First RV-7 flew in Russia

Vlad · Jan 17, 2009

First tailwheel RV took off in Russia. The aircraft was assembled and painted by CetusAero engineers.

Flight testing and certification requirements for aircrafts in Russia are pretty much the same both for 200 ton bomber and 0.5 ton kitplane. RV7 performed flawlessly and pleasantly surprised professional test pilots.

Mechanic making necessary adjustments

Touch and Go

High G turn

Test pilots are satisfied. This thing flies good!

Why said that RV7 is too small? There is enough room for two beefy pilots and one midsize mechanic

Mission accomplished (or not?) Taxi to the ramp

David-aviator · Jan 17, 2009

Totally cool, Vlad. Congrats to your 2 friends who appear quite pleased. Sure looks cold there....

mcencula · Jan 17, 2009

Aerobatic bomber?

Vladyspassky said:
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Flight testing and certification requirements for aircrafts in Russia are pretty much the same both for 200 ton bomber and 0.5 ton kitplane.

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High G turn

I hope they don't put a 200 ton bomber in a high G turn like that!

Please pass congratulations to all involved, Vlad!

Vlad · Jan 17, 2009

I will Mike

there is a short amateur clip of the flight

http://rutube.ru/tracks/1417181.html?v=2f1e03fa074e64dd6a46a5a7deeed817

mcencula said:
I hope they don't put a 200 ton bomber in a high G turn like that!

Please pass congratulations to all involved, Vlad!

kevinh · Jan 17, 2009

Поздравления. Супер здорово!

dhall_polo · Jan 17, 2009

russian 7

What? No M14 on that -7?

That's amazing news. It has to be hard enough to build one of these in places like Sweden or Australia. Heck, I occasionally moan at how long it takes Van's to get a bolt to Atlanta.

Any anecdotes to give insight on some special challenges that came from building in Russia?

Very cool knowing I'm soon going to be part of such an international fleet.

Thanks.

Don

Vlad · Jan 17, 2009

dhall_polo said:
What? No M14 on that -7?

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Any anecdotes to give insight on some special challenges that came from building in Russia?

Very cool knowing I'm soon going to be part of such an international fleet.

Thanks.

Don

There are plenty of anecdotes on those challenges Don, it's not time yet to tell them

Kevin do you know Russian?

kevinh · Jan 17, 2009

Vladyspassky said:
Kevin do you know Russian?

Nope - but translate.google does (sort of)

please pass my congratulations!

mculver · Jan 17, 2009

Awesome! Now you simply need to fly across Siberia to Alaska and on to Oshkosh!

Congratulations, Vlad

SportAvServ · Jan 18, 2009

Very cool!!

Love the plane, the paint looks great!, would love to here more about what the test pilots said and think of the 7.

Good Jobski!!!

RT

ao.frog · Jan 18, 2009

WELL DONE!!

Here's a BIG congratulation from you neighbour in the west! Well done!!

Very cool paintscheme too!

I'm sure to RV will give you lots of joyfilled rides in the time ahead!

(For those of you unfamilar with the Scandinavian geography: Norway and Russia share a short border waaaay up in the northeast of Norway)

Happy landings!

Tumper · Jan 19, 2009

Congratulations. Quite an accomplishment next to the factory, more so across the continents. By the way, that is a beautiful plane I love that pant job. Can you post more pictures when you get a chance.

jdmunzell · Jan 19, 2009

Vlad,

Congrats to your friends! I'm curious because Russia covers a lot of time zones. Where exactly in Russia did this take place?

Vlad · Jan 19, 2009

Russia covers 11 time zones

Jeff the event took place near Moscow.

jdmunzell said:
Vlad,

Congrats to your friends! I'm curious because Russia covers a lot of time zones. Where exactly in Russia did this take place?

Vlad · Jan 19, 2009

Alf,

Privet neighbour. You were under close watch since you started your RV

Dean,

I will ask for more pictures. It takes a while to send them from far away

VETE76 · Jan 19, 2009

Vlad, could you please get me some photos of that plane? I want to consider the scheme for mine!
what a fantastic accomplishment! tell em "nice job!"
fred

Vlad · Feb 9, 2009

More pictures of paint scheme

Several builders asked me to post more pictures of this airplane to "catch the idea" of paint scheme. I got some for you. Tail ski is a part of the desing

N941WR · Feb 9, 2009

Vlad,

I like the tail ski, are they going to put skis on the mains?

