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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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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?
Van's RV-15 Wing Build Progress - Subscribe to Van's Aircraft
You've heard the engineers talk about the RV-15's updated wing structure and control systems, seen the wing static tested, and now it's time to "build a pair" for further testing and that all-important flight over to AirVenture this summer. It's an all-hands project as the engineering build team creates a fresh set of wings for the RV-15 test airplane.
Van's RV-15 Wing Build Progress
Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure - Subscribe to OpenAirNet Media
Everything you need to know about performing a weight and balance calculation on a general aviation aircraft.
Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure
An Uncompromising Build - Matt Dralle's - RV-8 N998RV - A Project Documentary 2023 - Subscribe to MattsRV8
This is a documentary of the building of my RV-8, N998RV "Ruby Vixen". There are some epic air-to-air shots from an R-44 helicopter (piloted by Matt Smith of Leading Edge Aviation in Bend Oregon). This video was a lot of fun to make and produce. Thanks to Jeff Chorney and Marc Diaz of Media Mindscape for their outstanding talents on the 4k video project!
An Uncompromising Build - Matt Dralle's - RV-8 N998RV - A Project Documentary 2023

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Van's Aircraft RV Eye Candy! - VansAircraftBuilders
We went though some past video clips and some interesting shots of Van's Aircraft.
Van's Aircraft RV Eye Candy!
Van's Aircraft RVs at Airplanes and Coffee event in Gainesville. TX - 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. This video concentrates on the Van's RV Aircraft that were there. Visit Airplanes and Coffee: https://www.airplanesandcoffee.com/
Van's Aircraft RVs at Airplanes and Coffee event in Gainesville. TX
Richard Wingfields RV-14 from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Richard Wingfield tells us all about his new RV-14 from Van's Aircraft. What a beautiful bird! You too can build your own airplane! Just visit: http://VansAircraft.com/
Richard Wingfields RV-14 from Van's Aircraft
Hands Free GoPro Filming for RV Aircraft Projects - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Sometimes It's difficult to video your RV Aircraft Project when both hands are busy. This setup allows you to do video documentation while you work.
Hands Free GoPro Filming for RV Aircraft Projects
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