Van’s Update - April 29 2022

[@rvflyertoo]

Thank you Greg, good news all the way

[@EJWash57]

Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@YouthSportsKY]

We really appreciate these updates and the transparency! It’s been awhile since the last update… do you plan to provide another one soon?

[@williambrewer6346]

Thanks Greg We Appreciate you and the employees greatly Happy Landings

[@dancouillard3001]

Well done Greg and Vans. As a business owner and current Van kit builder, I see this both ways. It goes a long way just being transparent and honest when issues come up. Integrity still matters in this world and these types of videos exemplify that ethos. Kuddos and I can’t wait to finish my plane so thank you for making that possible!

[@Geymanc]

Thanks Greg and staff for the update and your hard work. 😊

[@unclefreddy2009]

Hey Greg! Would love to see an update.

[@tryonco]

Thanks for their update! Much appreciated.

[@kevinpereira7864]

Thanks Greg! Can't wait to get my RV-8 wings and fuselage delivered. I know you guys are all working hard over there and it's much appreciated.

[@didja691]

Thank you for the continued transparency updates, Greg! We all know and understand the supply chain woes in today's system and appreciate Van's continued efforts to find solutions. Certainly pass on our appreciation to all the employees there at Van's who continue to pump out the kits to those waiting to continue their build! Keep up the great work!

[@ShaunPC]

Thanks for the update.

[@OlanHodges]

Thanks for the info! I appreciate the open communications and it is understandable

[@tpsu129]

Get the workers back in there. I need my kit. ;)

[@williepacquin5107]

Never heard so much mambo jumbo update, thanks!

[@BobCollins]

If you don't understand or see the significance in what was presented, you probably shouldn't build an airplane.

[@scottnovinger]

Thank you, Sir! Hope to meet you at KOSH.

[@shanecoffey1914]

Thank you for the continued updates. I really enjoy the honesty from your company. I look forward to building, when the tail comes!

[@GeorgeFord1]

Keep up the great work Greg! Thanks for the update and keeping in touch with all of us . Thank you for all your long days and late nights!

[@kenzsambitan946]

I’m one of your assembler sir hope to work with you someday 🙏

[@carriewilliams39]

Great to hear you all are thriving despite the obstacles. Though I don't own a kit airplane, just watching the people who do has opened up a whole new world for me.🛩

[@robjohnson199]

Great update, and great work. The kits are worth the wait when they are from the best in the business!

[@dennisnbrown]

Great job Greg

[@andrewtoth7674]

Great update! I'm curious to know: Back in July 2020, you announced that RV-10 kits were transitioning to final-sized holes. I don't think I've heard an announcement of the transition being completed, nor any info on Van's progress towards completing the transition. Could you comment on what's going on with that? I'd suspect as the vertical integration continues, you're bringing that final-size hole capability in-house. Would you also comment/verify that?

[@FlyVansAircraft]

Hi Andrew - We’ve completed the RV-10 transition to final sized holes. It’s possible there could be a few smaller parts left in the shelf but for sure the manufacturing change has been complete for several months now. As far as where that capability lives, it’s always been all in-house and developed by our engineering and production teams. The change with the RV-10 holes was basically one where we took that newer hole-punching capability back into the original RV-10 design programming that drives our CNC punch presses. So, it’s always been all in-house, and not external. Great question, thanks!

[@andrewtoth7674]

@@FlyVansAircraft Thanks for the response! Exciting stuff to hear, that's for sure!