![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")
MGL Avionics Extends Warranty to Three Years
MGL Avionics, based on excellent reliability in the seven years it has been delivering electronic instruments, recently announced that its warranty protection for all...
MGL Avionics Extends Warranty to Three Years
All EFIS and single instrument devices are now covered under a three-year warranty policy, even for those units already in the field.
GlaStar Builder Wins KITPLANES Bose Headset Giveaway
Tom Fleming from Lake Forest, California, won a Bose headset in the KITPLANES 24/7 Sweepstakes. By signing up for online access to KITPLANES.com, Tom...
Calling Wag-Aero!
In our December Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide we fell behind by 1.... literally. Wag-Aero's area code was incorrectly posted as 261. The correct number...
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Product Minute: AeroShell’s New Rotax Oil
At the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo, Shell announced its new oil aimed specifically at the Rotax two-cycle line. Here's a report on the new product.
Video Brief: Advanced Flight Systems EFIS
KITPLANES sits down with Advanced Flight Systems' founder Rob Hickman to examine his new synthetic-vision EFIS.
Product Minute: Dynon’s New Skyview
In this video, KITPLANES takes a look at Dynon Avionics new highly customizable Skyview EFIS system. Dynon's Robert Hamilton gives us a detailed look.
GlaStar Builder Wins KITPLANES Bose Headset Giveaway
Tom Fleming from Lake Forest, California, won a Bose headset in the KITPLANES 24/7 Sweepstakes. By signing up for online access to KITPLANES.com, Tom put himself in contention to win either a Bose Aviation X headset or a Bendix/King AV8OR GPS. His GlaStar taildragger already well equipped, Tom chose the Bose. Tom says, "I have used the Bose headsets for several years as a professional pilot (recently retired) and love them. Thanks again for the opportunity…
Calling Wag-Aero!
In our December Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide we fell behind by 1.... literally. Wag-Aero's area code was incorrectly posted as 261. The correct number for contacting the company is 262/763-9586.
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