First Flight: Rick DeGroff’s RV-14A | Milton, WV RV-14A #140623

[DeltaRomeo]

Rick DeGroff's RV-14A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

Rick DeGroff RV-14A became a flying machine this month, reminding us that “the effort is worth it.” Here’s his story: On November 1, 2025, I had my first flight in the Vans RV-14A that I started in May 2019. This was a “slow-build” and I had no previous airplane building experience prior to...

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[Mike S]

Rick, congrats on the new fledgling

Good looking bird.........

 

[pheer]

Congratulations. I know how you feel. I had my first flight just a week ago.

 

[Carlpretzel]

She's beautiful. Wonder who has the slowest RV-14A build?? I'm on year number 12

 

[karu]

Congratulations Rick!!!!
It looks really beautiful. Worth all the trouble you took building it.
Hopefully I will get to see it during one of EAA meetings.
This is Upali by the way