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So, there wasn't really anything new at the "What's new at Van's Aircraft" forum?
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So who wants start the "Is Van's going to introduce the RV-14A at Osh this year?" thread?
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my refresh button hates me :D:D
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lots of fun for $10
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In reality, I believe something is up at Vans, and the mystery is just a bonus for them. I think the new little Lycoming will be part of it. |
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There's no airworthiness certificate associated with it, so it could be in virtually ANY stage of design and/or completion, right? |
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Just jokin' around...interest is piqued as well...still have popcorn left...;) Cheers, Bob |
not N-Number reservation
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I looked at the bottom of the form and it included the following: The information contained in this record should be the most current Airworthiness information available in the historical aircraft record. However, this data alone does not provide the basis for a determination regarding the airworthiness of an aircraft or the current aircraft configuration. For specific information, you may request a copy of the aircraft record at Http://aircraft.faa.gov/e.gov/ND/airrecordsND.asp If you want a copy of the record, that's the link. I would rather just have fun wondering. |
OK, I will make a guess
RV12 with air cooled engine-----Jabiru, Lyc 233, UL Power etc. |
New wings
My guess is a set of soaring wings for the 12 making it a motor glider. *shrugs*
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Hershey Bar wings
No, your all wrong.
Van got upset about the Hershey bar wing comments and has done a tapered wing design, or elliptical. I like Hershey bar wings, well I don't mind them........ but a taper wing or elliptical wing design would be fantastic. :D |
My guess
RV-12 'follow on design. LSA or EAB. American engine - tandem seating - tail dragger or 'A' model. Fuel in the wings. I'd like to see Catto three blade prop as standard equipment. Capable of 'gentlemans aerobatics'.
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Helicopter
Helicopter with pusher prop to compete with Sikorsky.
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Look at post 16 from the below thread at 5am this morning. Think it answers your question. What did Van's have to say at Sun 'n Fun this morning? Scott edit: Yup, missed that post before posting here, so I deleted it. Sounds like they have something up their sleeves. |
8, 9, 10...
How about a RV8 fuselage with two sets of RV9 wings, and a RV10 tail?
A Vans Biplane:D |
You will all be suprised!!
Yes it is an aircraft;
Yes it has an engine; |
I ordered one
I had a little fun with the Van's gal yesterday. I'm not sure who it was. Is there an Anna there? It wasn't Barb.
Me: I need these replacement parts and you probably ought to throw in a calendar. Her: OK, anything else. We'll ship priority mail, etc., etc. Me: Nope, thats it......................Oh ya, I almost forgot, I would like to order a RV-14A Her: Me: Hello? :D Her: Um, that's not on the order form Me: I didn't see it on the online order form either, figured I needed to call it in. Her: You can't order anything that isn't on the form. Me: Well OK, but tell the guys that someone called in and tried to order a RV-14A. I thought it was funny. I hope the folks at Van's got a laugh out of it especially considering it may not even exist |
Date of notice
Is there a date when it will be announced? Obviously it isn't april 1.
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If there is to be an announcement, I would bet it will happen at Oshkosh given the importance to Van this year. I also wouldn't be surprised if a weird looking airplane doesn't show up at the the Arlington Fly-in in early july as Van's always attends since it is so close to the factory and would be a nice little cross country trip for it.
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-14A? Seats 2? It's going to have swing wings. And be carrier qualified. :D
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quick build
Only 20,000 hours to build and using two graveyard engines... oh and a carrier to launch.
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14a
6 place, turbine, pressurized, 290-320 knot cruise, standard vans short field take off and landing rolls, $200,000 range completed cost.
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Roberta:D:D:D:D |
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QB fuselage though please! |
6 Seat RV-14A
RV-14A... Maybe a 6 seat kit??? That would be great for those of us with more than 2 kids.
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Is it just an optical illusion, but is the home page picture on Van's site a new airplane design?
To me, it looks like an RV-8 with high aspect ratio wings (like an RV-9). Is this the tail dragger version of the legendary RV-14A? Go look... |
Which photo?
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I see an RV-8 at the top, then four smaller photos across, namely, RV-3, RV-7A, RV-8A and RV-10. That burgundy, or dark red, airplane in a steep bank is an RV-8 and the photo was made a long time ago over the coast of either Washington or Oregon. Which photo are you talking about? |
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That's Paul Schattauer's 8. It is a standard build 8, so it's just the camera angle that's messing with you. Best, |
Who wants to bet Van's just registered a sudden influx of traffic to the web site from all of us checking the home page?
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Yeah, the picture was last modified January of '09. I don't think they would keep anything under wraps for that long.
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Lane Wallace mentioned a new design hidden
away in the prototype shop in her June-2012 Sport Aviation article on Van and his company. No more information mentioned. The June issue is on-line now at the EAA web site. Tom |
Intermediate Acro
SOME THOUGHT FROM THE UGLY CORNER OF LOWER ALABAMA (UCLA)
After a few beers this evening the following became clear: Intermediate Acro Trainer +8 / -6 Spin/Snap Roll approved Tandem two place, uses modified 8 fuselage, fits real people Symetric airfoil Tapered planform wing Square wingtips with fence Full span control surfaces with spades for boost Droop for flaps, as the RV-12 Externally braced tail surfaces Large rudder Usual Lycoming options Ballistic whole aircraft parachute? Just saying, Dave |
Oh Yeah, OSH is coming, let the rumor mill start back up. Let me be the first to say:
"I heard through my ex-roommate's Cousin's brother-in-law that he overheard a guy in the airport diner talking about Vans introducing the RV-14 at OSH 2012 this year!" |
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When I was in the Air Force, we were told, "If you haven't hear a rumor by 10 am, start one." The whole time I was in there, I never got to start one. |
My guess...
My guess is the RV-14 is going to be a tandem seating LSA, with lots of things coming from the RV-12 such as all pre-punched, pop-rivet construction, removable wings, stabilator on the tail, etc, with a taildragger option (RV-14) and tricycle option (RV-14A) and maybe engine options other than Rotax.
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It's an "autoboteli":D:D
Roberta:p:p:p |
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