![[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")
It's the Simple Things…
On Saturday, my family and I made the great annual migration to Lakeland. We are exhibitors, making a living in the experimental & LSA...
EAA’s Pioneering Affordable Safety STC Process Has Another Success Story: TruTrak...
The supplemental type certificate process that the Experimental Aircraft Association pioneered in 2016 has set the stage for another success story, as EAA affiliate...
Season Opener
Yes folks its that time again - time for airplanes and airplane fans to gather in sunny Lakeland, Florida for the annual kick-off of...
Turn Your Tablet Into an ADS-B Receiver
Xradio has released an Android app that overlays ADS-B traffic and weather on a moving map. Simply attach the portable receiver and go. The...
Garmin GTX 335 w/GPS and Antenna Promotional Discount
Garmin announced a new GTX 335 w/GPS ADS-B transponder kit, available at a promotional list price of only $2,995 ($800 off list price), now...
Mastering the Navigator
Well, perhaps "mastering" is too strong a word, but the second and final day of the Avidyne 440/540 class certainly worked to develop our...
What's in the Box?
Today, as part of a class taught by Gary Reeves (of Pilotsafety.org) on how to master the Avidyne IFD 440/540 IFR navigators, we paid...
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 NOTAM Released
The Federal Aviation Administration has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA's 65th annual...
Aircraft Tool Supply Company Rivet Squeezer Deal Offered
Purchase the ATS Pro Heavy Duty Rivet Squeezer (1-1/2") #5011-1A for 10% off this week only. The squeezer can connect to the Rivet Squeezer Bench Mount #RS-BK for a more versatile tool.
Sonex Show Specials for Sun ’n Fun
Sonex Aircraft announced several Sun'n Fun-related discount offers this week. They include:
Complete Airframe Kit and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages: Save $1,000
Sonex Aircraft Sub-Kits: Save...
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Design Process: Vertical Tail Functions–Yaw Stability and Damping
The vertical tail performs multiple tasks to stabilize and control the airplane. This month...
