AirCrafters Builder Assistance for Custom Aircraft

Our mission is to provide the highest quality builder assistance to owners of experimental aircraft.

AirCrafters builder-assistance will get you into the air far more quickly than may be possible if you are working alone on your project. With experienced A&Ps and an I/A on staff, we will jump-start your kitplane, help you build any component or assembly, teach you everything you need to know about your aircraft, and perform final systems integration and flight test support.

While the bulk of our work is on popular kitplane types such as Glasair, GlaStar, Europa, RV, Lancair and Rotorway, AirCrafters can help with any amateur-built experimental aircraft -- whether initial component construction, speed/cosmetic enhancements or repair. We also place a premium on working within the commercial assistance guidelines of AC 20-139, FAA Form 8000-38, and the Major Portion rule of FAR 21.191(g). For more information on The 51% Rule please take a look at that page

What We Do For You

Simply put, AirCrafters accelerates your project.  We buy you time, we shrink the process for you, we get you in the air faster, and we can make your aircraft safer.

AirCrafters will work with you to complete your amateur built experimental aircraft project within the guidelines of "the 51% rule." This will allow you to retain the privilege of acting as the repairman for your plane when you register your aircraft. We provide a clean, secure and well-lighted shop facility that is available to you the builder whenever your schedule requires.  We are at your service to provide guidance, technical counseling and direct construction assistance throughout your building process.

AirCrafters will also perform final-assembly, systems integration, final inspections and full flight test support if you so desire.

Who We Are

AirCrafters LLC is a privately owned Limited Liability Company.  We are a group of people who are passionate about experimental aircraft.  Collectively we have over 100 years of aviation and experimental aircraft experience.

We have hands-on experience with composite and sheet metal fabrication and repair, welding, electrical systems installation and troubleshooting, hydraulic systems, fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight control systems, aerodynamic structural design and analysis, MIL-SPECs, and process specifications.

AirCrafters is experienced with Lycoming, Continental, Rotax, Subaru, LOM, Allison, Pratt & Whitney and Turbomeca powerplant installation, repair, and operation.

What all this means is that you can trust AirCrafters to incorporate the highest standards of quality and safety into your project.  The components, assemblies and integration services we provide are among the best your money can buy.

Our Core Values
We are in business to make a profit, but we won't sacrifice our integrity in the pursuit of same.  We will never, ever conceal a physical risk from another teammate or customer.  We like to work.   Rest and relaxation are necessary in order to do a good job, but our mark will be made by our effort, not the absence of it.  We will always compensate the people we work with fairly.

Our Purpose
AirCrafters exists to make the dream of innovative, exciting aircraft a reality.

Our Mission
We will strive to provide you the highest possible quality of builder assistance.