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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.

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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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Bowers Mustang! - Subscribe to Aeroverse
In this episode we’re diving into the story of this Lindy award winning Stewart Mustang a 70% scale replica of the iconic P51D Mustang. Built by Rod Bower Eric Ritters support. We will sit down with Rod’s son Jason, Eric and the renowned test pilot Elliott Seguin to discuss Rod’s life and love of hand building award winning aircraft.
Bowers Mustang!
Worth the Squeeze? - Subscribe to Savvy Aviation
The FAA imposes a lot more burdens on owners of certificated aircraft than they do on owners of experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft. Certificated aircraft require an IA to inspect and bless them every 12 months, may only use FAA-approved parts, and any major alteration requires FAA-approved data (usually an STC) and IA blessing. Is the safety benefit of certificated aircraft worth the additional regulatory burden?
Worth the Squeeze?
AirVenture 2025: Van's RV-12iS Update - Subscribe to AVweb
Van's Aircraft has enjoyed much success with the RV-12 series, and at AirVenture 2025 the company brought the latest 2026 RV-12iS. It sports some welcomed improvements including a more traditional under-wing-mounted pitot/AoA mast, more charging capability, more comfortable seating, updated Rotax fuel pumps, and a much needed parking brake, to name a few.
AirVenture 2025: Van's RV-12iS Update
Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10 - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic from Base Leg Aviation discusses his 2nd rudder build for his aircraft. He also shows some tips for installing the leading edge light in the wing and a duct tape trick for the wing tip.
Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10

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Van's Aircraft RV Eye Candy! - VansAircraftBuilders
We went though some past video clips and some interesting shots of Van's Aircraft.
Van's Aircraft RV Eye Candy!
Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Organization Labeling for Parts Cabinet - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Here's a quick tutorial on label making for a Parts Cabinet purchased from Lowes.
Van's Aircraft RV-12iS - Organization Labeling for Parts Cabinet
ADS-B - uAvionix Sky Beacon - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Tom Ferraro talks about the New ADS-B out system from uAvionix. The skyBeacon is a revolutionary new way to equip ADS-B. Simply replace your existing navigation light with skyBeacon and you are ADS-B compliant for 2020.
ADS-B - uAvionix Sky Beacon
Hands Free GoPro Filming for RV Aircraft Projects - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Sometimes It's difficult to video your RV Aircraft Project when both hands are busy. This setup allows you to do video documentation while you work.
Hands Free GoPro Filming for RV Aircraft Projects
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