the new JPI EDM-740, an Experimental-only engine monitor with full systems capabilities, including fuel level.
Paper Airman Certificates to Expire Soon
All paper Airman Certificates will expire on March 31, 2010, except for some temporary certificates and student pilot certificates. Otherwise, those who hold paper certificates will not be able to legally exercise the privileges of those certificates after March 31.
Grand Rapids Tech Introduces Sport SX
Grand Rapids Technologies has expanded its EFIS lineup with the introduction of the Sport SX. Until recently, the company’s EFIS lineup was neatly divided...
Zero Gravity Builder-Assistance Facility Expands
Zero Gravity Builders Studio LLC has completed its move to a newly renovated 14,000 square foot facility with taxiway access on airport property in...
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