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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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RV-7A and RV-10 Formation Flight
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Smoke on!
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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!
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Time to move the RV-12iS Tailkit to the Airport!
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Stunning view of Mt. Adams off my wingtip!
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Favorite RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

Favorite RV Videos
We Finally Flew Van's Aircraft's NEW RV-15 - Was it Worth the Wait? - Subscribe to AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
AOPA's Editor-at-Large Dave Hirschman flies the RV-15 for the first time. Van's Aircraft engineer Brian Hickman walks him through all of the different configurations.
We Finally Flew Van's Aircraft's NEW RV-15 - Was it Worth the Wait?
Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting - Subscribe to Aeroverse
With the wild hog problem, State of Texas allows for helicopter hog hunting. Chelsea visits with Emmitt Webb, a helicopter pilot who runs a hunting outfit named Pork Choppers out of Abilene, Texas.
Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting
Oshkosh and Bahamas - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part 3/4 - Subscribe to Skyrunner
Oshkosh and Bahamas - RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023 Part 3/4
Looking Like an Airplane | EP121 - Subscribe to Ryan Flys
Every day the project looks more and more like an airplane each day at the shop. Here's a look at flaps, wings, cowl, and pushing it out to look at what I've made...
Looking Like an Airplane | EP121

Our RV Related Videos! Click here for MORE!

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
Ranger Fly In - Lots of RV's! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
See all the RV's! One of the Greatest Fly-ins in Texas! A wonderful assortment of aircraft from all ages. A must see!
Ranger Fly In - Lots of RV's!
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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