![[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")
No More Grease Spots
About halfway to Oshkosh last month, I started to notice spots of grease appearing on the canopy of our trusty RV-3. I've seen oil...
Jake Hayes' CubCrafters EX
My CubCrafters EX N-96FV was finished July 30, 2016 - last weekend of AirVenture. My 87-year old Dad was the first passenger after my...
Cruisin'
We normally take our fast RVs on longish cross-country tips, but this weekend's mission was to take some stuff down to Big Bear Lake...
Superior Air Parts Engine Management 101 Available as Free Flip-Book
Superior Air Parts is making its popular book, "Engine Management 101" available as a free flip-book download.
"We were overwhelmed by the response we received...
Lance Hooley's Jet Eze
It started with a visit with the Rutan guru Robert Harris of what was the EZ Hangar in Covington TN, now EZ Jets. I...
RARA Announces Racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races
The Reno Air Racing Association today announced the lineup of racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races.
"We are beyond excited about our racing...
Before and After: Tundra Tires
Ever wondered what Tundra Tires can do for a bush plane? Here's a quick summary, based on the first couple of hours of flying...
406 ELT Tester From Creative Electronics
Creative Electronics announced the availability of an affordable and user-friendly tester for the 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT emergency locator beacons.
Unlike the limited self-test, this tester...
AirVenture 2017 Facts and Figures
"What an incredible year it was at Oshkosh. From the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Apollo reunion, to new aviation innovations on display and...
The Trip Home
One of the great things about flying your own airplane to AirVenture and back is that you get to fly a bunch of cross-country, especially if you live 1500 miles away across the great western United States.
In Case You Missed It
Check the Sump Screen
It is important to check the oil sump screen for contaminants at least once per year.
What’s New
Garmin offers a GTN 750 training app for iPads; Dynon Avionics and Pocket FMS announce availability of worldwide AeroData for SkyView EFIS;
Maintenance Tools
If you are going to do a proper job of maintaining your airplane, you will need some tools that don’t have much use outside of aviation.