![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")
Chipper SS–Build it Under Part 103 or E/AB
Chipper Aerospace (a Belite Enterprises company) has introduced the Chipper SS (Single Seat) that can be built as either Part 103 or Experimental. The...
AeroVonics AV-20 and AV-30 – Digital Displays in 2" and 3-1/8"...
With a total of 12 functions, the AeroVonics AV-20 incorporates an array of capabilities packed into a single, 2-inch form-factor instrument.
The AV-20 provides standby...
Florida Treasure Hunting
When most people think of searching for gold and booty in Florida, they naturally think that they are going to need a boat, and...
Breakfast in a Cup
The best kept secret for breakfast on the Sun 'n Fun grounds is the southern delicious "Breakfast in a Cup" crafted and sold at...
Designing the Perfect Paint Scheme Workshops at Sun 'n Fun 2019
During Sun 'n Fun 2019 Scheme Designers Owner and Chief Designer, Craig Barnett, will host three free workshops where participants can learn critical guidelines...
IFR Into Sun 'n Fun
Monday is usually a busy adventure for the folks at Homebuilt Parking at Sun 'n Fun. Homebuilt drivers will descend on the field in...
Zenith Presentations at Sun 'n Fun 2019
The Sun'n Fun Fly-In and Expo is a great opportunity to learn more about building and flying your own aircraft. Staff from Zenith Aircraft...
Sun 'n Fun 2019 – the Pre-Show
One of the advantages of having a media badge at a large aviation event is that I get to wander around the grounds unmolested...
Yup… It Flies!
The little jet actually does just what it is supposed to do - and it looks good doing it!
We've now made three flights in...
AirCam Adds Third Seat
For Sun 'n Fun 2019 AirCam has announced the "Gen-3" model of the twin-engine AirCam airframe.
New Gen-3 model airframes will have the option of...
In Case You Missed It
All About Avionics: Pitot-Static
While there have been many attempts by homebuilders to make their pitot-static systems better than the rest, the tried and true methods remain sound. By Stein Bruch.
