![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")
Unairworthy: Prop Blade Root
Neglecting constant-speed propeller overhauls can lead to hidden damage—like blade root wear from poor lubrication or extended inactivity.
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.
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.
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,...
Lions of Wittman Plains
You’ve seen the image of lions lined up in the shadow of an airplane wing on the plains of the Serengeti? We present to...
ChairVenture!
Colorful Adirondack chairs and chapter signs at the Blue Barn highlight EAA’s homebuilding spirit and creativity across the country.
The New Generation of Homebuilt Aircraft Judges
Young women bring fresh energy and engineering chops to the evolving AirVenture Homebuilt Aircraft judging team.
Homebuilder Awards Given at Thursday Dinner
Top EAA honors awarded to standout contributors in homebuilt aviation for innovation, flight testing, and aircraft design at Thursday’s national gathering.
In Case You Missed It
The Home Machinist
If you need to send a part out to be built by a professional shop, a good drawing, well identified, is essential. The KISS principle applies, and be sure you don't request closer tolerances or more exotic materials than you really need, or it will cost you.
It’s Not Like You’re Building an Airplane
The skills needed to build an airplane are not unique to aviation, nor are they uncommon.