The decision to close the company doors “effective immediately” was “necessitated by a severe drop-off in sales and our bank’s unwillingness to carry-forward our debts given some unprofitable years,” according to owner Mark Schaible.
Experimental Aircraft
From Classroom to Cockpit: High School Students to Build Sling 2 Kit Aircraft
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
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
Fatal accidents are down among experimental aircraft, even as flight hours have increased.
Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Set for Yuma
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
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
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
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
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.