Vans Aircraft in the UK
November News
BUSINESS MESSAGE FROM VAN'S FOUNDER DICK VANGRUNSVEN
Flyer article on Van’s statement https://flyer.co.uk/feature/how-did-vans-aircraft-get-into-this-mess/
Two cleared for flight this month, RV7 G-RVBZ, and RV8 G-CMKE. Two new starts, RV12is & RV14.
October News
Quiet this month however we do know that at least one is nearing test flight, G-RVMS has had first engine run. There’s also been a few registered with the CAA, G-CMYB RV-8 , G-OPTH RV-7 & G-XACE RV14.
September News
Busy month for new starts, 2 14’s and a 9A, good luck with the build. Also RV12 G-SRCB has been cleared to fly, hope all goes well.
August News
RV-7 G-RVBP completed and first flew on 7 July 23. Testing complete and all with the LAA for permit issue any day now.
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11,000th Van’s Aircraft RV makes first flight |
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| It’s nearly 50 years since Van’s Aircraft was founded and during the years since the company has become the most successful kit plane manufacturer by far – and the 11,000th RV has just made its first flight. |
VIDEO: RV builder Steve Hicks talks to FLYER
Flyer will be releasing FLYER Live content as standalone YouTube videos over the coming weeks and months, starting with Jonny talking to aircraft builder Steve Hicks about his Van’s Aircraft RV-14 project, his workshop and motivations. Watch it here.
Social Media Links
Vans Aircraft Company Facebook page
Vans Aircraft builders Facebook page
Vans Aircraft RV Owners & Builders UK Facebook page
| Type | Kits being built in the UK | Flying in the UK | Flying World Wide |
| RV3 | 12 | 5 | 305 |
| RV4 | 14 | 38 | 1452 |
| RV6/6A | 38 | 110 | 2714 |
| RV7/7A | 91 | 119 | 1938 |
| RV8/8A | 53 | 91 | 1619 |
| RV9/9A | 28 | 61 | 1183 |
| RV10 | 18 | 15 | 1037 |
| RV12 | 19 | 27 | 796 |
| RV14/14A | 32 | 6 | 232 |
| Total | 305 | 471 | 11276 |