Amateur-Built Aircraft Articles

• March 31, 2011 - EAA Input on New Homebuilt Advisory Circular Helps Prevent New Regulations
• March 17, 2011 - Amateur-Built Hours Flown Up, Accident Rate Down
• February 24, 2011 - New Homebuilts Outpace Production Models in 2010
• January 27, 2011 - UPDATE: Zenith Clarifies Zodiac 601 Model Number Change
• December 8, 2010 - EAA Works to End Test-Flight Restrictions in California
• December 3, 2010 - Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight
• September 9, 2010 - Sonex's AeroVee Turbo-Powered Waiex Makes First Flight
• September 9, 2010 - Draft Advisory Circular Seeks Improved AB Safety, Avoids Aircraft Limitations
• August 19, 2010 - A380 Test Pilot Addresses Amateur-Built Safety
• August 19, 2010 - Unique Scratch-built Design Sets Unofficial Distance Record
• July 28, 2010 - Amateur-built aircraft safety: EAA, FAA collaborate on improvements
• April 13, 2010 - Joint Purchase of Epic is Final Ruling
• April 8, 2010 - LoPresti, EAA Chapters Building 'Fury' Kit
• April 5, 2010 - Judge Orders Partnership for Epic Aircraft
• April 1, 2010 - Accident Investigators Visit EAA for Experimental Aircraft Training
• March 9, 2010 - Digging Deeper on Homebuilt Safety
• February 25, 2010 - A Closer Look ... FAA's Zodiac 601/650 Aircraft Report
• December 30, 2009 - EAA Survey of Zenith Owners Published
• December 23, 2009 - SubSonex Heat Wave
• November 25, 2009 - Calling All Zodiac 601XL/650 Owners ... Your Input is Needed!
• November 19, 2009 - Van's Air Force Team Sets New Guinness Record
• November 13, 2009 - FAA and AMD Action on Zodiac Prompts Questions
• November 12, 2009 - FAA grounds Zodiac 601XL and 650 S-LSA until compliance with AMD Safety Alert
• November 9, 2009 - Zodiac Manufacturer AMD Issues Safety Alert for CH 601 XL and CH 650 Models
• November 7, 2009 - FAA Issues SAIB on Zodiac CH601XL and CH650 Aircraft
• October 29, 2009 - Savoring a New Design
• October 22, 2009 - FAA Kit Evaluators Tune-Up New Kit Approval Process at Sonex
• October 8, 2009 - FAA Rescinds Info Letter Regarding Lancair Safety Record
• October 7, 2009 - Revised "51 Percent" Policy Good News for Builders, Kit Makers
• September 18, 2009 - FAA Ends Moratorium on Kit Evaluations
• September 17, 2009 - EAA Assists Another Zodiac 601XL Builder
• September 16, 2009 - FAA Amateur-Built Policy Delayed - ARC Report Offers Encouraging Signs
• August 21, 2009 - Fingers Crossed for Favorable "51%" Outcome
• May 7, 2009 - EAA Helps Zodiac 601XL Builder Get Airworthiness Inspection
• April 15, 2009 - FAA: No Decision to Ground Zodiac CH-601XL
• February 26, 2009 - EAA/FAA 2009 Winter Aviation Summit: Day Two Summary
• February 24, 2009 - EAA/FAA 2009 Winter Aviation Summit: A Productive First Day
• February 23, 2009 - EAA/FAA 2009 Winter Aviation Summit: Annual Sessions Begin at Oshkosh
• February 12, 2009 - EAA Seeks to Help Clarify AD/Amateur-Built Aircraft Confusion
• February 5, 2009 - Amateur-Built ARC Completes Mission
• January 7, 2009 - Perfect Storm Brewing To Threaten General Aviation?
• December 11, 2008 - Deadline for 51% Rule Comments is Monday
• October 30, 2008 - FAA Re-opens Comment Period on Proposed 51% Rule Policy Changes
• September 30, 2008 - EAA Stands Up For The Homebuilt Movement
• September 18, 2008 - Keep Those Comments Coming
• September 11, 2008 - EAA Members’ Voices Being Heard on 51% Proposal
• September 4, 2008 - EAA: FAA’s Proposal Would Adversely Affect Homebuilt Movement
• August 29, 2008 - EAA to FAA: Don’t Overcomplicate Participation in Homebuilding
• August 21, 2008 - Members Comments Reinforce EAA’s Message: Enforce Existing 51% Rule
• August 7, 2008 - More Time Provided for Comments on 51% Proposed Policy
• August 1, 2008 - Safety a key for acting administrator
• July 31, 2008 - Committee to address amateur-built safety
• July 30, 2008 - Enforce existing 51% rule, say amateur-aircraft builders
• July 30, 2008 - EAA Advocating for You
• July 29, 2008 - Legislative issues and amateur-built rules on stage at AirVenture
• July 29, 2008 - 51% rule proposal eyed
• July 15, 2008 - Long-Awaited FAA Policy on Amateur Building Released
• July 14, 2008 - Lawrence, Homebuilt Council Appear at SRO Arlington Forum
• July 3, 2008 - Lawrence Will Speak on 51% Rule at Arlington Fly-In
• June 12, 2008 - Lawrence Speaks on 51% Rule at Golden West
• June 5, 2008 - Lawrence to Discuss Amateur-Built Rules at Golden West Fly-In
• May 29, 2008 - Lawrence to Discuss 51% Rule at Golden West
• May 15, 2008 - EAA Steadfast in Defense of Amateur-Building Privileges
• May 9, 2008 - FAA Issues Final AD for Taylorcraft Strut Attach Fitting
• April 18, 2008 - FAA Notice Answers EAAers' Call to Protect 51%-Approved Aircraft Kits
• April 9, 2008 - EAA Highlights 51% Rule Issue at Sun 'n Fun
• April 2, 2008 - FAA Visits Van's, Epic to Assess Proposed Kit Evaluation Policies
• February 28, 2008 - EAA Asks Members to Urge FAA: Preserve Rights For All Homebuilders
• February 21, 2008 - Reaction on ARC Report, Moratorium
• February 15, 2008 - Look Forward, Look Around, Move Forward– Dick Van Grunsven, Van’s Aircraft
• February 15, 2008 - Open Letter to the Press and Publi– Jeremy Monnett, Sonex Aircraft, LLC
• February 6, 2008 - EAA, FAA Discuss Experimental Amateur-Built Rules
• February 1, 2008 - Homebuilding’s Challenge
• February 1, 2008 - Look Back, Look Forward, Move Forward
• January 1, 2008 - A Rule for All Builders