RV-15 - Designing and Building the Engineering Prototype Airplane

[@simonbaxter8001]

Great to see Van the Legend in a video again. He must be so proud of where the company is going.

[@VictoryAviation]

This drone footage is next level. Great job drone team!!! Also super excited to see these out flying in the wild!

[@brianpulscher6514]

Ok, designed with bikes in mind. I'm sold!! Lol. I'm a long way off, but that is a requirement for me to fit a full size mountain bike inside whatever I buy/build down the road. Now just to finish my ppl and build some hours and get a tailwheel endorsement, and downsize so I can afford it....hmmm. My 150 will not fit my bike, even taken completely apart.... Love the innovations you guys are coming up with. The gear is really cool.

[@sureshraju5459]

This is the best of Van's. It is a special aircraft from what I have come across.

[@Wowthatsgood]

Wow! Some of the shots in that film are just amazing to watch!

[@SI-lg2vp]

This will be Van's most popular airplane. Everyone that can afford it will be willing to wait for their kit plane.

[@garyfischer4357]

Afford it will be the rub.😉

[@thisismagacountry1318]

​@@garyfischer4357That's only a problem for the poor and you know what Mel Brooks Roman Senate says about them.

[@SI-lg2vp]

@@garyfischer4357 While the barrier to ownership comes at a price. It's the value is, the long term ownership. I can say the same idea towards owning a new pick up truck, so I'm keeping my 25 year old truck and saving to buy a RV 15. Try buying a new Cessna 172 at $500,000. That's the rub for affordability.

[@justanotheraviator2357]

​​@@SI-lg2vpyeah, save 10x the cost and get to build it yourself while still getting a zero hour plane

[@nickr5658]

If they made a composite cub it would be the most popular plane. Who wants a Cessna clone? No thanks. Everything cool is composite now days

[@polomarknot17]

As someone who loves high wing airplanes, engineering, and drone footage -- this video nails it! I can't wait to se an RV15 in person

[@jimx1169]

Drone work in the video is fantastic. Really, really want to have an RV15!

[@AStoryWorthSharing]

I rarely log in to KZbin, but simply had to stop and say, what a truly breathtaking video you've made to announce this new plane. So down-to-Earth and to the Heavens all at the same time. Really feel the love from all of you. Blessed.

[@dgs0011]

What an Outstanding airplane and video

[@560encorepilot5]

It's nice to see Richard V. well and involved. Oh, neat plane too.

[@n539rv]

I’m ready, lets do this!

[@jimydoolittle3129]

As usual 💪✈️Awesome aircraft

[@AwDaleYeah]

I’m ordering one as soon as they are available!!

[@paulbrunner1818]

Absolutely superb! I love the speed of my RV7A and look forward to building the 15 for my retirement years. Once again, awesome plane!

[@AustinManke]

Amazing work!

[@HamishBrown3]

Beautiful plane. Saving up for my kit!

[@RV4aviator]

Simply wonderfull and amazing..! This latest offering from Vans will be a HUGE success ! Love the big tyre option..! The video production was inspiring. And, as an RV4 builder/pilot, I LOVE the control stick..! I'd have to fly it from the RH seat...! 😜

[@buckerjungmann]

I agree, Dave. This airplane is a home run! And I like your idea about flying it from the right seat. It’s not unheard of to set an airplane up that way. Siai-Marchetti’s solo from the right. T-37. Bell helicopters. A good friend of mine built an SX-300 and set it up for right seat PIC. Just put the flight instruments on the right. That way you can fly with the stick in the proper hand and tune radios without switching hands. The only thing you lose is the ego factor when you taxi up with a passenger and people think the left seated pax Is the PIC. Woooo, I hope I could stand the depression that would induce, lol. After seeing it at OSH, I told my wife I would consider building one. She couldn’t believe what she heard, as we have a C-180 and I lean toward dope and fabric work in my shop. The airplane is impressive. And if Van’s ever supersized it… RV-16… it would turn the 180/185 world upside down!!! (Something that needs to be done if you’ve seen the prices in that fleet lately. Nuts.).

[@The_Flying_Mechanic]

Love it… I think this is going to really be a popular bird! I’d love to get one myself!

[@RobertJones-ty5mg]

How did you get these amazing shots? Some look like drone footage but that would be a pretty amazing drone. For example, the drone pilot would be joined in a diamond on that last shot in the video. Is that it? Is it a towed camera? In any case, it's gorgeous work.

[@sheldonholy5047]

Yeah those are all drone shots for sure. There are a small number of very talented drone pilots/videographers. I mean a very small number, most are crap.

