The BD-4C is a greatly improved four seat model with 1,200 lb (544 kg) empty weight and 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) gross weight. Estimated construction time is 700 hours. Two models completed …

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 …

The Bede BD-4 is an American light aircraft, designed by Jim Bede for homebuilding and available since 1968. It was one of the first homebuilt aircraft to be offered in kit form. [1] It …

Jun 13, 2018 · Jim Bede designed the BD-4 to exceed the Part 23 structural standards for Normal and Utility category aircraft, and at 1400 pounds gross weight, Acrobatic (with acro not …

Jul 23, 2024 · Storied designer Jim Bede developed a four place high-wing plane with a slab-sided fuselage bonded over a bolt-together aluminum framework. The wings used ribs bonded …

The BD-4C is a greatly improved four seat model with 1,200 lb (544 kg) empty weight and 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) gross weight. Estimated construction time is 700 hours. Multiple models have …

The BD-4 is the first real kitplane in the world. Jim Bede designed and started to sell the kits in 1968, that's almost 35 ago! Despite its age, the BD-4 still is high in demand; no real surprise …

Below is a list of standard equipment and services included in this complete aircraft kit: Bede BD-4C Airframe Viking 200 H.P. Turbo FADEC Engine with Variable In-Flight Propeller Actuator …

BD-4C Landing Gear Package: Kit includes S-Ply landing gear struts, formed nose gear strut, redesigned landing gear box, nose gear wheel, main gear wheels, brakes, tires and tubes, …

The BD-4C is a greatly improved four seat model with 1,200 lb (544 kg) empty weight and 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) gross weight. Estimated construction time is 700 hours. Two models completed …