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Here you will find Articles, Resources, and Videos, revealing information about every aspect of Homebuilding an RV. This is an independent website, not associated with Van's Aircraft, but built by people who are familiar with RV construction, having participated in the building process.

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2005 RV-8A, Avionics upgrade to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
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RV-8A, N687WH, built in 2005, upgraded to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
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Digging through the Oshkosh archives. Found this RV.
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From Germany to Alaska - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part1/4 - Subscribe to Skyrunner
10 weeks pure fun.
From Germany to Alaska - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part1/4
RV10 Build - Section 36 Brake Lines and Rudder Pedals - Video 52 - Subscribe to Pilot Rhino
There are a bunch of modifications I mention in this video as it relates to the brake lines and the rudder pedals. Again, by this point I am kind skipping around and building out of order, but I hope you enjoy the video.
RV10 Build - Section 36 Brake Lines and Rudder Pedals - Video 52
Looking Like an Airplane | EP121 - Subscribe to Ryan Flys
Every day the project looks more and more like an airplane each day at the shop. Here's a look at flaps, wings, cowl, and pushing it out to look at what I've made...
Looking Like an Airplane | EP121
An Uncompromising Build - Matt Dralle's - RV-8 N998RV - A Project Documentary 2023 - Subscribe to MattsRV8
This is a documentary of the building of my RV-8, N998RV "Ruby Vixen". There are some epic air-to-air shots from an R-44 helicopter (piloted by Matt Smith of Leading Edge Aviation in Bend Oregon). This video was a lot of fun to make and produce. Thanks to Jeff Chorney and Marc Diaz of Media Mindscape for their outstanding talents on the 4k video project!
An Uncompromising Build - Matt Dralle's - RV-8 N998RV - A Project Documentary 2023

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Airplanes & Coffee Fly-in - Ardmore, OK - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Airplanes and Coffee, a great combination and a great event! Lot's of airplanes and happy people. Well worth attending. There a huge number of aircraft in attendance. Visit Airplanes and Coffee: https://www.airplanesandcoffee.com/
Airplanes & Coffee Fly-in - Ardmore, OK
RV12iS! A Fun & Easy Airplane to Build - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Van's aircraft makes it easy to build an airplane. This video is only a sample of the ease of construction. Van's provides a method to hang side panels without having to hold them in place. Cool!
RV12iS! A Fun & Easy Airplane to Build
RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 3 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
In this video, we're continuing work (part 3) on the Tailcone section of the RV-12iS.
RV-12iS Tailcone Construction Part 3
Propeller Adapter for V8 Auto Engines - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU demonstrates a real time demonstration of his company's geared drive on an automotive engine, allowing the conversion of auto engines for aircraft use. Visit their website: https://www.autopsrus.com/
Propeller Adapter for V8 Auto Engines
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