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07-23-2012, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
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Seems to be a version of the RV-9A for big people. It's assembled like the RV-12. It uses the RV-10 airfoil.
The brochure says that there will be a tailwheel version later, that a slider won't work, and that deliveries should start later this Fall with wing kits available costing around $9,000.
The impression I got was that it's an effort to answer the folks who keep asking, "will I fit?"
Dave
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07-23-2012, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Atlanta
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Originally Posted by RV10Rob
A 2-place RV-10, and no doors to build!
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I think that's the best description!
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07-23-2012, 02:14 PM
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Location: Fairbanks AK
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All pop rivets by any chance or do you still need a bucking bar?
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07-23-2012, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Tyler, Texas
Posts: 350
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A fat boy rv7. Bring on the Cheeseburgers
you got it.. look at the demographics of this country!
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391RK Reserved
IO360 9:5:1 AFP
Slow Build
Last 90%
Tyler, Texas
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07-23-2012, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,077
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyguytki
All pop rivets by any chance or do you still need a bucking bar?
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I think driven rivets. IIRC somewhere in one of the videos they are talking about construction and mention that it uses riveted construction, like has been used for decades, or something like that. I can't see them making this plane with pop rivets...
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Maule M5-180C (Sold)
RV-6 O-360 CS (Sold)
RV-4 O-360 FP (Sold)
Full-time in the other type of RV....
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07-23-2012, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 479
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Van's Introduces the RV-14
Very nice, Has an RV-10 Nosewheel
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Rick from Fresno
RV-7A
The art to flying lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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07-23-2012, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,768
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Not Quite!
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Originally Posted by RV10Rob
A 2-place RV-10, and no doors to build!
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The RV-10 is not aerobatic!
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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07-23-2012, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pasadena, California
Posts: 214
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Pictures, web link, ... ?
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07-23-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 39
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Do you think a 360 would work on this?
Do you guys think you could use a souped up 360 or a 375 on this?
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Joe Pringle
Paid =VAF= dues through 2013
First Solo June 5, 2012. Plugging away on my Private license.
RV 7 Preview Plans in Hand (although I'm strongly considering the 14)
Sport Air Sheet Metal Workshop Completed
RV tools acquired. Practice airfoil completed.
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07-23-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 497
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First thought, is it is a bubba 7 to provide a roomier ride. Second thought is it's the answer to the never ending debate of "should I build a 7 or a 9".
Not sure that they are capturing any new market share, but I like it. Had I been debating 7vs.9 the 14 is probably where I would go.
(EDIT: I assumed after discussion of the new, longer wing and other references, it would be something between the 7 and 9 which would solve a lot of those internal debates on what do I build. However, further exam shows the stall speed to be higher than the 7 in some weight configurations, which negates that theory. Bottom line - this is a Bubba hauling 7 - with a bunch of design features to make the build easier and more pleasant. It will sell I think; cut into 7 sales definately.)
Two questions... can it be built with a 360 vs. the 390 saving about 10K (?) and losing a few knots speed?
Is this the springboard for the RV-15 - a Gruman Tiger equivalent 4 seater? (Which is where I think they could pick up customers that need 3+ seats and can't afford a -10)
Well... not my LSA compatible tandem two seater. (which is the other hole in their lineup)
Nice job though Van's staff. Good evolution of the product line.
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Still in research & dreaming phase - Wanting a Low-wing TANDEM LSA!!
Last edited by Phyrcooler : 07-24-2012 at 12:29 AM.
Reason: Updated my thoughts...
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