Focus at Vans should be getting caught up on current order deliveries. I am supposing the RV-15 is probably pushed to back burner or taken off the stove for 2022.
I don’t think it’s the R&D departments job to focus on getting caught up
I would say say your thinking is correct.
Depends.... is it a QB or standard kit....
/ducks
Or if it's primed or not!
It would be nice (and appreciated) if they gave us something more to go on. Even a little more info, details, a photo, their progress, anything…
I agree. They could at least provide basics of the design which should be locked in by now since they supposedly have the wooden mock-up done. If the mock-up is done, they should know how many seats (tandem vs side-by side if it's a 2 seater), approximate engine size, strutted vs cantilever.
When they announced at Osh21, they said "We will be done before Oshkosh next year to the point where we can have a picture to show that." A picture could be a photo of a flying aircraft, or a cartoon illustration of a concept.
Factor in the unprecedented burden Vans now has with the backlog of orders, labor shortages and supply chain issues, I think the best we'll get is a cartoon illustration. I know they mentioned R&D being independent of their production, but these are crazy times, and they made commitments to paying customers. They have zero commitments to the RV-15 crowd other than a picture of a plane for Osh22.
I would say say your thinking is correct.
Would not be surprised if Vans slows down or delays development of the RV-15 due to need for staffing on delays on existing products.
Its not like they are hurting on sales and need a new product to bolster their revenue.
Does anybody have any updates?
Is your 9A done yet????
Does anybody have any updates?
The FAA aircraft Registry will most likely list the RV-15 aircraft shortly after it takes flight. The Registry does get updated but like everything else these days, it may not be on time. Vans Aircraft already has a few reserved N numbers that they can use or they could surprise us with a number that they do not already have control of.
AOPA says the 15 will be at Oshkosh this year:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/april/12/vans-aircraft-celebrates-50-years
“Van’s Aircraft will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 with the public debut of its first high-wing design—the RV–15”
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We've stated publicly (including way back at OSH21) that our target is to make OSH22 with a prototype airplane. That remains our goal. But to be clear: Nothing's ever guaranteed until it's actually ready! If it's ready, we'll have it there. AOPA knows (via the same public info as everyone else) that we're working toward that target. Regardless of when it happens and where, we're excited for it!
We will of course be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company, and Monday will be the big day for that, so we hope you'll be there at the beginning of the week!
Free stuff for all builders?
Vans closed this Thursday at 2:00PM for employee reveal of RV-15 and company wide meeting on keeping quiet about it's existence.
Brandon
Joking.......maybe?
We’re holding a thank you event for our employees who have been working like crazy, and their guests, to recognize and appreciate their hard work and dedication. We’re actually going to do a quick company meeting and then watch the new top gun movie together.
Don't give away details, but how was the movie? I'm looking forward to that one!
Well.. we have our answer on Page 30 of the July 2022 AOPA Pilot magazine.
See you in Oshkosh!
N415XV
Keep your eyes open folks......
N415XV
4 - 4 Seat Plane
1 - 1 Turbine Engine
5 - 5 Blade Prop
X - X Wing Design
V - V Tail Configuration
Can't wait!
N415XV
Keep your eyes open folks......
N415XV
4 - 4 Seat Plane
1 - 1 Turbine Engine
5 - 5 Blade Prop
X - X Wing Design
V - V Tail Configuration
Can't wait!
4 - 4 Turbine Engines
1 - 1 Seat Plane
5 - 5 00 hour build time
X - Xtra back-country mission capable
V - V Planform
I like to keep my expectations reasonable.
Yep N415XV was registered on 5/25/22 but no AWC yet....... Check out the serial number, that is the give away!