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
This website contains Affiliate Links. Please read our Disclosure for details.
avweb aircraft builders insurance
openairnet etch and flow studio

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.


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!

Favorite RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Favorite RV Videos
Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting - Subscribe to Aeroverse
With the wild hog problem, State of Texas allows for helicopter hog hunting. Chelsea visits with Emmitt Webb, a helicopter pilot who runs a hunting outfit named Pork Choppers out of Abilene, Texas.
Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting
What's new for the Van's RV-12? - Subscribe to AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
AOPA takes a first look at new features coming to the 2026 Van's Aircraft RV-12.
What's new for the Van's RV-12?
Walking Around a Van's RV8 with a stunning painting Scheme - Subscribe to Dom AZ
Get ready to be amazed by this incredible RV8 aircraft! In this video, we take you on a detailed walkaround tour of a Van's RV-8 plane showcasing a truly stunning custom painting. For all aviation enthusiasts and plane fans, this is a must-watch!
Walking Around a Van's RV8 with a stunning painting Scheme
Van's RV-15 Wing Build Progress - Subscribe to Van's Aircraft
You've heard the engineers talk about the RV-15's updated wing structure and control systems, seen the wing static tested, and now it's time to "build a pair" for further testing and that all-important flight over to AirVenture this summer. It's an all-hands project as the engineering build team creates a fresh set of wings for the RV-15 test airplane.
Van's RV-15 Wing Build Progress

Our RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Get the RV Build Fever! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
The most fun you can have with your.... (you know the rest). The most fulfilling thing you will ever do, building your own airplane!
Get the RV Build Fever!
Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Milwaukee M12 Cordless Riveter Gun for Pop Rivets - VansAircraftBuilders.com
This video is about the New Wireless Milwaukee Pop Rivet Gun M12, along with a comparison to the a traditional pneumatic Pop Rivet tool. See the Milwaukee M12 Wireless Pop Riveter.
Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Milwaukee M12 Cordless Riveter Gun for Pop Rivets
Pop Riveting in Tight Places - VansAircraftBuilders.com
The majority of riveting on the RV-12iS is done with the LP4-3 Pop Rivet. Most go in very easily, but some require a great trick from Van's, an angled wedge that allows the installation of a Pop Rivet in situations where the pop rivet gun barrel is too large to use perpendicular to a surface.
Pop Riveting in Tight Places
Oshkosh! - AirVenture 2019 is right around the Corner! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
It's going to be great! Get your tickets today! https://www.eaa.org/airventure/eaa-airventure-tickets
Oshkosh! - AirVenture 2019 is right around the Corner!
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.

Upcoming Aviation Events!

VansAircraftBuilders.com is an Amazon Associate