[@FlyVansAircraft]

FPV drone, professionally flown and operated by @nikofilmz

[@oneninerniner3427]

Wow! Nice work, very nice. And I mean the drone shots as well as the airplane...s

[@sganzerlag]

@@FlyVansAircraft I was blown away by the drone shots!! AMAZING! I love the airplane too. A back-country style, high-wing RV was long overdue; and I'm so happy you are finally launching one. I am positive it will be an absolute hit. I won't be the least bit surprised if it ends up being the most popular kit in your product line. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@tracemitchell2093]

If you guys make an extended leading edge slat and VG kit you’ll be giving kitfox a serious run for their money. And if a 4 seat option ever comes along they will crush the 180 on the Alaska market. I can’t wait to build one of these someday.

[@david-johnrainier9870]

Amazing

[@spadgerdog]

Wow............ Just.......... Wow 😀

[@bktrub]

I built a -4, now this might be my next build. Can't wait until they release some performance numbers.

[@peterlastrucci324]

This is a magnificent aircraft and from Vans it is sure to be sorted and successful!

[@latech15]

what a great video!

[@MomberyMochi]

I can't fly for real because of my eyes but i'd love to see this in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 for all us bush flyers to play with... Also the thought of big bush tires and a Verner Radial Engine would be so neat.

[@deckape2423]

Everyone seems very excited. It looks like a 50’s/60’s high wing. I’m sure Van’s will sell a lot of them.

[@waynerussell6401]

Its 21C!

[@cand3ts]

The kit will be finished drilled and assembled with pull rivets. It's a production magic trick that will reduce assembly errors and make it more accessible. Saw it 2022 AirVenture, it's a good balance of practicality, form and function. They are shooting for kits 12-18 mos.

[@TheOvlla]

great video

[@dustin9759]

Really hope this competes with the bear hawk 4.

[@jonathanstein1783]

Those last shots...over North Plains, by chance? I met Mr Vangrunsven way back when he was assembling the RV-4 prototype at Hillsboro. Damn I'm old...

[@backcountyrpilot]

Love it! Even my “5-seat” Maule MT-7-235 wouldn’t realistically haul 2 mountain bikes.

[@banzaiib]

I wanted an RV-10... i still do, but I want this more!

[@panthros7395]

We will see Cessna 170B's and 180's drop in price once this comes out! I can't wait to see what the price is. If I had someone that could build it, I would order one now lol!

[@RamadiTaxiDriver60M]

Will it be capable of light aerobatics (C150 Aerobat like)? Will it be capable of doors off flight? Thank you.

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Thank your Richard VanGrunsven...

[@seaplanepilot9463]

Great video, great plane. Nicely done!! From @SeaplanePilot

[@NikoFilmz]

Thanks my dude 👊😁

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Hope we'll see an RC variant sometime soon. 😁Phenomenal video!

[@Hugocraft]

Vans showed a picture of an rc version in the seminar today at Oshkosh

[@TailHeavyProductions]

@@Hugocraft Yeah typically there's an RC prototype made before the full-scale version does its first flight, but a mass-produced one would be even cooler 😁

[@valdenirferreira6746]

Desejo tudo de bom para vocês , nós aqui do Brasil amamos seus kits Eu mesmo tenho um RV9-A , e só apaixonado nele , ainda quero ter um RV7-A para fazer voos mais divertidos com algumas manobras .

[@exparrot9074]

Fingers crossed the final version will seat 2 adults and 2 kids and have an easily removable backseat. These days it seems like Vans is picking up where Cessna left off and stagnated. I can't wait to do a build.

[@momovuyisich8945]

Hopefully it will be possible to install a BRS.

[@lcprivatepilot1969]

YES!!

[@SVSky]

Really good looking bird, seems like a great alternative to C150/152 as a trainer and much more on top of that!

[@tracemitchell2093]

My guess is this will push a 360-420 with minimum 180 max 235hp I think they will be beefy back country planes especially with how big it looks like it is

[@UncleKennysPlace]

Wide landing gear is a plus, especially in high crosswinds, on high-wing aircraft. These look pre-Land-O-Matic Cessna width.

[@deanwoermke6590]

Would love to see this in a floatplane configuration.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

For distance records could you operate with wing tanks AND the passenger tank since the engineering is already done? Maybe even add external drop tanks and a bladder tank in the backseat within weight limits and center of gravity, of course. That would be incredible. Maybe get Transatlantic or to Hawaii. Just a dream so far.

[@scottallen2190]

I'm not crying you're crying. Got a bit chocked up. LOL

[@FlyVansAircraft]

Gotta be honest. Me too every time I watch it. Great people designing, building, and flying this airplane.

[@SilvaAdventures]

@@FlyVansAircraft reinforces my pride of owning a Vans airplane!

[@michaelparks4051]

Wow !!!!

[@npatony]

Is it just me or does it have a very similar silhouette to the Cessna 140

[@austonwheels]

Full size bike in the back! 🤤🤤

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

The RV-15 is on my list of best kit planes, that's for sure. 🦉🌭🥤

[@dieselyeti]

Would like to see Vans do a 6 seat airplane like a Cherokee Six, but probably won't happen.

