The Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting its sixth-annual EAA Homebuilders Week. This event brings experts from every corner of the industry to share knowledge on building, maintaining, and flying amateur-built aircraft.
Below is the daily schedule of free, interactive webinars. Registration is open now.
Monday, January 26, 2026
- 11:30 a.m. — Building an Aircraft: What You Need to Know EAA Homebuilt Community Manager Charlie Becker goes beyond the physical build to cover FAA rules, insurance, liability, and the repairman certificate.
- 1 p.m. — Composite Construction Basics Learn the fundamentals of working with composites for aircraft construction with SportAir workshop instructor Scott Vanderveen. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 2:30 p.m. — EAA Advocacy Update: MOSAIC, BVLOS, & 100LL Jack Pelton, Sean Elliott, and Rob Hackman discuss top issues facing builders, including MOSAIC/Sport Pilot 2.0, drone integration, and the future of fuel.
- 4 p.m. — Getting Your Project Finished and Flying Serial builder and DAR Vic Syracuse shares expert strategies for successfully completing your project and navigating pre-buy/condition inspections.
- 5:30 p.m. — Panel Planning and Wiring Marc Ausman, author of the Aircraft Wiring Guide, covers the essentials of planning your electrical system before you start cutting wires. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 7 p.m. — Van’s Aircraft RV-15 Update Rian Johnson and Marc Cook provide a detailed status update on the RV-15, including kit production, shipping timelines, and technical aspects of the new backcountry aircraft.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- 11:30 a.m. — Wiring Basics Dick Koehler discusses the fundamentals of aircraft electrical wiring and offers tips for mapping out your system. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 1 p.m. — Fabric Covering Basics Austin Jones from Consolidated Aircraft Coatings explains the Poly Fiber covering process, perfect for new builds or repairs. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 2:30 p.m. — Sheet Metal Basics Mike Dooley, an RV-8 builder and SportAir instructor, teaches the techniques required for working with the most popular kit aircraft material. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 4 p.m. — Dynon Avionics Guidance on matching avionics to your mission and budget, covering product choices and configurations from Dynon.
- 5:30 p.m. — Painting Your Plane: DIY or Use an Expert? Craig Barnett (Scheme Designers) and Ken Reese (KD Aviation) discuss paint scheme design, cost impacts, and preparation tips for a professional finish. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 7 p.m. — Propeller Selection for Homebuilts Steve Boser from Sensenich Propeller demystifies propeller design and explains how to choose the right prop for your specific airframe. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- 11:30 a.m. — Flight Testing 101 Paul Dye outlines how to plan and execute a safe, productive Phase 1 flight test program. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit)
- 1 p.m. — TIG Welding Charlie Becker and Shaun Walker cover the basics of getting started with TIG welding 4130 chromoly tubing. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 2:30 p.m. — Hardware for Homebuilts Dick Koehler explains the proper use of AN hardware and other aviation-specific fasteners essential for any build. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 4 p.m. — Advanced Flight Systems Rob Hickman discusses how to reduce instrument panel installation time using the ADVANCEDPANEL system.
- 5:30 p.m. — Condition Inspections: Who and How Brian Carpenter clarifies the regulations on who can perform maintenance and annual condition inspections, and how to conduct them. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 7 p.m. — Lessons From 200,000 Borescope Images Mike Busch of Savvy Aviation demonstrates proper cylinder borescope inspection techniques and shares data-driven insights from 200,000 analyzed images. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- 11:30 a.m. — Amateur-Built Aircraft Certification Process DAR Joe Norris explains the necessary steps to navigate FAA registration and airworthiness certification for your homebuilt.
- 1 p.m. — Insuring Your Homebuilt Jim Stewart of Acrisure Aerospace answers the most frequently asked questions regarding insurance for experimental aircraft.
- 2:30 p.m. — Sonex Aircraft Update An overview of Sonex products, including the new Highwing, jet aircraft options, and plans-built models.
- 4 p.m. — Garmin Experimental Avionics Solutions Brad Brensing provides a complete overview of Garmin’s offerings for experimental and LSA markets, including panel and remote mount options.
- 5:30 p.m. — Buying a Used Homebuilt Vic Syracuse shares critical advice on what to look for—and what to avoid—when purchasing a finished, flying amateur-built aircraft. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
- 7 p.m. — Lycoming Engine Installation Judson Rupert from Lycoming Engines covers key considerations for installing a Lycoming engine on your homebuilt. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
Friday, January 30, 2026
- 11:30 a.m. — Staying Alive: Analysis of Fatal Accidents The EAA Homebuilt Aircraft Council analyzes 13+ years of data to identify common accident causes and how to avoid them. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit)
- 1 p.m. — Fly the Wing: AOA Demystified Michael Vaccaro explains why Angle of Attack (AOA) is a more dependable safety gauge than airspeed for maintaining the ideal energy state. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit)
- 2:30 p.m. — Zenith Aircraft Kits & Plans Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert discuss Zenith’s high-wing and low-wing designs to help you decide which kit fits your needs.
- 4 p.m. — Weight and Balance DAR Joe Norris covers the basics of performing weight and balance calculations and the paperwork required for airworthiness. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS credit)
- 5:30 p.m. — Can Homebuilt Accident Rates Be Fairly Compared? Ron Wanttaja uses 26 years of NTSB data to present a fair, head-to-head comparison of accident rates among common homebuilt types.
- 7 p.m. — Common Builder and Maintenance Errors Vic Syracuse discusses the most frequent errors found during pre-buy and DAR inspections to help you avoid them on your project. (Qualifies for FAA WINGS/AMT credit)
