![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=324&h=160&crop=1 "Viking V-42 Twin")
![Nearly 3,000 RV-6 kits were built during the design’s highly successful run. [All Images Credited to Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RV6-Rusciano-RUS05842-2880x1600HomePageBanner_KK.jpg?w=324&h=160&crop=1 "Van’s Aircraft Turnaround In Full Flight")
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Build It Better: Learning from History
Everything we know about aviation comes from the experience of designers, builders and pilots who came before us. Understanding their successes and failures can help us fly and build more safely.
FRED to Florida
After more than 50 years, Eric Cluttons original prototype is still flying. By Geoff Jones.
