Building your own airplane : an introduction (paper)

Building Your Own Airplane describes the complete process, from selecting an aircraft design to flight testing your creation. This overview consolidates information previously unavailable or scattered throughout aviation literature. It also features facts and advice gleaned from real-life experience of the author, a section on the history and background of homebuilt aircraft, clear descriptions and directions for getting started, including advice on the skills and tools needed for the various types of construction and criteria for picking the right project.

History of homebuilt aircraft, Selecting your plane, Getting started, Time flies when you"re having fun, Getting information and help, Selecting an engine, Hitting the wall, Radios and instruments, Finishing touches, The paper war, Testing your creation, The best part - flying it