Congratulations to Tinti and Guille on the first flight of their new RV-7, they wrote to report: “Let man know, that man can.” Atlantis Expedition. Nothing in aviation is comparable to the sensation of flying a self-built airplane. From the south of Argentina we are very happy to inform that “Proyecto Correcaminos” flies! […]
Congratulations to Ron and Michelle on the first flight of their new RV-12iS. They wrote to tell us: After many enjoyable years of construction, a near perfect plane took to the air on a near perfect autumn evening in Oregon! What started out as an RV-12 nine years ago emerged as an RV-12iS equipped […]
Congrats to John on his new RV-4, which he recently flew for the first time! He writes: A little late for the first flight report (whoops!), but better late than never! Flys like a dream. You don’t get in the plane, you strap the plane onto yourself! RV-4 modified with a fastback.
[…] a lot of help with that one). The first was completed in 2016, was a joy to fly, and had accumulated 430 hrs total flight time. The new kit incorporated a number of improvements including the option of using the fuel injected Rotax 912iS engine, which I chose to install. Overall the kit was […]
Congratulations to Cody who writes to let us all know about the recent first flight of his new RV-14A! After nearly eight years of building, N4VD took flight on October 27, 2020. Thanks to Van’s good build instructions and kit quality, there was only one minor squawk. The airplane roared off the runway and […]
Congrats to Todd on the new RV-14! He writes: No issues on first flight. What a thrill. Looking forward to years of enjoyment.
Congrats to Eulice on his new RV-10, which he recently flew for the first time! He writes: Took me thirteen years and one month to build my RV-10. A couple of the years were spent mostly with me getting my privates certificate. Slow build kits, just about everything done by me, including wiring and […]
Congrats to Jon on the first flight of his new RV-7A! He writes: Truly a flawless first flight! It climbed like a rocket. Thank you to all that helped make this possible. It really takes a village. The Van’s community is amazing. I made some great friends and memories throughout this process. Excited to […]
Congrats to Manuel, Matt and Lee on their new RV-8! They write: N509MR first flight! Out of Rio Linda, California (L36). Experienced RV-8 driver Jeff Rose did us the favor of taking it airborne for the first time. Main credit goes to Matt Perroux – the heart and soul of this beautiful aircraft. Special thanks to Lee […]
Sarel has completed his new RV-7! Congratulations to Sarel vd Walt with his flawless RV-7 maiden flight that took place on Friday the 13th of November flown by Johan van Zyl. Sarel started his project in January 2018 and his RV is based at Petit Airfield (Johannesburg, South Africa).
Congrats to Tracy on his new RV-7A! He writes: After almost four years of build, C-GTCT took her maiden flight on November 23, 2020. As I lined up for take off after many minutes of checking and double checking everything, the nervousness went away as I was focused on the task of flying this machine […]
Congrats to Brian on his new RV-14A! He writes: Virtually trouble free first flight.
Congrats to Mike on his new RV-6A! He writes: This is my second RV-6 and it was an unfinished kit when I got it. 180hp and constant speed prop. First flight heavy wing and prop governor problems. Flew like an RV-6 with a heavy wing. I have enjoyed the problem solving and now it […]
Congratulations to Jay on his new RV-6! He writes: I got the plane inspected on monday after about a year of building and got a break in the late afternoon. No wind, 71 degrees and decided to do a couple of crow hops. Got off quickly, felt like it was ready, and kept going to […]
Congrats to Daniel on his new RV-14A! He Writes: It was a beautiful day in Phoenix, Arizona for a first flight. It’s been a dream come true to build and fly my own airplane. I couldn’t have done it without my family and the support of all those involved in the Van’s universe.
Congrats to Kevin on his new RV-8! He writes: The first flight was uneventful and peaceful. Flew straight and level, and the whole day of the flight was very surreal. N557KV is instrument certified and has the Dynon 10 inch, HDX, Garmin 430, Dynon D3, and … wait for it… Dynon autopilot. Okay, maybe […]
Congrats to Gary on his new RV-8! He writes: As a low time tailwheel pilot, I chose Barney Locke, retired airline captain and RV-8 owner, for the maiden flight at Petaluma airport. Pictured below are some of those who assisted me during my seven year build. The first flight, March 30th of 2019, was […]
Congrats to Jim and Jean on their new RV-14A! They write: First flight was quite a thrill. It wanted to climb like a rocket. Thank you Van’s for designing a great plane. There are so many helpful people in this industry. Looking forward to many years of fun flying!
Congratulations to Henkjan on his new RV-10! He writes: Finally, after fifteen years from start, the PH-ZME made its first flight, the first four years of the build went fast. but after that things happened in life that slowed down the finishing process. The project sat in the corner of our workshop for a […]
Congrats to Tony on his new RV-14A! He writes: Flight was uneventful in regards to problems. The more I fly N114TM the more I like it!
