Before you can fly your homebuilt aircraft, you need to complete both the FAA registration and certification process. Join FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative Joe Norris as he explains what a builder needs to do to successfully navigate the FAA’s required processes.

Building your own wood airplane can be a very rewarding experience. Whether you plan to build a set of wings or the entire airplane from wood, don’t cut a single piece of lumber until you watch this informative webinar on working with wood. Join EAA staff member and Pietenpol builder, John Egan who will share information on wood selection, construction techniques, and other important selected topics.

Join Tom Charpentier and Rob Hackman from the EAA government advocacy office as they discuss current issues for owners and builders of amateur-built aircraft.

Building an aircraft from “scratch” using just a set of plans is a great way to get the most bang for your buck! Tim Hoversten, technical aviation specialist at EAA, shares information on scratchbuilding and reviews many of the designs you can build without a kit.

Greg Hughes of Van’s Aircraft will discuss their new high-wing RV-15 design.

Your annual condition inspection is an important part of keeping your homebuilt safe. Vic Syracuse, author of the book Are Your Nuts Tight? Guide to Identifying Problems on Your Amateur-Built Aircraft, will share how to properly inspect and maintain your homebuilt. Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.