Biggest & Smallest Van’s Aircraft (RV-10 VS RV-12) Fleet demo Flying Part 2

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@failingtheturingtest4381 5 лет назад

I was watching AOPA's channel a while back when, at the end, there was a message about keeping GA alive. It was ironic after such a boring, poorly edited program. When I commented, they pointed me to FlyBy, their program for pilots with ADD. Really, though, if you want to attract young people, channels like this one may be the answer. Better video, better editing and better personality than AOPA. We need the AOPA for many reasons, but old people with deeper pockets drive most of GA, and that may just be the problem with recruting new pilots.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Thanks for this feedback. We're working hard to change the paradigm in terms of what aviation related content looks and feels like - glad you're enjoying where we are trying to take it!

@BlazinMonk 5 лет назад

AOPA needs to hire some younger journalists lol

@richardmurrayjr.2338 5 лет назад

Go for it Steve. I think you should make a deal with Vans for the RV 10 for taking the family along. Little ones grow up fast and she looks like she already has the flying bug.

@01bullitt 5 лет назад

Would love to see you build an RV-14... 😊

@brother854 5 лет назад

You are pushing me over the edge towards an RV-14.

@toadman506 5 лет назад

I realize I'm a bit late on this, but a build series would be great. There are a few Vans build video series out there, both overview and detail, and they all go a long way into dispelling the impression that a traditional riveted aircraft is hard to do. I've been kicking around building for years, and I was leaning towards all Blind Rivet (Pop-style) because I didn't want to deal with solid rivets. Watching on builder in particular working on his RV-10 really brought in the reality that it CAN be done. The RU-vid is Jason Ellis shows his mistakes as well. Couple that with the folks at Vans itself, and the builder community, and it takes what was an overwhelming prospect, and makes it doable. I'm leaning towards an 8 for myself, just because the size, performance, and configuration suit me. Good Luck Steve, and Clear Skies

@rcarsey 5 лет назад

Hey Chops.. nice to see these two videos.. As a first-time builder, i picked the -12 because it was the easiest/fastest to build and i didn’t want to bite off more than i could chew. I’m 75% done and i wish i went for the -9 or -14 .. not because my mission changed or i made the wrong choice, but because i know my build will be done soon and i feel like i will miss building after it’s done! already thinking about building a “spare” plane 🤣

@Ulbre 4 года назад

that, sir, I reckon is exactly what it is supposed to feel like....kudos

@hessjason 2 года назад

Better instructor then I ever managed to come across. Calm, understanding, helpful, caring.

@drakegreen6939 5 лет назад

Absolutely fantastic video! I’m an instructor with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and have used (on occasion) your war bird videos to show the cadets more than just a static picture of the historic and beautiful machines they are. Your videos keep them (and my officers too...) engaged the entire time, It’s truly magic. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Right on! this is awesome to hear! If you're near Windsor, maybe we can arrange to fly one of the "Canadian Historical Aircraft Association" planes together!

@drakegreen6939 5 лет назад

FlightChops That would be a flight of a life time! Thank you for offering! I live on the West coast but I would personally charter a flight there for the opportunity. :)

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

@@drakegreen6939 - ok cool - please reach out in the summer and we can set something up. FlightChops at gmail dot com Maybe you can also visit the Air Cadets squadron that is based in the hangar beside the CH2A hangar while you are here.

@billkinzler3773 5 лет назад

I would like to see the RV-10 built. I had a Mooney and now a 182, but looking for a 4-place modern efficient cross-country airplane and I keep seeing Van’s all over the country when I fly. Your presentation was very helpful and interesting. Thanks

@EUC-lid 5 лет назад

Bill Kinzler , check out Jason Ellis' channel. He's got hundreds of videos covering his RV-10 build: ru-vid.com/group/PLme5KP3gHSKxgMsZgnsenlwzUjsTNov8z

@anthonycastellani7470 5 лет назад

Yes build the 14 would love to see the build

@9313466 5 лет назад

Come now Steve! You are a warbird guy! I bet if you fly the RV-8 the RV-14 kit will stay. Some people don’t like the tandem seats but I love it. You won’t get any closer to a Mustang or your Spitfire than a RV8. And I’m building one!

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Yes - the RV-8 is a sweet machine! If I get an RV, I think I have to go side by side for my passengers... I am lucky to get my tandem fun in the Chipmunk and Harvard :)

@dougcronkhite2113 2 года назад

Mike is the best! He did my transition training for my RV-8.. Awesome instructor!

@musoseven8218 3 года назад

Love the RV12 - he's a wise old hand in the right seat. Great video, thanks.

