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The BD-1 was the second aircraft designed by Jim Bede Sr., even though its conception started well before the project was
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Based on previous work with innovative light aircraft, the BD-1 (eventually developed into the American Aviation AA-1 Yankee) and the BD-2, Jim Bede designed the BD-4, the first real “kitplane” in the world. The design was based on a high-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design, able to be fitted either with tail wheel or tricycle undercarriage, as the builder chooses.
The BD-5 was designed in 1973, and proved to be an extremely popular aircraft. The BD-5 is small and lightweight, and can be either single seat propeller or jet driven. The jet version is listed in the Guinness book of records as the world’s smallest jet. When it was introduced in the early 1970’s, it became an immediate international sensation. Before the first prototype flew, the company already had over 800 orders.
The BD-17L is a single seat LSA categroy aircraft. The simplicity of design and ease of construction make the BD-17L a great aircraft for the first time aircraft builder. Its speed, fuel efficiency, and low cost also make it a perfect time builder. The fuselage is constructed of honeycomb panels for strength and ease of construction (Just like the Yankee).The landing gear is made of S-Ply composite which is very forgiving on landing. The wings are all metal construction using Bede Aero trusted tubular spars, and can be removed easily in less than 3 minutes for storage.
The BD-1 was the second aircraft designed by Jim Bede Sr., even though its conception started well before the project was
The BD-2 is a one-of-a-kind, specially built aircraft. It was built to demonstrate the efficiency of an airplane and its capabilities
Bede Aircraft was asked to develop a STOL aircraft of novel construction, while incorporating boundary layer control. They placed the design
The BD-4 is a light general aviation aircraft marketed in the United States for homebuilding since 1968. It was the first
Based on previous work with innovative light aircraft, the BD-1 (eventually developed into the American Aviation AA-1 Yankee) and the BD-2,
The BD-5 was designed in 1973, and proved to be an extremely popular aircraft. The BD-5 is small and lightweight, and
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We are pleased to announce the BD Aero is in the final stages of licensing the BD-4C aircraft to Gratia Aero.
They will be selling the BD-4C kits in various packages.
They will also have two build centers available for our future builder families to utilize.
All of the rest of our aircrafts will still be offered by BD Aero, along with the support we have
continued to supply our BD builders through out the years.
