KP Flight Review: Van's RV-14A with Lycoming IO-390-EXP119 Engine
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2020
- Van's Aircraft recently began offering a new version of the RV-14 and RV-14A kits with a high-performance Lycoming IO-390 rated at 215 hp. KP editor in chief Marc Cook flew with Van's Greg Hughes for this report.
Read the full review: www.kitplanes.com/vans-rv-14a/ - Авто та транспорт
Love my 14A. All the performance that is promised and very fun/easy to fly. Just over 2 years to finish quickbuild.
In your opinion is quickbuild worth the price? How much time does it take off?
For me the it is worth the price. From my experience I was flying about 1 year earlier than slow-build. The time is a big variable, skill, resources and time. I have built 2 planes and bother were quickbuild, Zenith 750 and Vans RV14A.@@gabeplays9441
Very good video. Thanks for the overview Marc.
Thanks for a great video. RV-14A is truly a great aircraft.
Excellent plane, can't wait to start building my 14A.
And whadayaknow, I just started building a 14.
Beautiful plane, as a 25 yr old APIA ready to buy their first plane.... It's videos like this that make me ask myself if I want a certificated, or something obviously a hell of a lot more fun!
You've already answered your own question!
Just saw a review of the new Tecnam 2010 MkII with the IO390. Nice machine. Well over $400K and no owner/builder exemptions ($$ for maintenance). Not remotely close in performance or economy. I know, apples and oranges. But for oldsters chasing grandkids and hoping to make good time this looks like a proper time machine.
Where is the aileron roll ???
Oh how I wish I had that plane
I want ONE!!!
To get from San Jose, CA to Hannover, VA, I have to transit the Rockies. In an RV-8 or RV-14 (with the IO-390-EXP119), what kind of fuel economy can I expect at FL160 compared to FL080?
See this video - ua-cam.com/video/FzVx__MX2jQ/v-deo.html
@@zmanmd1641 Link no longer active. Curious, as I fly out of KFCI.
So since its the same size as an rv-10 only a little shorter what about putting the ie2 or io-540 in it? Too much forward CG?
Definitely too much engine for the airframe.
what temp issues if any do you have on climb on warm days. ?
I can query Van's on this, but the IO-390 typically does not have cylinder-temp issues; it's more likely to punish the oil, which is part of the program to update the cowling exits on the EXP installation.
Funny how he avoids mentioning any numbers
This engine in a 7 taildragger with sliding canopy....
Buy a brs parachute and then design a plane around it. Until you do that you'll be a below deck company. Too many old guys roaming around at Vans, it reminds me of circuit city. Old guys are ruining the company.
Why would you want to carry all that extra weight around of a chute? Funny how the "below deck" company is the most popular EAB plane out there (by a wide margin) and flown by a lot of current/former commercial and mil folks.
Guessing you've never flown one. If you are actually a pilot perhaps you should get a ride- may change your mind.
HAAA HAAA HAAAAA... Heee heeee heeee..... oooooo boy. Hahaha. Nice. Nice. Who are you again?
Every once in a while I come across a totally dumb post in regards to aviation. This parachute and below deck post falls into that category.
Learn proper emergency procedures and properly plan your route and you won't need a useless parachute that adds weight and adds another ridiculous inspection cost.
You sound like an idiot that knows nothing about VANS or aviation.
@@danr597 👍👍👍
That clown violated sacred territory bad mouthing VANS...lol
As an ex Circuit City employee (joke intended) and a Cirrus SR20 pilot (the red T handle option...), I would rather have a plane with excellent flight characteristics vs a chute. That said, I have 0 hours in a 14 and 120 in a Cirrus SR. But for my money, a 14 seems like an investment in flying bliss.