![[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")
Mustang Aeronautics Open House Fly-In
The Midget Mustang and Mustang II fly-in and factory open house is scheduled for May 17th at the Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) and the...
Richard VanGrunsven Honored
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) announced yesterday that Richard VanGrunsven is the recipient of the 2014 Godfrey L. Cabot Award. ACONE presents...
Support the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act
Contact your Senators and Representatives and urge them to co-sponsor and support S. 2103 and H.R. 3708, the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act. The...
Zenith Hosts "Engine Day" at Sun 'n Fun
As a service to its customers and other potential aircraft builders, Zenith Aircraft Company will host its first "Engine Day" at Sun 'n Fun...
Glasair Aircraft Owners Association
Owners of all Glasair Aviation aircraft are now united under one roof.
2014 Mojave Experimental Fly-In – Aviation's "Speed Week"
The 3rd annual Mojave Experimental Fly-In will be held Saturday April 19, 2014 at Mojave Air and Spaceport. MEFI is intended to encourage the...
Van's Issues Service Bulletins For RV Fleet
Van's Aircraft has released two service bulletins that advise owners of a variety of its aircraft to inspect for cracks in specific areas before...
Correction to our Engine Buyer's Guide
Although we strive for 100% accuracy, we here at Kitplanes do make the occasional error, and we like to step up and make it...
Kitplanes Looks at RANS S 20 Raven
At the Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, KITPLANES got a good look and a demo flight in RANS' new S-20 Raven, an evolution of the popular Coyote kit/LSA series.
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Murphy Aircraft Mfg. LTD is for Sale! Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Ltd. announced today that the company is now being offered for sale, to someone...
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Van’s Aircraft Files for Chapter 11
Van’s Aircraft, facing multiple crises and a serious cash crunch, filed for Chapter 11...
Design Process: V-Tails
A V-tail is a configuration where the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin are replaced...
MGL Avionics Stratomaster MAXI Single E1
MGLs maxi singles are designed to drop into a standard 3.125-inch hole, while the Smart Singles fit into a 2.25-inch hole. Author Rick Lindstrom found that the Maxi Single E1 engine monitor was just the ticket to get him flying while his other unit was in the shop for repairs.