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Old 08-17-2012, 07:11 PM
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Default RV-14 demo

Has anyone been for a demo ride in the RV-14 or is Van's not offering them in the 14 yet?
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Old 08-17-2012, 07:29 PM
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We may get some more info/real opinions from people after the homecoming fly-in which is this weekend.
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:37 AM
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Van's has the RV-14 listed for demo rides on their new website...
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Old 08-19-2012, 08:21 AM
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...yet they don't have any kit purchase information for the -14, yet. I was really hoping that stuff would show up in the new site.
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:34 AM
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Yeah, I was hoping for some pictures of the RV-14 build like they did when previuosly new models were introduced.
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Old 11-03-2012, 01:23 PM
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Default Yes they do!

I realize this is an old post, but I want to share my experience. Both my wife and I visited the factory in early Oct12 and both got a ride! I have been planning a RV7A build, but have now decided to build the 14! Awesome aircraft! I flew for about 10 minutes doing power on and off stalls, and slow fight. The visibility and handling were fantastic!

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Old 11-03-2012, 01:32 PM
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Thanks for sharing, glad you enjoyed it.
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Old 11-03-2012, 01:48 PM
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I realize this is an old post, but I want to share my experience. Both my wife and I visited the factory in early Oct12 and both got a ride! I have been planning a RV7A build, but have now decided to build the 14! Awesome aircraft! I flew for about 10 minutes doing power on and off stalls, and slow fight. The visibility and handling were fantastic!

Lou Bauer
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Is the visibility in the 14 any better than in a 7 or 9? If so, why?
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Old 11-03-2012, 03:56 PM
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I realize this is an old post, but I want to share my experience. Both my wife and I visited the factory in early Oct12 and both got a ride! I have been planning a RV7A build, but have now decided to build the 14! Awesome aircraft! I flew for about 10 minutes doing power on and off stalls, and slow fight. The visibility and handling were fantastic!

Lou Bauer
St. Louis, MO
Sounds like his first flight in an RV........................
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:14 PM
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Is the visibility in the 14 any better than in a 7 or 9? If so, why?
Yes, definitely - mostly because the longerons are lower relative to the seats, but the shape of the canopy seems to make it better as well.
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