We did it! Flying RV-14 to AirVenture 2021 + on display at Garmin booth!

[@Microfrost]

"... so stopping in Gary, Indiana definitely seemed like the best choice" - a phrase that may never have been uttered before. 😆

[@thedirtyknobs]

He's not from the area lol surprised they didn't take on gunfire

[@baaa4698]

Stop by Detroit City (DET) on your way back. There’s fun to be had by all.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Yea …. No Sh*t on that one. Although I think being at the airport has a layer of insulation from the “REAL GARY INDIANA”…

[@WarlockAntaran]

Stopping in Gary is never a good choice..... Glad you're safe!

[@colinwallace5286]

On 18 wheels, the feeling is much the same….😏

[@peteranderson037]

I only regret that I have but one thumbs up to give for this video.

[@ryanstreuli8667]

So heres 29 more lol

[@meatmissilef111]

"Stopping in Gary, Indiana seemed like the best choice." -said absolutely no one, ever, for any reason

[@glennwatson]

Until now apparently.

[@carlwilliams1570]

It’s like a war zone only with no good guys!

[@MaShcode]

Gary, IN is what happens when Chicago runs out of real estate. Like the song from the Music Man: Gary, Indiana, as a Shakespeare would say, Trips along softly on the tongue this way-- Gary, Indiana, Gary Indiana, Gary, Indiana...

[@jbl7092]

Apparently they survived, lol.

[@novwhisky]

Luckily, all the hurrr Gary, IN paranoia translates to great hangar rates

[@flywithhan]

"Put your nose wheel-ahhh---your front end on that circle"😂 Steve this was so incredible to watch and I'm so happy for everyone involved in this journey.

[@christopherwhull]

Saw the build yesterday, looks fantastic. Have not spotted you yet and carrying the clippers is tough in the Wisconsin heat. Glad our collective boarders are allowing a bit of fun again.

[@bysmith240]

Im “stuck” at USAF fight school and am living vicariously through your video’s, keep em coming!!!

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Hey… Lt…. You get to fly some really cool stuff and you are living vicariously thru Steve?? Lol Now there’s a Split S for ya. What will be your assigned aircraft?? If it’s the A-10 or the Tanker… I crew both. You’ll love them

[@bysmith240]

@@francisschweitzer8431 im reserve going C-17’s… I used to hitch rides to Oshkosh as a kid, I have a lot of friends there. I am extremely grateful for what I have to opportunity to do with the AF. I am just looking forward to camping in Scholler again!

[@rogerd777]

@@bysmith240 That is the cool thing about reserve and ANG, when you go to UPT, you know what you are going to be flying when you get out, unlike the active duty guys who have no idea. Good luck, sir!

[@danielkelly2774]

"Got it done with, like, 12 hours to spare." Sounds like every single project I have ever worked on 🤣

[@ForFunFlyer]

Same here, haha 🤣

[@Tracomaster]

Wowow 12 hours is cutting wayy too much slack XD

[@jeremyraygor1918]

Thanks for getting this video edited & posted so quickly!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for noticing the work that took - it was not easy to pull off :)

[@smithnyiu]

After watching this project from the beginning I am not ashamed to admit I got a little choked up to see you land at OSH. The mothership. Where all experimental aircraft want to go, sometime in their lifetime.

[@FlightChops]

Yes for sure - this was the culmination of one of the most epic things I have been involved with - very stoked to be here with the airplane

[@gregchildress7474]

The drawing for the ride...setup? Winner standing right there, in-frame. Wearing perfect corporate-color match shirt. Photogenic, content worthy.

[@thehoeser]

If we were going to set it up, I think we would have tried harder to make it not look like a setup.

[@rickhixson3421]

Great to see you at OshKosh 21. Beautiful aircraft. Sorry that I forgot to mention that the museum had closed early the day you were looking to go see it. Hopefully I will catch up with you in a couple of years.. with an RV15!

