![[Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=534&h=462&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")
![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
Being Assimilated
By dint of starting young and aging rapidly, I’ve been doing some of this stuff for a while now. By stuff, I mean flying...
Copperstate Fly-In Postponed
Originally slated for the weekend before Sun 'n Fun starts—March 25-26—the Copperstate Fly-In has been postponed until later in the year. To be held...
Radiant Technology Introduces New CO Detector
Radiant Technology recently developed a new carbon monoxide (CO) detector, the Geiger Plus, which provides CO detection for pilots and passengers. The new design...
Wrong Fire Extinguisher
A Class BC fire extinguisher has no place in the cockpit of an aircraft. If activated, the powder residue will cause so much corrosion...
All-Electric Zenith Flies
The all-electric Zenith CH 750 Cruzer completed its first successful test flight on January 30 in the United Kingdom. The electric CH 750 or...
Using the Rapco Brake Rivet Tool
At KITPLANES we love tools. The Rapco tool makes relining common aircraft brakes easy. KP editor in "cheap" Marc Cook offers a quick tutorial...
EAA Homebuilders Week 2023 Starts In Less Than 2 Weeks
After two hugely successful Homebuilders Weeks in 2021 and 2022, EAA will offer the program again in 2023. The events kick off on January...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… an Engine
Omar eagerly awaits his shiny new Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Watch the unboxing!
The Big Empty
If you’ve followed any of our shop videos or seen pictures of what we’re working on here at Kitplanes any time in the past...
Bearhawk Model 5 Takes Flight
Bearhawk Aircraft announced the flight of the first kit-built Bearhawk Model 5 on Monday, November 7th. This six-place airplane was originally designed to haul...
In Case You Missed It
Build a Bear: Keeping It Real
Dave Prizio and his Build-a-Bear crew get the Texas Sport Cub ready for flight testing, and take to the skies.
Aero ‘lectrics
If you've ever wondered who invented the ubiquitous light-emitting diode, wonder no more. Columnist Jim Weir explains the origin and evolution of LEDs, and how to wire them up for use in your aircraft.
Just Call Him Mr. Pylon
Homebuilt aircraft builder Steve Wittman was one of Americas greatest air racers. By Amy Laboda.