![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")
Merlin Magic
When we last few the single-seat Merlin PSA, it featured a two-stroke Rotax engine and we enjoyed the heck out of it. It's a...
Sling Shows off the Zaleski Sling 2 and Announces Sling 4...
If you're headed to Sun N' Fun, visit Sling at booths N-082 & N-089 in front of Hangar A. We have a beautiful example...
AWOS for Your Private Airstrip
I have been keeping my eye open for an affordable way to add AWOS capability to my home airstrip and I stumbled upon a...
Kyle's Ride
You never know what you'll run in to when you get to a major airshow early, but there is no doubt that if you...
The trip to Sun 'n Fun
Well I guess it was a bit optimistic to expect that I could fly from one side of the country to the other on...
Come on down!
While Sun 'n Fun 2018 opened to a day with significant thundershowers and rain, the forecast is for better weather starting on Wednesday, and...
Curtis Oil Quick-Drain Valve
Curtis Superior Valve Co. announced that they have received FAA PMA approval for the CCB-38000 low profile, aluminum oil quick drain valve - a...
Ponchos 'n Fun
The first two hours of Sun n Fun 2018 were great, and then came the rain and the the lightning. At 4 PM is...
That electric feeling
Well, the weather came back with a vengeance today at SNF, but nothing stops the dedicated crew at Van's from helping a builder. So,...
Homebuilder's (Brief) Guide to Sun 'n Fun
There is a lot to see and do at Sun 'n Fun, and even a lot NOT to do - just sitting and watching...
In Case You Missed It
2013 Engine Buyer’s Guide
For homebuilders, power is a top-of-mind issue, and engines are among their most important decisions. From the familiar Lycomings and Continentals to the options in radials, here’s what the traditional aircraft-engine market offers.
Editor’s Log
Editor Mary Bernard makes the case for presenting the annual Aircraft Buyer's Guides data in a new, more useful form.
Builder Profile: Orange Appeal
Marc Cook profiles a rookie Copperstate show winner: a spectacular F-1 Rocket with a distinct Harley vibe.
Rear Cockpit: The Other Guy’s Plane
In a parallel life of mine—auto journalism—shop talk occasionally got around to just how...