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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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Favorite RV Videos
The Near Final Tail for the RV-15 Flies - Subscribe to Van's Aircraft
So what's been happening with the RV-15? In the last month, after getting its new wing fitted and flight tested, the engineering team has been hard at work, um, undoing a lot of their earlier work! In fact, the whole tail assembly - surfaces and the tail cone itself - had been modified several times to test different configurations.
The Near Final Tail for the RV-15 Flies
Van's RV-12 Build: Rotax clean-up, fuel tank troubles - Subscribe to EAA166 Hartford, Connecticut
As the RV-12 project moves closer to the ground-running phase, it's time to take a closer look at the Rotax 912 ULS engine installation and do some preventive clean up. Work continues on the lower engine cowling, the canopy frame, plus the team gets creative in fixing an unexpected snag with the fuel tank plumbing. Project lead Rick Montero talks it through in this build update video.
Van's RV-12 Build: Rotax clean-up, fuel tank troubles
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
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!

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
Basic Tools to Build a Van's RV - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Here are some of the tools and accessories I used to build my RV-9A.
Basic Tools to Build a Van's RV
Richard Wingfields RV-14 from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Richard Wingfield tells us all about his new RV-14 from Van's Aircraft. What a beautiful bird! You too can build your own airplane! Just visit: http://VansAircraft.com/
Richard Wingfields RV-14 from Van's Aircraft
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
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