AirVenture in the Mirror
Leaving Oshkosh is always a bittersweet experience—on the one hand, we’ve been here for seven days, showing up at the field just after sunrise,...
Sonex Highwing at AirVenture
Sonex displays its first high-wing model at AirVenture 2025. The aerobatic Highwing blends utility, access, and top-tier handling with 130-HP power.
Wings Over Willamette Returns With STOL WARS Thrills
Wings Over Willamette & STOL WARS returns Aug. 16–17 with forums, youth activities, and backcountry action at Oregon’s Independence State Airport.
Zenith Aircraft Workshop Class and Fly‑In Gathering in Michigan
Hands‑on Zenith kit workshop and fly‑in set for October 10–11, 2025, in Howell, Michigan.
60 Years of Aircraft Spruce
Celebrating 60 years at AirVenture 2025, Aircraft Spruce’s Jim Irwin shares how the company grew from spruce lumber to a one-stop aviation parts source.
A Note From The New Editor
The primary focus of a new editor at a magazine like Kitplanes is where the work happens—not in an office, but in a garage,...
Builder Demographics Evolve as Participation Patterns Shift
Participation in homebuilding remains strong, but the way people engage with the process is evolving, and so is the character of the community.
Hybrid Power: From Hype to Hardware
The VoltAero HPU 210 is a firewall-forward package that blends a supercharged Kawasaki H2SX-derived engine with a 60-kilowatt electric motor.
In Case You Missed It
“Glare” Shield
The body of this month’s column is part informational, part confessional and part Zen...
