Flight testing homebuilt aircraft advanced composite techniques kit airplane construction kitplanes fabric series the rotax 912 competition. I personally have always been fascinated with the idea of building my own flying machine. The faa will also want to inspect the airworthiness of the experimental aircraft you build. Computerized aircraft log manager has been serving the aircraft maintenance community for over 25 years. Aircraft builders logbook, aircraft technical book co. The home of deal with it, a stewart s51d mustang project. If you have general questions about experimental aviation or are new to homebuilts and have questions about how to get started this is the place.
Structural aircraft design free structural aircraft design. This website was built to document the construction of an rv9a in compliance with the faa requirements needed to certify the aircraft. Free aircraft design software for aerodynamics, stability. Also included in the software are all the faa forms, advisory circulars, and regulations pertinent to the building of an experimental aircraft. With calculix finite element models can be build, calculated and postprocessed. Custom instrument panels are now available directly from zenith aircraft company exclusively for zenith builders and owners. Guide to maintaining a homebuilt aircraft wanttaja.
Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get back to building. Aircraft parts for experimental aircraft low prices for the cost conscience homebuilder. Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get. It provides recommendations and suggestions you can combine with other sources on test flying, such as the aircraft plankit manufacturers flight testing instructions and other flight testing data. I have been serving the needs of home airplane builders for some time now. We cover topics relevant to anyone who has ever dreamed of building or owning a homebuilt experimental aircraft.
I just released a new free software application named buildlog that makes it easy to track time worked while building an experimental aircraft. Create hundreds of items combinations within seconds and present them to your client. Is there any builders log computer software available. Alan browns page on building his celebrity, a biplane design by fisher aero corporation. Welcome to my experimental aircraft web site, which serves as a builders log and for familyfriends to follow. Keep detailed records of your project, from start to finish. A great builders log and some interesting animations make this a great site for. First, it fulfills the faa requirement of maintaining a construction log for the project, including photographs showing methods of construction and workmanship. Ac 9089b amateurbuilt aircraft and ultralight flight. I am building an rv8 aircraft designed by vans aircraft. The world of homebuilt aircraft officially known in the united states as experimental amateurbuilt aircraft has existed as long as powered flight. The experimental aircraft association has introduced a new, online eaa builders log, free for all eaa members, to use to document projects and demonstrate compliance with the faas 51 percent rule. The solver is able to do linear and nonlinear calculations.
I remember when i first saw a zenith kit being built in an article i read in popular mechanics, august 1997 magazine. My panther will be the trigear version powered by a 120 hp corvair engine. We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders, and pilots who get together with like minded people to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. Xpanel software, the leader in instrument panel design. Join a community of amateur, homebuilt aircraft builders, sharing their passions and hardearned lessons. Venkateshs excellent builders log on his velocity 173 project. What is the difference between experimental and amateur. Compatible with vans rv, zenith, sonex, rans, lancair, kitfox, or any other kit plane or plans built. Mar 29, 2018 and there is the experimental airplane. If the inspector wants to inspect the aircraft, it is the same as when you first received your airworthiness certificate. Experimental amateurbuilt aircraft, often called homebuilts because they are typically built in peoples garages and basements, are the fastest growing segment of new aircraft in the united states. It has been one of the most rewarding times of my life. Aircraft building eaa experimental aircraft association. Refer back to this extensive library throughout the entire building process.
This feature includes all the faa advisory circulars and regulations pertinent to the construction of experimental aircraft. Even the wright brothers were homebuilders, since they didnt rely on a factory to construct their airplanes. Most likely the aircraft was in experimental while the were working on a modification for the production line. Rudi wrote a comment on project log easy setup using sd image. Kitlog pro is an organizational tool that allows the builder of any type of aircraft to create, archive, maintain, and display the entire building process. Hi for those interested in new concepts here is my build log of the concept seaplane. Matt is also part of the insanely great software company, ambrosia software. Building an aircraft is a significant challenge, not to mention all the documentation that has to be completed. Home vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. He has some excellent and sage advice for homebuilders of any aircraft.
My kitlog is a web based builders hub that showcases experimental aircraft projects from all over the world. Books, tools and videos for building an rv experimental aircraft. That being said, what type of requirements does an experimental aircraft have to meet. Experimental was originally applied to development test aircraft only.
Inspired by the success of the bma efis, and the autopilot project, this project aims to build a basic efis for experimental aircraft. The objective is to generate an aircraft construction log with three purposes. I have completed the tail feathers for the waiex i hope to build. Eaa introduces online builders log to help aircraft builders. Initial develpment will focus on the design of the ahrs, which will serve as the platform for the efis in the future. Experimental aircraft plans software free download. Whether designing your aircraft instrument panel from scratch or redesigning an existing panel, xpanel 5000 makes it easy and provides you with the powerful tools you need to do the job right. Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our chapter. The pre and postprocessor is an interactive 3dtool using the opengl api. I previously plans built a sonex powered by a 3300 jabiru engine. If the inspector wants to inspect the aircraft, it is the same as when you. Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft builders from around the world using kitlog pro.
Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv, a glastar, or even a lancair ivp, kitlog pro is the most efficient way to ensure that you meet the requirements of a builders log for the certification of your homebuilt aircraft. My inspector simply wanted a copy of the cd with my build pictures. I think some people spend more time writing their build logs then they do actually building the airplane it does not matter how polished your build log is as long as the inspector feels you built the airplane. Start using it now to create your aircraft build log. Jul, 20 start using it now to create your aircraft build log. A couple of years later i got the bug to build again and ended up rescuing a sonex kit from a builder in south. Any experiences andor comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build an rv9a or any other aircraft. Eaa introduced an online builders log website for eaa members to document their compliance with the 51% rule. You need to be a member of zenith aircraft builders and flyers to add comments. This web site is not owned or managed by sonex aircraft, llc. Compatible with vans rv, zenith, sonex, rans, lancair, kitfox, or any other kit plane or plans built project. Jukka tervamakis experimental aircraft jukka tervamakis page on a lifetime of homebuilt experimental aircraft projects. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies.
Kitlog, a building log for aircraft aircraft extras. Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv, a glastar, or even a lancair ivp, kitlog pro is the most efficient way to ensure that you meet the requirements of a builders log for the certification of your home built aircraft. However, while its not required for certification of your homebuilt, you may still wish to track the time. Books, tools and videos for building an rv experimental. Amateurbuilt aircraft are built by individuals and certificated by the federal aviation administration faa as experimental amateurbuilt eab. Unleashed experimental aircraft seaplane build update. This blog documents the further adventures of matt dralle and the construction of his rv8 serial number 82880, n998rv ruby vixen. There are more experimental class aircraft in the usa than any other.
All the highlights of the build is documented in series of videos on mike. Building an airplane has been a dream of mine for a very long time. The pilots behind these diy aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you how to realize your own aviation ambitions. What are the us regulations governing experimental aircraft. I keep a much more extensive list on my free aircraft design software site. Here is the latest build update of unleashed experimental float plane build for. I am building a vans aircraft rv9a, a two seat low wing traditionally constructed aluminum aircraft capable of 190mph speeds. What records must i keep to document the construction of my homebuilt aircraft.
Builderlog is a modern app for logging your experimental aircraft build. Sonex aircraft, llc is not responsible for the content unless explicitly stated. Mar 12, 2012 a black pen and lined paper worked just fine for me. A couple of years later i got the bug to build again and ended up rescuing a sonex kit from a builder in south carolina. Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft. Aircraft builder build, log, track and share overview. See a wide variety of experimental aircraft pictures, including details of how they were built.
Eaa introduces online builders log to help aircraft. Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv. The purpose of the builder records is to verify that amateur builders did indeed build the aircraft, so the faa inspector or designated airworthiness representative dar appreciates pictures of the amateur builders actually working on the project. Any experiences andor comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build an rv9a or any other. The application of the term to amateur builts is an artifact of the early days of homebuilding in the early 50s, when the civil aviation authority faas predecessor was persuaded to create a formal licensing structure for amateur built airplanes created for personal use, and they decided to piggyback on the existing. When you have an airworthiness certificate, like all aircraft, the experimental helicopter must be registered with the faa, who provides a certificate of registration.
Aug 29, 2012 eric marenyi experimental aircraft builders log. Tommys aviation page tommy thompsons excellent pages on building his loehle aircraft p5151. Free buildlog software is now available zenith aircraft builders. The aircraft im building is a sonex waiex pronounced yx. Kitlog pro began simply as an electronic builders log and has since evolved into a complete builders resource tool that has completely revolutionized the experimental aircraft industry. Vans aircraft is the leading designer and manufacturer of kit aircraft, with more than 10,000 flying aircraft and a wide selection of available models.
These are a great way to see what goes into building a homebuilt aircraft. Building the velocity 173 kitplane the agony and the ecstasy of kitbuilding. Makerplane lets you build an experimental aircraft with digital printers. Oct 12, 2011 the pilots behind these diy aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you how to realize your own aviation ambitions. It has two seats, arranged in tandem, multipurpose airplane, including aerobatics. I am a beta builder of the panther single seat experimental aircraft designed by dan weseman of sport performance aviation. Discussion in flight following started by luvflyin, mar 4, 2016. Kitlog pro software kitlog pro is a comprehensive four part software design that allows the builderpilot to create, archive, maintain and display the entire building process of their aircraft. Kitlog pro began simply as an electronic builder s log and has since evolved into a complete builders resource tool that has completely revolutionized the experimental aircraft industry.
You can also check out the high definition 1080p videos on my rv8 youtube channel. Free aircraft design software for aerodynamics, stability and. Makerplane lets you build an experimental aircraft with. Builderlog experimental aircraft builder log coming soon. I cobuilt this with the assistance of my good friend dale williams who now is the proud owner.
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