Published in the journal of the Society Of Experimental Test Pilots andauthored by Les Berven Introduction The BD-5 is an amateur-built general aviation aircraft which represents a new concept in sport aviation. The aircraft is purchased as a complete materials package and is assembled entirely by the owner/pilot. Upon completion, Continue Reading
BD Pilot Reports
A Critique of the BD5 Concept
Published in Sport Aviation August 1986 and authored by Seth B. Anderson (EAA 73687) 13051 La Paloma Ave. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 About the Author Seth B. Anderson is a Research Assistant for Interagency Programs at NASA-Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, CA. Mr. Anderson has been with NASA 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