After ordering our Rans S-21 kit in November 2025, it finally showed up in July 2026. While the wait was painful, I think it will be worth it in the long run. Just a few parts, some assembly required. Just like Ikea. Having ordered kits from Van's, Glasair, and Murphy, I think this may be the only time I have ever ordered a kit with nothing back ordered. Well, the Murphy Elite order didn't have any back ordered items either, but that was just a tail kit. In this case we o

Let me start by saying that I have been very fortunate to have had all of the opportunities outlined here and I am very grateful for that. The road that led me to the point where I am going to build another aircraft is a rather long and winding one. Of course, it helped that I grew up around airplanes and was exposed to them early and often. It was that experience that led me to join the Air Force in 1985 which gave me a lot of training and experience in aircraft maintenanc