Vlad · Feb 9, 2009

Hmmmm

That's top secret Bill.

N941WR said:
Vlad,

I like the tail ski, are they going to put skis on the mains?

chaskuss · Feb 9, 2009

Vlad,
Let me add my congratulations to your friends! I agree, the paint scheme is great! More photos please.
Charlie Kuss
PS, If they bring it to Sun N' Fun, I'll supply the vodka! Better yet, let them to bring vodka and I'll reimburse them! I'm sure they have access to better vodka.

Radomir · Feb 9, 2009

Vlad.. can you tell us anything about that -7A that's been flying over there for a while now... the paint job seems very interesting... at least, looking at pictures.. not sure what it looks like in person..

Vlad · Feb 9, 2009

Charlie

They visit S-n-F and Osh every year. Believe it or not they are not much after vodka, planes first... then... ladies

like in that famous Russian song... Первым делом, первым делом - самолеты,
Ну а девушки, а девушки - потом...

Radomir

What would you like to know about that RV7A? It is built by professionals at CetusAero private company in Moscow. It belongs to them. They do some business on it.
I can ask them.

Edit: Radomir just to make sure you were talking about this one?

Radomir · Feb 9, 2009

That's the one.. I think

On this photo:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Van's-RV-7A/1304022/L/

the lower stripe looks like it changes colors as it goes from front to back... we don't see that very often

Just thought it was an interesting paint job..

Ironflight · Feb 9, 2009

Radomir said:
the lower stripe looks like it changes colors as it goes from front to back... we don't see that very often Just thought it was an interesting paint job..

It does Rad! I saw this paint when I saw their first finished airplane - it is some EXPENSIVE (and gorgeous) paint....don't know who makes it.

Paul

Vlad · Feb 9, 2009

You guys know more than I do about this plane! Paul did you see it when you were in Moscow the other day? I won't be surprised if you took a ride in it. Ratkin keeps his secrets well guarded

Tumper · Feb 10, 2009

Thanks for the pictures. It is really a great looking plane.

Vlad · Feb 11, 2009

It's a demonstrator

Got fresh news from Moscow today. The 7A complies with all necessary regs and has half-ton paperwork completed. She will have a noble mission of providing demo rides to the interested public and prospective customers. If somebody is in Moscow on a business trip or just visiting - give them a call.

Radomir said:
Vlad.. can you tell us anything about that -7A that's been flying over there for a while now... the paint job seems very interesting... at least, looking at pictures.. not sure what it looks like in person..

Vlad · Feb 25, 2009

Some air to air pix

Reposting it from Russian Experimental Aviation Association website. I have full permission to use RV pictures only.

They took a chase plane to shoot some aerial with RV-7. Do not pay attention to the belly, it's a part of paint scheme

They caught a nice halo-effect with two airplanes

And a little bit OT but looking cool. Mighty Antonov biplane AN-2 based at the same airport the workhorse of forest service and dropzones. Cranking to start up...

Here is the whole page and check the next one. http://www.reaa.ru/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1127117888/120 if you need to explain anything PM these guys - RickS, Robby "Hard" Knox,Straun Boston, David Nelson's wife,James "Gary" Parker, they are all fluent in Russian.
Enjoy!

SteinAir · Feb 25, 2009

Nice Pics Vlad! Well done and congrats on the plane...looks like you'll be having lots of fun.

Nice pic of the AN-2 as well! Neat old bird for sure.

Cheers,
Stein

glenn654 · Feb 25, 2009

Vlad,
In one of the pics of the -7 on the ground, there is a blue amphib in the background......what is it? Looks very sleek and sexy.

Glenn Wilkinson

N526JS · Feb 25, 2009

Blue Amphib

glenn654 said:
Vlad,
In one of the pics of the -7 on the ground, there is a blue amphib in the background......what is it? Looks very sleek and sexy.

Glenn Wilkinson

Good Grief! Indeed, what is that?

cjensen · Feb 26, 2009

N526JS said:
Good Grief! Indeed, what is that?

I've been searching the internet for this one, and have only found one page with little info on it...Vlad, do you have more info???

