HELP FOR THE HOMEBUILDER

This website was designed for Van's Aircraft Homebuilders, helping them find the information they need to build the most dynamic aircraft in the world.

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.

Feel free to contact us for additional information, or to offer up comments and/or suggestions.

vans aircraft
avweb aircraft builders insurance
This website contains Affiliate Links. Please read our Disclosure for details.

TOOLS to Build an RV!

If you build it, it will FLY!
Here are some of the popular tools for building an RV.

RV Aircraft Photos

Finished (and unfinished) RV pics, project progress shots, aerial shots and more!

RV Aircraft Slideshows!

RV Eye Candy! RV Slideshows of RV Enthusiast subscriber submitted photos!

Shoot Video from your Airplane!

Action Cameras and Mounts! Share your stories on Video!

We're on YouTube!

RV related videos and more! RVs at Aviation Events and Construction Tips!

We're on Facebook!

Subscribe to the VansAircraftBuilders.com website is open to all. Facebook group participation available only with approval.

Resources

Hard to find items and special product vendors, plus cool RV related stuff you may not know about.

Builder Search!

A directory of Vans' Aircraft RV Builders. Search by builder name or aircraft type.

The Latest RV Photo Submissions!
RV Builder Photo
2005 RV-8A, Avionics upgrade to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
RV Builder Photo
RV-8A, N687WH, built in 2005, upgraded to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
RV Builder Photo
Rainbow RV
RV Builder Photo
RV-7A and RV-10 Formation Flight

Aviation Events, Places to Fly and Videos!

RV Eye Candy - Photo Submissions! Click HERE for More!
Refresh your Browser to See More Below!

Got pictures of your RV Project, or some cool RV Photos? Share them with our Subscribers! Some pictures will be shared on our website, in our newsletters and slideshows on YouTube, along with other RV related items and upcoming Aviation Events!
Share your RV Photo! Folks wanna' see them!
RV Builder Photo
Rv-6a
RV Builder Photo
My RV-6 and Aluminum Overcast
RV Builder Photo
N1605A on Ice
RV Builder Photo
RV7 taking off from beach airport

Favorite RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Favorite RV Videos
Fuselage Assembled, Tips for nutplate dimpling - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic shows the updates on the RV-10 he is building. The tailcone is attached to the fuselage. The metal portion of the fuselage is finished. He shows the tunnel access cover and step access. He shows where he uses the firewall sealant (see part number below).Then he takes us to his workbench where he demonstrates the shortcuts to speed up the nutplate installation process.
Fuselage Assembled, Tips for nutplate dimpling
The Near Final Tail for the RV-15 Flies - Subscribe to Van's Aircraft
So what's been happening with the RV-15? In the last month, after getting its new wing fitted and flight tested, the engineering team has been hard at work, um, undoing a lot of their earlier work! In fact, the whole tail assembly - surfaces and the tail cone itself - had been modified several times to test different configurations.
The Near Final Tail for the RV-15 Flies
Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!) - Subscribe to Airplane Academy
Most people go straight to the prop governor when trying to learn the constant speed prop and honestly I think that can just confuse you before you understand the broader picture. In this video I explain the why behind constant speed props and how you practically use them. Later, if you want to deep dive the schematic of a prop governor, you'll have context and it can actually stick :)
Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!)
Time saving Tool shortcuts for the RV 10 build - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic from Base Leg Aviation shares some of the tips and tools he uses to work more efficiently on the RV-10 build. He also reminds builders to check for service bulletins that need to be incorporated in the build.
Time saving Tool shortcuts for the RV 10 build

Our RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Airplanes & Coffee - See Van's RV Aircraft! - Sulphur Springs, TX - 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. This video concentrates on the Van's RV Aircraft that were there. Visit Airplanes and Coffee: https://www.airplanesandcoffee.com/
Airplanes & Coffee - See Van's RV Aircraft! - Sulphur Springs, TX
TOP FUN in an RV-7A from Van's Aircraft! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
A Compilation video of Gene Lee's adventures in his RV-7A! So MUCH Fun!
TOP FUN in an RV-7A from Van's Aircraft!
Van's Aircraft Blue Protective Film Removal - Hair Dryer Experiment - VansAircraftBuilders.com
No. We're not recommending the use of a hair dryer on your RV Project. Someone mentioned this idea to us and we wanted to see if a Hair Dryer would make it easier to remove the blue protective film that comes with all Van's Aircraft RV. See what you think.
Van's Aircraft Blue Protective Film Removal - Hair Dryer Experiment
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We visited EAA Chapter 1246's Monthly Coffee and Donuts get-together, where Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU gave a great presentation, talking about his company's products where they convert auto engines for aircraft use. Check out their website: https://www.AutoPSRUS.com
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft
This website contains Affiliate Links. Please read our Disclosure for details.

Advertise with us!

aviator sunglasses for pilots
aircraft window shades
aviator sunglasses for pilots
aircraft gopro camera mounts
aircraft gopro camera mounts
VansAircraftBuilders.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pilot Stuff!

Aircraft Building Tools!

It's Never Too Late to LEARN!

Upcoming Aviation Events!
VansAircraftBuilders.com is an Amazon Associate