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We Fly: RV-14A Full Performance

The RV-14A can just about keep up with its larger sibling, the RV-10, despite the differences in horsepower. Van’s Aircraft
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Van's Aircraft RV-14A is a highly customizable, amateur-built kit airplane, requiring significant builder involvement to unlock economic benefits like a valuable repairman's certificate for self-maintenance.
  • The demanding yet rewarding build process typically takes 1,000-3,000 labor-hours, attracting diverse individuals seeking both the adventure of construction and the affordability of owning a high-performing aircraft.
  • This two-seat aircraft is praised for its modern design, accommodating larger pilots, seamlessly integrated avionics, and excellent flight characteristics suitable for cross-country cruising and light aerobatics.
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Let’s get this straight from the beginning: The Van’s Aircraft RV-14A is not an off-the-shelf airplane. Every one of them out in the wild is custom-built.

Amy Laboda

Amy Laboda began flying in 1978 and is a flight instructor, with credentials that range from a gyroplane rating to an airline transport pilot certificate.

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