![[Credit: McFarlane Alaska]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McFarlane_tailwheel.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "McFarlane Alaska Absorbs Backcountry Favorite T3 Tailwheel")
![[Credit: FAA]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAA-Mosaic-1.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "MOSAIC Isn’t a Question of Can You—But Why You’d Build")
![[Credit: EAA]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vintage-in-review-herb-clark.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Vintage in Review Returns to Oshkosh: Five Days, Five Stories, and a Living OX-5")
![[Credit: Zenith Aircraft Company]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/31142685469.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Zenith Throws Open Its Doors for “Fly-In to Summer”")
![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=265&h=198&crop=1 "Conquering the Magneto, Part 2")
The Fisk Arrival – It’s Not Magic
People make a big deal out of the VFR arrival to Oshkosh during AirVenture, and of course, I understand why. The “Notice” is 32...
Volunteers—The First People You Meet in Oshkosh
We arrived here around 9 am this am, after a wonderful flight from Dekalb, IL. Nothing like a nice calm flight over the IL...
Mental Prep
A funny thing happens to me in early July - I begin to psych myself up for the trip to Oshkosh, and honestly, it...
“48 State Challenge” to Oshkosh: Mission Accomplished
Congratulations to Dave Tillema for successfully completing the "48 State Challenge" on his way to Oshkosh 2022 from Texas, flying a Zenith CH 750...
Poker Run, For Fun
Not everything here at KITPLANES has to be serious news, you know. Here’s some footage of me and my boyfriend, Brian Hickman, flying his...
Solo To AirVenture
This summer I turned 38, and to celebrate another year of living my best airplane nerd life, I received a book about backcountry flying...
RANS Aircraft Names New President
RANS Aircraft has announced that founder Randy Schlitter will be handing over the title and duties of President to long-term employee Tony Dopita. “Tony...
Van’s Reveals RV-15 Engineering Test Prototype
Van's Aircraft's much anticipated high-wing, backcountry-capable RV-15 broke cover over the weekend when photos taken during the airplane's Phase I testing near Van's Aurora,...
Pioneer Grips New Finish
Pioneer Grips was started by Guy George but was taken over by new owners late last year, and now the company is ramping up...
Subsonex 2 Kit Reservation Now Open
Sonex is now accepting kit reservation deposits for the SubSonex JSX-2T 2-place personal jet. Production is anticipated to start in the 2nd Quarter of...
In Case You Missed It
Yes, you can…maybe!
Can I use my experience in building an airplane as the basis for getting my Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's certificate?
Homebuilt Aircraft Insurance
Choosing insurance for your homebuilt can be a complex decision. Scott Smith breaks it down and explains what you need to keep your plane covered-at every stage.
Where’s the Best Place To Build?
You and your airplane kit deserve a comfortable workshop area for the many days...