[@johnpublic1969]

Struts but no folding wings. Pulled rivers like a lite sport. So it’s a 180 with better suspension. Hope your name sells some. This is not your comfort zone and the competition is way tough. Best of luck.

[@autonomousindividual7780]

Made me think of a Murphy rebel.

[@gyro43]

Cessna 180 reborn.

[@mx6773]

Please consider adding a Turbine RR300 engine option, as avgas is becoming scarce worldwide.

[@backcountyrpilot]

GOT to get me one!

[@backcountyrpilot]

Big baggage door that the flap can’t hit please!

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Oil damped, not dampened, unless it's wet from a leak.

[@GeorgeStar]

How would this compare to a Zenith CH 750?

[@xmazurx]

Clarification, 1 or 2 mountain bikes?

[@FlyVansAircraft]

Two

[@mantlepowers4781]

Slot he outer 6-8 foot of the wing and make it stall proof, then I'd get real interested.

[@cessnateur]

I want one.

[@MsRandiCook]

When are you taking deposits?

[@yesode4201]

0 390 engine?

[@RussellTelker]

Yeah, it's the Thunderbolt EXP-119 engine.

[@MSGCliff]

Take my money...

[@tomholland2707]

180hp ? its a 170

[@gendaminoru3195]

you guys thought there was room in this market? hmmmm

[@CaptainChaooooos]

The 180 with better suspension. Twice the price for half the stol capability as the competition. Congrats. No folding wings. Fat and heavy with pop rivets. Made for the few pilots who want to carry their family to the bush and spend a week. Not sure R.V. has a winner with this one.

[@tracemitchell2093]

Well I’d imagine they’ll offer a kit for slats and a brand new 180 today would be 750k you’ll build this for under 200

[@tracemitchell2093]

Plus moose hunting this is going to be king in AK and a flat floor some of us build beds to sleep in the plane you can roll up and stuff in the tail

[@CaptainChaooooos]

@@tracemitchell2093 it’s a one hit wonder is what I’m saying. The vast majority of the stol community has no need for that much payload or take their family and friends into the bush.

[@bobwillis5788]

Just got back from OSH people were pouring all over the 15 and its a nice plane but its not really a 4 seater maybe a 3 but why build a 3 when a four would be so much better so you can take back seats and haul 400 pounds

[@digitalranger4259]

How wide will the cockpit be?

[@Russell_and_co]

Please make the wing strong enough to accept bolt on wing extensions (like wing-x), for when it is on floats. They are easily removed when on wheels, so you can fit in a hangar.

[@JM-nt5fm]

Damped, not dampened....

[@wallyworld9096]

And still too small inside…when will they build for 6’2+ guys that dont rub each other

[@Kenriko]

If that's what you need the 182 is your plane.

[@FlyVansAircraft]

@@Kenriko It's actually the same width as a 182.

[@Kenriko]

@@FlyVansAircraft Let me know when I can buy a kit. 😂

[@billhamilton2366]

It looks alot like the Canadian Murphy moose or rebel.And they have been around for over 25 years so let’s not get all excited that this is something new. It’s not.

[@philg2415]

Needs double-slotted fowler flaps.

[@backcountyrpilot]

Doug Kenner flaps!

[@scarybaldguy]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[@mattwoody1089]

It's a little ugly with wanki landing gear eh

[@wallyworld9096]

Add 3 foot to each wing and 6-8 inches in width….

[@FlyVansAircraft]

That would make it 42 feet wide, wouldn't fit in T-hangar. And it would also make it 6-8 inches wider than a 182. Not really very practical.

[@wallyworld9096]

Most pilots these days are no longer 170 lbs. put two large guys in a 182 still cramped. Would be nice to see something home built for big guys.

[@flexairz]

@@wallyworld9096 What about those guys lose some weight? And live longer at the same time to fly more.

[@tracemitchell2093]

@@flexairz if I was 180lbs I would look sick some of us are just bigger people

[@bobninemire5154]

Winner !!!

[@plantpower3048]

it's not a bushplane aka off aiport plane....they just care about speed

[@phatvu3811]

Yes. I hope it is a good deal faster than the comparable 170, or close to the low wing RVs.

[@RobertJones-ty5mg]

I think you might be mistaken about that. I think they are saying all the right things. This is an engineering test vehicle, so they plan to make improvements. So far, the landing gear and cabin look right for bush work. Let's see what it'll do.

[@backcountyrpilot]

Looks like a C180-killer to me

[@plantpower3048]

@@RobertJones-ty5mg gear is not designed for off airport use. It's more of a cross country airplane to operate in unimproved short strips

[@FlyVansAircraft]

@@plantpower3048 That’s incorrect.

[@danielprout8987]

Keep reinventing the wheel and show it all in slow motion, I have slow motion goose bumps. Charge 19 times what it is worth, thanks for nothing...