![Making rare use of my drafting tools for the internal timing. [All Images Credited to Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P1010535.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Conquering the Magneto, Part 2")
![The integrated ECLIPSE NG features a very sunlight readable display that shows the engine and all flight data organized in one or more pages. [Credit: Fielden Aero LLC]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Screenshot_.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FLYBOX Avionics")
![[Credit: Radiant Technology]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/550095_5165745cc27748a598699799d796fd94mv2.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Radiant Technology Unveils SafeGyro")
![[Credit: magniX]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Magnix.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "MagniX Unveils Electric Engine for the GA Market")
![[Credit: Dynon]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EMS-stand-alone_HDX.png?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Dynon Unveils Scalable Engine Monitoring for Kitbuilders")
Homebuilt Participation Down This Year
Homebuilt participation at Oshkosh 2025 is down roughly 15%, with fewer planes and tents in the Pavilion and camping areas.
Team Rocket Previews New Wing Design for F1
Team Rocket’s new F1 wing boosts fuel, improves cruise and landing performance—while maintaining weight and familiar handling.
Create Your Electrical Schematic with Wiring Planner
Powerful CAD software for homebuilt aircraft wiring is now available through an affordable monthly or annual non-commercial subscription.
Falken Avionics Unveils New EFIS and More
Falken Avionics unveils a suite of new products at AirVenture 2025, led by the affordable Astra Mini EFIS and next-generation FlightBox v3 ADS-B receiver.
All High-Wing Planes Are Not Alike
Comparing the high-wing airplanes reveals key mission and size differences—not a one-size-fits-all choice.
Quick Rivet Squeezer Setup with a Handy New Gauge
Flyboy Accessories' 3D-printed depth gauge simplifies squeezer setup—no more guesswork before setting your first rivet.
Homebuilt Judging Criteria to Shift in 2026
Homebuilt Judging at AirVenture will emphasize builder logs and revise major awards, with new rules expected by winter.
RV-15 Excitement
The biggest news of the show for the homebuilt crowd was the announcement that Van's is taking orders for the RV-15 wing kit, and...
A Clever New Squeezer for Tight Spots
ExperimentalAero’s new rivet squeezer reaches where others can’t—tighten with a wrench and get the job done.
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AI Amuses, But It Can’t Replace Aviation Experts
AI can't replace real aviation expertise—building safe aircraft requires hands-on knowledge, experience, and a well-calibrated BS meter.
News from Sun n Fun
Attendance may have been down a bit with the slumping economy, but that didn't stop innovators from introducing new products for homebuilt aviation. A Staff Report.