![Ten hours of dual instruction in a tailwheel-equipped aircraft is usually required for proficiency. [Credit: AdobeStock]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AdobeStock_354747155.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "The Wittman Tailwind")
![[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")
![[Credit: FAA]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAA-Mosaic-1.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "MOSAIC Isn’t a Question of Can You—But Why You’d Build")
Game Day
Opening day at Sun ’n Fun brings familiar faces, fog, fanfare—and a whole lot of flying machines.
MOSAIC Update at Sun ’n Fun Signals Shift for Light Sport...
MOSAIC update at Sun ’n Fun outlines performance-based LSA changes with FAA ratification possible by August.
Rocket Bob Flies His RV-12 to Sun ’n Fun
Rocket Bob flies his RV-12 to Sun ’n Fun after a journey from the Marines to rocket science.
Big Changes Coming to Sun ’n Fun
Sun ’n Fun's future includes new runways, AC vendor hangars, and more—without disrupting the fly-in.
Homebuilt Tecnam Arrives Early at Sun ’n Fun
A rare homebuilt Tecnam P96G-100 arrives early at Sun ’n Fun, highlighting its legacy.
Summit Day
First day of Sun ’n Fun camping feels like reaching the summit—minus the oxygen, plus the buffet.
Early Arrivals at Sun ‘n Fun
Homebuilts are already arriving at Sun ’n Fun, including Len Leggette’s Van’s RV-8A after an adventurous flight from South Carolina.
Sun ‘n Fun Camping Preflight
Camping, walking, dreaming—one pilot’s spring ritual for Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Van’s Aircraft 2025 First Quarter Update
Gaining momentum by enhancing operations, supporting the RV community, and making significant progress on the RV-15.
In Case You Missed It
Improper Deburring
It is really important to remove the burrs that are created when drilling through...
Fixed Formation
The Bel-Aire 4000 flies on lower wings from a Piper PA-22 Colt and upper wings from a PA-12 Super Cruiser.
Wind Tunnel
When unexpected drag is an issue, the cause could be gaps in the skin of your airplane. A simple seal might solve the problem.