Bd-1
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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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
Starting as a side project in Mr Bede’s shop while the engineering department was occupied with other tasks, the BD-6 was
The BD-7 was developed in the mid-1970s as the follow-up to the BD-5. It was a four-place, home-built, aircraft and incorporated
The BD-8, a high performance aerobatic aircraft, was developed by BedeCorp in the late 1970’s. This plane was built to rival
The BD-9 was designed to be an Ultra-light aircraft. It was funded by a group in Philadelphia who had an excellent
The BD-10 was built by Bede Jet Corporation and features a totally different design from previous Bede designed crafts. This high
The BD-12, a two place, and the BD-14, a four place, home-built aircraft that have been thoroughly designed for the home
The BD-17 incorporates everything that famed aircraft designer Jim Bede has learned in 45 years of aircraft design and engineering. A
The BD-17L is our LSA version of the original BD-17. The BD-17L is sold as a kit, meaning the 51% rule
The Litestar prototype was based on a production motorcycle, but “stretched” and surrounded with a fiberglass shell reminiscent of the BD-5.
