![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")
Michael Goodman's Dakota Hawk
After nearly 13 years of construction (I’m slow) Dakota Hawk N783SM took to the sky for its maiden flight. Powered by a Rotax 912S...
PAT Avionics introduces a HUD that works with Dynon SkyView EFIS
New from Italian avionics manufacturer PAT Avionics is the G-HULP head up display system. HUD technology is common in military aircraft applications where pilots...
DeLorme Introduces inReach Tracker
When you are in need of emergency aid, you want to know that your request for help got through. Today there is only one...
Kiwi Propellers Gears Up to Offer More Propeller Options
Shaun and Derek Mitchell make up the directorship of Kiwi Propellers, a composite propeller manufacturer based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The two are determined...
Composite Helicopters International Shows Flying Prototype at Oshksoh
Modeled after the efficient shape of a Great White Shark, the KC-518, destined to become the world's first all-composite, monocoque turbine helicopter kit is...
Garmin GDL 39 ADS-B Receiver Debuts
Garmin released a flurry of press releases leading up to Oshkosh AirVenture, including news about incorporating subscription-free ADS-B weather information into its various current...
Sling 2 LSA Debuts
The Airplane Factory of South Africa displayed its two-place kit Sling LSA at AirVenture. This is a metal-construction aircraft, with power from a 100-hp...
Wipaire, Inc. Introduces Wipline 1450 Floats
The all new Wipline 1450 float is designed for use on Light Sport Aircraft and other small aircraft. The landing gear incorporates rotating joints...
DAR Corporation Offers FAR 23 Loads Software
DAR Corporation is offering a program called FAR 23 Loads that provides a procedure to calculate the loads on an airplane according to FAA...
Sennheiser Introduces S-1 Passive Headset
Everyone talks about active noise canceling (ANR) when it comes to aviation headsets, but what I've learned over 34 years of flying is that...
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What’s New
Sportairs Sirius LSA is available for demo flights, the Spider Tracks viewer allows you to track flights on your iPhone and MGL Avionics Second Generation EFISes debut. Edited by Mary Bernard
Near the Finish Line
When your plane is almost completed, its time to shop for insurance. By Shanna Linton and Jennifer Cummins.
Archive: February 2014
A decade ago, we highlighted the almost bewildering array of WW-I replicas made by Airdrome Aeroplanes.
The Dawn Patrol
Dick Starks reminisces about the aviation luminaries The Dawn Patrol has been privileged to meet at the annual Salute to Veterans Air Show.