![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")
![[Credit: Wikimedia Commons]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4_rutan_a_longez.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Rutan Symposium Turns to the Coming Canard Maintenance Crisis")
![[Credit: Flight Desgn GmbH]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1_mosaic_flightdesign.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FAA Accepts ASTM Standards, Clearing the Last Hurdle for MOSAIC")
![[Credit: magniX]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Magnix.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "magniX Opens Pre-Orders for an Electric Engine Aimed at Homebuilders")
Indulge Me
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Levil Introduces Astro Link ADS-B In Module
At Sun 'n Fun this week, Levil Avionics debuted a new ADS-B In receiver to drive various tablet-based systems with no-cost weather and traffic....
SnF Announces New Name: SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo
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Always on the prowl for exceptionally cool stuff at airshows, with cameras rolling KitPlanes Magazine Editor Paul Dye and Larry Anglisano set out to...
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Broadcasting Outer Module – It’s ‘da BOM!
Levil Aviation has been building this little BOM (Broadcasting Outer Module) for a year now, and we think it is high time that we...
Last Seen in California…
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Three Seat AirCam – Not an April Fool's Joke!
As reported in a press release last week, AirCam is unveiling their new three-seater at Sun 'n Fun this week, and we got our...
Caracas to Lakeland in a Long-EZ
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