Van’s Aircraft dropped a bomb at EAA’s AirVenture last week, announcing a—wait for it—high wing backcountry airplane. The company didn’t make a big deal of the major news and there was no official announcement. But Van’s vice president and COO Greg Hughes confirmed that the company is in the process of building an all-metal, high-wing airplane named the RV-15—the 15th design for the Aurora, Oregon-based company.
Van’s Aircraft to Introduce High-Wing Backcountry Airplane
Key Takeaways:
- Van's Aircraft announced the development of the RV-15, an all-metal, high-wing backcountry airplane, a significant departure from their traditional low-wing designs.
- The RV-15 will initially be a tailwheel configuration, with a tricycle version to follow, and is being built to cater to the passionate backcountry aviation segment.
- Few specific details are available, but the RV-15 is expected to fly before Oshkosh 2022, coinciding with Van's Aircraft's 50th anniversary.
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