Builders can use the free service to keep track of their airplane as it is built. The longez is a 2place, singleengine, allcomposite homebuild airplane. Oct 12, 2011 of the 23,000 amateurbuilt planes in the u. The list is located here, and if youd like to have your log listed for others to find, please email me the link to your site, or just message me here. The rocket will fly sometime this century, subject to weather of course. The experimental aircraft association 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. Visit velocity builders personal web sites velocity is proud to endorses the use of for documenting the build of your kit. What records must i keep to document the construction of my homebuilt aircraft. Builderlog is a modern app for logging your experimental aircraft build.
Ultra micro f117 stealth fighter 28mm eflite delta v micro jet. Aircam forum view topic builders log lockwood aircraft. It contains the tooling needed to build some of the most popular aluminum airplanes, including the rv series, the thorp t18, the midget mustang, and many. Many of our customers contract with their katahdin dealer andor builder to build their katahdin cedar log home. Most kitplanes require over hours to build even after any quickbuild options. A special thanks to all my patient sponsors, to whom the amateur built experimental aeroplane community owes so much. That site might be a good resource for ac builders. Maybe you are one of them and are trying to decide which used eab will meet your flying needs and your budget. March 31, 2020 to april 5, 2020 lakeland linder regional airport klal.
Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get back to building. Add photos, videos, and more to catalog the homebuilder journey, company officials note. Most experienced builders have found that their first projects required triple the estimated time to build. Matt is also part of the insanely great software company, ambrosia software. Aircraft builders logbook, aircraft technical book co. Online builders logs zenith aircraft builders and flyers. The software and the hardware is designed to help ultralight trike, fixed wing, paratrike, kit builders, and home aircraft builders to find low cost solution for basic flight instrumentation. This site chronicles my familys janice, brad, and renee activities in building a four place 200 mile per hour rv10 experimental aircraft. They are experienced in log home construction and work regularly with local craftsmen and subcontractors. Build the vw t1 samba camper, the iconic volkswagen van. Kitlogpro downloads experimental aircraft builders log. Kitlog pro began simply as an electronic builders log and has since evolved into a. Zenith aircraft kits have become significantly easier and quicker to build over the years as final hole size matchdrilled parts and assemblies have become available, thanks to cnc manufacturing and solidworks design software.
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, many of our customers like the challenge of building their own log home. Architectural models bring a building down to a small scale for studying, to mock up, or to display. Aircraft builder helps you capture your progress using your ipad, and generate a build log when you are done. Click on the testimonials tab and see why over 6000 builders are using our software. This blog documents the further adventures of matt dralle and the construction of his rv8 serial number 82880, n998rv ruby vixen.
The world of homebuilt aircraft officially known in the united states as experimental amateurbuilt aircraft has existed as long as powered flight. To do so, simply click on the register button on the aircraft summary window and follow the instructions. Join a community of amateur, homebuilt aircraft builders, sharing their passions and hardearned lessons. Online community for active builders and pilots of zenith aircraft kits chris heintz zenair light airplane designs. Members of the eaa and other professional organizations. Here is a link to sonex aircraft, the designer of the aircraft and the producer of the kit. I just released a new free software application named buildlog that makes it easy to track time worked while building an experimental aircraft. Free buildlog software is now available zenith aircraft builders. There you will find modelspecific groups as well as groups covering rv building and flying as a whole. The online log is available at following its initial launch at eaa airventure oshkosh 2019.
Note that these kits may not qualify for aircraft registration under the traditional 51% regulations. Wood architectural scale models to build and display. The eaa builders log is a great way to show your work to an faa. If youre currently building, flyingor dreaming of building and flying onethis is the place for you. They offer innovative ideas and products and put smiles on a great many faces. If the buyer is purchasing a complete kit or flying aircraft, then a copy of the signed faa bill of sale form 80502 must also be included with the planholder buyer agreement. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story.
Mark agreed to design a 100 wing span 337 from a full scale 3 view drawing and laser kit it for me. The faa values the chain of ownership with all kit aircraft and aircraft registration can become very difficult if this chain is not documented by all owners. The rv10 is done and has its faa airworthiness certificate. Builders log bill hammonds kitfox series 6 project n9kf. Weve created kitplane builders to help you fly your dream. This is super cool because i can use my iphone to show the 650 and its the perfect size and fully touch screen like the real 650. My name is bjornar svingen, and i am building this onex experimental aircraft. Total posts 58965 total topics 15066 total members 882 our newest member kinzuaaviation.
