![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")
Just Aircraft Introduces the Highlander SuperStol
Just Aircraft Company recently completed flight testing on the new Highlander SuperStol model, which can be built from a kit in the Experimental/Amateur-Built category...
Sonex Announces AeroBrake Hydraulic Braking System
Sonex Aircraft, LLC announced the introduction of its new AeroBrake Hydraulic Braking System. The AeroBrake is the first hydraulic brake product specifically designed for...
New LED Position/Anti-Collision Light
Whelen Engineering introduces the new ORION600 series of FAA/TSO-approved LED aviation lighting. Incorporating the latest LED technology, the ORION600 eliminates the need for external...
Cockpit Apps Launches New Fuel Tankering App
Cockpit Apps, maker of the flight log app iLOG, announces the launch of iFUEL, an app that allows pilots to determine when to tanker...
ECi Announces New Engine Assembly Program
A new program from Engine Components International will offer complete engine assembly and run-in testing. Customers can get a complete engine, built and run-in,...
Legend Cub a Top Choice for Tailwheel Instruction
American Legend Aircraft Company announced its Legend Cub has won the favor of numerous flight schools for both sport flying and tailwheel training. As...
Wade Kinkaid's Dakota Hawk
This Dakota Hawk is my second homebuilt project. I've been a carpenter for many years so it only felt right to build a wooden...
Sporty’s Offers Instrument Rating App
Sporty's Complete Instrument Rating Course is now available as a dedicated iPad/iPhone app. This FAA WINGS-accepted app includes 13 hours of real-world video and advanced...
Garmin Offers New VHF, Nav/com Radios
Garmin has announced a new series of VHF com and nav/com radios in its GTR and GNC series. As replacements for the SL 30...
News from Kitfox Aircraft
Kitfox recently released a flurry of press releases announcing two new engine options for its Experimental/Amateur-Built kit and factory-built Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA),...
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