The mighty rv building a vans rv7 custombuilt airplane in. En route, 1 of the 3 aircraft diverted to bancroft, ontario. Some revisions to the rv 4 drawings issued since 2014 can be found in the rv 4 service information and revisions. N3p vans rv 7a preflight inspection cabin club board sign out aircraft key in hand hang on obs documentation arrow charts appropriate for flight control stick lock release ignition switch off avionics off master switch on instruments on engine time compare to book entry for previous flight fuel quantity check flaps down instruments off. N7rv 2001 vans aircraft inc rv7 owned by vans aircraft. Aircraft reference by model aircraft registration system page 2 group aircraft reference file in model group sequence as of january 2021 model tp tp ac bd no. Aug 26, 2020 the rv 7 shares many other parts with the rv 8 and rv 9 series kits in an effort to save money across the line of products. Collision with terrain involving insert document title van. Collision with terrain involvingvans rv6a, vhjon8 km south of.
Wing area 10,78 m2 wing loading 75, 7 kgm2 a01 flight controls travel in degrees range elevator aileron rudderlr flaps trim. Vans rv7 n72kh for fsx fly away simulation flight sim. Horizontal stabilizer january 9, 2003 january 14, 2003 4hrs. Aurora or, 97002, rv12 pdf, aug 2010, rv12 builders manual, set 4, rv12 parts index, 7242009, rv12 lette. The heady expansion of experimental aviation during the covid period was, for many, unexpected but the companies are leaning into increased demand by hiring. Aircraft specifications rv 4 specifications span 230 wing loading lbssq. I should add the standard note, which is that this is not meant as a tool or instructions or methods, etc. Flight planning or any other aircraft operations should only be done using official technical information provided by the.
This plane is highly modified from the designers original specifications. According to ffs, vans werent totally forthcoming about performance data, with the result that a few figures in the manual, like the va and vfe are out for what it is worth, the va for the rv 7 is 142 mph, which is around 124 knots, whereas the poh quotes 180 knots, while the vfe is 100 mph, or about 87 knots, while the ffs manual puts it at. Amateurbuilt kits checklists and approval letters evaluated by. Collision with terrain involving insert document title vans. Kevin johnsons vans aircraft rv7 construction log, experimental. It is strongly recommended that the pilot be familiar with the aircraft, the rv 12 fts, and this manual prior to flight. After the rv 6, dick designed the rv 88a and the rv 99a. The rv 7 was the replacement of the rv 6, replacing the rv 6 in 2001. Vans aircraft rv7 flight manual pdf download manualslib. The rv 88a was a revisit to the tandem concept, and the first van s design to make use of cad computer aided design. For me, the rv 7 is the pick of the bunch, with two comfortable, sidebyside seats and a true cruise. Vans aircraft rv8 construction manual pdf download manualslib. This manual is not designed to replace specific faa, designer.
The fts has been prepared with the goal of enabling the new pilot or pilot. Rvtype training syllabi, lesson plans, techniques, procedures. Brs launches parachute system for vans rv7, rv9 aopa. Build manual contains section with advice on flight testing. Flight manual vans aircraft rv builder forums and news. Send me a url to your rv poh or email it to me if youd like to see it up here. On the afternoon of 14 october 2014, the pilotowner of an amateur built van s aircraft inc. Van s aircraft rv super 8 pilots operating handbook. First flight june 5, 2016 first flight video why am i doing this construction log. Van s rv 7 lends itself very well to additional fuel for owners who use their aircraft for cross country operations. View owners manuals and walkthrough videos for past and present leisure travel vans models, as well as third party component manuals.
Jul 06, 2005 i have built a van s rv 7 a kit plane, with quick build wings and standard build all the rest. Revisions to the rv 7 7a drawings issued since 2008 can be found in the rv 7 7a service information and revisions section of the van s aircraft website. The rv 7 is the tailwheel equipped version, while the rv 7a features a nosewheel. Cleco the w7151 tip back on the wing and slip the w412 tip rib back in place. For my own particular circumstances, a vans rv 7 and either 180hp or 200hp lycoming engine, i can take advantage of the excellent vans firewall forward kits. Van rv7 specifications, cabin dimensions, performance. Imklk the airplane must be operated in compliance with information and limitations contained in this document. Feb 24, 2021 browse a wide selection of new and used vans aircraft for sale near you at. Synergy air 90451 boeing drive eugene, or 97402 requests will only be processed if van s aircraft inc. Im following the eaa flight test manual and test cards and the last test required before first flight is taxi and brake burnin. Canopycockpitfuselage covers canopy covers help reduce damage to your airplanes upholstery and avionics caused by excessive heat, and they can eliminate problems caused by leaking door and window seals.
The mighty rv building a vans rv7 custombuilt airplane. Mike bullocks online builders log of a vans aircraft rv7 experimental aircraft. The amateurbuilt vans rv 7a was part of a formation of 3 aircraft that departed lindsay, ontario, on a vfr flight to smiths falls, ontario. Currently, van s has several positions open on its careers page, including a couple. Shortly after er tanks for the rv 6 hit the market, rv 7 drivers were wanting tanks for their rides. N3p vans rv 7a preflight inspection cabin club board sign out aircraft key in hand hang on obs documentation arrow charts appropriate for flight control stick lock release ignition switch off avionics off master switch on instruments on engine time compare to book entry for previous flight fuel quantity check. The van s rv 7 and rv 7a are twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplanes sold in kit form by van s aircraft. A companion manual, the rv 12 flight training supplement, mirrors the content of this manual but presents operating procedures at a greater level of detail than can effectively be presented in this manual. Van s rv 6a aircraft, registered vhjon jon and operated in the experimental category, departed moorabbin airport, victoria on a local flight.
