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Old 02-02-2008, 06:22 PM
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Does anyone know why there is no RV-5? Was there a prototype made and just not liked or is Vans just see 5 as an unlucky number? Any Ideas?
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Old 02-02-2008, 06:30 PM
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Does anyone know why there is no RV-5? Was there a prototype made and just not liked or is Vans just see 5 as an unlucky number? Any Ideas?
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From Wikipedia "RV-5: A small metal single seat prototype that was flown with a two-stroke engine"

I believe it is hanging in the rafters in a building near Dick's house.
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Old 02-02-2008, 06:37 PM
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It and the RV-2 are mentioned in the paragraph just before the section heading "Design Features" on this web page:

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rvkitpla.htm
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Old 02-02-2008, 06:55 PM
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Here is the thread where we discussed it here before.

I posted a pic of the dam fool thing.

Kill it before it breeds!

It is waaaay uglee!

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ead.php?t=3789

I am glad they didn't produce it!

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