AV8OR Handheld Capability Expanded
Honeywell has announced that owners of its Bendix/King AV8OR handheld navigator may now add XM weather products, an air traffic interface, obstacles and other functions via a free software download by going to Honeywells Wingman Services web site or the company's web site.
Company Profile: Kitfox
Kitplanes editor Marc Cook profiles Kitfox during a visit to the company's Homedale, Idaho, headquarters.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 5)
The guys finally make it out of Winnemuca after two days of snow and ice and cross the Sierras back into the Golden State.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 4)
Marc and Paul runnamucca in Winnemucca!That's in Nevada, by the way - and home of the friendliest FBO on the planet. Good thing, 'cuz the boys have been snowed in there for two days.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 3)
"Do you realize how obsessive you are?" That's Paul's observation as the boys wing their way across Idaho and Nevada. Ya notice things when cooped up in the same cockpit for three days ...
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 2)
Marc Cook and Paul Bertorelli continue their Sportsman odyssey with a look at this unique aircraft.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog (Part 1)
Gearing up for the Sun 'n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the west in Cook's Glastar Sportsman visiting companies prior to the show.
Marc and Paul’s Sportsman Pre-Sun ‘n Fun Video Blog
Gearing up for the Sun 'n Fun extravaganza in Lakeland, Kitplanes editor Marc Cook and AVweb editorial director Paul Bertorelli are motoring around the...
Sonex Offers Incentive Pricing for Subkits
Sonex Aircraft has announced that those who buy a Sonex or Waiex tail kit may receive a $2000 discount for buying all of the remaining subkits as a single purchase. The company says many potential Sonex builders buy the tail kit as a way to preview the kit and see if they wish to continue with the project.
![Viking V-42 Twin 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)
![Part 22 Gets Real: Van’s Delivers the First MOSAIC-Certified Airplane [Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1)
![The New Jetprop Carbon Cub 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)
![Glasair Sportsman 2+2, Part Two [All images credited to Mike Davenport]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_6716.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1)
![Sun ’n Fun 2026 Recap: Avionics Upgrades, Thorp Kits, and STOL Action 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)