@FlyingCooper 5 лет назад

Mike is a very sharp instructor! Really enjoyed some of the tips that I think I will try myself. Awesome videos! Keep them coming.

@braylenfab6523 3 года назад

You may or may not see this but I just wanted to say that I come back to this video often as a reminder of what’s possible. My high school is currently building the RV-12is. As I write this we are currently finishing the stabilator. It’s always refreshing to come back and see what our end goal is.

@FlightChops 3 года назад

Awesome to hear this! Report back through your project!

@braylenfab6523 3 года назад

@@FlightChops Will do, I have an Instagram that I have been posting and will continue to post the updates on if u want to check it out, it’s also my form of proof that I am actually doing this 😅. The Instagram is braylenfab

@joshualandry3160 5 лет назад

Excellent! Can't wait for you to start building the 14.

@mc-aviation3566 5 лет назад

Mike is a great instructor. I did a transition training with him and had lots of fun flying at his little airport in Vernonia.

@pbbrown1963 5 лет назад

Do it, Steve! RV-14 or RV-10. If you want an easier build for your first plane, try the 12. Then go for the 14 or 10. Thanks for doing this! It's going to be fun! RVs are excellent.

@pbbrown1963 5 лет назад

Now that I think about it, Steve, you have a daughter and may have another kid at some point. You may consider the 10 for family transport. Fast, efficient, docile, with all the room and a high enough take off weight to make a difference. Just a thought.

@goatflieg 5 лет назад

Working on my RV-8 canopy frame today... enthusiasm lagging; the finishing stuff is like that... and watching you being introduced to clecos was just the boost in morale I needed! LOL And of course, the flying videos are always motivational.

@theonlyIsaactennis Год назад

I’m thinking about building a rv-12 I’m only a 13 year old and love the luxury of home built airplanes, and how airplanes work. Your videos have shown me that flying is a fun activity and that I now may become a pilot. Even though I’m 13! I’m still considering buying a building a rv-12 to fly with my mom (also a pilot) to see if she likes it more then her Rv-10 (also a homebuilt aircraft.) I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

@erictaylor5462 4 года назад

My dad works with an organisation that teaches kids about aviation. The oldest kids (14-18) actually build one of these planes. They have a *BUNCH* of "do-overs"

@ryanyoder7573 5 лет назад

I would love to see the 14 build process. I was very excited to see that when it first came out.

@byromscustomwoodworks 4 года назад

Watching this brings back the memory of the one time I got to fly with my father in his rv-8 before he passed away.

@SkiDuneTech 5 лет назад

I’m documenting a Rv-7 build here in bc Canada obviously not the same flair for videos as your self but check out the build process to date. A real life view.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

that's awesome!

@Metalgearmadness 5 лет назад

Get an RV-14 and get it painted like the Canadian T6 you fly.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

That's kinda the plan - Yellow base coat and I'd love to throw some blue highlights and the FC logo some how tastefully - But yeah, it would be sort of an honorary "Yellow Bird" and fly in formation with them! (as well as be a support plane for events / trips with the fleet.)

@Metalgearmadness 5 лет назад

It would be fresh, most people usually go the Mustang route for the paint job.

@Heyemeyohsts 5 лет назад

Nah paint the T6 like an RV

@louiscloete3307 5 лет назад

@@FlightChops put the FC logo where the RCAF roundels on the T6 goes (on the wings and aft fuselage)

@Flyingwithethan 5 лет назад

My high school flight program is building an rv-12 it’s pretty cool to see it all come together

@johnrlewis 5 лет назад

Please, you must build one! Your video production quality would make for the most amazing video build log. I would watch every single episode without fail.

@flyifri 5 лет назад

The home building process would be a major step up for FlightChops in aviation. I am sure some viewers would see this as an opportunity to participate. I know I would. There are a lot of Vans aircraft being built near you, and the RV 10 would make an excellent platform for cross country, with baggage. A tough decision, with much commitment regardless. The guys and gals from your closest E.A.A chapter will be happy to hear from you, and most likely have some tools to share. I'm excited for you, and look forward to your next update

@Authmion 5 лет назад

I would absolutely watch you build a 14! Tailwheel all the way!

@miguelslade 5 лет назад

An RV14 build would be great to follow!

@ChaseEverySecond 5 лет назад

Love this video to show the RV family! We built an RV-7 and are currently working on building an RV-10. They are wonderful aircraft!

@janwalor3014 3 года назад

Love to see you make an RV12 go for it.

@slehar 5 лет назад

Wow! Old man Van himself! Hats off to a great man!

@fcoitamarmatos2032 5 лет назад

I’d like to see a series of videos building a kit airplane

@Parr4theCourse 5 лет назад

Good Job!!! I Like the 14A best.... Can’t wait to see you build one!!

