Van's

Factory-built S-LSA features an ultra-efficient Rotax powerplant and modern Garmin G3X Touch avionics.

Meticulously built aluminum single pairs 200 hp Aero Sport Power engine with dual-screen Garmin G3X Touch flight deck.

With 75-gallon range and a custom cabin, the low-time plane bridges the gap between homebuilt efficiency and business-class comfort.

Witness told investigators that as the Van’s kitplane cleared the end of the runway, he saw an arm reach up and pull down the open left-side, gull-wing door.

A monthly summary of recently published NTSB preliminary accident reports involving general aviation and air carrier aircraft.

Kit manufacturer Van’s Aircraft has produced many remarkable designs in the half-century since it was established.

Upgrading the instrument panel on a new-to-you airplane works much like remodeling your house. These days, aircraft owners are focusing on upgrading their panels with the latest in glass technology.

The kit manufacturer has been struggling to recover from supply chain and quality control issues.

The word ‘rare’ is often applied to aircraft designs that are few in number—such as the Student Prince, an open-cockpit biplane briefly manufactured in Oregon.

In 2022, the light sport and kitbuilt markets showed steady sales.