Internet Resources for building a Van’s Aircraft
Van’s Air Force	By far the most comprehensive resource for building a Van’s airplane.
Matronic’s RV Mailing List	The RV-List is an Internet Email Group with over 2000 members dedicated to the support of building and flying the Van's Aircraft RV series of homebuilt aircraft.
Van’s Aircraft Company Website	Obviously a good website, check out the WWW links page for Builder’s websites.
FAA’s Amateur Built Reference Materials	Site to visit for information on registering and flying you amateur-built aircraft.
Right Web Monitor	Program to monitor websites and let you know when they change.
Yahoo Groups	Multiple discussion areas for each of the Van’s aircraft. (My groups: RV-9A; KCRVs; RV10; VANSAIRFORCE)
Selected Builder Websites
Paul Eastham	Building an RV-9A
Mike Schipper	Building an RV-9A
Mike Hoover	Building an RV-9A
John and Patti	Building an RV-9A
Scott and Tanya	Building an RV-9A
Andy Karmy	Flying an RV-9A
Dan Checkoway	Flying an RV-7 (Excellent resource for builders.)
Dave Parsons	Building an RV-7A
Walter Tondu	Building an RV-7A
Tracy’s RV-7	Building an RV-7 (Rotary powered)
Jerry Thorne	Flying an RV-9A
Don Alexander	Building an RV-9A
Brian Meyette	Building an RV-7 (Detailed log, Subaru powered)
Bobby & Marsha	Building an RV-7A
Dave Richardson	Building an RV-7A
Kathleen Evans	Building an RV-7A (Few lady builders out there! )
Van’s Aircraft WWW Links	Builder websites that Van’s lists.

Selected Vendor Websites
Here is a complete list of vendor bookmarks I have: “The List”
Avery Tools	The place to get aircraft tools and supplies.
Aircraft Extras	Various ‘extra’ aircraft options.
Cleveland Tools	Another good place for tools. (Never actually ordered)
Barnstormers	Free aviation classified ads.
The Yard Store	Great place for aircraft tools.
AeroElectric	The source for knowledge about things aviation electrical.
AeroSport Power	Engine builder. Popular with RV builders.
Affordable Panels	Modular instrument panels for RV’s.
Aircraft Spruce	Aviation parts and accessories.
Airparts, Inc.	My local source for aluminum.
Approach Systems	Plug-n-play avionics wiring system.
Barrett Perfomance Aircraft	Performance engine builders
Blue Mountain Avionics	EFIS system. I’m interested in the G3 Lite.
Bob Archer Sportcraft Antenna’s Whitepaper	Wingtip antenna’s.
CreativAir	Wingtip landing lights and flasher.
DiBlasi	Folding motorcycles!
Dynon Development	Makers of the EFIS-D10.
Hotel Whiskey	Makers of extended range fuel tanks that fit in the lightning holes of your wing.
Fairings, Etc.	Custom made fiberglass fairings for RV’s.
GeoBeck	All sorts of things for RV’s. Videos, parts, seat cushions, etc.
Grand Rapids Technologies	Engine Monitor system and an EFIS as well.
Gretz Aero	Sells a heated pitot tube and electric trim options.
James Aircraft	Makers of the Holy-Cowl and custom baffling.
KitLog Pro	KitLog Pro is an organizational tool that will allow the builder of any type aircraft to create, maintain, display, and archive their complete building process.
InAir Instruments	Makers of a Lift-Reserve indicator.
Light Speed Engineering	Electronic ignition manufacturers
Mattituck Services	Engine builder
MicroAir	Makers of a 2 ¼” hole transponder and transceiver
MT Propeller	Propeller manufacturers.
Nova Electronics	Strobe power supply alternative.
Penn Yan Aero	Engine builders
Rocky Mountain Instrument	Makers of the microEncoder and microMonitor
RST Engineering	Kit electronics for the aviation community.
Scheme Designers	Custome paint scheme design
TruTrak Flight Systems	Makers of the TruTak autopilot
Wicks Aircraft Supply	Aircraft supply store
Whirlwind Propellers	Propeller manufacturer