Test Flying Van’s RV Aircraft Fleet: IFR + Aerobatics in one plane?! Part 1
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- No one airplane covers all missions… But the RV-14 comes close!
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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
Love the Van's RVs! I would love to build and own an RV14. They are awesome! Think of your own personal paint job! I paid particular attention to the 14 at OSH18. If you could make vids of your 14 build I would definitely pay attention. You may even put me over the edge and get me to place my empennage order! Thanks, Steve and crew. You guys do a great job. I'll be watching.
Thanks for the encouragement! This sort of feedback is really helping push me toward going for it!
FlightChops if at all possible go for it. I’d watch every second of it. (And be jealous of it all too) You have great content and I thank you for it. I bought a 182Q and it was one of the best moves I’ve made
@@FlightChops I got the empennage kit for my 14 a few weeks ago.
Watching your video gives a motivation boost. Thanks!! :)
FlightChops we just started our RV-14 build. I’m sure a lot of people would love to see the build process, but be careful not to let trying to document it slow down your build!
I'm confident you would have the rapt attention of a loyal audience, should you decide to build and fly the plane. OTOH, have you investigated the ramifications of flying an aircraft labeled "experimental"? My life insurance becomes void, if I do so. You experience may vary. ...😃
That RV-14 looks like one fun airplane!
Build one and video it, I'll watch every rivet.
Awesome! :)
Foreshadowing
It's cool to see Dick is still so involved.
He has the best the job in the world. He's doing something he loves.
Of course I'd like to see you build it, fly it and have fun with it. Aerobatics, sights, and instruments :)
Built and flying my 14A. Now with 230 hours on it. I can fully recommend the airplane. It is a fun build. Brought back memories of transition training with Mike out in Oregon in the 14A. Great video.
Congrats on completing your RV!
Talk about living the dream. Being able to get to Van's like you did is a dream!
I can't wait to finish mine. Just engine installation and painting left. The 172kII is going to be jealous.
I absolutely would follow along, please do it
Building an RV12 right now for the Mckinney Aviation Academy. We have one finished and will get the other one done before the summer.
Lots of fun
I would absolutely watch a build! I love watching Jason Ellis build his RV 10
I'd 100% watch a full build. #Patron
Right on! Thanks for the support!
@@FlightChops me too but go for the quick build kit, listen to Jason Ellis
Gosh your Channel just continues to both improve and take me on unexpected journeys. Thank you very much
Nicely done Steve! Heck yeah I’ll follow along on the journey of building a 14!
I’ve been waiting for the part 2 video. So glad your posting this. Thanks!
Great interview with Van.
Thanks Juan.
Of the many amazing aviation stories I've been privileged to tell, this one was probably top 5
Aw, FlightChops. I cannot say enough good things about your vlogging. You helped keep me motivated to get my PPL over the past couple years and now you're moving onto RVs. A flight in an RV-6 after graduate school pushed all the right buttons for me and buying / building one is something I hope to do with my son in the future. It would be really interesting to see you vlog about your experience building one of these planes and eventually have the RV-grin in the bird you build.
I am building an RV-12 and I cannot say enough good things about Van's kits. The quality, fitment and attention to detail is phenomenal. I really enjoy your videos and love your goal to honor your families aviation history. My build has turned into a father-son project with my dad, who is a retired airline and Air Force pilot, and I feel similar to you with my journey in aviation. We are even considering building a second aircraft together, probably the RV-10 when we get the 12 flying, so I can't wait for part 2 of this!
Very calm demeanor from the top down with that company. Great video! Thanks for posting..
Best video ever. Been waiting to see a good video on RV's and I'm so glad it came from your channel. Would love to see more about it's IFR capabilities!
This is my favorite video you have ever done! What a treat to fly all these different RV's!
Glad you enjoyed it - and heck yes it was a good time - so happy to share it!
