Original construction plans for the aircraft that started homebuilt aviation: the Pietenpol Air Camper, Heath Parasol, Curtiss Jenny, Bleriot XI and the 1903 Wright Flyer. Public-domain period sources, instant PDF download.
1930s homebuilt classics
- Pietenpol Air Camper: original 1933 construction plans: the 16-page construction article from the 1933 Flying and Glider Manual.
- Heath Parasol: the 14-page 1931 construction article for the most popular American homebuilt of its era.
- Corben Baby Ace, Lincoln Sport Biplane and the Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea builder book.
- 14 Classic Aircraft Plans from the 20s and 30s: wood-and-fabric designs in one collection.
Pioneer and WWI aircraft
- 1903 Wright Flyer: three public-domain plan sheets (isometric, perspective and parts diagrams) for replica builders and educators.
- Bleriot XI 1909: three builder documents for the channel-crossing monoplane.
- Curtiss JN-4 Jenny: the WWI trainer's construction article.
The complete manuals
The 1931 and 1933 Flying and Glider Manuals (38 and 40 pages) include the Pietenpol, Heath, Jenny and Baby Ace articles plus gliders, engine conversions and construction techniques.
FAQ
Are these the original plans?
They are the original period construction articles and plan sheets, reproduced as PDFs from public-domain sources.
Can I build a flying replica from them?
They are historical builder documents. Check every dimension and material, and meet your country's amateur-built aircraft rules before you fly.

Corben Baby Ace 1933 Construction Plans 






