Best Homebuilt

The Laser 230 is an American single-seat, purpose-built aerobatic monoplane developed by Leo Loudenslager in the lineage of his original Laser aircraft. Distinguished by its installation of a 230-horsepower Lycoming AEIO-540 engine, the aircraft was designed to deliver exceptional power-to-weight ra...

The Steen Skybolt is a two-seat, open-cockpit aerobatic biplane originally designed by Lamar Steen in the United States during the late 1960s. It is primarily available as a homebuilt aircraft, constructed by amateur builders from either plans or kits. The aircraft is typically powered by various mo...

The Giles G-200 is a homebuilt monoplane designed for competitive aerobatics. Constructed primarily of composite materials by AkroTech Aviation, it gained recognition with its first flight in 1996. It’s notable for its performance capabilities and remains popular among pilots seeking an affordable a...

The Pitts Model 12 is a homebuilt biplane designed for aerobatic flight. Constructed around the Vedeneyev M14P radial engine, it gained prominence in competitive aerobatics due to its exceptional maneuverability and performance characteristics. It’s primarily used by experienced pilots seeking a cha...

The Stephens Akro is a classic American aerobatic aircraft designed by Clayton Stephens. First flying in 1967, it’s notable as a foundational design influencing later high-performance aircraft like the Laser and Extra series. It remains popular among experienced pilots seeking a nimble monoplane for...

The Christen Eagle II is a homebuilt, two-seat aerobatic biplane developed by Frank Christensen. First flying in 1977, it’s notable for its robust design and suitability for advanced acrobatic maneuvers. It remains popular among experienced pilots seeking a challenging and rewarding aircraft for com...

The Rihn DR-109 is an American tandem two-seat homebuilt aerobatic monoplane designed by Dan Rihn for both competition flying and instruction.

The Rihn DR-107 One Design is a competition-focused homebuilt aircraft designed for aerobatic performance. Built by Dan Rihn, it achieved its first flight in 1993 and features a robust structure capable of withstanding 10 g forces. This monoplane is particularly suitable for pilots involved in organ...

The Stolp Starduster Too SA-300 is an American two-seat homebuilt biplane designed by Lou Stolp in the 1960s for sport flying and basic aerobatics.

The Sequoia Falco F.8L is a two-seat, wooden, homebuilt aircraft design that was marketed in kit form by Sequoia Aircraft Corporation of Richmond, Virginia. The original design was created by the Italian aeronautical engineer Stelio Frati, known for its exceptionally clean aerodynamics. In the 1980s...

The Steen Skybolt 300 is a high-performance variant of the Lamar Steen Skybolt, a U.S. aerobatic biplane primarily available as plans or a kit for amateur construction. First flown in 1970, the original Skybolt became popular for its open-cockpit, two-seat tandem configuration and robust wood and fa...

The Steen Skybolt is a two-seat, homebuilt aerobatic biplane designed by Lamar Steen in the United States. It first flew in 1970 and became a prominent design in the amateur-built aviation community, with hundreds of aircraft completed from plans. The Skybolt utilizes fabric-covered construction ove...

The One Design DR 107 is an American single-seat aerobatic aircraft designed by Dan Rihn, created for International Aerobatic Club competition.

The Sorrell SNS-7 Hiperbipe is an American two-seat, enclosed-cabin biplane introduced in 1973, originally designed by the Sorrell brothers for unlimited aerobatics. It is predominantly available as a plans-built or kit-built aircraft for the experimental amateur-built aviation community. The design...

The Viking Dragonfly Mk III was a tricycle-gear version of the American composite Dragonfly homebuilt, commonly cited in Mk III specifications.

The Acro Sport II is a two-seat homebuilt aerobatic biplane designed by aircraft designer Paul Poberezny in the United States. Developed in the 1970s, it was created as an enlarged version of the single-seat Acro Sport I to accommodate a pilot and passenger. The aircraft is typically constructed fro...

The Stolp Super Starduster SA-101 is an American single-seat homebuilt aerobatic biplane, developed by Lou Stolp as a more powerful Starduster.

The Viking Dragonfly is an American canard homebuilt aircraft using Rutan-style composite methods; it won an EAA new design award in 1980.

The Acro Sport I is an American single-seat aerobatic biplane designed by Paul Poberezny for amateur construction. It first flew on 11 January 1972 and uses conventional fixed landing gear, an open cockpit, and a fabric-covered steel-tube and wood structure typical of plans-built sport aircraft of i...

The Viking Dragonfly Mk II was a later Dragonfly kitplane variant, notable for replacing the Mk I wingtip gear with conventional landing gear.

The Hatz Classic is an amateur-built, open-cockpit biplane designed by Billy Dawson for the homebuilt aviation market. Derived from the earlier Hatz CB-1 design, the aircraft maintains a traditional 1930s era aesthetic while incorporating modern engineering and updated construction techniques. Built...

The Starduster Too SA300 is an American-designed, two-seat homebuilt biplane created by Lou Stolp in the 1960s. Constructed primarily from steel tubing, wood, and fabric, the aircraft is sold in kit form for amateur builders. It was specifically engineered to perform basic aerobatic maneuvers, featu...

The Marquart Charger MA-5 is an American two-seat homebuilt biplane designed by aircraft engineer Ed Marquart. The prototype conducted its first flight in October 1970, and the aircraft was subsequently made available to amateur builders as a set of construction plans. Constructed primarily from woo...

The Monnett Sonerai II is an American two-seat homebuilt sport aircraft designed by John Monnett. Introduced in 1974, it was developed as a larger, two-seat evolution of the original VW-powered Sonerai I. The aircraft is a mid-wing monoplane constructed primarily from aluminum and fiberglass, design...

The Smith Miniplane DSA-1 is a single-seat, aerobatic homebuilt biplane designed by Frank W. Smith in the United States. The prototype first flew on October 29, 1956, serving as a compact sport aircraft intended for amateur construction. Built primarily from welded steel tubing and fabric covering,...

The Hatz CB-1 is an American light biplane designed by John Hatz specifically for amateur homebuilt construction. Originating in the late 1960s, the aircraft is constructed from welded steel tubing, aluminum, and fabric covering. It features an open cockpit, a conventional tailwheel landing gear con...

The Stolp SA-100 Starduster One is an American single-seat, homebuilt sport biplane designed by Lou Stolp and George Adams. First flown in November 1957, it uses conventional biplane construction and was created for amateur builders seeking a compact aircraft capable of aerobatic flight. It became t...

The Monnett Sonerai I is an American single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed specifically for Formula V air racing by John Monnett. First flown in 1971, the aerobatic monoplane is powered by a Volkswagen engine and was originally made available to builders as plans and kits. It is recognized for its...

The Wolf W-11 Boredom Fighter is an American amateur-built biplane designed by Donald Wolf, who completed the prototype in 1979. It is a scaled-down, single-seat replica of the First World War French SPAD S.XIII fighter aircraft, featuring fixed tailwheel landing gear and dual machine guns. Construc...