What a great video. I love to see the passion they have in their planes and how they're like little hot rods of the sky. Truly remarkable aircraft, and I agree, the RV14 just seems like the best one. I hope you get a chance to own one. You guys are the best aviation channel period.
So this is where it all began! Can't wait to see the build.
Steve, you definitely seemed like a kid in a candy store! And for good reason. I would up my current Patreon subscription to watch you build one and follow the adventures. As with most of your videos, the story behind the story you present was of particular interest. The interviews with the founder and the intern added a lot of value for me. The instructor flying with you was awesome. "Keep the nose up until the last dog is gone..." brilliant!
That was a great episode. I'm really looking forward to the build episode. Thanks for all the great content.
Awesome! I'm in the middle of building my RV7A, and its great to see the comparison between the two models. I can attest to the highs and lows of the build. Just like leaning to fly it has amazing days and some days that are not so great. But what an adventure!!!!
Another great video Steve, kudos to you and your team. I always enjoy your video's and I look forward to seeing you become a RV builder, its great fun. As current an RV9 builder, I can tell you there's very few things in life more satisfying than building your own airplane. One of the cool things with a Vans airplane is you can either do a quick build or a slow build based on your own situation. Come on, join the RV family!
I would definitely follow a build series on the RV14!
Your content& videos are great, you pick great tropics. Keep it up. Your an asset to the flying community.Thanks you.
I’m a Cessna 182A owner... but after watching this video I would certainly entertain building one of these RV someday! I certainly enjoyed the interview with the man himself Van, you certainly captured his passion, in all aspects of his life, thanks for that.
I don’t know of too many private pilots who don’t dream of ownership, much like yourself, and see the experimental owner built category as the only financially feasible option. I would absolutely love watching a build on your channel. Super great episode man.
love to see you build an RV14...I would definitely watch those films....cool.
This was a great video production, and I am certainly envious of your chance to fly all of those sweet planes in one day. If you build the RV-14, I would love to follow and view your progress.
Flight Chops build it! We all will watch. As an RV-7 owner my recommendation is the RV-14. You are a tail dragger pilot; The Van's Tail draggers look so much better than the Tricycle gear variants. Flight planning at 200mph is a blast and you can't chase clouds upside down in the family model. I have watched every one of your productions. Great work.
I helped my wife’s cousin’s husband to rivet the main spar of his trike gear RV-8, and I flew in it a few times. Compared to others I’ve been in, it was a sports car of the air. It was a surreal trip to fly in something that started life in a garage, and that I had a small part in building. It’s not something you can really imagine until you discover the world of experimental aircraft and home builds. Love flight chops.👍👍
I remember in the mid-'60s I had a burning desire to build a BD-5 in partnership with a friend, sadly it didn't come to be. Good luck with your endeavor. I really enjoyed the instructor's coolness and smooth vice.
my old boy just upgraded from a Jabiru J430 to a new RV14, he is absolutely in love with the RV
So happy to see this! The RV-14 is on my short list for ownership, and the idea of building something with my own two hands bumps it to my #1 slot.
I always always always wanted to build an RV and my grandfather wanted to build one many years ago. Great episode, this is some of your best GA content yet!
I grew up just south of there in Salem. I had no idea that's where VANs was located. Very cool to see this video. I appreciate all the videos
I actually had my first lesson in an RV 12, about 4 years ago now, when I was 10. The high school in that area had built it as a school project. I don't remember much about flying it, except for the fact that it was incredibly exciting! I now take lessons in an Evektor Sportstar, which from my personal experience is extremely forgiving and quite snappy. I've still got 1 and a half years before I'm old enough to solo, but I'm excited nonetheless!
Will be watching the build mate. This’ll be fun!
Way kool man!
One of your best videos yet!!
The start of a new adventure....................
Chops! One of your BEST videos yet! Love those RV's! Reminds me of my 77 Grumman Tiger! If I had the time and the money, I'd definitely consider an RV-10A! Nice job!
