I will attempt to clarify several areas of construction of the BD-5 which I have questions on recently. I have enclosed several drawings with this information bulletin, one of which is PCN 5-14. This PCN is self-explanatory. It is not a design change on the aircraft, but rather a diagram Continue Reading
BD5 Deluxe Upholstery Kit
A deep padded, custom designed backrest, seat and leg cushions, armrests and covered side panels, provide a complete deluxe cockpit interior for your BD-5. Made from finest quality hard wearing 100% viscose rayon gronspoint material, with industrially stitched white weltcord edge trim, the BD-5 Deluxe Upholstery is completely finished and Continue Reading
BD-5 Pilot Report: Clete Dold
Dear BD-5 Homebuilder, As homebuilt customers I am sure you will all find Jim Bede’s letter very interesting and enlightening. It looks like we are beginning to see the end of the tunnel. The engine situation is becoming more promising every day and within a very short time we will Continue Reading
Xenoah Engine Completing Tests
Dear BD-5 Customer: Okay, all you BD-5 enthusiasts, you better start polishing up on your flying proficiency because things are really starting to move along and it may not be very long before all of you start flying your own BD-5. What I have to tell you in this letter Continue Reading
Letter to Homebuilders: Dale Findlay BD-5 Accident
Dear BD-5 Homebuilder, We have some good news and some bad news to report from Stow, Massachusetts. Our dealer, Dale Findlay, became the first person to complete and fly his BD-5 homebuilt aircraft. He made the first flight on January 22. The aircraft was equipped with a 650cc engine and Continue Reading