[…] be changed to 58 KCAS Vs1 and include the additional language proposed by the EAA of: “unless the aircraft meets additional crashworthiness requirements or has safety enhancing features.” These additional safety features would be detailed in consensus design standards which are accepted by the FAA as a means of compliance to the proposed rule. […]
Sometimes It Takes a Village One of the more exciting aspects of building an RV is experiencing the vast community of builders and their enthusiasm for helping others. We encourage you to check in and visit with the many people who are already building or flying RVs. Builders often band together to provide mutual […]
On December 4, 2023, Van’s Aircraft filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, a key step in the reorganization of our company. During this period of reorganization, we will continue to source, produce, and provide parts, service, and support to our customers. We will also be crating and shipping kit […]
[…] your project. In addition, and of real importance, the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States has issued two Advisory Circulars, AC 43.13-1B (“Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Repairs and Inspections”) and AC 43.13-2B (“Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Alterations”) which describe how aircraft are to be repaired, inspected and […]
[…] learn how the control linkages work. Remove the wheel fairings and learn how to change a tire or brake pad. Get Transition Training. This can’t be over-emphasized. Practice. A prospective buyer should understand that the airplane he is considering is unique. It is up to him to acquire the skills and knowledge to operate […]
Van’s Aircraft has long been known for providing excellent aircraft kits at an affordable price. Over the past few years, the cost of producing airplane kits has soared substantially. Candidly, due to a number of factors we found ourselves operating the business at a loss. Thus, to continue providing the best possible airplane designs […]
[…] our RV kits have been tested and proven by literally thousands of RV builders over the years. They are complete and usable, and come in two styles/ formats depending on the model number of the kit you’re building. RV-3 through RV-9 kits come with construction drawings clearly printed on 24×36” paper. A separate 8.5×11” construction […]
[…] to be affiliated with and sponsor Flights Above The Pacific Northwest, and all the other Flights Above regions. We’re members of Flights Above and understand your passion for all things aviation! You’re a Premium by Flights Above member, and we want you to have a chance to wear that RV Grin, too! So, we […]
Congrats to EAA Chapter 179 and the High Desert Flyers Association on the fiust flight of their flying-club RV-12! First Flight = 9/6/2022 and it took a village to get there! An RV-12 kit donated by the estate of James Crouse in July 2020 to EAA Chapter 179 got the ball rolling . . […]
[…] entitled, “Which RV is Right for Me?” This presentation will be an overview of the Van’s RV aircraft lineup and a discussion about some of the key differences between and features of the various models of RVs. We will also take your questions and answers. Register at the link on the EAA web site: http://pages.eaa.org/WBN2020-08-04WhichRVisRightforMe_LP-Registration.html
I was fortunate to get in on the ground floor of Space Shuttle Operations and learned a lifetime of lessons in developing procedures and rules for operating that edge-of-envelope machine. My job was to put together Space Shuttle missions, train the teams, and to make sure that everyone comes home with the missions accomplished. […]
[…] and I see myself privileged for this lifetime experience. My RV-12 has a single Dynon SV-1000T with round dial backup gauges for altitude and airspeed. It also features a FLARM collision avoidance system and has the full interior package with sidewalls, custom leather seats and carpets. The aircraft is based in Switzerland at LSPL, […]
We are writing to communicate about delays to the delivery schedule for RV Quick Build kits, which are caused by several combined and unforeseen circumstances. In addition, we wanted to provide another update concerning a recently discovered issue related to primer applied to parts used in some QB assemblies that we received last year, […]
[…] understandably anxious about the skills involved in constructing an airplane. The fact is that most RVs are built by people who have never built an airplane be fore. Many have never built anything before. Building an RV does not require any special skill, but it does demand attention, commitment and perseverance. This Todd Johnson’s […]
Last updated: December 14, 2023 The following terms and policies apply to all orders for Van’s Aircraft RV kits. NEW KIT ORDERS – REQUIREMENTS All kit orders must be received on the current version of the applicable kit order form. These order forms are located at www.vansaircraft.com/order-a-kit. Each new RV kit is assigned a Serial Number after […]
[…] Kevin on the first flight of his RV-7! He writes: N575KD is based at KHUF in Terre Haute, IN. The airport was very accommodating with the first few flight circling above class D airspace. First five flights were conducted by Elliot Abel and he completed many of the EAA task based cards for phase 1.
[…] homebuilt community does not yet enjoy a level of safety equal to ours. Therein lays the challenge: To broaden the base of transition training and other safety practices that has been promoted by the culture and benefited our RV community. While in Washington D.C. for the award ceremony, I was able to meet with […]
[…] and 1:30 pm. Demo flights will also be available as part of the tour process, on days when factory pilots and aircraft are available, as was our practice before the COVID limitations were put in place. All of our standard requirements for demo flight eligibility will apply. We will, of course, still accept requests […]
[…] has eliminated the option to delete the accessory pad on the IO-390-EXP119 engine. This change adds about 2 pounds to the weight of the engine, but in practice, nearly all customers have ended up deciding to include the accessory pad when their engine is built, so the configuration has been adjusted to reflect how […]
[…] to Section 3 of the RV-12 plans for a comprehensive list of tools needed when building that model. ** denotes items that are suggested to assemble the practice projects: “RV TRAINING PROJECT-1” and/or “TOOL BOX KIT” and/or “VAN’S LIGHT BOX SIGN KIT.” Aircraft Specialty Tools for the RV-7, RV-8, RV-9 (scroll down for RV-10, […]
