What's new with the RV-14A? Van's Greg Hughes walks us through the changes for the '14 and the updates surrounding the Lycoming IO-390-EXP119 engine. Read the full review: www.kitplanes.com/vans-rv-14a/
Glad I chose the 14A. I have completed the empennage aluminum construction and the kit has been trouble-free. The only mistakes are mine. I am eager to get the wings and fuselage soon! Having flown in the airplane at the factory (before it received the engine upgrade), I was hooked. It is as if it was designed for my 6’4” frame. Wonderful design.
Van's estimates around 1100 to 1400 hours of build time, but that is really dependent on a lot of factors like builder experience, build location and other things. Finished price can be around $90K, but that's a basic version. Typically, RV-14s are $130-$145K completed, and they're usually quite well equipped.
Think of it as buying one well equipped F150 and a good Tesla for your wife. At 210 mph you can leave NY at 6 am on Sunday, have your Sunday brunch with your wife in Miami and be back in NY before sun down and you logged about 10 hours as PIC.
I don't understand why tip-up canopies are a problem - I built an RV-14A, and love the canopy design; so easy to ingress and egress. I guess this comment comes from someone with a lack of knowledge about Vans aircraft - or so hardened on the sliding canopy idea that he/she/it can't fathom a change.
@@alexc30 can you install a catch to hold it open a couple inches while on the ground, get a little cool air going while you're on the ground? My experience is limited to a Cessna 172 so far but being able to crack a window on a hot day is a godsend.
