Earlier this month, Doug Berry set out to build his very own airplane. Now he has a shiny new four-seater with a turbocharged engine and a sleek carbon fiber body. Here's how he put everything together.
Of the 23,000 amateur-built planes in the U.S., most were built from professional designs or kits. Not these four. The pilots behind these DIY aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you how to realize your own aviation ambitions.
Homebuilt aircraft and homebuilt aircraft kits provide a path to pursue a personal dream of flight. EAA's resources can help any homebuilder or restorer.
Homebuilt aircraft, also known as amateur-built aircraft or kit planes, are constructed by persons for whom this is not a professional activity. These aircraft may be constructed from "scratch," from plans, or from assembly kits.
Earlier this month, Doug Berry set out to build his very own airplane. Now he has a shiny new four-seater with a turbocharged engine and a sleek carbon fiber body. Here's how he put everything together.
Of the 23,000 amateur-built planes in the U.S., most were built from professional designs or kits. Not these four. The pilots behind these DIY aircraft tell us their inspiration, and we tell you how to realize your own aviation ambitions.
Homebuilt aircraft and homebuilt aircraft kits provide a path to pursue a personal dream of flight. EAA's resources can help any homebuilder or restorer.
Homebuilt aircraft, also known as amateur-built aircraft or kit planes, are constructed by persons for whom this is not a professional activity. These aircraft may be constructed from "scratch," from plans, or from assembly kits.
