Vans RV-14A Demo Flight with G3X, VP-X power, A/C, and Inogen G5 Oxygen 

Thanks. I had the G3X touch system in my first Glasair back in 2014. It did not have the capability the new software provides. My 2nd Glasair had the g3x non touch which was a good system, but not near as user friendly. My TR182 has the Dynon HDX which is actually a little easier to use, but no smart glide. What is really needed is a partial “autoland” system that will not only take you to an airport, but set you up for vertical and lateral guidance with the autopilot flying the plane to the end of the runway where a passenger can land the plane by simply manipulating the throttle to control speed and flare when needed. I would estimate that most of the time they would either land safely, but even if they crashed they would crash on the runway where help is available instead of out in the middle of nowhere.

Can that oxygen machine supply two people?

@@williamkennedy2069 I like the Glasair better for me, but for my wife and ease of maintenance I like the RV-14. The oxygen generator will support two people up to 11k or so and 18k for one person.

I could maybe help you depending on where you live. The 14A is a nice flying plane.

Autopilot is built into the g3x. The 6(0 is a GPS navigator.

800 lbs. basically fuel for 4 hours plus IFR reserve, typical husband and wife and 100 lbs of bags or two average men and 50 lbs of bags or two fat men (or women) and no bags.

Good question. The problem with automation is that it can fail and must have multiple backups, especially with having only one engine. Unlike a car, you run airplane engines at a fixed power setting for the duration of the flight. There are no stop signs, other planes in the way to slow down for, etc, so you use the indication technology to set an ideal mixture and it stays that way since you are not changing power settings. Turbos are a good addition and I considered installing one. The problem is cost first at around $30k to properly design and install and then you also increase maintenance cost. The benefit of a turbo in a plane like the RV-14 is non existent below 8k ft and really only becomes a good advantage above 14k ft. The 14 with a 210 HP IO-390 will initially climb at 2k FPM and will still maintain nearly 1k per minute at 10K ft. The idea of a 14 is to have a plane that performs well in all categories - climb, top speed, short field, handling. When you install anti-ice, turbos, etc you change the weight and other dynamics that take away from the original intent of the plane. If you want ultimate speed you buy a Lancair IV-P. If you want ultimate short field you buy a Carbon Cub. If you want something in the middle you buy a RV.

Yes, great plane. Wife wanted more baggage room and a parachute.

The intake scoop on the belly is for the air conditioning. The small intake in the cowl is for the throttle body. Leads to the KN air filter.