Home / Photos / The RVs of Van’s Aircraft and Dick VanGrunsven Photos The RVs of Van’s Aircraft and Dick VanGrunsven By May 4, 2012 The story behind Van’s Aircraft, the company that has forged a band of brothers among RV builders and pilots.RV-1 The RV-3 was designed to go fast and be aerobatic. RV-4 and RV-3: After years of appeals, Dick gave the market what it wanted: a two-seat tandem version of the RV-3. RV-6: There were those who demanded side by side seating… and got it! RV-6A: The number of pilots proficient and comfortable in a taildragger was diminishing, so Dick created a tricycle version. RV-7: This was an upgrade of the RV-6, wih an improved kit. It was followed by a Tricycle version, the RV-7A. RV-8: This was a substantial upgrade of the RV-4. RV-8A: Once again Dick made the move to accommodate those who preferred tricycle landing gear. RV-9A: This is the third generation of the RV-6, with significant changes. RV-10: It took a long time, but the inevitable came to pass: a four-seat RV-10. RV-12: Van’s Aircraft has finally entered the ELSA market with the RV-12. Dick VanGrunsven 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