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02-05-2018, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: calgary, alberta
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Factory tour
Hi, I just contacted the Vans Factory about a tour. My wife and I want to visit the factory on Feb. 12th. I was told they don't give rides in the 8 or 8a, but the website says they do. Does anyone have any info about this? A big part of my purpose in the tour is to be able to experience the RV8. (and to have my wife's buy in!)
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Wes
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02-05-2018, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
Posts: 9,027
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Originally Posted by skidoo pilot
Hi, I just contacted the Vans Factory about a tour. My wife and I want to visit the factory on Feb. 12th. I was told they don't give rides in the 8 or 8a, but the website says they do. Does anyone have any info about this? A big part of my purpose in the tour is to be able to experience the RV8. (and to have my wife's buy in!)
thanks,
Wes
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I'm not sure why someone here in the forum could give you better info than someone in the office.......
But what you were told is correct.
The RV-8A demonstrator is not currently flyable but you can sit in it to do fit checks, etc.
Even when it was flyable, customers were strongly encouraged to take a demo in the RV-7A because flying in the 8A from the back seat does not provide nearly as good of an equivalent experience as riding in the front of the 7A does (even if it is a side by side).
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Van's Aircraft Engineering Prototype Shop Manager
Hubbard, Oregon
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02-05-2018, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Welcome to VAF
Wes, welcome aboard the good ship VAF 
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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02-05-2018, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Posts: 2,406
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Scott, maybe you just did. That is, give a better answer for the OP here. Sometimes people on the phone are in a hurry and think they made themselves understood. I do not see the problem in asking.
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RV-10 SOLD
RV-14 Flying
AirCam flying
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02-05-2018, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: calgary, alberta
Posts: 4
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Thanks Scott, as Ron said you did give a much better answer. I am glad there is one there to look at even if I can't go flying in it.
Thanks Mike for the welcome!
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02-16-2018, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Longview, Texas
Posts: 79
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Factory Tour of Philippines RV assembly Plant
I have a unique opportunity to tour the RV factory in the Philippines where Van's Quick Build kits are assembled. My wife is from the Philippines and, as it turns out, the factory is in her home town. We plan to visit the Philippines the entire month of March and I have received permission to tour the RV assembly facilities. This is one phase of the RV kit production that most folks never get to see and I am excited about the opportunity. I have begun building an RV-14 so maybe I will get to see a 14 being assembled. If pictures are allowed I will take many and post some of them on this website.
Joe Reaves
Longview, Texas
Previously owned an RV-3
Now flying my Arion Lightning LS-1
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02-16-2018, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hixson, TN ( Chattanooga)
Posts: 72
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Joe, don?t forget to get some pics of the -10 assembly as well.
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RV 10, still building.
Chattanooga, TN.
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02-16-2018, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Foley, Al
Posts: 561
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That's where my QB kit was assembled. Would love to see some pics. I was stationed in the Philippines at Subic Bay, (Cubi Point Naval air station), when I was in the navy.
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Foley, Alabama
N729PG..... 450+ hrs
RV 7A, Lycoming 0 320 D1A, Sensenich FP propeller
pilotforfun2001@yahoo.com
VAF supporter $$$
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02-17-2018, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Worland, Wyoming
Posts: 1,360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizard Lips
I have a unique opportunity to tour the RV factory in the Philippines where Van's Quick Build kits are assembled. My wife is from the Philippines and, as it turns out, the factory is in her home town. We plan to visit the Philippines the entire month of March and I have received permission to tour the RV assembly facilities. This is one phase of the RV kit production that most folks never get to see and I am excited about the opportunity. I have begun building an RV-14 so maybe I will get to see a 14 being assembled. If pictures are allowed I will take many and post some of them on this website.
Joe Reaves
Longview, Texas
Previously owned an RV-3
Now flying my Arion Lightning LS-1
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Joe what a great opportunity. Would love to see pics if you can get em! I think a lot of people on the forums probably sees the Philippines factory as this somewhat mysterious thing.
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Jereme Carne
PPL
RV-7A Emp. done
Wings done
Fuselage done
Finish kit almost done
Exempt but gladly paying!
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