The Vans RV4 Aircraft is an Affordable Sports Car of the Sky

The Van's RV4 is an American light homebuilt aircraft supplied in kit form by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. It seats two people in a tandem seating configuration with the pilot accommodated in the front seat. The Van's RV series has become the most popular kit-built aircraft in the world. Experimental Aircraft
RV4 Specs
Cruise speed: 201 mph
Top speed: 213 mph
Range: 789.8 mi
Wingspan: 23′ 0″
Length: 20.34′
Unit cost: 37,000-73,000 USD (1980)
First flight: August 1979
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[@StudioRV8]

You need a hollow crank for the CS prop, and while “it’s just bolt on” it’s still a pretty big job. You need to work with the FAA and you probably need to put it back into phase one(read your operating limitations on your air worthiness certificate). I recently installed a new engine and prop in my 8. The FAA was great to work with.

[@billbrisson]

Love my RV6!

[@47colton]

I just happened across this video and imagine my smile when I heard him.mention the Rocky Mountain Renegades, then he mentions the yellow RV4 ( mine!) He is totally correct...160 hp 320 fixed pitch light airplane is the perfect RV4. And the sensenich GA is a great prop but its very light and will change your rear seat capability..but that prop when you get it dialed in is amazing..if you buy one you may have to have it indexed for 180hp though...not enough bite available on the standard pitch pins. Your 4 is a beauty I never dreamed i would have mine over 20 years and do the things with it I have done.. welcome to the club..:)

[@SirDrifto]

Great group of pilots

[@portnuefflyer]

I've been at Johnson Creek when a bunch of of RV 4 hooligans fly in, and damn they land and takeoff short, for a plane that goes so fast!

[@tbone1212]

In the middle of a 4 build right now, year or so to finish. Lycoming O360 A1A 180 hp with Catto 2 blade.

[@markg4459]

Beautiful plane. Greeley is a great airfield with a nice cafe.

[@CompleteWalkaround]

Nice job

[@larryhawkins8311]

I have an RV-4 with 160 HP, and fixed pitch Sensenich, in my humble opinion, the expense, weight, and complexity of constant speed prop is not worth the slight increase in performance!

[@SirDrifto]

That's a good opinion and great to hear that perspective

[@RV4aviator]

Great video.! 160hp Sensenich GA carbon prop.

[@SirDrifto]

Thanks for the info!

[@wallywally8282]

160 HP & FP, makes the 4 a better handling plane👍

[@sactu1]

Are the numbers you state mph? Love your plane man.

[@SirDrifto]

170kts+, roughly 200mph or so

[@Neil_]

Girlfriend comments from a nose dragger RV owner... lol

[@SirDrifto]

hahaha you have a point there!

[@kevinschwinkendorf3202]

Too bad you can’t pull in those gear

[@johnpipping3848]

Don’t waste money on a wobbly prop.

[@PoochAndBoo]

I like Vans airplanes, but unfortunately the company is in trouble. They have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lots of creditors are getting screwed and will not get paid. People who are building their airplanes, right now, will have to put in to get their money refunded for parts they have not yet recieved, or pay more for the parts. Too bad, they make nice airplanes.