![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")
Zenith Aircraft Homecoming – The Report
The 2024 Zenith Homecoming event was a success by all measures (despite some weather on the second day of the two-day event).
Twelve Volts Anywhere, Anytime
A handy tool to have in the shop, avoiding a bunch of random long wires that always seem to get in the way.
Why Angle of Attack Is a Lifesaver
Paul Dye and Marc Cook talk about the importance of angle of attack instrumentation.
Hard-working Brakes
You wouldn’t think that a little 1,000-lb MGW aircraft would require this much braking.
Zenith Aircraft’s Annual “Homecoming” Open Hangar Days & Fly-In
September 20 & 21, 2024, in Mexico, Missouri
Fly-Ins Made Simple
One of aviation’s great pleasures is to meet up with a bunch of friends at some out-of-the-way airport and just watch airplanes, enjoy the...
MOSAIC Next Steps—an interview with Rian Johnson
In this interview, Rian Johnson looks ahead at the next steps for MOSAIC and offers his perspective for what might come out of the FAA next year when the new rules package is announced.
