[…] one of the most difficult questions to answer accurately. There are so many variables and factors that affect building time, almost any answer will only be true for a small number of builders. As a rough approximation, based on builder reports we estimate 2000-2200 hours of work will complete an RV-3, RV-4 or the big RV-10 from the Standard kit. […]
[…] wheels using tapered roller bearings are equipped with Timken bearings utilizing integrated grease seals on the bearing cone to ensure the longest possible life. The torqueing procedure for bearings with these type seals is different than for tapered roller bearings without them. A common torqueing technique for bearings without integrated seals is to tighten […]
Van’s Aircraft United States Military/Veteran Kit Discount Program Rules and Eligibility Please read this entire document be fore you apply. It contains important information about eligibility and how the program works. Van’s Aircraft offers a 5% discount on the price of the following Van’s airframe kits to US military personnel and Veterans […]
[…] flight: July 21, 2018 Slider Lycoming O-320 B1A Hartzell C/S prop Empty weight 1096 lbs Dynon Skyview EFIS Electric flaps, manual trim Two axis autopilot She flies in eternal memory of George Kowalenko and with special thanks to the fantastic RVers based at Brampton, Ontario. It’s a thrill to join the RV family. Laurie Macdonald
On Dec 4th, after many days of impatiently waiting for the weather to be just right, N481MJ took to the sky for the first time. This adventure started on Christmas Day back in 2013, so almost 5 years and 1200 hours it all finally came together, beautifully. The build went great and I really […]
[…] build. I took a 2 month vacation during that time to have my right knee replaced, so the kit goes together quickly. This is my 4th build, and 3rd RV, and this kit is by far the easiest to build. Performance as advertised with an IO-390 and Hartzell prop. G3X based panel with all […]
[…] celebrated Air Show Pilot Paul Bennet at our home airfield in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia. Apart from slightly elevated CHT’s the aircraft per formed flawlessly and I am now learning how to control it with my own designed hand controls for the brake and rudder. My love affair with aviation […]
[…] Aces High Aircraft Refinishing based right here in Hays, KS and couldn’t be happier! Thanks to all the staff at Vans, Advanced Flight Systems, Rex at Aces High Aircraft Refinishing, Abby at Flightline Interiors, Chris at Hays Aircraft, and Michael Seager for my transition training. Excited to travel this great country! Mike Konz Hays, KS
[…] received our tail kit on Feb 26, 2019 and had airworthiness inspection on July 17, 2020. This is the 3rd RV I have built. We are looking forward to the many hours flying around the country. We can not wait to take our granddaughter up soon. N156TC is standard built kit. It has Lycoming […]
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).
[…] this new RV-7 in The Netherlands! Five years and a bit after my son and I started the tail-kit class at Synergy (Eugene), PH-YAR took the skies for the first time. And there was no sign that this was her first time. She flew into the sky both confidently and elegantly. Building my RV-7 […]
[…] desire to fly was to visit family living all around the country. This meant they wanted a cross-country oriented airplane that would handle well, provide a relatively forgiving platform for low-hour pilots, and operate with both speed and efficiency. After looking at many different options, it seemed as though the Vans RV-9A was the […]
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[…] will typically take 1200-1400 hours over 18-24 months. A QuickBuild Kit may cut this by 35% or even more. Actual completion times have ranged from 70 days for a QuickBuild RV-8 to well over 20 years for some early RV-3s and RV-4s. Some of the first kits Van’s sold are not finished yet, but […]
[…] your primary guide. But here is a little additional context from Scott McDaniels, the manager of our maintenance and prototype shop. Rotax specifies the 912 burping procedure for only one purpose… To accurately check the oil level. It’s not to prevent hydraulic lock. If you look at the shape of the engine case, you […]
[…] After 5 years, 9 months — and a ~12mo pause during COVID — we have an airplane! Alex and I (Bobby) have been dreaming of this day for many years and other than the fact that it actually flew, it was very uneventful! Which is exactly how you want it. 🙂 Alex won the […]
The in formation included here is informational only, and does not constitute a quote or price guarantee. Fuel surcharges may be applied at any time by the freight company and change with market pricing. Note that RV-3/4/7/8/9 empennage/tail kits are shipped via ground carrier, rather than truck freight. The typical cost for these kits […]
