Van's

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.

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.

Several popular homebuilt aircraft designs are marking anniversaries of their own at Oshkosh this year.

Members of an EAA chapter and a team of engineering students are custom modifying a Van’s RV-10 as a model for pilots with disabilities.