[@hamishdavidson3368]

Great video👍That aircraft build is a great achievement. Enjoy the show! Finally I liked your rest to let the bad weather pass by, shows great airmanship, recreational flying is not chore. "Pressing on" is a big factor in incidents and accidents.👍

[@colinwallace5286]

I really like the temporary look you guys came up with. It really evokes a sense of the shiny warbirds it will be rubbing wingtips with at OshKosh. I imagine you’ll be looking to maintain that feeling, as it takes it’s place with its spiritual forebears at the museum. Can’t wait to see it in yellow plumage.😎

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Collin! I think we're lined up to do the paint next summer!

[@colinwallace5286]

@@FlightChops Its amazing to think that it has been two years plus already since you cracked open the crates to start building, but the last two years have a lot of time where so many of us just kept our heads down in general. If covid has a positive, it’s that it may have given a few stalled aircraft builds a little nudge, with forced time at home.

[@michaelhilger8638]

21 years ago Mike Seager checked me out in the RV-6, and a month and a half later I flew mine for the first time. It's great to see he is still doing it and still as committed as ever.

[@chadcoady9025]

It was nice meeting you at OshKosh 2021! The RV-14 looked SWEET!

[@SimonHollandfilms]

congratulations...wish i could be there. ..have a good time

[@thomaskrauser9341]

Went and saw your plane at the garmin booth. Very impressed with the workmanship. Great job.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks - we had a really good team on this build

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great job on the RV she is beautiful. Enjoy it for many years to come.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Ahh, I never got a notification on this one. Better late than never I guess. CONGRATULATIONS, Steve!! So awesome to see you flying this thing! She RIPS!! You were cookin' along there - 180+ its! WOW! That's great! Wish I could've made it there, but it wasn't to be. Some day. Been watching you on other channels at the show before KZbin finally threw this one in front of me, lol. Got to hate the algorithm. Enjoy your time there, and have a safe trip back when it's over! SWEEET!!

[@FlightChops]

Glad you found it - despite KZbin failing to serve it to you, a clearly engaged and regular viewer - it is so frustrating how little help the platform gives some of us lately :(

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@FlightChops - I hear that, brother. I have constant issues with that with all the people I follow on here. I, and probably a million others, appreciate all your efforts in bringing us these videos on a regular basis, though, despite KZbin's shortcomings! I always enjoy them. Been following you for 4 years now! Went by in a blink! Just got back an hour ago from a paramotor flight with my buddies - first time flying around my neighborhood. I trained in FL about 2 months ago, and haven't had a minute to fly since I got back. Finally made time today! Was fantastic! :)

[@PatrickJWenzel]

Congrats big guy. In fact to all the people that bled, cussed and perspired to make this happen.

[@FlightChops]

Haha - yes, there was a lot of sweating… and also some bleeding and cussing :)

[@chrisschreiber5000]

Great video! My first trip to Osh this year. Loved getting to see the bird in person! Watching the build blog was AWESOME! I tried to track you down but never managed to ☹. Thank you for what you do! If you ever make it to Gulf Shores Alabama let me know!!!! Great strips and of course the gulf coast to fly over!

[@zmatt]

Anyone else watch this in their tent at Oshkosh?

[@JM46jm]

It was great seeing you there! The aircraft is beautiful. Congrats.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for taking the time to find me there!

[@Cassiusisback]

wow, several days at an airport with your brand new airplane grounded in the garmin booth. you, my dear sir, deserve every penny you earn as an influencer for that kind of sacrifice!

[@FlightChops]

It was an honour to have it there and engage with hundreds of people that wanted to see it and talk about it

[@ZeroCool-vn9bd]

​@FlightChops Man the plane looks so good though! Congratulations!

[@steinb6271]

Good to see you there, and the plane was awesome (as expected)!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks :)

[@Kevin_747]

More avionics than I ever had in any Boeing. Hope you have a great Oshkosh.

