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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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I didn't want to make this video... - Subscribe to Angle of Attack
In this video, we address the recent spate of aviation accidents and incidents that have captivated national and social media attention. From the DCA accident to the Philadelphia crash, the Alaska Caravan accident, the Toronto crash, and the Chicago Midway runway incursion, our aviation community is under scrutiny. As members of the pilot community, it's crucial that we handle this situation with integrity and responsibility.
I didn't want to make this video...
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
Bob Deford and his Homebuilt Spitfire - Subscribe to Aviation AZ Rancher
Bob tells us about his Spitfire that he and Vern built. What an incredible undertaking and spectacular outcome!
Bob Deford and his Homebuilt Spitfire
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

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EAA Chapter 323 - Steve Riffe's RV-8 from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
EAA Chapter 323 went out to North Texas Regional Airport in Denison, TX and got to see Steve Riffe's RV-8 from Van's Aircraft. What a beautiful airplane!
EAA Chapter 323 - Steve Riffe's RV-8 from Van's Aircraft
Time-lapse! Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailkit Unboxing - VansAircraftBuilders.com
This is a fun little time-lapse video of the unboxing of our Van's RV-12iS Experimental Aircraft.
Time-lapse! Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailkit Unboxing
Paint Schemes for Van's RV Aircraft - Part 2 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Part 2: A wide variety of Van's RV Aircraft paint schemes from all over.
Paint Schemes for Van's RV Aircraft - Part 2
Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
A big THANKS goes out all the photo contributors who made this video possible! Sorry, some photos were not chosen because of the size being too small for creating video.
Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 1
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