Builder Internet Resources

     Just like right set of tools make all the difference, having good information is a key to happier and productive builder life.  Here are some that I have gathered.

Government / Regulatory

• http://www.faa.gov - The Feds.
• http://www.ntsb.gov/aviation/aviation.htm - When you bend your wings.
• http://www.faa.gov/fsdo/seafsdo/ - It ain't airplane until these boys say it is.

Organizations

• http://www.aopa.org - The flying folk's AAA
• http://www.eaa.org - Ask these folks about building planes.
• http://www.ninety-nines.org - Women in Aviation

Manufacturer

• http://www.velocityaircraft.com - The nice folks who made the kit.
• http://www.sierraflightsystems.com - Cool panel!
• http://www.upsat.com - Nice radios
• http://www.rkymtn.com - Rocky Mountain Instrument (makes engine monitors)

Vendors

• http://www.aircraft-spruce.com - Where all the spare AN bolts come from.
• http://www.chiefaircraft.com - Another one.
• http://www.jensentools.com - Where you can get that handy right angle ratcheting screw driver.

Information

• http://www.homebuilt.org - What else is out there?
• http://www.canard.org - Birds of the feather.
• http://landings.com - All things airplane.