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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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The Gamebird1! - Subscribe to Aeroverse
The Gamebird, GB1, is built in Bentonville, Arkansas and reminiscent of the Extra 330 and has been creating a lot of talk in the aerobatic circles.
The Gamebird1!
Could this mini turbine engine revolutionize general aviation? - Subscribe to AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
Fly along with AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman in a Bristell light sport airplane equipped with a 141 horsepower Turbotech turbine engine. The engine offers incredible performance while burning much less fuel than a traditional turboprop.
Could this mini turbine engine revolutionize general aviation?
Light Sport Aircraft Step-Downs: Van's RV-12iS Flight Trial - Subscribe to AVweb
In an insurance market that's pushing older pilots out of complex airplanes, a worthy alternative to hanging up the wings for good could be stepping down into the world of Light Sport Aircraft. One aircraft that's been a big success among others is the Van's RV-12iS. Sebring Aviation in Florida specializes in LSA transition training and has an RV-12iS on its flight line. Aviation Consumer magazine Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time with Sebring's chief pilot Jason Wilkinson and completed transition training for the airplane and learned some useful tips for others considering the same.
Light Sport Aircraft Step-Downs: Van's RV-12iS Flight Trial
From Germany to Oshkosh - Alaska first - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2025 - Subscribe to Skyrunner
An extensive flight adventure in an experimental RV-8 aircraft. Final destination Oshkosh Airventure 2025, but many destinations before and after worth to see. This is the flight to Alaska.
From Germany to Oshkosh - Alaska first - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2025

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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
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!
Airplanes and Coffee Fly-in - Terrell Airport, Texas - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Beautiful Airplanes Coffee and tall tales, a great combination and a great event! Lot's of airplanes and happy people.
Airplanes and Coffee Fly-in - Terrell Airport, Texas
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