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 ...

We have given everything we could have possibly given to this business.” Sonex has broken his heart for the second time, Schaible said. The first was in the death of Sonex CEO Jeremy Monnett, who was ...

Owner Mark Schaible cites ‘perfect storm' of debt and falling demand, ruling out 11th-hour rescue.

US-based kit manufacturer Van’s Aircraft has resorted to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while it attempts to restructure, after encountering financial difficulties. The company, which was founded ...

"Tango Flight was founded to change lives through aviation education," said Dan Weyant of Tango Flight. "Partnering with Sling Aircraft North America allows us to deliver a proven, modern aircraft ...

The idea of buying a kit vehicle might not bring to mind a luxury lifestyle, just like the thought of building your own helicopter at home will definitely get you thinking that it’s not the safest way ...

We’ve certainly been hearing a lot lately about the Terrafugia Transition, the “roadable aircraft” designed to be driven on the road or flown in the air. While it’s been designed from scratch as a ...