HELP FOR THE HOMEBUILDER

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.

Feel free to contact us for additional information, or to offer up comments and/or suggestions.

vans aircraft
This website contains Affiliate Links. Please read our Disclosure for details.
avweb aircraft builders insurance
openairnet etch and flow studio

TOOLS to Build an RV!

If you build it, it will FLY!
Here are some of the popular tools for building an RV.

RV Aircraft Photos

Finished (and unfinished) RV pics, project progress shots, aerial shots and more!

RV Aircraft Slideshows!

RV Eye Candy! RV Slideshows of RV Enthusiast subscriber submitted photos!

Shoot Video from your Airplane!

Action Cameras and Mounts! Share your stories on Video!

We're on YouTube!

RV related videos and more! RVs at Aviation Events and Construction Tips!

We're on Facebook!

Subscribe to the VansAircraftBuilders.com website is open to all. Facebook group participation available only with approval.

Resources

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

Builder Search!

A directory of Vans' Aircraft RV Builders. Search by builder name or aircraft type.

The Latest RV Photo Submissions!
RV Builder Photo
RV-7A and RV-10 Formation Flight
RV Builder Photo
RV-8 Fastback
RV Builder Photo
Smoke on!
RV Builder Photo
Finally hone

Aviation Events, Places to Fly and Videos!

RV Eye Candy - Photo Submissions! Click HERE for More!
Refresh your Browser to See More Below!

Got pictures of your RV Project, or some cool RV Photos? Share them with our Subscribers! Some pictures will be shared on our website, in our newsletters and slideshows on YouTube, along with other RV related items and upcoming Aviation Events!
Share your RV Photo! Folks wanna' see them!
RV Builder Photo
Just Painted
RV Builder Photo
RV-7
RV Builder Photo
Waiting anxiously for the call to action !
RV Builder Photo
“USNA Uber”

Favorite RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Favorite RV Videos
Time saving Tool shortcuts for the RV 10 build - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic from Base Leg Aviation shares some of the tips and tools he uses to work more efficiently on the RV-10 build. He also reminds builders to check for service bulletins that need to be incorporated in the build.
Time saving Tool shortcuts for the RV 10 build
The new Adept Engine could be a winner for General Aviation - Subscribe to Plane Crazy Channel
This turbocharged engine produces 360 HP, is fuel injected and FADEC controlled. The designers are hoping to have it ready for Oshkosh 2025. Like Rotax, Adept believes it's time for new engine technology in the field of General Aviation.
The new Adept Engine could be a winner for General Aviation
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
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?

Our RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

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
Auto Engine Conversion Gearbox for Experimental Aircraft - RV-10 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Watch and listen as Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU's talks about his RV-10 auto engine conversion using a PSRU Propeller convertor.
Auto Engine Conversion Gearbox for Experimental Aircraft - RV-10
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
Vans Aircraft Builders Video Trailer - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Here's our latest video trailer for use in our upcoming videos.
Vans Aircraft Builders Video Trailer
This website contains Affiliate Links. Please read our Disclosure for details.

Advertise with us!

aviator sunglasses for pilots
aircraft window shades
aviator sunglasses for pilots
aircraft gopro camera mounts
aircraft gopro camera mounts
VansAircraftBuilders.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pilot Stuff!

Aircraft Building Tools!

It's Never Too Late to LEARN!

Upcoming Aviation Events!
VansAircraftBuilders.com is an Amazon Associate