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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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RV-7A and RV-10 Formation Flight

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Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure - Subscribe to OpenAirNet Media
Everything you need to know about performing a weight and balance calculation on a general aviation aircraft.
Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure
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!
Insane $19,000 FACEBOOK Marketplace Engine - Subscribe to Jimmys World
I bought the most expensive engine on Facebook marketplace... I hope it was worth it!
Insane $19,000 FACEBOOK Marketplace Engine
Used Airplanes: How Not to Lose a Fortune - Subscribe to AVweb
In the market for a used airplane? Do yourself and your wallet a solid and look beyond the basics of engine health. With airplanes still selling at premium prices and too many pre-buy inspections getting shortchanged, plenty of owners are shelling out thousands of dollars for unexpected repairs and replacement accessories that could have been negotiated before handing over a big check.
Used Airplanes: How Not to Lose a Fortune

Our RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Paint Schemes for Van's RV Aircraft - Part 1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Part 1: A wide variety of Van's RV Aircraft paint schemes from all over.
Paint Schemes for Van's RV Aircraft - Part 1
Van's Aircraft RV-12 - Getting ready for the Build - Tool Check - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Pulled out the old Aircraft building tools from the last RV build and doing some house cleaning. From what I hear, I may not need some of these guys for the RV-12 build. Tail-kit ordered and is on it's way
Van's Aircraft RV-12 - Getting ready for the Build - Tool Check
Sound Proofing a Compressor - Van's Aircraft Builders - VansAircraftBuilders.com
This video shows how we built our own soundproofing box for our shop air compressor. This really makes for happy neighbors, and spouses!
Sound Proofing a Compressor - Van's Aircraft Builders
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
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