Scott,Bill - That's what I was afraid of
I second (or third, or fourth) the idea of a high-wing bush plane. If such had been available (in aluminum), I would have jumped at the opportunity, particularly if it had reasonable fuel consumption (O-320 or O360).
greg
I'd be happy with a tandem motorglider. Better yet, make it a 4 place motorglider with a 32:1 L/D ratio that will fit in a 40' T hanger
My RV-13 would be a Harmon Rocket 3 with retractable gear. It would have the same airfoil and wing plan form as the P-51. TIO-540 for power. You could use a set of GlassAir3 main gear or the gear off of a Piper Malibu. I would race it at reno. Hey you engineers, how fast would it go on 400 hp?
Now I have to go take a cold shower!
Come come now folks...all this talk of high wing bush planes, twins, etc...from Vans?
Would you really expect Ferrari to design your next station wagon?!?
I WANT AN ELECTRIC AIRPLANE. GIMME MY ELECTRIC AIRPLANE! If someone doesn't get it right soon, I'm gonna do it myself. How hard can it be? You just need to think "spar battery" & "seat battery" & "floor batteries that can't burn".
I'm another supporter of a tandem LSA, with aerobatic capability if possible (i haven't studied the rules enough to see if aerobatics are allowed).
Something we can fly on a Cessna 150 budget, but looks and flies more like a mini RV-4/8. Something small, light, and efficient (RV-12) but still exciting and with the 3rd wheel in the correct location (tail...)
That would be neat... something like a modern LSA version of the PT-19. Open cockpit, wind in your hair, Aerobatic (no LSA limits on that btw) 100 - 110 kt. cruise... THAT would be COOL!
DJ
Me too, a larger 9 would be nice, sacrifice a little speed for weight and room,Wow a streched 9! Enough room and carrying capacity for two adults (one perhaps oversized) and two sets of golf clubs! Sold!
I think if Van and his merry men are short of something to design they should consider a Tow Plane for gliders. I am sure there is a reasonable market for an experimental tow plane that members of a gliding club could build, maintain and operate. Here in Europe the gliding movement is quite strong. However there is an aging fleet of tow planes most of which are no longer in production. As they are all certified airplanes they need qualified mechanics to maintain them. This means they are very expensive to operated. Obviously the folks in Oregon are the highly qualified designers but possibly something based around a beefed up RV8 with a new wing would be worth considering.
Jonathan,I'd like to see an RV-10 variation with some longer wings, and optimized for 180-200 HP.
Jonathan,
The -10 was designed for engines between 200 to 260 HP. Van's built and flew one powered by the 210 hp IO-360 Continental engine.
Here are a two links:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-10int1.htm
http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-10int_b.htm
Does anyone know if/why Van's dropped this option? I'm thinking there might not be much cost difference between the Conti and the Lyc but don't really know.
snip... I would like to see one designed for an engine solidy in the Lyc. O-360 class, to save the COST and WEIGHT.
Something along the line of a IV-P would be nice.
And lastly, I'd like a 6 place -10 with retractable gear.
My RV-13 would be a Harmon Rocket 3 with retractable gear. It would have the same airfoil and wing plan form as the P-51. TIO-540 for power. You could use a set of GlassAir3 main gear or the gear off of a Piper Malibu. I would race it at reno. Hey you engineers, how fast would it go on 400 hp?
Now I have to go take a cold shower!
The last time I was in the Vans lobby I gave them the idea for the RV 13. It really falls into place if you think about it. First you fly-fly and fly. Then you build the Rv of your Dreams and fly and fly. Then its the RV 12 and you fly and fly! Then thoughts of what am I going to do with all those tools for the RVs. WHOA! the RV13 was born. You build a airboat of Aluminum and use the old prop above the door and the engine block on the pallet and WHOA next generation RVer!!!! After all the GREAT GREAT grandkids need a example. First the kids learn to rivet and buck and the next thing their dreaming of flight and WHOA the RV cycle begins all over,WHOA! & gramp & Grama keep flying on somebodys elses nickle called LOVE. What do you all think of the idea? Its a vicarious cycle isn't it!
Thanks to all who post. I couldn't have piece of mind without you all! Ron