The rv9a is a 2seat allaluminum airplane, designed to be an easytofly, economical and versatile aircraft. Books, tools and videos for building an rv experimental. The wing design is what sets the rv99a apart from other rvs. Thanks ken jefferson for allowing us to use your rv9a for the training. The distance from the bottom of the wheel pant and ground is about 2 and 716 inches. If you dont then a 9 will do everything a 7 will on less power as it has a more efficient wing. Our service is currently available online and for your ios or android device. This website was built to document the construction of an rv9a in compliance with the faa requirements needed to certify the aircraft. The rv 6 is the tailwheel equipped version while the rv 6a features a nosewheel. At this point, the vans line of aircraft are the only ones that make sense for me. This system is based on the original flyer ac systems ac kit for the rv10.
View dynon avionics photo gallery of photos supplied for our customers of their projects and avionic panels. I am toying with the idea of selling my mooney and buying experimental. Inflight separation and impact with terrain vans rv 7a cgndy madoc, ontario 23 january 2010 report number a10o0018 synopsis the amateurbuilt vans rv 7a registration cgndy, serial number 72932 was part of a formation of 3 aircraft that departed lindsay, ontario, on a visual flight rules flight to smiths falls, ontario. Vans rv9a cglpb is seen on the approach and landing at cznl in nelson, british columbia. My rv9a smittys experimental aircraft building blog. Rv12is vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. Wiring for me is like algebra so i am hoping a clear diagram would be a good first step. Rv9 and 9a are actually the nicest to fly in ordinary ab flying, and have lower stall speeds, bigger flaps, land slower.
Click here for a bigger picture and more information, photographer. Staff examined data for 18 recent accidents and one incident in which vans aircraft series rv6a, rv7a, rv8a, or rv9a airplanes have become inverted during landing. The vans rv6 and rv6a are twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by vans aircraft. Previous aaib investigations the aaib has published reports on 1 previous occasions where the nose landing gear of a vans rv6a, 7a, 8a or 9a has failed. Thanks ken jefferson for allowing us to use your rv 9a for the training. The increased span allows it to climb well on low power and glide a long way. I expect a pretty conventional panel though i am thinking i would like a dynon efis. Im hoping to get responses from actual rv9 owners on the real world numbers for that plane. I have an io320 with a hartzell constant speed prop and dual pmags.
We pulled n16bl out of the hangar and after a brief orientation vern fired her up and taxied out. The fuselage structure of the rv9a is like the rv77a except at the wing attach points. Another lovely day on north stradbroke island and a great day for flying vhdyv. You must create your own, unique poh for your particular aircraft.
We think its a great airplane for a great many pilots. But for most of us, the rv 9 9a will do everything we want to do, and do it at less expense and at a much higher fun quotient than any competing design. The rv 7 or 7a are much, much more comfy than the 6 models, and if you 180hp them are faster and better handling. Pilot operating handbooks poh checklists condition inspection lists home pilot operating handbooks. We have been flying it for about 15 months and almost 200 hours. The rv9a also uses a constantchord horizontal tail and larger vertical tail surfaces than other rvs. This website chronicles the construction of mike hoovers vans aircraft rv 9a experimental. This configuration enables homebuilders to configure their aircraft int he same way van s constructs its factorybuilt rv 12ist technicallyadvanced trainer slsa airplanes. Fatal accident occurred july 22, 2016 near springfieldbeckley municipal airport ksgh, springfield, harmony township, clark county, ohio. The rv model is one of the most popular experimental aircraft on the market, with more than 8,000 varieties flying worldwide, said dick knapinski, a spokesman for the experimental aircraft association.
The rv 9 9a wing is longer and narrower than the wings of the rv 468 series, and uses a new roncz airfoil. Morbi orci magna, tincidunt vitae molestie nec, molestie at mi. Its so easy to fly that low timepilots can make a quick and painless transition. Want to build your own vans rv9a with a little bit of a headstart. If you want a top rv for aeros get an rv 8, or rv 8a. This aircraft was built by a meticulous doctor in tyler, texas from a quick build kit. The rv99a was designed for daytoday flying, local trips, relaxed crosscountries, and occasional long flights. A site catering to the lifestyle of building and flying van s aircraft rv kitplanes. Thanks to all the rv builders and everyone else at kcub for all your help and encouragement. Books, tools and videos for building an rv experimental aircraft. Rv 9 and 9a are actually the nicest to fly in ordinary ab flying, and have lower stall speeds, bigger flaps, land slower. Our air conditioning system is being developed for the rv14 and is on preorder. The vans rv 6 and rv 6a are twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by vans aircraft.
