![[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")
Dynon's New Remote Magnetometer ans Software for SkyView and Lower Pricing...
Dynon Avionics announced a new Remote Magnetometer for SkyView plus an upcoming SkyView 12.2 SkyView Software release. Michael Schofield, Dynon Marketing Manager, says “The...
Kitplanes Photo Contest: Vote Now!
For this month's "Best Of...." Kitplanes photo contest, we asked builders to send in their best experimental aircraft wiring photo. The editorial staff has...
Pietenpol Aircraft Company
After a sixty year absence of kit availability, Bernard Pietenpol’s legacy, now called Pietenpol Aircraft Company, has joined in a unique partnership with Aircraft...
Bob Carlton to Debut SubSonex Personal Jet Aerobatic Show at Sun...
Sonex Aircraft announced that the SubSonex Air Show, flown by renowned performer Bob Carlton, will make its worldwide debut at the 2015 Sun 'n...
KITPLANES® Editor-in-Chief Paul Dye one step closer to flying the SubSonex
KITPLANES Editor-in-Chief Paul Dye did his special rating ride in the two-seat Bonusjet TsT-14 experimental sailplane today. The airplane, built and operated by airshow...
P85 Phase I Flight Testing Complete
First flight of the P85, developed by Altitude Group LLC, took place at Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas in December, 2014 and phase...
2015 SnF Seabird Splash-In Cancelled for Safety
Due to record rainfall over the last 6 months, SUN 'n FUN has made a decision to cancel the Seabird Splash-In that has been...
Mojave Experimental Fly-In, April 18 – Plane Crazy Saturday
The Mojave Fly-in is asking for your support: they are raising funds this year to help with expenses. Help them keep a great thing...
Lightspeed adds expanded Bluetooth capability to its Sierra headset
Lightspeed Aviation announced today that it has added Bluetooth audio capability to their entry level Sierra headset, making the entire Lightspeed line of aviation...
DESIGN, BUILD, TEST Documentary Film Trailer Released
"DESIGN, BUILD, TEST" is a documentary film that will follow a community of experimental test pilots in the Mojave Desert as they race to...
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Down to Earth
Everyone can use another set of eyes on a project, and sometimes a technical counselor is just the one to provide them. By Amy Laboda.
On Getting Dark
Tyrants make memorable flight instructors, a good thing when the lessons being imparted need...
Garmin’s Budget Navigators
Just when we thought the stand-alone GPS navigator was dead, Garmin introduces two new ones aimed at lower budgets.