@steveburrington4288 5 лет назад

I'm sold. These planes are excellent! Yes, please get an RV14.

@genemohr8954 5 лет назад

Great video documentary. I fly a Van's RV-6A and love it. Please do get a 14 kit and document it. I for one would watch every video!

@etherboy3540 5 лет назад

If you get an rv14 kit I will watch every build episode, twice.

@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812 5 лет назад

Would love to see a series of you doing a build of the model of your choice. It would provide lots of insight on just what to expect if its something a person is considering. GREAT IDEA.

@jackbradley2210 5 лет назад

Get the RV-14, be a great series! Great video as always

@ilovechieftains 5 лет назад

Please do a RV-14 build. Got a buddy who is going to be building an RV and it would be super helpful to follow yours along first! Thank you Steve!

@johnpublic976 5 лет назад

Glad to see an RV 4-Place Airplane. Now, I want 2 of them, maybe 3 if I add the Aerobatic model. Keep up the Good Work by bringing us such Great Content in so many different types of Aircraft! Looks looks a lot of work! Thumbs Up!

@DCGULL01 5 лет назад

OMG- BUILD THE RV-14!!!! Not the 14A, but, the conventional gear plane, please!!! Heck, I'll visit Patreon, and, I'll even go to Canada, eh- to assist with the build. I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed the 'lil RV-12 with the 912 iS engine, but, 20 gallons will give you 5 hours of endurance, twice as long as my bladder! Wow, I'd look good watching video of you building & flying that RV-14... But, dreamer's will dream. Hmmm, tail-dragger plane for a knuckle dragger pilot- yeah! DO IT! You KNOW you want to.... Do it! Do it! Do it! (Join in, folks!)

@FlyVansAircraft 5 лет назад

There ya go, 'chops. :) An RV-14 taildragger it simply must be if anything, just for the pure passion on this comment! ;)

@DCGULL01 5 лет назад

@@FlyVansAircraft Steve? You don't want me to start a channel chant of "DO IT!" do you? I will, you know. Even Van's Aircraft agrees with me, and, they're much smarter than I! I sense Popeye forearms in your future. FlightChops is gonna have to add folded arms into the logo (with ink, of course!)

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Haha - love this comment David! And yeah, if we take on the project, I'll probably be inviting some viewers from time to time to visit for a weekend and help out and maybe fly one of the warbirds at the museum as a thanks. (If we do this, I'll likely be building at the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association facility)

@NomadicPhoton 5 лет назад

@@FlightChops Nice, I'm glad to see a Canadian aviation channel, even a Canadian channel at all on you tube, I haven't found many. Great job, I look forward to more videos, especially the build. Greetings from Ontario

@Pwnzistor 4 года назад

Those are really cool and surprisingly affordable planes.

@jacquesstrydom2590 5 лет назад

Yes, I'll follow the RV14 build with lots of attention, Thumbs up from me!!

@benderaviation 4 года назад

I'm building a 6 now. Thanks Steve.

@johhn2029 5 лет назад

Those are definitely one of my favorite aircraft.

@jacobinalberta 5 лет назад

Great video as always, and I would love to see a build series. That being said, if what you're after the finished product rather than having a desire to build something with your hands I suggest you consider buying a used RV. There are many projects that get started and not finished as people lose momentum due to the long timeframe required. Either way, whatever way you decide to go I'm sure we'll enjoy watching!

@johnfife3062 5 лет назад

The build part looks fun -- you rock it, I'll watch it.

@jarodmorris611 5 лет назад

Please, please, please! Get an RV-14 and document the build process. That would be awesome.

@challenger2ultralightadventure 5 лет назад

Those truly are some of the best home built aircraft on the market today. I've seen some that would rival a Rolls Royce for the interior finish.

@precariousbyte 2 года назад

I know this is an old one, but I'll be flying 317VA tomorrow morning and this is definitely getting me excited

@CAPFlyer 5 лет назад

Great videos Steve. Glad to see you getting some new ideas. I loved the RV-14 as well and would love to see the build process.

@Duality306 5 лет назад

Yes Yes Yes....Would definitely watch a build

@GoFlyThatKite 5 лет назад

I would love a RC-14 build vlog

@paultremblay8891 5 лет назад

Yes !!!!! Would love to see a bud process !

@jonfife3637 5 лет назад

Yes, build it and we will watch!

@migmindy 4 года назад

dude in the back of the 4 seater looked terrified in that stall

@DuncanInUK 5 лет назад

After years of flying, I would love to try manufacturing and assembling an aircraft, all of the stamping, cutting and bending processes seem enormously fun!

@chrislaw4222 5 лет назад

I will definitely watch you build an RV!