Kitlog, a building log for aircraft aircraft extras. If you do not have the time to build your own airplane, we suggest you purchase a new factorybuilt light sport aircraft lsa or used assembled aircraft, or use professional builder. 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. Planelogix officials said they designed the builder logbook to be. It contains our most popular rivet hammer and is an excellent tool kit. The dashboard gives you a quick overview of the project and instant access to the. Master builders kits the master builders kit is our most comprehensive riveting kit. They, like the homebuilders of today, used their own abilities and. Home page builder biography kitfox information preparing to build the tail the fuselage the wings fabric covering instrument panel cockpit interior. A very detailed builders log of the construction of a kitfox v outback.
You can also check out the high definition 1080p videos on my rv8. Expercraft offers an exciting new free product that allows aircraft builders free webspace and a simple user interface to post the details of their build online. Kit builder is custom clothing designer software that has been designed to allow you to create and build your own range of clothing online. Aeroauto about homebuilt aircraft with automobile engines aero interiors if you are seeking a custom aircraft interior, theyll create one for your lancair, vans velocity, or any other homebuilt project. Jan 02, 2020 the next owner of your airplane will thank you for a detailed builders log when deciding to make modifications or needing to know more about the materials and procedures you used. Or envision changes, where its more economical to use a model. I started my build with a weeklong tail building class involving my tail kit and 2 pros. Stuart hutchison experimental aircraft builders log. Aircraft building experimental aircraft association.
A great builders log and some interesting animations make this a great site for. March 12, 2020 to march 15, 2020 gainesville airport kgle 0 comments 1 like. Your builders log feeds directly into your aircraft manual, beefing up the checklists you already have. What should be in your builders log documenting your. Eric newtons bearhawk construction site erics third homebuilt, and his second time to list his online builders log here. The software is free but it application requires to purchase of flybox central panel and sensors from sky. Bimx log home virtual tour custom timber log homes. My kitlog is a web based builder s hub that showcases experimental aircraft projects from all over the world. My kitlog is a web based builders hub that showcases. Youve found the place for more than you ever wanted to know about our bearhawk project. My kitlog is a web based builders hub that showcases experimental aircraft projects from all over the world. Builderlog experimental aircraft builder log coming soon. Even the wright brothers were homebuilders, since they didnt rely on a factory to construct their airplanes.
My background includes engineering, industrial design, woodworking, machining, kit aircraft development and construction, and avionics installation. Home vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. 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. Nov, 2018 skylab flybox ultralight instrument panel and android application software. The following information is provided from my experience and ongoing building process of the longez. Construction sequence of this kit was adjusted to allow for priming, alterations and wing fuel tanks. Weve worked hard to make aircraft homebuilding accessible to anyone by giving you clear and complete plans, matchedhole kits and readytoassemble parts that. Joes rv 12 a builders log of vans lsa light sport aircraft. Aircraft builder helps you capture your progress using your ipad, and generate a build log. However, while its not required for certification of your homebuilt, you may still wish to track the time.
In total there are users online 0 registered, 1 hidden and 12 guests based on users active over the past 5 minutes most users ever online was 203 on tue jan 21, 2020 7. 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. Were bringing the excitement of building and flying your own custom plane to a broader range of pilots by creating a unique kitplane builders center. Its exceeding all expectations and is truly a joy to fly. Internet resources vans aircraft total performance rv kit. Skylab flybox ultralight instrument panel and android application software.
New kits take just a few hundred hours to assemble, requiring just simple skills and tools to put together. The cost is mostly due to the turbine jet engine that powers this aircraft. Or perhaps you really want to join the ranks of airplane builders, a cadre of craftsmen that has already turned out over 30,000 aircraft since the faa instituted the eab category. The company that has brought you great forums like the rvlist, zenithlist, and pietenpollist for nearly two decades is now the proud owner of this outstanding builders kit. Kitlog pro vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. 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. This downloadable software is a selfcontained application that runs on windows, mac or even on the ipad. So, a new direction is needed to keep the supply of parts coming to the many loyal builders.
