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Experimental Aircraft

From Classroom to Cockpit: High School Students to Build Sling 2 Kit Aircraft

By General Aviation News Staff · March 8, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Tango Flight has entered into a new partnership with Sling Aircraft North America to provide Sling 2 kit aircraft to high schools across the United States, expanding hands-on aviation education opportunities for students.

Beware The Fine Print

By General Aviation News Staff · February 19, 2026 · 2 Comments

Reading the fine print on a purchase contract for a new kit airplane is something that many builders overlook in the excitement of their new airplane. That could be a big mistake that comes back to haunt you.

Fatal Experimental Accidents Down

By General Aviation News Staff · February 8, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Fatal accidents are down among experimental aircraft, even as flight hours have increased.

Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Set for Yuma

By General Aviation News Staff · January 23, 2026 · Leave a Comment

The workshop, set for Feb. 28 and March 1, will be followed by a regional fly-in for Zenith aircraft owners and pilots.

2025 was a good year for Van’s Aircraft

By General Aviation News Staff · December 28, 2025 · 2 Comments

The company delivered around 1,200 kits worldwide, expanded its production line for the RV-12is LSA, and sent out the first wing kits for the backcountry RV-15.

EAA youth programs reach thousands

By General Aviation News Staff · December 27, 2025 · Leave a Comment

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reports that more than 8,000 kids participated in the organization’s youth programs between Nov. 1, 2024, and Oct. 31, 2025.

Experts offer tips and more during Homebuilders Week

By General Aviation News Staff · December 17, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Aircraft builders can sharpen their skills or learn new ones as the Experimental Aircraft Association brings back its Homebuilders Week series of free online webinars Jan. 26-30, 2026.

The benefits of MOSAIC to homebuilt aircraft builders

By General Aviation News Staff · October 30, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A recent missive from Sebastien Heintz at Zenith Aircraft Company details how Zenith builders and owners can benefit from the new MOSAIC rule from the FAA.

Skyfly Axe gets FAA nod

By General Aviation News Staff · October 10, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Skyfly, a U.K. based company, reports its Axe VCA (Vertically Capable Aircraft) has been granted an Experimental permit by the FAA.

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