Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about buying, downloading and using plans from Plans for U. Can’t find what you need? Email
Buying plans
What payment options are there?
You can pay by card (processed securely by Stripe) or with PayPal. Prices are in US dollars. Your card details go straight to the payment provider and are never stored on our site.
How soon will I receive my plans?
Straight away. As soon as payment is confirmed you receive an order email with download links, and the files appear under My Account → Downloads if you checked out with an account.
Do my download links expire?
No. Your downloads do not expire and there is no download limit, so you can come back and download your plans again from My Account → Downloads.
Can I get a refund?
Because plans are digital files, a downloaded order is generally non-refundable. If a download fails, a file won’t open, the file doesn’t match its description, or you bought the same plan twice, contact us and we will fix it or refund you. See the Refund & Returns Policy.
Downloading your plans
How do I download my plans?
Use the links in your order email, or log in and open My Account → Downloads. Each plan is a PDF or a ZIP file.
How do I open the files?
PDF files open in any PDF reader, including your web browser or the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. ZIP files hold several files together: double-click to open them on Windows or macOS, then open the PDFs inside.
My download didn’t work. What should I do?
Email
I’ve forgotten my password
Reset it on the lost password page; we will email you a reset link.
About the plans
What is the quality of the plans?
We supply plans from their original printed or drawn format. We make every effort to give you the clearest copy available, but the quality reflects the original publication, and minor variations in scan quality can occur on vintage and historical material.
Can I print the plans at full size?
Yes. You can print copies for your own build; full-size sheets can be taken to a print shop and printed at building scale.
Can I build and sell projects from the plans, or share the files?
Each plan comes with a personal, non-exclusive licence for your own non-commercial build. You may not resell, share or republish the files. See the Terms & Conditions.
Are the aircraft and boat plans safe to build from?
Plans are sold as reference and educational material. Building and operating aircraft, boats, engines and machinery carries risk: you are responsible for checking dimensions, materials and structure, and for meeting the aviation and maritime rules where you live.