Thank you for choosing to download the fully functional 15 day trial version of kitlog pro v2. Visit velocity builders personal web sites velocity aircraft. Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft builders from around the. Cessna skymaster 337 designed by carolina custom kits rc. Its difficult imagining how someone with zero aluminum aircraft building skills can do a first rate job on their first attempt though many do. Commonly named the hippie van, t1 samba camper van was a revolution in transportcargo and, thanks to the hippie movement, a symbol of freedom. Is there any builders log computer software available. I live in orange county, california and i spent just over 8 years scratch building my zenith ch 650 in my twocar garage. See more than 1121 projects and over 175,904 log entries. Im still working on trying to organize a list of all zenith online builders logs. Kit builder aircraft tool kit initially designed for the rv3, rv4 and rv6 builders, this new kit has proven to be very popular with virtually all aircraft home builders. This 5photo version is free, a gold edition has 42 photos and may be purchased at. N805tb is a bob barrowsdesigned bearhawk 4place with plans number 1063, built from bearhawk aircraftavipro kit number 60. Wing kit started after finish kit kit arrives 042814 start right wing 020515 photo 030715.
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. Jul, 20 aircraft builder helps you capture your progress using your ipad, and generate a build log when you are done. The software is free but it application requires to purchase of flybox central panel and sensors from sky laboratories ltd. This is practically the entire log online and is well documented with pictures. The next owner of your airplane will thank you for a detailed builders log when deciding to make modifications or needing to know more about the materials and procedures you used. These are a great way to see what goes into building a homebuilt aircraft. Search for aircam in the builders search section on that website and you will see that glenn whitehouse has done a nice job of tracking his work and documenting his build in pictures. Obviously, you will need to back up your electronic files or keep print outs in case your computer malfunctions. Please note that this kit is a prototype, so this build will help with any final tweaking needed. A screen saver with experimental aircraft photos from nasa and dryden flight research. Homebuilt aviation pty ltd dedicated to the development of kit aircraft and components for the home builder, and to the promotion and growth of sport aviation including an affordable low wing 2 place aircraft kit that includes the engine, engine mount, cowel bowl etc. Zenith aircraft builders, free zenith aircraft builders freeware software downloads. Compatible with vans rv, zenith, sonex, rans, lancair, kitfox, or any other kit plane or plans built project.
Viewing others logs is a great way to get answer to your questions and simply get ideas for how to do things. Kitlog pro software is an organizational tool that will allow the builder to create, maintain, display, and archive the complete building process. Nessa aircraft nessa aircraft a site to inspire amateur aircraft builders on alternate selections for an economical safe approach to flying. My goal is to give a prospective longez builder the upfront information they need to get building. Zenith aircraft builders and flyers online community of. To get started, simply search for a project that interests you or just browse the recent activity section on this page. Click on the tab above to search for experimental aircraft builders from all over the world.
I think some builders stumble a bit on whats in between. The main purpose of this blog is to log the progress. An excellent site and a good way to get an idea on how to log your own project. On september, 2014 i received my special airworthiness certificate. The pilots behind these diy aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you. Even at 3040 hours a month thats 68 years before your dream kit aircraft will take flight. Homebuilt and experimental aircraft thirty thousand feet. Also included in the software are all the faa forms, advisory circulars, and. Check out the stories and photos from some of these first flights, and submit your own. Yes, kitlog pro is a builder s log software that allows you keep digital photos along with your daily entries.
Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv. Another resource where content is curated from around the internet and posted is the vans aircraft builders web site. Probably the next largest internet presence for vans builders and pilots is facebook. Webbased flight scheduling, aviation data management and reporting software for corporate flight departments. Yep, or anywhere in between 100% diy and proassist. Zenith aircraft builders freeware free download zenith. The aircraft are not available factoryassembled from zenith aircraft co.
Aircraft builder build, log, track and share overview. It allows members to post an unlimited number of entries. The rv10 has just gone through its second conditional inspection. They can be especially useful for examing a building in all directions in a small environment, to catch any designs that might be unappealing once applied to a full scale building. Southland has helped over 30,000 customers with beautiful custom log homes since 1978. Post any suggestion or questions you may have for this forum. Document library glasair aircraft owners association. Carrboro, nc planelogix has released a new builder logbook module available to aircraft builders for free. Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft builders from around the world using kitlog pro. For some time now, mike chesney has been working as my apprentice, learning all the ins and outs of building access kits, setting up cnc programs, and in general getting ready to take over my part time kit building hobby. Creating and sharing your aircraft build log is now easier than ever before. Balloon building this site documents the building activities. Oct 19, 2017 quite a few people have figured this out. Jared and tabithas bearhawk construction log the story of.
I just picked the kit up from him today and offered to do this build log. Developed specifically for zenith builders by a builder these videos on dvd are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical handson construction information. 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. The project log pages listed below were intended to document milestones and items of general interest in the project, but they got completely out of control almost immediately. Find help you find the right plane through our consulting services and reference center.