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Will 7 face the fate of RV3,4,6 ?
is there anyone else still building an RV7 that is worried that the RV14 will cause Vans to discontinue the somewhat similar albeit cheaper, RV7?
I read the notice for the models 3,4 and 6 significant order times and prices and was wondering if the same will happen to 7. |
I hope not!
I just finished the empennage of my-7 so I really hope not!
I would think that as long as there are no replacements for the -8 /-9 they won't discontinue since they share a lot of common parts. But what do I know.. |
I wouldn't fret or cause concern where there isn't any. :) The 7 happens to be the most popular kit. :)
Vic |
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The demise of the ?SIX? withthe 7 arrival.
I thought the same thing when Van?s discontinued the 6 and introduced the 7 in 2001. I had just finished the tail and started the wings. I was sick. :o. Vans assured me they would be there to support me and anyone else that invested in a 6 serial number but you know how that usually turns out.:rolleyes:
The experimental aircraft business is littered with broken promises. :eek: 17 years later and just finishing my project, Vans has been there for me with a good answer to every question, a replacement for every part I screwed up, and generally looking over my shoulder to assure a successful completion. If every company in the USA followed Vans business model we would be in a much better place. :) |
I doubt it, other than ageing airframes. The 6 and 7 are functional and cost equals. No surprise then that the fabrication technology, range, and almost-don't-notice slightly larger cabin of the 7 would prevail over the 6. The 14 doesn't replace the 7, being more expensive to build and operate, no slider, weaker structure; it's a fat cruiser, not sporty, and in my less-than-humble opinion it's greater cabin volume isn't as useful as it appears. The 14's kit improvements cease after the build, having no effect on the operational characteristics.
John Siebold |
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https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/first-flights.htm As of March 15, 2018 10,086 RV aircraft have been completed and flown! Listed by Model RV-3 298 RV-4 1,416 RV-6/6A 2,636 RV-7/7A 1,679 RV-8/8A 1,454 RV-9/9A 1,082 RV-10 881 RV-12 587 RV-14/14A 53 |
It would be interesting to see those same hull numbers divided by how many years the respective kits have been on the market.
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I'll start worrying when they take the empennage off the market. The RV-6 had the empennage removed from future sales for quite some time it seemed.
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Don't forget the -7, -8, and -9 share a lot of common parts. If Van's were to kill one off, then they still have to produce the parts to support the other two.
The price point of the -14 is significantly higher than the smaller siblings and I may be wrong, but I suspect if Van's drops the less expensive models and sells fewer of the higher cost -14's, then they may not be profitable. It is always a question in marketing; fewer high price items or more low price items? |
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