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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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Hard to find items and special product vendors, plus cool RV related stuff you may not know about.

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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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Rainbow RV
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RV-7A and RV-10 Formation Flight

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Aft CG Bear in an RV-8 - Orville goes for a ride!
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Thanks to all the spotters!
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Hard Water Landing
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My RV-9A with a DC-3

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Favorite RV Videos
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!
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
From Germany to Alaska - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part1/4 - Subscribe to Skyrunner
10 weeks pure fun.
From Germany to Alaska - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part1/4
An RV-10 That was Worth the Work! - Subscribe to Evoke Aviation
We love giving back to dedicated builders like Adam Bezanson, which is why we knew we had to kick his design up a notch and give him an absolutely breathtaking design for his Vans RV-10. Watch along as we tell the story behind this beautiful craft and show off a plane that's worth the hard work and dedication that went into it!
An RV-10 That was Worth the Work!

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Gene Lee's RV-7A from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We interviewed Gene Lee about his beautiful Van's Aircraft RV-7A. Listen as he talks about getting his start in flying and acquiring his RV. Also, be sure and see the wonderful video footage of some of his flying adventures.
Gene Lee's RV-7A from Van's Aircraft
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
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
Van's Aircraft Builders - RV-9A Brake Assembly - VansAircraftBuilders.com
RV brakes assembly can be a little confusing. Hopefully this video will help other builders when they get to this stage.
Van's Aircraft Builders - RV-9A Brake Assembly
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