The workshops area at SUN ‘n FUN offers instruction on everything you need to know to build your own airplane — and it’s all included in the price of your ticket to get into the fly-in.
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Van’s 50th anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh 2022
Owners of all RV types are invited to join the activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 when the 50th anniversary of Van’s Aircraft is celebrated at the big show.
New owner for Sonex
Long-time employee Mark Schaible takes over the company and will continue operations, while focusing on new products for the Oshkosh-based kit manufacturer.
Homebuilders Week returns in January
The Experimental Aircraft Association will hold a week-long series of free presentations on everything you need to know to build your own aircraft.
Number of experimental fatal accidents drops again
“This is continued good news on the safety front, as fatal accident totals in the experimental category have fallen 40% in the past decade,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “Fatal accidents in homebuilt aircraft have dropped by one-third over that time as well, reflecting a safety culture that is more widely accepted and followed as an important part of the balance of freedom and responsibility that is such an essential element of flying.”
The Twin JAG: A twin-engine RV-6A
A 10-year conversion creates a twin-engine Van’s RV-6A named the Twin JAG.
Zenith Homecoming prepares for takeoff
The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming and Open Hangar Days and Fly-In is slated for Sept 17-18, 2021. Events include educational seminars and workshops, factory tours, and a chance to see Zenith aircraft in flight.
Picture of the Day: Fun with RVs
Carl N. submitted this photo and note: “A friend and I were able to rendezvous and join up just north of Astoria, Oregon, during a recent flight from Arlington, Washington. I took this picture of him flying his Van’s Aircraft RV-8 from my RV-8. Quite a patriotic paint job!”
Sonex’s next design: A high wing
The new high-wing design is expected to be ready for orders after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.