![[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")
![[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")
World Flight Dreams Rekindled
A Sun ’n Fun visit reignites one homebuilder’s dream of flying his RV-8A around the world.
Sun ’n Fun: A Hub for Earthrounders and Global Flight Enthusiasts
Pilots who’ve flown around the world share advice and experiences at Sun ’n Fun forums.
Garmin News from Sun ‘n Fun 2025
A new CO detector and expanded capabilities for the GTR 205 that add audio-panel functions inside the com radio.
Pioneer Control Grips Debuts Bravo and Classic Models
Pioneer Control Grips introduces Bravo and Classic stick grips—simple to fully customizable—at Sun ’n Fun 2025.
Affordable STOL: Top Rudder Ruckus
Affordable, trailerable STOL aircraft debuts at Sun ’n Fun 2025 with 100-hp performance and $40K build cost.
Dynon Corgi Servos
Dynon Avionics showed off its new Corgi electric servos designed for trim and other applications.
Pure Medical Brings New Oxygen Solution to Aircraft
Pure Medical adapts the Inogen Rove 6 for aircraft, delivering tank-free oxygen to homebuilders at Sun ’n Fun.
Simonini Victor 2 Super: A New Life for a European Two-Stroke...
Simonini’s Victor 2 Super may be the long-awaited U.S. alternative to the retired Rotax 582.
Affordable Flying Expo Announced
Affordable Flying Expo will feature vendors, affordable aircraft, and demo rides—without the airshows.
Game Day
Opening day at Sun ’n Fun brings familiar faces, fog, fanfare—and a whole lot of flying machines.
In Case You Missed It
Shelving Progress
By introduction to his Civilisation television series, Sir Kenneth Clark made a case for...
Roll Your Own
When they couldn't find a likely single-seat homebuilt that would work as an inexpensive but reliable commuter airplane, two builders who are well versed in metal aircraft construction took it upon themselves to design and build one;
Ask the DAR
Who can be in the cockpit of a homebuilt aircraft during Phase I flight testing? Mel Asberry answers the question.