[@mtnbiker4480]

The tech is pretty amazing. The development of vehicle stability control systems produced these commodity motion sensors that are exquisitely sensitive and elegantly cheap. That's how we got glass panels without vacuum gyros. The rest, including G1000, is history.

[@karljames1694]

Congratulations and happy to hear you arrived safely, absolute ambassador to general aviation. Your aircraft is truly an award winning RV14, she's special. Thank you for amazing content and have a fantastic time at Oshkosh stay safe Mr Chops

[@VMCAviationVideos]

Awesome, I wish I could be at OSH this year😕

[@mtnbiker4480]

Congrats on the build. Spectacular in every respect! Love the panel...wow. So much performance for the $$.

[@nick.simmer]

It was nice meeting you at #osh21 and seeing your new airplane. Safe travels!

[@deanmiles3505]

Hi Steve, What a beautiful little aircraft. The panel has some really nice toys in it. I hope that you have many enjoyable flights. Take care, Be safe.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! I look forward to learning how to use all those toys :)

[@deanmiles3505]

The electronics just keep advancing. Mike Patey's Scrappy is definitely one that is so far advanced that the work load must be crazy. I just have a simple 1980 project Phantom ultralite I am rebuilding. It has been a fun project. Take care, Be safe.

[@rainsilent]

I'm 100% sure that I recognize that song at the end. I love that tune. Love the video too. What a beautiful plane.

[@hectorherbert6585]

side view of this marvel is amazing ,great idea to keep that shinny metal look with the stickers...this plane truly looks like a 'Sport-car'...I think choosing that performance three-blades propeller for this engine is making a huge difference in term of engine performance all around ,but also cabin noise and comfort...it's so quiet...love it..!!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Hector! It was fun to have it bare aluminum for the first year, but I really wasn’t sustainable to polish it once the temp vinyl logos went on. It’s been since painted if you catch up on the latest episodes (about the loop induced emergency) you’ll see the new paint :)

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

Well done Steve and team - fantastic to see the cumulation of 2 years planning and build. Hope you enjoy flying her!

[@tonyfdesign]

Nice to see you Steve! Plane looks great. Congratulations.

[@FlightChops]

Thank you kindly Tony - It's always awesome to catch up with such long time FC community members! 7 plus years for you! crazy.

[@ethanbrown1235]

We’re broken just southeast of Oshkosh in Ohio. Hopefully we can make it tomorrow.

[@NesconProductions]

Amazing how this channel has evolved and grown with the support of friends and or sponsors especially on Steve's new RV-14 project. A top notch learning experience in Aviation at all different levels. Looking forward how he pursues his aspirations of getting checked out in a 'Spit', especially now that he's got his own tail-dragger ;-). Best wishes all! PS - The Canadian roundels on the wings are a very nice touch..

[@PaulGarthAviation]

ATC: We haven't painted the "Green Dot" yet, but just visualize and imagine a large "Green Dot". Aim for that, OK? FC: Sure! Congrats FC on getting everything done in the nick of time to make it. 8:31 - Watching you land at OSH21 is somewhat surreal -- I've followed you now for years, and truly inspired.

[@FlightChops]

Appreciated! This one definitely is a culmination of a lot of things over a lot of years.

[@hawkdsl]

Sorry I missed you.. My radial engine developed some pretty decent Push rod tube oil leaks. The o rings were harder than concrete... So I hung around for 6 hrs, then left. That line of super storms dropped a Tornato just 10 miles from our hotel, got the sirens and everything.

[@FlightChops]

Yeah - it was a tough night.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

GREAT video Steve ! The TEAM did a great job on "FCGA" It looks like it flys on RAILS, Smoooooth! Have a great time at Osh.

[@146Jockey]

Certainly a proud moment to bring her to OSH. Have fun this week!

[@christiangraves9340]

Building an rv14 is my 5 year goal! I dig the cockpit set up and the center throttle

[@FlightChops]

Right on! Report back through your build!

[@guyrhodes]

Gary Airport is about 10 minutes east of my house. So cool to have this project I've been following since the start in my local skies!