Rv aircraft homebuilder resources rv6, rv6a, rv7, rv7a. Airplane flight manual van s aircraft rv 7a hbymt 1 general page 2 edition 17. N7rv 2001 vans aircraft inc rv 7 owned by vans aircraft inc aircraft registration information with aircraft photos, flight tracking, and maps. Laa type acceptance data sheet tads 323 vans rv7 and rv7a inspector approval codes aa, am, or k. Dec 05, 2017 the airline transport pilot was conducting a personal flight in the experimental amateurbuilt van s rv 7, with one passenger on board. Rv 7a allmetal, low wing, two seat, high performance aircraft. These are provided for informational purposes only, not for use on any other aircraft. Daenzer from a van s quickbuild kit during the years 2005 until 2010 under the supervision of eas. Inclusion in the table does not mean that the listed aircraft or kits are faa. Dignity rv7 aircraft project, electrical system design. Poh pilots operating handbook pilots operating handbook. Vans rv7a cgzmz for fsx fly away simulation flight.
Van s aircraft rv 7a pilots operating handbook n585rv. You must create your own, unique poh for your particular aircraft. Airplane flight manual hbymt 1117 03 forewordforeword hbymt is a van s aircraft. Please visit the triple e rv website if you are looking for past model triple e owners manuals. Purpose of this manual this flight training supplement fts was carefully prepared by the test pilots, flight instructors, and engineers of van s aircraft the manufacturer of the rv 12. Below is the construction sequence used following the vans construction manual. Starting engine cold a master switchalternator on b flaps up c set prop control. Several witnesses near hurricane, utah, reported that they heard the airplanes engine and that it sounded like it was making power changes. Inspector signing off final inspection also requires first flight endorsement. Elsa category, sold in kit form and as a complete readytofly aircraft by van s aircraft of aurora, oregon. Unlike most of the other rv models, there is no quick build kit option for the rv 4. Rv aircraft homebuilder resources rv6, rv6a, rv7, rv. The 2 remaining aircraft continued with the rv 7a in tandem.
Landing gear and tailwheel setup on the rv 7 are straightforward so i didnt anticipate any steering problems on the ground, but like any aircraft test its the things you dont expect that can really bite you. Page 72 section 7 rv 88a rv 88a section 7 notes fig. It is externally similar to the earlier model, with longer wings, larger fuel tanks and a larger rudder to improve spin. The vans rv12 is an american twoseat, singleengine, lowwing homebuilt airplane eligible.
Mar 21, 2021 grt 2020 safefly gps installation manual, reve stabilus gas strut rv 7 uses van s pn c690 stabilus 752819 grand rapids eis4000 engine monitor documentation. Wing area 10,78 m2 wing loading 75, 7 kgm2 a01 flight controls travel in degrees range elevator aileron rudderlr flaps trim tab up 27 32 33 0 24,5 down 24 17 33 40 22. Plans manuals vans aircraft total performance rv kit planes. This repaint is based on a realworld canadian rv7 cgzmz. Is there an electronic version of the assembly instructions not the. We highly recommend bonding a support strip adjacent to the fastener line around the firewall. The rv 6 went on to become the most successful kit plane in history, with flying kit numbers approaching 2000 today.
The amateurbuilt vans rv7a was part of a formation of 3 aircraft that departed lindsay. Vans aircraft rv super 8 pilots operating handbook. And one of those companies is van s aircraft, the largest supplier of kits today by a wide margin. The rv 7 7a type engine mount must be fitted to rv7 7a aircraft rather than the similar but weaker rv 6 6a engine mount even though the two appear interchangeable.
The larger rudder as described in vans service bulletin sb0261 is required by laa for laa. Specs, range, speed, operating weights and performance for the van rv7 here. Airplane flight manual vans aircraft rv7a hbymt afmafm. The evolution of the vans cowlings plus the standard of 312 inch fastener spacing should eliminate any skin bulges in flight. Derived from vans aircraft published performance data for rv77a. Pilot operating handbooks poh checklists condition inspection lists home pilot operating handbooks. Grt 2020 safefly gps installation manual, reve stabilus gas strut rv 7 uses van s pn c690 stabilus 752819 grand rapids eis4000 engine monitor documentation. The lead conducted a series of aerobatic manoeuvres, which the rv 7a pilot was to film. Inflight separation and impact with terrain smart pilot. Vans rv7a cgzmz for fsx fly away simulation flight sim. Vans indicates that they cannot provide assistance or advice on any deviations from the supplied parts and assembly instructio. Mod323001 vans rv 7 7a p2 control column attachment. Flight terminate as soon as practical, aircraft is on battery reserves only.
Page 71 section 7 rv 88a rv 88a section 7 trailing edge on the tip. May 30, 2015 twoseater with a high cruise speed vans rv 7 the vans range of kit aircraft is now almost legendary not only for its sheer production numbers but also for the delightful handling characteristics of every single aircraft in the range. A vans aircraft incorporated vans rv 7, amateur built aircraft, registered zkdvs, was being operated on a private flight. The rv 7 is the tailwheel equipped version, while the rv 7a features a nosewheel the rv 7 was the replacement of the rv 6, replacing the rv 6 in 2001. Remove the tip and lay out the rivet lines top and bottom 516 from the edge.
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