Course Description
Thinking about building an aircraft? Not sure how to take the first step? The Fundamentals of Aircraft Construction overview is designed just for you.
Here are the most popular methods of building your aircraft presented in an easily understandable format.
These mini sessions from the 2020 EAA® Spirit Of Aviation Week will get you jump started with the information you need to make the right decision on your path to successfully building and flying your homebuilt aircraft... enjoy!
Your Instructor
Mark Forss is a Lifetime EAA® Member and has been a part of EAA staff since 2001. He’s directed the EAA SportAir Workshop programs since 2002. Over the past 15 years Mark has taught hundreds of EAA members the crafts of Sheet Metal, Composite and Fundamentals of Aircraft Construction at workshops around the country with the EAA SportAir programs. He’s a Private Pilot with single and multi engine ratings, is part owner of Sonex #450 and likes to build things in his home shop. Prior to EAA, Mark worked in the field of Industrial Design and was an Industrial Model Maker, creating full scale models, molds and prototype products for many Fortune 500 companies. He’s also worked for a time at Sonex Aircraft, and during AirVenture oversees the Oshkosh Forum and Workshop presentations.