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The World’s Most Unique Twin Aircraft? How it’s Made.

Aircraft & Factory Tour. Ever wondered how one of the world's most unique aircraft is built? Join us as we go behind the scenes inside the AirCam factory with founder Phil Lockwood to discover what makes this remarkable twin-engine aircraft unlike anything else in aviation. In this exclusive factory tour from Sebring, Florida, Phil Lockwood shares the incredible story of how the AirCam was originally designed for a National Geographic expedition deep in the Congo rainforest before becoming one of the world's most capable experimental kit aircraft. We'll take you inside the AirCam manufacturing facility to see how thousands of aircraft parts are designed, machined, formed, welded and assembled, before following the complete kit-building process from raw materials to a finished aircraft. Phil also explains the engineering behind the Generation 3 AirCam, its unique twin Rotax engine design, outstanding single-engine safety, incredibly short take-off performance, amphibious float options, fuel efficiency, and why so many pilots choose the AirCam for adventure flying. You'll also learn: • The history behind the original AirCam • How the AirCam is manufactured in the USA • What makes it one of the safest light twin-engine aircraft • Take-off and landing performance • Float and amphibious operations • Fuel burn and operating costs • Kit build time and factory support • Flight training and transition training • The research and development behind future AirCam improvements Whether you're interested in kit aircraft, experimental aviation, STOL flying, floatplanes, Rotax-powered aircraft, aircraft manufacturing or simply love seeing how aircraft are built, this factory tour offers a rare look inside one of aviation's most respected manufacturers. A huge thank you to Phil Lockwood and the entire AirCam team for giving BeSnappy exclusive access to their factory and sharing the remarkable story behind this incredible American-built aircraft.