![[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")
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![[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")
Stop damaging rivets- ATS Rivet Removal Tool
An ATS Rivet Removal Tool (Blind or Standard) locks a rivet head in place while being drilled out. The rivet removal tool comes complete...
360-degree VR short video: Zenith Aircraft demo and factory visit
Kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company has released a new 360-degree VR short video to showcase its kit aircraft and to promote the rewarding hobby of kit aircraft building and flying light-sport aircraft.
Kitplanes Photo Contest Winner
It was a close one, but "Gray beauty" edged out the RV-4 Stingray panel and "Black beauty" by a hair.
The winner is Hans Bissig...
Experimental Audio Panel Bench Review
Whether you are upgrading the audio system in an older LSA or experimental or building a new project, PS Engineering and Garmin have non-certified audio panels equipped with advanced features better suited for smaller cabins.
Rocks!
Yes, sometimes there are rocks in those clouds - a good reminder for anyone flying in the mountains this time of year. I shot...
Brad Cohen's Zenith Zodiac 601XL
I grew up in an aviation family. My father, who is still an active pilot flew corporate aircraft for forty years as well as...
2015: Significant Improvement In Safety For Amateur-Built Aircraft
Fatal accident total down 20 percent; EAA strives to build on improvement
The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals...
Tim Binder's Rebuilt Long EZ
I recently rebuilt this Long EZ. It took thirteen months working on it most days and nights. The fiberglass, paint, interior, avionics and some...
Jeff Auen’s Lockwood AirCam (The GuitarCam)
It’s the oldest/newest AirCam. Serial number 26, purchased in 1996 it was moved in crates and boxes six times over 11 years to 5...
Smooooth!
Even though I understand and am a big fan of dynamic power plant balancing, it never ceases to amaze how much difference it can...
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The Rotax 912 engine has become ubiquitous in homebuilt aviation, and now a company has found a way to improve its fuel efficiency. By Steve Ells.
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