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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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Light Sport Aircraft Step-Downs: Van's RV-12iS Flight Trial - Subscribe to AVweb
In an insurance market that's pushing older pilots out of complex airplanes, a worthy alternative to hanging up the wings for good could be stepping down into the world of Light Sport Aircraft. One aircraft that's been a big success among others is the Van's RV-12iS. Sebring Aviation in Florida specializes in LSA transition training and has an RV-12iS on its flight line. Aviation Consumer magazine Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano spent some time with Sebring's chief pilot Jason Wilkinson and completed transition training for the airplane and learned some useful tips for others considering the same.
Light Sport Aircraft Step-Downs: Van's RV-12iS Flight Trial
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
Could this mini turbine engine revolutionize general aviation? - Subscribe to AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
Fly along with AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman in a Bristell light sport airplane equipped with a 141 horsepower Turbotech turbine engine. The engine offers incredible performance while burning much less fuel than a traditional turboprop.
Could this mini turbine engine revolutionize 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

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Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 5 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
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Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 5
TOP FUN in an RV-7A from Van's Aircraft! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
A Compilation video of Gene Lee's adventures in his RV-7A! So MUCH Fun!
TOP FUN in an RV-7A from Van's Aircraft!
We are up to something... Stay Tuned! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We'll be announcing our "something new" soon. Be sure and check back!
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V8 Auto Engine DEMO with PSRU's Geared Drive for Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU demonstrates a real time demonstration of his company's geared drive on an automotive engine, allowing the conversion of auto engines for aircraft use.
V8 Auto Engine DEMO with PSRU's Geared Drive for Aircraft
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