Kitplanes

Online discussions reflect a mix of sympathy and serious concerns.

Fixed-gear speedster evolved from experimental design to challenge the Cirrus SR22.

Tango Flight works with programs around the country giving students hands-on experience building a Van’s RV-12.

First flown in the late 1970s, the Glasair delivered impressive performance, often from modest power.

A visit to Visalia, California, finds the aircraft engine builder near perfect but nothing fancy.

Why are there so few new homebuilt aircraft companies to choose from?

Generally speaking, it’ll be business as usual for the utility kit aircraft company, according to its new leader.

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.

KFA’s Safari XL features a luggage door and weighs in at 1,543 pounds.