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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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2005 RV-8A, Avionics upgrade to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
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RV-8A, N687WH, built in 2005, upgraded to all Garmin glass cockpit 2025.
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An RV-10 That was Worth the Work! - Subscribe to Evoke Aviation
We love giving back to dedicated builders like Adam Bezanson, which is why we knew we had to kick his design up a notch and give him an absolutely breathtaking design for his Vans RV-10. Watch along as we tell the story behind this beautiful craft and show off a plane that's worth the hard work and dedication that went into it!
An RV-10 That was Worth the Work!
I didn't want to make this video... - Subscribe to Angle of Attack
In this video, we address the recent spate of aviation accidents and incidents that have captivated national and social media attention. From the DCA accident to the Philadelphia crash, the Alaska Caravan accident, the Toronto crash, and the Chicago Midway runway incursion, our aviation community is under scrutiny. As members of the pilot community, it's crucial that we handle this situation with integrity and responsibility.
I didn't want to make this video...
Why Annual Inspections? - Subscribe to Savvy Aviation
Why does the FAA require owners of small GA airplanes to put them through a complete inspection every 12 months, even if they've only flown 40 hours or less since the last inspection? Does it really make sense to open up the wings, empennage, and tailcone and remove the seats, carpets and floorboards to inspect for corrosion every 12 months? In this webinar, Mike Busch A&P/IA explores this issue by pointing out that owners of big boy airplanes like King Airs aren't required to do this, but owners of smaller airplanes are.
Why Annual Inspections?
RV10 Build - Section 35 Access Covers and Floor Pans - Video 51 - Subscribe to Pilot Rhino
Here is a combination of multiple sections, but mainly focusing on the floor pans, access covers and all the stuff that is helping me nearly complete the baggage area, floors and sides to the RV10. I also show and discuss how I ran conduit for my electrical system.
RV10 Build - Section 35 Access Covers and Floor Pans - Video 51

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RV-7A Spin Training - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Our good friend Gene Lee, gets some spin training from Air Show Pilot Adam Baker. Sorry, no cockpit audio. Video courtesy of Gene Lee, RV-7A pilot and owner.
RV-7A Spin Training
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 Blue Protective Film Removal - Hair Dryer Experiment - VansAircraftBuilders.com
No. We're not recommending the use of a hair dryer on your RV Project. Someone mentioned this idea to us and we wanted to see if a Hair Dryer would make it easier to remove the blue protective film that comes with all Van's Aircraft RV. See what you think.
Van's Aircraft Blue Protective Film Removal - Hair Dryer Experiment
Get the RV Build Fever! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
The most fun you can have with your.... (you know the rest). The most fulfilling thing you will ever do, building your own airplane!
Get the RV Build Fever!
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