New factory-built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) have become less affordable than initially envisioned due to "feature creep," pushing prices into the low six figures ...

For nearly 50 years, Van’s Aircraft Inc. has offered a series of low-wing, all-aluminum kit planes popular with those who like to fly airplanes they assemble with their own hands. The Aurora, ...

GE Aviation is entering the market experimental-rated kit-built aircraft, supplying the H80 turboprop for a high-performance remake of the Turbine Aircraft Legend. The newly-branded Turbine Venom is ...

Starting with a kit from Velocity Aircraft, however, can help make the monumental task slightly more manageable. Their business model revolves around selling comprehensive “experimental aircraft” kits ...

VTOL Skyfly Axe Gets FAA Experimental Nod in U.S. Skyfly Technologies, a UK-based innovator in electric vertical takeoff and ...

The article features a 2001 Glasair II as "Today's Top Pick" from Aircraft For Sale, noted for its unique qualities and modern experimental design. The Glasair line played a pioneering role in the ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - An airplane that crashed into a home in Columbus, Indiana on Thursday was built from a kit, but experts said the aircraft had a good safety record. Experimental aircraft kits, ...

, killing the two men onboard, is one of the most popular experimental aircraft in the United States. Designed by Van's Aircraft in Aurora, the RV6 is considered something of a hot rod in the air.

NAPLES, Fla. (WKRC) - A group of Florida students is shooting for the sky, and they recently got to see their hard work soar. The Naples Youth Aviation Project is made up of 11 talented teens who, ...

Experimental planes undergo similar testing and maintenance requirements as others Recent crashes put planes built from a kit in the spotlight About 33%2C000 of these planes are in service nationwide ...