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RV-15 newest video from the Mothership

Great video!
There's some neat innovations under that shiny skin! I was wondering what those 'Patent Pending' stickers were about.
 
From the interview with the Flyer Magazine, the wing span will be reduced so the RV15 can fit into a regular T-hangar.
The airplane is also sized for the smaller 360 engine for those who want a lighter airplane. The 360 engine mount length will be increased to position the 360 size engine forward for balance. So that also mean there could be room for a bigger engine than the 390.
The rudder size will be reduced for the production kit airplane. It is bigger than it is needed.
The length of the flap will change based on the test performance, could be shorter.
The widths of the ailerons and flaps are at least 30% of the chord for performance purposes, compare to less than 25% to the normal low wing RVs.
The current RV15 roll performance is similar to other RV, no adverse yaw, at least that was what I heard.
No need to mount monster tires for STOL because of the good internal suspension system. The airshock can be firmed up or soften with different level of air pressure.

That's all for now.
 
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