Vans RV-14A Demo Flight with G3X, VP-X power, A/C, and Inogen G5 Oxygen

[@jamikest1]

Just wanted to say thanks for the pair of Rv14 videos! Extremely thorough and great overall impression.

[@Kort33]

Agree. Very helpful the RV14 A is one of three aircraft I am strongly considering.

[@gregorysomerville5164]

Nice demo flight video. Lots of fancy tech but you're obviously well versed in using it.

[@baronpilot2bb]

Thanks. I had the G3X touch system in my first Glasair back in 2014. It did not have the capability the new software provides. My 2nd Glasair had the g3x non touch which was a good system, but not near as user friendly. My TR182 has the Dynon HDX which is actually a little easier to use, but no smart glide. What is really needed is a partial “autoland” system that will not only take you to an airport, but set you up for vertical and lateral guidance with the autopilot flying the plane to the end of the runway where a passenger can land the plane by simply manipulating the throttle to control speed and flare when needed. I would estimate that most of the time they would either land safely, but even if they crashed they would crash on the runway where help is available instead of out in the middle of nowhere.

[@gabrielchartrand1278]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. I remember watching your glassair video and fell in love with the details that you explained about the aircraft’s performance and avionics. Thanks for this. Really educational and fun to watch.

[@TheRealChetManley]

That was awesome. I appreciate all of the detail on how you work the autopilot and G3X.

[@johnbison4946]

Thanks for the flight. Loved it. I don't know much about the Garmin system, thought the Glide would have lined you up for the runway, cool to see it work though. Looking forward to more of your videos, keep them coming.

[@hefeibao]

Fantastic walkthrough and thanks so much for sharing. I was geeking out a bit, it was so good. :)

[@williamkennedy2069]

Above the autopilot is a garmin650? Why did you have that since you have two G3's?

[@baronpilot2bb]

Autopilot is built into the g3x. The 6(0 is a GPS navigator.

[@simonhughes-king]

@@baronpilot2bb I think he meant - why do you have the 650 when you have two G3x screens - its a VFR/IFR navigation question, not an AP question.

[@flyer16612]

Gotta love that A/C. Thanks for sharing!

[@williamkennedy2069]

Thanks for letting us fly along, so you see the glass air is better

[@williamkennedy2069]

Can that oxygen machine supply two people?

[@baronpilot2bb]

@@williamkennedy2069 I like the Glasair better for me, but for my wife and ease of maintenance I like the RV-14. The oxygen generator will support two people up to 11k or so and 18k for one person.

[@bertschb]

Super informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@3dogman311]

Got a lot of great information here. My RV14A is nearing completion. Wondering if you do transition training..?

[@baronpilot2bb]

I could maybe help you depending on where you live. The 14A is a nice flying plane.

[@musoseven8218]

Wonderful little aeroplane that✌️😊👍💜

[@dennisanonym8658]

A good video. But I absolutely cannot understand why we still use an outdated engine system in which you have to adjust the fuel mixture yourself? There are now engines that can do this themselves. In addition, you can integrate a turbocharger, for example, which is set up so that the engine always has the air pressure available as at MSL.

[@baronpilot2bb]

Good question. The problem with automation is that it can fail and must have multiple backups, especially with having only one engine. Unlike a car, you run airplane engines at a fixed power setting for the duration of the flight. There are no stop signs, other planes in the way to slow down for, etc, so you use the indication technology to set an ideal mixture and it stays that way since you are not changing power settings. Turbos are a good addition and I considered installing one. The problem is cost first at around $30k to properly design and install and then you also increase maintenance cost. The benefit of a turbo in a plane like the RV-14 is non existent below 8k ft and really only becomes a good advantage above 14k ft. The 14 with a 210 HP IO-390 will initially climb at 2k FPM and will still maintain nearly 1k per minute at 10K ft. The idea of a 14 is to have a plane that performs well in all categories - climb, top speed, short field, handling. When you install anti-ice, turbos, etc you change the weight and other dynamics that take away from the original intent of the plane. If you want ultimate speed you buy a Lancair IV-P. If you want ultimate short field you buy a Carbon Cub. If you want something in the middle you buy a RV.

[@klaaslammers-d2z]

Great video, just got build a RV-14 tail wheel with 215Hp Lycoming 390exp. What make your zircon system? Many tx

[@sophiejaysstuff4026]

Nice plane and nice flight....

[@trevordugan7993]

Does the 650 have a built-in audio panel? How'd you do that without a GMA 345 or equivalent?

[@scottwarner7264]

Great video. What kind of useful load do you have with that set up?

[@baronpilot2bb]

800 lbs. basically fuel for 4 hours plus IFR reserve, typical husband and wife and 100 lbs of bags or two average men and 50 lbs of bags or two fat men (or women) and no bags.

[@viastar1089]

Comment on throttle body intake scoop . Ram Air flow ?

[@baronpilot2bb]

The intake scoop on the belly is for the air conditioning. The small intake in the cowl is for the throttle body. Leads to the KN air filter.

[@PecanLane]

Your next video is on the cirrus, did you get rid of this plane?

[@baronpilot2bb]

Yes, great plane. Wife wanted more baggage room and a parachute.

[@mh9696]

Great job!

[@barrycliborn5169]

Can you comment on the a/c system?

[@davidmullet1030]

Great video thanks

[@klaaslammers-d2z]

sorry meant airconditioning system

[@DavidMason-mx5de]

Apparently clear of clouds doesn’t apply to you. Great example

[@baronpilot2bb]

@@DavidMason-mx5de thank you for the comment. Video all of your flights and I will point out your faults. Let’s start with the meds you take, your night time landings, IFR recency, and then let me look at your airplane and I will find 10 unairworthy items in 15 minutes.

[@Kort33]

Duke Pilot Thank you for posting the video it’s very helpful to see the systems functioning together and utilized properly. Regarding the comment clear of clouds … just realized some people out there don’t have a life and find it necessary to point out BS to make themselves feel superior.