Also: Elfin 20 Journey, BASE Jumper Rescue, Pipistrel Makes Waves, EAA Hall of Fame, Affordable Flying Expo 2026 Like most of the industry, kit manufacturer Sonex has been hit by the ever-increasing costs of parts and materials, and is being forced to pass some of the burden off to customers beginning December 15. Still, Sonex’s prices remain well under par, with many of its complete airframe kits available for under $40,000. The company detailed the price shifts for Complete Airframe Kits, Quick Build Kits, and AeroVee engine packages. Produced jointly by the Aero-News Network and SUN ’n FUN—in addition to the pre-show SNF Innovation Preview, the all-week SUN ’n FUN Digital Daily, Saturday Flight Live coverage, and our extensive daily news and video output—we are introducing something significant. MOSAIC Day Debuts Thursday at SUN ’n FUN and will designate Thursday as MOSAIC Day, featuring a full day of focused programming in a covered venue within the bustling Light Plane area. McFarlane Aviation has acquired three Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from P. Ponk Aviation. P. Ponk’s STCs have enhanced the performance and reliability of Cessna 170, 180, 182, 185, and 206 models. The acquisition complements McFarlane’s extensive line of PMA airframe parts for these same aircraft and reinforces its commitment to supporting the general aviation community. All this — and MORE in today’s episode of Airborne!!!