@The-KP 5 лет назад

@FlightChops your video series offer up enough basic knowledge of how planes work, that you have raised my interest level: now I'm calling flight schools, checking out their websites and reviews. You've made flying seem within reach of ordinary people, we who didn't grow up around miilitary aviators or other non-commercial pilots. From the realm of hyperaware atheletes, cyborgs and magicians, to the realm of ordinary humans. I'd compare it to spinning up small locomotive. Many fluids, channels and tanks to check and assess. Certain combinations of knobs and settings make a plane ready to takeoff, to land, to climb, etc;

@jefflodge7061 5 лет назад

Would love to see a build series on the RV-14!

@slowsword 5 лет назад

Build an rv-14!! I’d watch the whole series

@brent1041 5 лет назад

I'd defiantly follow a RV14 build.

@LTVoyager 5 лет назад

It would be fantastic to see an RV-14 build!

@jamesyoungblood555 5 лет назад

Outstanding video Steve, waiting for your next one. Shalom

@ghostindamachine 5 лет назад

RV10 is so on my list!

@fentontaylor9021 5 лет назад

I would follow that RV-14 build! Very interesting aircraft, and one that I am interested in as well

@ThalassTKynn 5 лет назад

A buddy of mine built an RV-6A about five or six years ago. It's a great machine, though I prefer tandem seating myself. And backcountry flying has become more and more appealing, which an RV doesn't seem to fit with.

@guykulwanoski1629 5 лет назад

Documenting an RV kit build would be awesome!

@joshkrecek5703 5 лет назад

Really interested in a series on the build process. I was at Vans several months ago and flew in the 9, the 14 wasn’t available... My goal is to stop the dream and start a project in the next few years. That demo flight had me sold on Vans. Love the channel!

@jonahcilley7978 5 лет назад

The RV is my dream plane!!! I love this content!

@SuperAero 5 лет назад

Go for the build man!

@BoldrepublicRadioShow 5 лет назад

I had to go back and look into them again, after your review of the RV10. I've been looking into home built.

@tirasnewman1 5 лет назад

Thanks for another interesting video! I'd definitely watch you build an RV.

@edwardharten5556 5 лет назад

Great video Steve.

@nealhere 4 года назад

Good video. You can build it. I 'd watch for sure. Makes me want and RV

@AaronRobertson 5 лет назад

I'd love to follow a well produced build Vlog. Go for it.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Not sure how "well produced" the build vlog will be :P . But I'll find a way to cover it in an entertaining way if I take it on!

@rickharrell1031 5 лет назад

I would definitely follow your RV14 build! I am considering that model myself and after watching these two videos, I’m even closer to pulling the trigger! Good luck!

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Right on! Glad to hear that! If you go for it - don't forget to mention to them so I can put the referral fee toward production costs while covering my build :P (if I do it - still deciding :P)

@ShadowOfTheZone 5 лет назад

Please get an R-14!! It would be awesome for some high quality build videos, even if you shoot for the quick build kit.

@MrAvallier 5 лет назад

I would love to watch a 14 build

@ginomendoza1274 5 лет назад

I would love to see you build an RV!

@bobcat50 5 лет назад

If you build it... (RV14) …We will watch!!!

@KCdurt 5 лет назад

Congrats, Steve! I just started plans building a Hummel Ultracruiser a few weeks ago! Just about done with my bulkheads. Hope to fly into Osh and say hello in a year or two!

@kkuusk 5 лет назад

You should also visit Zenith and Sonex and review their kitplanes.

@olamarvin 5 лет назад

Reminds me of the old joke: "You were a little left of centerline there". "That's right, and my co-pilot was a little right of centerline". I would love to see an RV-14 build!

@la-codeband 5 лет назад

Yes! Would love to see you build a RV12

@MilazzoTony 5 лет назад

Since you are asking. Personally I want to see flying not building. Let’s see that ifr training! Keep up the good work.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Thanks for the honest answer Tony! and to set your mind at ease - IFR comes before the build

@andrewslade429 5 лет назад

Would love to see an RV12 build

@thomasdollenmayer4073 5 лет назад

Build it and they will come! I would love to see the kit to flight project, so would my son who’s going to college next year and will become an A&P. I’ll support it financially as well.

@FlightChops 5 лет назад

Thanks Thomas! and no pressure to support financially (I mean you could jump on Patreon to throw a buck or two per future episode at over all production) but just being here as an engaged viewer is a huge help to the project over all!

@Bentz5000 5 лет назад

Epic video as always chops! The Sling 2's at my flight school in SA have toe brakes and rudder pedal steering on the nose wheel. You need to get yourself one of those planes dude.