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- ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 142. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 3 4 5 European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (20 October 2022). TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. EASA.A.559 for EB29. EASA. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ↑ "EB29D two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ↑ "EB29DElektro two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ↑ "EB29R single-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ↑ "EB29DR two-seater". Binder Flugmotoren- und Flugzeugbau. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ↑ Binder EB 29 (company website)
- ↑ Die neue Formel Eins (test report, German)
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