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