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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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Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10 - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic from Base Leg Aviation discusses his 2nd rudder build for his aircraft. He also shows some tips for installing the leading edge light in the wing and a duct tape trick for the wing tip.
Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10
USA to Germany - Part 4/4 - Subscribe to Skyrunner
RV-8 Skyrunner on Tour 2023
USA to Germany - Part 4/4
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!
Vans RV-8 Build: Landing Gear Box & Forward Floor Structure Install Ep.134 - Subscribe to T Flight
In this episode of my Vans RV-8 build series, I’m tackling the landing gear box structure build and forward floor assembly for my experimental aircraft. Follow along as I fit, drill, deburr, and rivet the critical components that form the foundation for the RV-8's landing gear and fuselage strength.
Vans RV-8 Build: Landing Gear Box & Forward Floor Structure Install Ep.134

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EAA Chapter 323 Pancake Fly in - Van's RV's and Warbirds - VansAircraftBuilders.com
All sorts of Aircraft, including some Van's RVs, flew into EAA Chapter 323's Fall Fly-in at Sherman Municipal Airport in Sherman, Texas. We enjoyed a great breakfast and got to see some wonderful Aircraft.
EAA Chapter 323 Pancake Fly in - Van's RV's and Warbirds
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
Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 1 - VansAircraftBuilders.com
A big THANKS goes out all the photo contributors who made this video possible! Sorry, some photos were not chosen because of the size being too small for creating video.
Van's RV Aircraft Slideshow! Part 1
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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