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/103266477/seaplane_Light_multi_purpose_4_seats.html

Griff · Feb 26, 2009

With regards to the AN-2..........kind of makes you wonder..........how much oil DO they have to pour into that thing each morning???

rocketbob · Feb 26, 2009

Griff said:
With regards to the AN-2..........kind of makes you wonder..........how much oil DO they have to pour into that thing each morning???

I've flown in one, what a hoot it was. 1000hp, 60gph, 100mph cruise.

cawmd82 · Feb 26, 2009

other oddities....

cjensen said:
I've been searching the internet for this one, and have only found one page with little info on it...Vlad, do you have more info???

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/103266477/seaplane_Light_multi_purpose_4_seats.html

Check out the other planes on this link. Looks like a Mr. Potatohead operation: Mix and match cabins, wings, etc.....................

Flyrod · Feb 26, 2009

Great Shots

Great pictures Vlad! Really enjoyed the clear pictures of your airport. It is very interesting to see all the different designs we never see. You should take pictures of all the Russian designed planes and post them to a link, very interesting stuff.

Vlad · Feb 26, 2009

Check your email

and PM boxes those who were interested in the amphib and asked for extra info. Enjoy the show and do not forget your RV!

Added: This company manufactures the amphib http://www.aviakb.ru./ 11th airplane is under construction. Appr price is quarter mil.

Webb · Feb 26, 2009

Love the paint scheme. One of the finest I have seen

Vlad · Jun 20, 2009

Fresh pictures from REAA

I am in touch with Russian Experimental Aviation Association members and they posted some new pictures on their site. Shots by different photographer, from different perspectives and lenses. Just pictures, without comments.

Vlad · Jun 20, 2009

Vlad · Jun 20, 2009

Scream · Jul 9, 2009

Barnstormer ad...

So how`would this work bringing a Russian professional built RV back to the motherland?

http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=346310

Vlad · Jul 10, 2009

Give them a call Tim if interested. If you have an opportunity visit their assembly line you wil like it. They build good and they can ship. Some mods they are doing for their customers - reinforced nosewheel gear leg, BRS and others. There was a bit of interesting discussion Pierre Smith started look in the archives.

Vlad · Nov 19, 2009

New bird with cool graphics

Just yesterday I noticed those pictures. Pretty cool paint scheme.

Modern avionics

and full leather interior

Something else cool is coming, stay tuned....

Tumper · Nov 20, 2009

great pics

Hello Vlad,

Great pictures, beautiful countryside. I loved the yellow and black paint job, but I think the blue may have stolen my heart. Who designs these paint schemes?

I was looking at the latest Aircraft Spruce catalog (2010 catalog about 90 pages long, not the huge catalog) and on page 70 there is an advertisement for a ?Custom Aircraft Model?. It is an RV-9 model with the yellow and black paint scheme.

When my 9 gets ready for paint, I may be calling someone across the pond?

Take care of yourself and come see us in Dallas sometime.

costa · Nov 25, 2009

Rv7 made in Russia

Hi, is you envolved with Cetus or are you just a client?

trg 854G · Nov 25, 2009

Beautiful country and airport Vlad. Congrats.

Vlad · Nov 25, 2009

costa said:
Hi, is you envolved with Cetus or are you just a client?

Hi Antonio,

No I do not work for Cetus. Neither I am their customer. I am living in USA and building RV-9A myself. But I know those people very well. They run an aviation business part of which is building airplanes from Vans kits. I have met them at Oshkosh couple times and they invited me to visit their production line and take a spin or two in their RVs. I will definitely visit them in June 2011.
I also communicate a lot with Russian RV builders, there are several of them in very advanced stages of construction and Cetus provides good support for them. Five aircrafts are already flying and owners are very happy. If you have any interest please contact them directly, the owner Alex Ratkin is well known here and nice fellow. In two weeks they will be conducting 5th annual RV-building workshop near Moscow you can participate.

All the best,

Vlad · Sep 17, 2014

VAF Intelligence Agency Report

These are recent satellite images of brand new Russian RVs deployed to an undisclosed field.

Yours Truly,
VAF IIA

Norman CYYJ · Sep 17, 2014

Yes, must be top secret no registration markings showing.

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