Vintage & Classic Aircraft Plans

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

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.