The growing market for pre-built experimental aircraft by "Non-Builder Owners" (NBOs) introduces significant risks, as these owners often lack the original builder's intimate knowledge of the aircraft ...

While the initial promise of affordable Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) has largely been unmet due to "feature creep" leading to higher prices, building an experimental ...

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 ...

We're descending toward the airport at nearly 250 mph, losing almost 2,000 feet per minute. Harry Delong, who sells the two-seat Glasair, is showing me how to fly it, watching as we rapidly climb and ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

, 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.