[@tylerc8273]

Sorry for your loss.

[@novwhisky]

Pretty awesome to get to land the plane you built at OSH for the first time, congratulations Steve!

[@thunderbolt513]

Well, finally fun's just begun. Way to go Steve. You surely deserve it. Congrats to you and all the crew that helped u on this project. Happy landings from Portugal.

[@crtzmo]

What an extraordinary aircraft you’ve built - the RV-8 has been my Van’s favorite, until watching this process unfold and take shape; the visibility you’ve got in the 14, and that enormous dashboard space (and all that glass!!), I’ve got a new fave. The aircraft looks fantastic in airshow promo stance as well, a testament to your hard work and dedication. Congratulations to you and the team that built it. Looking forward to your new format!!

[@MickeLang]

So great to see that the aircraft made it🤘🏼🤘🏼 Congrats!

[@TheKevintegra19]

Congratulations, you made it, so many hurdles, so little time...very cool, and you didn’t have to risk your life with the regular arrival traffic procedures.

[@colinwallace5286]

Three things I remember from RV8A C-GRJE and when I got to fly in it: how it flew perfectly straight and level hands-off, how you needed to hold the stick with just thumb and finger, and the little voice in the headset saying “Stall!! Push, push!!” at the exact second the wheels touched. I can’t imagine how it feels to pilot a plane you built , especially one that amazing.😑 Congratulations on a job very well done to all involved. Sooo wish I could be there…😬

[@colinwallace5286]

I wonder if I could convince Ron to do a cross-country next year in C-GRJE… he’s been to Osh, but I never have…🤔😬

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Congratulations ! That is a great looking plane ! Some nice custom bits as well ! No wonder it is in a bubble there. Best of days to you and yours Steve !

[@urugulu1656]

must be the most calming thing to read "experimental" in that plane at the end

[@spikekavalench]

Very impressive accomplishments, not only building such a beautiful airplane, but making it nice enough to go on display for Garmin!

[@Timbo428CJ]

Talk about CRUNCH TIME eh ! Nice job on gettin her done and to OSH on time to boot ! And you got to clear customs at my home airport too PTK. OSH is so much fun 👍🎉💥🦅

[@danielmoss2394]

Steve.... congratulations on this project. She is a beauty and you and the team have put together some superb content getting us here. Keep up the amazing videos. Thank you.

[@tds456]

That detailing on the plane makes the front end pop. Turned into such a beauty. Definitely share some high res photos when you get a chance.

[@jorgemrivera5973]

Brum , brum The beginning , another chapter.... Bravo enjoy....

[@89faul]

Great job @flightchops! It has been a long time in the making, and you've earned it.

[@jeff77789]

Welcome to KPTK! Glad to see my home airport on your channel

[@josephsener420]

It was so great to meet you at the Garmin booth. Keep up the great work!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Joseph!

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I am so happy for you man I can’t believe you are flying it now it must be a wonderful feeling.

[@goatflieg]

Watching the vinyl application struck me as analogous to how different our building paths have been in so many ways. You used vinyl lettering; I used vinyl to mask for lettering. So cool seeing you land at PTK; can't wait until you can stop and visit someday. Enjoyed watching your cross-country chops in play in the new aircraft. Wish I could train with both Mike Seager and Bruce Bohannon, but that would bust the budget. The stinger with Blake made me laugh; we've all sung the refuse-to-autofocus blues! With the fuselage now at the hangar, I'm going through that awkward transitional phase. The hangar isn't quite ready yet; improved lighting is on order. Trying to decide which tools should stay where; what needs to be duplicated, etc. Painting the cowling and other fiberglass bits now; moving supplies to hangar while paint dries. When winter comes, I'll be missing the shop for sure... but by then the airplane should be flying. We'll see...

[@ChippyOutdoors]

Can't wait for you to rack up some hours and come along for the adventure in this beauty you built !

[@Midcon77]

Fantastic! Congratulations - can't wait to see what comes next!

