Rans is one of the leading kit manufacturers, with a total of four different aircraft currently in production. The company ...

Tango Flight works with high schools around the country giving students hands-on experience building a Van RV-12.

Kit aircraft like the Cirrus VK-30 have long held a special place in the aviation community. These planes offer enthusiasts the opportunity to build and customize their own aircraft, providing a ...

The single-engine, four-seat Van’s RV-10 is a popular home-built airplane sold in kit form. Investigators said Reid owned the aircraft, which was built in 2011.

The aircraft was a Van’s RV-10, a popular kit plane that owners can build and maintain themselves, Mr Simpson said. The plane in the crash on Jan 2 was built in 2011, and the owner was listed as ...

The Federal Aviation Administration said at the time that the aircraft asked for a return to the airport at about 900 feet (274 meters). It crashed about 1,000 feet (305 meters) short of Runway 24, ...