Definitely build it. Your videos have an easy going and honest vibe that would be perfect for others who are nervous about taking that first step toward building their own airplane.
Always loved Vans RV planes. I think this would make a great build and IFR learning platform for you! I am IN on the build and training in an RV! Go For It!
Hell yeah for the build series and continuing adventures.
I'm on board with that, Steve (building your own RV) - I think that would be a great series! For all the work you put into these CZcams videos, and what you do for aviation, you deserve it!
As I'm pretty new to the aviation world, I didn't know much about Van's aircraft. Looks like some nice stuff there! Pretty impressive performance for the money. Good to see the founder still involved with the company. That right there speaks volumes about them.
GREAT video, Steve! Thanks! I'll be looking for the next ones on these. 👍👍
I built a tailwheel Sonex in my garage. Building and flying your own airplane is an incredible experience. The RV-14 is my dream airplane. Gof for it!
Yes,I'd love to see you build and fly it!
Great video. I did my -9A transition training with Mike in 2011, brought back lots of memories.
Absolutely! Would love to watch the build! Go for it!
Really appreciate what you are doing and would enjoy watching an RV build.
Love your videos! Great stories, well produced.
I am almost finished building my RV-14A. Being an Experimental, I, of course, had to deviate from the plans and powered it with a Superior XP-400 & Whirlwind 74RA Composite Prop , which allowed me to build the engine itself at the Superior Factory in Dallas, TX. Many parts upgrades: stainless steel break lines, stainless steel eyeballs, vernier throttle, EarthX Lithium Battery, B&N alternators & voltage regulators, Full IFR AFS Panel, etc.
Watching you build the RV14 would be so cool! 100% aboard for that journey!
Yes please!!! It would be amazing. Honestly I didn't know much about Van's before but now.... I'll watch all the videos for sure!
Would love to see a full build! Great video flight chops. thank you
I love the idea of seeing a series on the build and then the flying that brings after!
Really outstanding video, great stuff. This has sealed the deal, I really like the company, the founder, their history and their planes.
One of my favorite vids you've done to date! I've ridden right seat in the RV7 and RV10 and love them both. Definitely interested in the build if you decide to do that in your series.
This was an outstanding video and it was great to see the side by side comparisons!
I am in the process of building an RV-14a but I never had an opportunity to fly in one before I selected it. This video and your input confirms I made the right choice!
I have had a blast building it and posting the vlog on CZcams! I highly encourage you to do the same!!! I would definitely follow that series!
I instructed in an RV-12 down in Eugene the first half of this year - I loved that plane!
Hope you get the RV-10! Good luck and always great videos!
What a cool calm instructor. Great video and great aircraft.
Yes. Build an RV-14 and let us follow along.
Oh yes! I will definitely follow your build process of an RV, no matter which one you choose to build!
Hell yeah, I’d watch a build series! RV14 with a big ole Chops logo painted on the tail! Love the content, sir. Keep up the great work.
Awesome video!
I did a demo flight in N137RV this past year as well. I wish I had know the history when I did that flight myself. Definitely became a believer as well Vans aircraft. Thanks for putting this video up. Really enjoyed it!
Awesome! I have been waiting for this video since the_candourist posted his video of your trip to Van’s. I love the RV-14 and got a demo flight with Mike Seager at Oshkosh in 2017. I plan to start building an RV-14 in a couple years, and would love to watch you build and fly one.
Yes please, I would love to follow a full build vlog of one of the Van's airplanes!
NIce comparison video for the 7 and 14. Thanks.
I have a friend that is building a RV 14. He's built a RV 12A and flying it now. Van's is a great airplane!
Brilliant episode, what a plane and what and instructor.
Wonderful video and the RV14 is such a sweet aircraft. I would love to try flying it.
Not even a pilot but I've been following you for a while and enjoying learning stuff I'd love to follow along as you put together your own RV-14! It looks like a lovely thing
Wow! Great episode! Waiting for the next!
