Vans RV-6 - Freedom For Everyone! Vans History, Review & Specs

[@titanhank1]

I have owned an rv3, 2 rv4’s, 2 rv6’s, Rv7 a and a harmon rocket. I currently fly an rv6. It is the most practical one of the bunch considering price vs performance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing a used homebuilt rv series airplane if you get a qualified mechanic to perform a thorough prebuy inspection. You can buy one much cheaper than building one. Other than the one comment about not choosing a used homebuilt, your video was excellent. Well done.

[@bigmetalbirds]

woah thats a whole fleet! Yep, my point was that if you don't have a qualified mechanic that knows all ins and outs of the rv.. i think its just me wanting to be sure that everything was assembled perfectly. By the way, what are your thoughts about the rv7, comparing to 6?

[@titanhank1]

@@bigmetalbirds the rv7 was the replacement to the rv6 making it easier to build. The rv7 is easier to repair due to the pre-punched nature of the kit vs the jig and drill at home nature of the rv6. Other than that, the performance is nearly identical. They are both fantastic aircraft.

[@RaceMentally]

That’s what I got was a 6A. OMG does it rip! It also is fuel efficient, cheaper to own and small to store. I load up with the wife and bags and top the tanks and fly up to 3.2 hours anywhere I please. TAS with IO320 FP around 160-180. We loved it so much we sold our QB RV10 kit. We love needing half the fuel, half the maintenance and a 1/6 of the cost to purchase.

[@magnusnordstrand1435]

I own an RV-3B, finished in 2021 (I'm not the builder) Put about 60 hrs on it so far. It is like nothing else, totally love it! Sometimes I miss the passenger seat, but hey. It has a carburated 320 up front, fixed prop. I have no problem seeing why Vans aircraft are the most popular experimentals on the planet; the RV grin is not just a myth! If you have never experienced one, you know what to do. Peace and love.

[@RaceMentally]

Love my 6A. I’m 6’5” 235, wife 5’2” 130, 60lbs baggage and top it off with fuel and go 3.2 hours anywhere at 160-180TAS. We absolutely love it. At first I thought I wanted bigger. Till we passed a 235, Cherokee 6, hanging with early cirrus, and many other planes. Yeah, that last trip to Tahoe from So Cal in 3 hours did it for me. It rips and is super fun. I do wish it had a little better glide ratio it like to sink for sure with them little wings.

[@thedumbaviator5536]

Sugestion: Make a video about the the EMB 314 super tucano