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Join us on January 27-31, 2025, during the fifth-annual EAA Homebuilders Week online event. Experts from every corner of the homebuilt aircraft community will bring their knowledge and information to builders everywhere through free and interactive webinars.
Homebuilders Week is a tremendous learning opportunity that celebrates the legacy of EAA founder Paul Poberezny. As he often said, using hand and mind to create aircraft that allow us to enjoy the personal freedom of flight!
Join EAA staff member and Pietenpol builder, John Egan who will share information on wood selection, construction techniques, and other important selected topics.
Many builders express concern over seller’s liability. In this presentation, attorney Kathy Yodice will discuss the facts around this issue and steps a builder can take to reduce their risk. Kathy is the vice chair of the EAA Legal Advisory Council.
Joe Norris, amateur built DAR, will cover the basics of how to perform a weight and balance calculation on your aircraft. He will then explain what calculations and paperwork the FAA inspector or DAR needs for your airworthiness application.
An analysis of fatalities in experimental amateur built aircraft over the past 13 years to identify common causes and elements of training or technology which could help reduce the chances of being involved in an accident.
Budd Davisson, Sport Aviation columnist and Homebuilders Hall of Fame inductee, will cover the advantages of gas welding and some tips on getting started.
Get all the latest information on the new Sonex Highwing! Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible will brief the audience on the progress of the first prototype aircraft.
Join FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative Joe Norris as he explains what a builder needs to do to successfully navigate the FAA’s required processes.
Join EAA’s Jack Pelton, Sean Elliott and Rob Hackman as they discuss current issues for owners and builders of amateur-built aircraft and challenges to the aviation industry.
Mike Busch A&P/IA offers a series of real-life stories that demonstrate how engine monitor data analysis can be used to provide precise, accurate, pinpoint diagnosis.
This presentation will review considerations of engine acquisition options including certificated versus experimental engines and rebuilt versus overhauled. It will also review basic engine terminology and nomenclature.
Learn the basics of how to work with composites in aircraft construction projects. EAA SportAir instructor Scott VanderVeen will share what you need to know to be successful.
Paul Dye presents a look at the things a builder/pilot should consider in planning, training for, and executing a flight test program on their new homebuilt aircraft.
This session will not only help you develop the best paint scheme to highlight the beauty of your aircraft, but will also help you develop your design within a frame work of living within a budget for applying the paint scheme design.
In this webinar, John Cox will explain how to properly use AN hardware and many other fasteners not commonly used outside of aircraft. John is a manager of EAA’s SportAir Workshop program and an A&P/IA mechanic.
Serial builder Vic Syracuse will share strategies and tips for successfully completing your project. Vic is a nationally recognized expert in pre-buy examinations, condition inspections, and DAR services for amateur-built aircraft.
In this webinar, we'll cover general considerations such as matching your avionics to your flying and budget, product choices, and configurations from Dynon Avionics.
EAA SportAir Workshops Electrical Systems & Avionics instructor Dick Koehler discusses the basics of aircraft electrical wiring and tips for planning out your aircraft electrical system.
This presentation is for builders who want to know how to plan and wire their aircraft. Marc Ausman, author of Aircraft Wiring Guide, will cover how to start thinking about and planning for the electrical system.
Learn the basics of fabric covering aircraft from EAA SportAir Workshop instructor Nate Hammond. Nate, an A&P mechanic, has restored just about every style of fabric-covered aircraft in existence.
Sheet metal construction is the most popular material used in today’s kit aircraft. Mike Dooley will teach you how to work with sheet metal in this session. Mike is an instructor for the EAA SportAir Workshops sheet metal course and built an RV-8.
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