As for you doing a RV-14 build. YES. This is such an opportunity to showcase G.A. For the youth and us “young at hearts”. It will fit in great with your contribution to aviation history. Your Grandfather would be very proud..
Still working on my tailwheel endorsement, and super impressed by your TW landings in an unfamiliar aircraft. *Love* the 3-view footage of cockpit / stick / wheels on those.
How exciting for you and ALL of us, to see such historic and valuable aircraft flying. Van’s sure did cement the experimental field for todays market.
I think one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen was when I was taking a nap on the top of Mt. St. Helens and I was awoken by an RV 3 buzzing over me at what must have been less than 100 feet above the summit. It was the best alarm clock to get me up to go ski down!
Fantastic! Such gorgeous planes . . . .
Steve, exceptional job and a well earned Scotch on the publish point!!!! Yes, all in on the build. Beautiful aircraft and a Van's is definitely on the short list of planes for me!
Very well done. I enjoyed this video a lot!
Thank you very much!
Might be the best one ever! Great video!
5 RVs in one weekend? That sounds like an incredibly fun way to spend a couple days.
Yes, it was a great time!
Van is awesome! Love what they're doing with the youth. Love those planes. Damn, thanks for another great video!
Nice video! Love the comparisons.
Another great video Steve! You were flying around my stopping grounds, i rent 172's from Aurora Aviation! Great seeing you showcase a GA legend and pioneer, Vans!.
Thank you for considering doing this. You really are helping the community by taking on this challenge. If you could please make your how to build videos intricate down to the last minute detail, I and many others would be extremely grateful. There's just something about having someone show you how to build, rather than reading a manual, a project that is so much more helpful. I would rewind and watch each and every section of your build as we go through our build. Great painstaking detail would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'd love to see a build series!!!!
Excellent insight into Van's. Great job on the videos.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Great Video, I especially loved the I tercies with Mr. Van himself but I really enjoyed the flight Instructor he was so cool and laid back.
Sorry Interview, with Mr Van
Excellent education here. Thank you so much.
Great, and great flying with the legends...
I’d love to follow the build. Building an RV is my ultimate aviation dream.
What great episode! I just started phase 1 in my RV8, it took me 8 years to build, it's worth every minute. I helped a friend with his 14A, that kit is a HUGE leap forward in comparison to the 7/8.
I did my transition training with Mike a couple of months ago, I can't recommend transition training and Mike enough.
I'd like to see you build and fly an RV, I think it'd be especially interesting learning the differences between the USA and Canadian regs.
Nice plane bro, thanks for sharing. Appreciate it 👍
Building something like an RV is a great experience. However, I'm currently involved with a group building a homebuilt, and I would have to say that you mustn't underestimate the large time commitment involved, especially if it's your first build. You are already challenged to find the time to finish your IFR training and then you need to put in more Harvard time if you intend to move forwards with your Spitfire plan. My suggestion is that for now, you focus on one goal (Spitfire) rather than taking on another separate time consuming project. It would be fun to see you document a build but there are many others on CZcams or blogging who are already currently doing that. What is unique about you is how you vary from posting to posting and yet keep your enthusiasm over the newness of it all. If you were to build seriously in order to complete within a year or two (or three), that would require not doing many of the other things you now take to time to explore. If you aren't making building a prime time focus, then you are years from completion so you might as well finish other goals first and then go at the build. You'll finish just as soon.
I really appreciate your thorough insights here. You’ve put into words the abstract doubts I’ve been having - definitely given me pause. There is no doubt that if I were to take this on, I’d need to do it with help. I am meeting with some friends that want to help to discuss a real plan to see how feasible it is.
Building an aeroplane isn't a big job, just many thousands of small jobs.