The rv series of airplanes has been extremely successful, and as of november 2019, about 10,600 rv kits had been completed and flown, and thousands more are under construction. You can add any aviation accident or incident you like. The rv 9a is a twoseat, singleengine aircraft thats sold in a kit to be assembled at home. Van s has always striven for total performance, the ability to do very well at as many things as possible. To install, unzip the zip file and place the rv9a folder into the simobjects\\airplanes subfolder of fsx. For ultimate speed and bragging rights a 200hp 7a is the business though a 200hp rv8 is probably the ultimate. The rv12 is vans newest design the latest in the most successful line of kit aircraft in the world. Send me a url to your rv poh or email it to me if youd. The rv 9a is a 2seat allaluminum airplane, designed to be an easytofly, economical and versatile aircraft. Ccaye vans rv9a aero club santiago pedro serrano vans rv9a cc aye. Mike hoovers vans rv9a aircraft construction project. Vans rv aircraft builders resources, videos, photos and tools.
The rv6 was the first aircraft in the popular vans rv series to feature sidebyside seating and the first to offer a nosewheel option. It is longer and narrower, and uses a new roncz airfoil. Use your mouse to scroll around the video if viewing on a pc or just move you device around if viewing on a phone or tablet. Airplanesusa aircraft sales is proud to present this super clean vans rv8a to market. It is a blast to fly, and handles like a sports car. Rv 1212is avionics software downloads dynon skyview garmin g3x dynon d180 rv 12 and rv 12is electrical system diagrams rv 12 misc. Nam sodales mi vitae dolor ullamcorper et vulputate enim accumsan. If you want a top rv for aeros get an rv8, or rv8a. Nulla nulla lorem, suscipit in posuere in, interdum non magna. Real world numbers for a vans rv9 page 2 pilots of america. The rv9s wing is unique to the model, enabling highlyefficient flight way up in the altitudes. Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase asn. The rv 9 was built around a newly designed high aspect ratio wing, featuring a roncz airfoil. Any experiences andor comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build an rv9a or any other aircraft.
When it comes to the design of the instrument panel, i want flight information quickly and easily readable. Inflight separation and impact with terrain vans rv7a cgndy madoc, ontario 23 january 2010 report number a10o0018 synopsis the amateurbuilt vans rv7a registration cgndy, serial number 72932 was part of a formation of 3 aircraft that departed lindsay, ontario, on a visual flight rules flight to smiths falls, ontario. Thanks to tom roberts and ken harrill for all the help these many years during my build. I want integration as much as possible with the pfd, the radio, the gps, the engine monitor, and the autopilot.
Several involved hard touchdowns, bounced landings six, or landing in a slip. You will see little difference between a 180hp 7 and a 160hp 9 in performance terms. The rv6 is the tailwheel equipped version while the rv6a features a nosewheel. Vans rv9a grvsg shobdon rv9a group uk duxford egsu d. Nov 29, 2008 if you dont then a 9 will do everything a 7 will on less power as it has a more efficient wing. Vans rv aircraft builders resources, videos, photos and. Im hoping to get responses from actual rv 9 owners on the real world numbers for that plane. Staff examined data for 18 recent accidents and one incident in which vans aircraft series rv 6a, rv 7a, rv 8a, or rv 9a airplanes have become inverted during landing. Forty years later, vans aircraft is still master of the homebuilt universe. Finally, i want to take a redundant systems approach where it is practical. This website was built to document the construction of an rv 9a in compliance with the faa requirements needed to certify the aircraft.
Rv7 electrical system 92307 this electrical system is derived from figure z20 as featured in revision 11 of the aeroelectric connection, plus some influence on the aux battery arrangement from figure z30. The rv9 was built around a newly designed high aspect ratio wing, featuring a roncz airfoil. It was completed in 2005, and the current owner is in the market for an acrobatic biplane. The rv7 or 7a are much, much more comfy than the 6 models, and if you 180hp them are faster and better handling. Thanks james clark for handling my transition training. It loves to fly up high, i usually cruise at between 915,000 feet. The rv9a is an accident in the making, the aircraft has a habit of tripping over its self and is only a matter of time before one flips on its back and the crew are killed. This tads is intended as a summary of available information about the type and. It was developed specifically for vans kits with special thought to the homebuilder. If you are having problems deciding which one to build, this is the place to go. The rv9 and rv9a can be built from standard or fastbuild kit. It is longer and narrower than the wings of the rv468 series, and uses a new roncz airfoil. Issue 15 addition vans sb and sl dated 25718 jv revision a addition of standard option to section 3. Downloads vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes.
Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase. I ordered the kit directly from pulsar and fortunately my wife has a gbc laminator that is compatible so the out of. It has an average cruise of about 180mph and only burns about 7. Home vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. Vans rv series of aircraft, from the singleseat rv 3 to the latest rv 14, are allaluminum, lowwing monoplanes of monocoque construction. Allison went up for her first flight the same evening i finished the 40 hours, just a local flight down the mississippi, across to the farm, up and around our house, then zipped up to hastings to circle her school, out to ellsworth, and back to the field before sunset. Amid the craziness of this week and next, i made it out to the hangar for a couple hours tonight. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with realtime information about thousands of aircraft around the world. It was designed for daytoday flying, local trips and short crosscountries, with occasional long flights. The rv 6 was the first aircraft in the popular vans rv series to feature sidebyside seating and the first to offer a nosewheel option. To install, unzip the zip file and place the rv 9a folder into the simobjects\\airplanes subfolder of fsx.
Any experiences andor comments are by no means to be considered as instructions on how to build an rv 9a or any other aircraft. The rv9a is a 2seat, aluminum airplane from vans aircraft vans has a number of popular, proven designs, with the rv9 being designed as an efficient, fast. These are provided for informational purposes only, not for use on any other aircraft. The van s rv 9 and rv 9a are american twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by van s aircraft of aurora, oregon. The rv 9 is the tailwheel equipped version while the rv 9a features a nosewheel.
Vans has a number of popular, proven designs, with the rv 9 being designed as an efficient, fast, and comfortable crosscountry airplane. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location cgrvo. Rv7 this is a forum to ask questions regarding the different models of vans aircraft. Rv7 all metal, low wing, two seat, high performance aircraft. Its a twoseat allmetal sidebyside airplane with a large cabin that seats the occupants ahead of the wing spar for maximum room and superb visibility. The flaps are a long span, slotted, high lift design that allows the airplane to land slower than many primary trainers. The vans rv9 is a singleengine, twoseat monoplane design of allmetal. For ultimate speed and bragging rights a 200hp 7a is the business though a 200hp rv 8 is probably the ultimate. First, id brought the electrical toolbox, so i was able to extract the old sockets from the taillight molex shell, and insert the new ones. Extensive, thorough testing of the rv 12 and rv 12is has demonstrated compliance with lsa performance and structural requirements.
This website was designed for vans aircraft homebuilders, helping them find the information they need to build the most dynamic aircraft in the worldwe welcome your comments andor suggestions for any new content that might help other rv builders with useful information for their projects. The vans rv9 and rv9a are american twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by vans aircraft of aurora, oregon. It was built by marco grilli from a vans quickbuild kit during the years 20 until 2014 under the. When its time for that long crosscountry, the rv99a will get you there and back as quickly as any similarly powered rv.
Can you folks suggest a basic wiring diagram for the rv7. Van s provides a variety of downloadable items in support of kits and flying aircraft. The rv99a wing is longer and narrower than the wings of the rv468 series, and uses a new roncz airfoil. The rv9 is the tailwheel equipped version while the rv9a features a nosewheel. He has created a wonderful opportunity to own one of the finest rv8as available. Van s aircraft is the leading designer and manufacturer of kit aircraft, with more than 10,000 flying aircraft and a wide selection of available models.
Since finishing up the flight test hours a few weeks back, weve done a bit of flying in the plane. Vans rv series of aircraft, from the singleseat rv3 to the latest rv14, are allaluminum, lowwing monoplanes of monocoque construction. Rv9a to climb and cruise almost as well on 160 bhp as do the rv46 using 180200 bhp. The rv 9a is a 2seat, aluminum airplane from vans aircraft.
The vans rv 9 and rv 9a are american twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by vans aircraft of aurora, oregon. Rv9 9a vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. Yes, you can add accidents and incidents to the asn wikibase yourself. The rv family treenaming of the rv lineup is sequential for the most part. N129rv has the latestyle tunashaped wheel pants like those pop. Vans aircraft is the leading designer and manufacturer of kit aircraft, with more than 10,000 flying aircraft and a wide selection of available models. But all airplanes are compromises, and no matter how versatile, each is biased toward a particular mission. Vans produce very good aircraft and it is a mystery to me why some one should spend two years and. After pricing dry transfer labels from various printers i decided to give decalpro a try for my instrument panel. This website chronicles the construction of mike hoovers vans aircraft rv9a experimental airplane kitplane. Real world numbers for a vans rv9 pilots of america.
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