![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")
Women’s Metal-building Workshop at Airventure
“Never teach your spouse to drive!” For some couples, the advice holds for teaching your spouse to build an airplane. There's a workshop for that!
Let There Be (Baggage) Light!
The F1 Rocket has an ultra-deep baggage compartment, why not light it up a bit?
Switch Wrench
It can be a royal pain to get any sort of a wrench onto the rear nut of a toggle switch.
Sonex Open House & Homecoming Fly-In at AirVenture 2024
Sonex is inviting visitors to stop by and see them in the Homebuilt Display area and attend the Open House and Homecoming.
Ya’ Gotta Do what Ya’ Gotta Do
Common tools occasionally prove to be the solution to an obscure problem.
Lady Vi Flies Again
After a yearlong effort to restore a very rare Rutan design, the Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience (RAFE) suffered an enormous setback. On the way...
Propeller Survey For Experimental Aircraft Owners
We’re conducting a brief survey to better understand the interests, preferences, and perceptions of Experimental/Amateur-Built pilots regarding aircraft propellers.
Archive: February 1985
A close-up view of Al Gettings’ half-scale P-47 Thunderbolt was on our February 1985 cover.
In Case You Missed It
Electric Airplane Fundamentals
Hi, my name is Gabe and I’m an unabashed electric airplane nerd. I have...
Light Stuff
Columnist Dave Martin flies one of the best-selling Special Light Sport Aircraft (factory-built), the Flight Design CTSW. Although he encounters a few surprises, transition training for pilots new to the design would likely alleviate such things.
Velocity V-Twin
Looking sleek as a spaceship, the new V-Twin inspires some strong feelings in flight reviewer Doug Rozendaal when he first sees it. Flying the plane only increases his enthusiasm.
Light Stuff
Not all airports welcome “out of the ordinary” aircraft such as gyros, ultralights or powered parachutes. If you’ve been shut out, here are some tips to get you back in. By Roy Beisswenger.