Homebuilt Aircraft

A top-selling model from the renowned kit manufacturer, the GlaStar offers pilots harmonious handling and economical travel options.

It’s a question homebuilders must consider as they make their dream airplane a reality.

Your first airplane brings a unique experience, especially when stepping out of the certified world.

Raised at Maule Field (3NP), Keith Phillips is a tireless advocate for homebuilts, the EAA, and his airpark at Spruce Creek, Florida (7FL6).

The company has been the largest and most successful in its segment.

Van’s Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven has announced changes at the company aimed at addressing “serious cash flow issues, which must be addressed quickly to ensure ongoing operations.

JetEXE is looking at implementing new designs, an expansion and a move to new facilities for historic kitplane company Lancair.

This remarkable aircraft lacked a windscreen or enclosed fuselage but made up for it with a second engine.

Sonex Aircraft has presented its first high-wing design, expanding its range with a new single-engine, piston-powered configuration. The company debuted the design on its website on Tuesday. Flying spoke with Sonex Aerospace CEO Mark Schaible about the news. “We’ve been working hard to finish the two-seat jet—it’s a natural evolution for us, with niche demand,” […]

Let’s get this straight from the beginning: The Van’s Aircraft RV-14A is not an off-the-shelf airplane. Every one of them out in the wild is custom-built. Even its recommended 210 hp Lycoming Thunderbolt XIO-390 engine is hand-assembled, polished and ported by a select team of Lycoming employees. And the “A” denotes a nosewheel version, with […]