![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")
The Flightline TV Series to Make National Debut in January
The Flightline, an aviation-themed magazine television show, is making its national debut on January 5, 2013, on the Discovery Communication Velocity network. The Flightline...
Save $1,000 on a Belite Kit
One Belite kit, powered by the Hummel four-stroke, 45 horsepower half-VW, is still available at the sale price of $6,995, with a $2,500 deposit...
David Clay's Plans-Built Sonex
My plans-built Sonex flew for the first time on August 25, 2012. Building this airplane was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Flying it...
Dynon Ships New ADS-B "In" Weather and Traffic Receiver for SkyView
Dynon Avionics is shipping the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for its SkyView system. It is a permanently mounted ADS-B In solution...
Windblade Introduces Inogen Aviator G2-1050
Windblade Corporation announces the release of the Inogen Aviator G2-1050, an in-flight oxygen concentrator for use in general aviation aircraft. The G2-1050 replaces heavy...
AeroLEDs Offers Upgraded Landing/Taxi/Recognition Light
AeroLEDs has introduced an upgraded version of its AeroSun for use in Experimental Aircraft and Light Sport Aircraft. It is designed for wing mounting...
Progressive Aerodyne to Offer Factory-Built SeaRey
Progressive Aerodyne, which has been manufacturing kits for the SeaRey two-place amphibian homebuilt for more than 20 years, has announced that it passed the...
Richard Schaller's RV-12
I completed this RV-12 in March 2012 and had it painted in Navy T-34 colors in July. The plane is a joy to fly...
Georg Himmeroeder's Bearhawk
After completing my buddy's F1 EVO we thought about building another airplane. My choice was the Bearhawk. I wanted an airplane with more utility...
Allen Sutphin's Challenger II
I completed my Challenger II LW in 9 months. It's powered by a Rotax 503 DCDI and a Tenn prop. Flies great except in...
In Case You Missed It
Are You Shorthanding?
If you're not careful, your non-building friends will find a way to change the subject.
Build It Better: When 1+1 Does Not Equal 2
Paul Dye explains how to achieve unlike (or dissimilar) redundancy on the various systems in your homebuilt.
Light Stuff
Roy Beisswenger takes a look at the maintenance requirements for the lighter side of aviation including ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft.