Home / Photos / The RVs of Van’s Aircraft Photos The RVs of Van’s Aircraft By October 3, 2011 Four decades down the road, RVs are more popular than ever.**According to VanGrunsven, he wasn’t trying to spark a kit-building revolution when he modified a Stits SA-3A Playboy during the mid-1960s. With increased horsepower, a modified wing and other changes, his first airplane design emerged, the RV-1. It was not until the RV-3, however, that sales took off. ** Produced between 1986 and 2001, the RV-6 features a 43-inch-wide fuselage that allows for side-by-side seating without sacrificing performance. These RV-8s are proud members of Van’s Air Force, an enthusiasts network with air wings located throughout the world. The real Nigerian Air Force flies 60 RV-6As. A dozen Oregon teens built this RV-12 in 16 months as part of Project Teen Flight. For more, read our recent feature, “Van’s Aircraft and Those Amazing RVs.“ More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin