Congrats to Jeffrey, who writes: I am happy to announce that the first flight of my RV-14 went very well. She rotated earlier than I expected and flew hands off, with only a couple of minor squawks. A big thank you to my family and friends who helped and supported me with this build. […]
[…] my wife said I better get going before I got too old to enjoy it. So, the next day I ordered my empennage kit for the RV-14 and with her help it took to the skies today and I finally got to experience the RV grin. Thanks, Van’s, for such a great design and […]
HS-00902-1 part change, flange height increase incorporated; Added specific call-outs and labeling steps to help prevent builder errors related to improper installation of horiz stab rear spar.
[…] detailed procedures for tightening axle nut. Removed U-1009. Added U-00711, U-00712, and MS21025-20. RV-14 KAI Page 40A-09 REV 1: Replaced with contents from 40A-08. RV-14 KAI Page 40A-10 REV 0: Page added with contents copied from 40A-09. RV-14 KAI Page 40A-11 REV 0: Added new page to end section on even page. No contents added.
Replaced Garmin GMC 307 with Garmin GMC 507 Autopilot Control Module (Garmin Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Mode Controller). New GMC 507 communicates via CAN Bus instead of RS-232, adds additional flight director button. KAI Page 44BiS-01 REV 1: In figure, “GMC 507” was “GMC 307”, updated depiction of GMC. KAI Page 44BiS-01 Rev […]
Updated to reflect available Grove wheels and brakes option
Changes to the procedure for aileron alignment in assembly instructions
Incorporates changes to parts for oil door hinges to reduce wear
Changes related to B&C voltage regulator
Added information to assembly instructions to help ensure exhaust clearance to coolant hoses; Improved instructions.
Misc. updates and changes
Documented V-speeds for RV-14 and RV-14A. Updated to include best-glide and updated never-exceed speeds to include both true and indicated values.
Changes related to HIC module update
Changes related to HIC module replacement
Changes related to HIC module replacement
Changes related to HIC module update
Updated to include revised/updated canopy latch parts
Changes related to additional clips in tailcone section
Covers the optional modification of original model RV-12 gear beam to provide support for additional/unusual landing gear loads such as encountered in flight school or similar environments
Section 15: FINAL INSPECTION AND FLIGHT TEST
