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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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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?
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
F1 Rocket and RV4 Chase - Subscribe to Wheels in the Sky
F1 Rocket, Vans RV4, RV4, Experimental Planes Fly Formation, Trail/Chase, Scenic Low Level Through the Mountains of Utah. Harmon Rocket, Airplane Chase, Low Flight, Low Altitude, Extended Trail.
F1 Rocket and RV4 Chase
Bowers Mustang! - Subscribe to Aeroverse
In this episode we’re diving into the story of this Lindy award winning Stewart Mustang a 70% scale replica of the iconic P51D Mustang. Built by Rod Bower Eric Ritters support. We will sit down with Rod’s son Jason, Eric and the renowned test pilot Elliott Seguin to discuss Rod’s life and love of hand building award winning aircraft.
Bowers Mustang!

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Airplanes & Coffee Fly-in - Ardmore, OK - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Airplanes and Coffee, a great combination and a great event! Lot's of airplanes and happy people. Well worth attending. There a huge number of aircraft in attendance. Visit Airplanes and Coffee: https://www.airplanesandcoffee.com/
Airplanes & Coffee Fly-in - Ardmore, OK
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We visited EAA Chapter 1246's Monthly Coffee and Donuts get-together, where Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU gave a great presentation, talking about his company's products where they convert auto engines for aircraft use. Check out their website: https://www.AutoPSRUS.com
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft
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
We are up to something... Stay Tuned! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We'll be announcing our "something new" soon. Be sure and check back!
We are up to something... Stay Tuned!
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