Meet Cory Bull, Designer and Craftsman
Background
Cory has an extensive background in CAD design, carpentry, welding and electronics. He started his path in construction after serving for 6 years in the United States Air Force AMMO. Initially building decks, fences, pergolas and playscapes, he moved on to custom carpentry and eventually became a custom homebuilder. Currently he is 1/2 owner of a custom home construction company going on year 15.
Cory and his partner Kevin started Bee Cave Construction, LLC in 2014. Between the two of them they have built over 30 new custom homes, a handful of extensive remodel/addition project and several commercial projects. They recently built a spec home in Driftwood, TX that sold for over $7M.
Aviation
Cory wanted to become a pilot from an early age. He soloed an ultralight he and his Father assembled at the age of 14. His flying would be on hold until he was a bit older. At one point owned and managed a Flying Club in Lakeway, Texas. There were over 50 members and 6 aircraft. He's flown mostly single engine and has a little over 100 hrs in helicopters. Currently he has a 1960 Beech Debonair and a 2021 Van's RV-10 he built from a kit..
The RV-10
Around 2014 Cory decided to build an airplane from a kit. The RV-10 was his plane of choice. A high performance, lightweight 4-place cross-country platform. While he was building he earned his pilots license and currently has over 1200 hours of fixed wing and helicopter time.
The RV-10 construction took 2500 hours and 6 years too complete. He taught himself everything needed to build a flying machine. He bought a commercial sewing machine and sewed all the upholstery. He purchased a blow-up mobile paint booth and painted the plane in his hangar.
First flight was June of 2021 @ 3R9 in Lakeway, Texas, his home base. He has roughly 400 hours in the RV and has been all over the US including a trip to the Bahamas.
The construction of the RV-10 showcases his ability to learn new skills, and persevere through projects while sparing no expense on quality and craftmanship.
The Debonair
The Beech Debonair was a unintended project. She was once a regularly flown aircraft of The Lakeway Flying Club. In 2021 during a 100 hr inspection, we found a small crack in the engine case. While she was down, and engine removed for repairs, I thought it would be a great time to upgrade the avionics. One thing led to another and we ended up doing a complete overhaul and remodel. New interior, new paint, newer avionics. A lot of the old was replaced with new. Pretty good looking bird for being born in 1960!
