Integrated RV-14 Introduction Thread

[drycreek]

So, there wasn't really anything new at the "What's new at Van's Aircraft" forum?

[rgmwa]

Originally Posted by EdH

A few pages back I guessed IO-233 powered...Prompted by another thread I was on Larry Vetterman's website earlier and noticed that mid-2011 he announced he had developed an exhaust system for that engine.

I could be adding 2 and 2 and making 5 of course...

FWIW (nothing), I think that's a good bet, given Van's longstanding relationship with Lycoming. It would be surprising if they didn't eventually dream up something with `total performance' to hang off the back of this engine.

[FresnoR]

So who wants start the "Is Van's going to introduce the RV-14A at Osh this year?" thread?

[RPorter]

my refresh button hates me

[rockwoodrv9]

Originally Posted by Paul K

Thats the only part that doesn't really fit well into an April Fools joke.

So, like the rest of you, I'm dying to know what's going on. Many have offered great suggestions and wishes, all of them really exciting. So come on Vans, time to spill the beans You're killing us!

For the $10 fee to FAA, I'm saying they got their moneys worth. I have spend way more than that for less fun!

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.

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9

For the $10 fee to FAA, I'm saying they got their moneys worth. I have spend way more than that for less fun!

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.

For the nth time - it's a registered airplane, not an n-number reservation.

[Flying Scotsman]

Originally Posted by Jamie

For the nth time - it's a registered airplane, not an n-number reservation.

Doesn't mean there's anything resembling a completed aircraft, though...could be nothing more than a set of wing spars or maybe an empennage part is complete, or perhaps even nothing.

There's no airworthiness certificate associated with it, so it could be in virtually ANY stage of design and/or completion, right?

[rvmills]

Originally Posted by Paul K

Honestly, I think we jumped the gun a little and caught the mother ship in their own joke! I think the joke is on us

They must me splitting a gut by now.

I keep asking Shadey what the pool is at now for how long this thread gets ...

...but he aint sayin' .

Originally Posted by Jamie

For the nth time - it's a registered airplane, not an n-number reservation.

Jaime, so is 214VA it's "nth" number?

Just jokin' around...interest is piqued as well...still have popcorn left...

Cheers,
Bob

[rockwoodrv9]

Originally Posted by Jamie

For the nth time - it's a registered airplane, not an n-number reservation.

You are correct that it isn't an N Number reservation, but are you sure it is a complete, registered airplane? There is no engine manufacture or engine serial number. I was unaware that you could register an airplane without that information. What is checked to see if it is airworthy? I believe there would be additional information available other then the generic info on the N Number registry if it were a completed aircraft.

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.

[Mike S]

OK, I will make a guess

RV12 with air cooled engine-----Jabiru, Lyc 233, UL Power etc.