@@FlightChops What's time consuming is as well as the building (lets do another couple of hours of de-burring today before we can start finally riveting), is discovering that general knowledge of what you need to do next is somewhat useful, but what you really require is specific knowledge--which you don't have on a first build. There's much time recognizing that you know you don't know something and then you have to figure out how to find out what you need to know and then next finding the real thing which you then will have to have. You aren't installing a fuel line as a concept, you are installing pieces of real material which, in aviation, have standards for construction. It isn't a certified aircraft but a Transport Canada inspector is going to look at everything twice to see if it is built to standard. So for a fuel line, is it going to be an aluminum line, if so what size and aluminum type (how do you find that out?), do you have the tool to flair the ends properly, what fittings will be used, where can the fittings be sourced from, what will be used to support the line, etc. etc. This after needing to plan the routing of the line--which will involve making sure it doesn't conflict with something else which is or will be installed in or near the same location. Which means you will have already have needed to think of what will later be needed. Which you don't know because you don't know yet because that depends on something else you don't know. For every hour building, you may spend two or three additional hours thinking or doing research or asking questions. And you may spend more than a few hours undoing and then re-doing when something you didn't think of ends up requiring previous work to be modified. Kits from modern homebuilt companies are beautifully manufactured and have great instructions and customer service. But as each builder may pick from a variety of engines, instrument, radio types, and so on--what the kit manufacture provides is (in house building terms) all the necessary framing plus some basic finishing materials. You as the builder are the general contractor/client who will decide what's needed in each room in terms of services like electrical or plumbing or specific finishing and you are the one who is responsible for making sure the products and the installation are done to code and (as you are also the end user) are functional and easy to maintain (plus by then you will be into the aircraft for multiples of tens of thousands of dollars and so you might as well add that next item as it's just another thousand dollars and twenty more hours of work and it's something you'd now really like--I mean it's your own unique airplane you are assembling). Of course, once you learn each thing, then you will know it in the future. When a kit manufacturer says how many hours a build may take, that is probably a realistic number for a builder who has already done an airplane or two. For someone on their first build, I would at least triple that number. As I said in my original post, you have a number of goals you are currently working to get to and those achievements require a (large) number of hours of commitment. I'd spend the next year or two getting those out of the way. Doing a build will also require a (larger) number of hours of commitment. If you start a build now, it will take time away from those previous goals while having those goals will also take time away from any building. If you focus on one and finish and then start the next and finish, in the end, that will be way more time efficient than spreading your energy on two goals at once and in actual time, you will eventually get both finished sooner. In the meantime, join your local Recreational Aircraft Chapter and help out on other people's builds, in your spare moments start thinking about things like what you would like in your eventual RV 14 panel and what's involved with planning an installation like that, start becoming familiar with aircraft acceptable methods, techniques and practices manuals, and start saving your money (like any home reno project, look at your expected budget and then maybe plan on doubling it).
@@FlightChops I went from "homebuilders are crazy" to building my own. It was actually my wife's idea(fault). Instead of buying, she said why don't I build instead and do it with my son as a father/son project. We are still working through the build of a Just Aircraft SuperSTOL. Building can be a huge, multi year project, or it can be a big project done relatively quickly, especially with a RV. Get all the quick build options, pick a model with match drilling (which you have), order their pre built wiring harnesses and standard avionics packages, don't make any modifications (different canopy, change the cowling, etc), and have knowledgeable friends (huge advantage for you with our public presence) and you can bang together an amazing plane in a year. Most of the hard stuff is already done, you are just assembling. I had a professional builder help me the first two weeks, where we learned all the hard stuff that you wouldn't already know. Then he turned us loose and we've been building on our own ever since. With your connections you could do something similar very easily. You already have a crazy schedule, but I'd assume you have some down time at home as well. Get up, edit, make those phone calls, then head out to the garage and knock out that left doodad. As long as you make a bit of progress routinely, it doesn't really matter where you are in the project.
Be great to follow an RV-14 build . Go for it !!