The Most Popular Homebuilt Airplane In The World
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Published 2023-11-10
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All Comments (21)
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I built an RV 10 using the standard build method, took four years and over 2500 hours. 😊 I now have about 650hrs on the airframe. N700SE .
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Jimmy please learn to let the person finish their story without interrupting them. One of the skills a good interviewer learns over time.
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I've been a Aircraft Structural Maintainer in the Air Force for 14 years and i'm always watching fabrication videos like yours to learn about new technologies. We recently recived a 1100 Ton Hydraulic Press and it's made a huge difference in replicating 30 year old parts for the A-10 that aren't manufactured anymore. Seeing that CNC Turret Press is an absolute game changer!
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As 63 year old metal fabricator with 40+ years building race cars, this would be my choice of plane to build! I find this factory absolutely amazing!
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I built my RV-8 from scratch in less than 2 years. I am flying it for about 240 Hours now. AMAZING AIRCRAFT! FLIES AMAZINGLY WELL! I LOVE MY RV-8
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I built a RV-6 back when nothing was punched and even riveted my wing spars. Kit was $10K back in 92. Took me 8yrs to finish. Built it VFR for $32,000 and then flew it for 8 yrs and 700 hrs. Lots of fun , but college funds became a priority. No regrets.
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Grew up watching my grandpa build his 6 tail dragger. When I went up in it was one of the best experiences in my life. He also got me my young eagles certificate when I was about 6 in a starduster II!
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An incredible story of survival sharing during this flight. One of the best pilot stories I've ever heard. EVERYONE should watch this! It is emotional, frightening, poignant, instructional, and a lesson we should all think through BEFORE we ever encounter a situation like this ourselves. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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Hmm interesting timing. A week or so Vans just shut down in an attempt to reorganize as they are out of cash, have 2 times the amount of inventory they should have and orders have been slow to com in. They have appointed a new CEO, the previous CEO of Glasair to head the work in an attempt to turn this around. I wish them all the best luck in the world. They have a big task ahead of them. Hope they are successful.
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So glad you are showing Van's operation. With their announcement recently that they are having current financial hardships, it's important to show how big their operation is and the attention to not just new kit purchases but the ability to make a part from prior kits purchased decades ago. Try doing that with Beech, Piper or Cessna.
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I got my first look at an RV-12 at the airport one day last year. The fit and finish was absolutely fantastic as you like to say. I hope VANS can keep building kits for people who want to build a fine new airplane. My old Ercoupe is all I can afford right now. Thank you for SHOWCASING this great company and these great airplanes.
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I built one of the First customer built RV-6s. First flight was July 1989. No pre-punch parts, I drilled and dimpled every hole in it.
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I can't get over the visibility in that cockpit. What a remarkable little plane!
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Hopefully Van will be able to stay in business. A great company that is so necessary to GA.
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We have a RV-7A, fantastic aircraft. Built from scratch. I wish the best for Vans, they are great people top to bottom. Great video Jimmy.
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I like to describe the process of building this thing to my family like a 3D printed lego set. Someone sends you all the 3D printed pieces and you clean them up and stick it all together following the instructions. Sometimes I do read ahead and then get a little panic at the scope of a section and have to remind myself to work one page at a time.
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I used to work at one of those third-party companies. Vans aircrafts are awesome
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There are a lot of Van's Aircraft YouTube videos out there. This one is the best! Good Job Jimmy's World!!!
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Grag is an amazing man. He helped me a lot when making the SWS Vans series for Flight Sim! Give it a fly before you even buy!
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I just love these factory walk throughs. The quality and thoughtfulness that goes into building a super sweet RV is awesome. Thank You. Jimmy and RV!