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

Congrats!!! I know you're flying high without your new RV14.

[@alexmikhael5061]

since you were there soo EARLY you were prolly in way before it got lookin like ANTS on the TRAFFIC screen!!! ??? wait... yea gunna send it anyhow it made me laff!!! :)

[@brianp993]

Congrats Steve and Team. Amazing to see it all come together. When I started watching your videos I never thought I'd start to fly one day, but now I'm 15 hours into my PPL out at CZBB - hope to see FCGA out on the west coast one day! Thanks to you and everyone out there producing content to keep us motivated.

[@pilotgoals62]

So happy for you! Have a great time at Osh! I hope I can get free of work a little early and drive up and see you and your beautiful plane!

[@mike95826]

At the GARMIN booth, a place of honor. The spot where Draco was a couple of years ago, and close to the Air Conditioning of the Boeing booth. Unfortunately not able to be there this year but most likely doing an RV (recreational vehicle) drive across country next year from Olympia Washington.

[@Rocketyfox]

Right next to scrappy, either an honor or a fat rip.

[@glenn_cheatham]

Very cool. Thank you Steve for spitting out another great video. Especially, for those of us that couldn’t make it this year! Happy Flying! - Glenn

[@aggibson74]

Great! I'll stop by tomorrow!

[@jonbeno9926]

Congrats on making it to Oshkosh!!! Thank you for all you do for GA. Now I had better go dust off my wing kit and get back to work..

[@FlightChops]

Get after it!

[@alexanderbonser1790]

I’m a flight student out of Battle Creek at WMU and that 360 was in one of our practice areas! Would be great to see you stop by on your way home. Have a fret time at OshKosh!

[@simonhughes-king]

Fantastic to see you so at home in that seat Steve.

[@robertlafnear4865]

JOB WELL DONE....... Two thumbs up !

[@erythuria]

Man, it looks sweet with decals and no paint!

[@francisschweitzer8431]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU STEVE!!! Have a Great Time there

[@alexmikhael5061]

10:10 dude... I be honest I totally geekin out there gunna be SOOOO MUCH VIDEO TO ENJOY !!! the total of it that is to come is AMAZING :) tiz a gooood day to be alive!! :)

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That's got to feel awesome. Congrats Steve! Beautiful airplane.

[@halepauhana153]

Can't wait to see you at the Garmin booth! We've parked the Seneca at KGRB and will be taking a rental car in. Just over 10 hours air time from Vancouver.

[@FlightChops]

Well done!

[@dennisryckman5210]

Killer visibility with that canopy!

[@tk27a]

The clear and vast views from the cockpit from all angles is definitely an asset to your videos.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Yea… isn’t that view crazy? I mentioned the same thing on a SHORT he posted last week. It’s like nothing at all

[@janpuetthoff2772]

Great running into you in Gary IN - GYY.

[@FlightChops]

Cool yeah - that’s a great faculty there.

[@kodywillnauer9422]

Goosebumps watching this. Congrats for all the hard work!

[@FranksMSFlightSimulator]

Interesting, enjoyable and educational, thanks Steve. Cheers.

[@davethomasthedreamteam9418]

Now I don't want to be the "I knew about Flight Chops before it was cool guy" but it really has been totally fun watching you progress from flying planes with terrified women to sponsorship spots at conferences. Awesome job!

[@FlightChops]

Haha - right on! Thanks for sticking around since the early days!

[@zBeeKing]

Big congratulations on finishing your newly built aircraft!!!

[@adamcaswell1924]

I wish I could go this year! Have fun Chops! Congrats!

[@martymcgill1312]

This is great man. Thanks for making the crazy Covid times much easier for us flight fans by sharing your adventure with us. Congratulations!

[@DGAFORLIFE]

So happy for you!!! Looks sick!!!

[@Tiwow]

Such a wonderful achievement!

[@maillouski]

Have fun out there Steve !

[@rauldiaz5315]

Congratulations on completing a sweet plane.

[@radbaron]

Just saw the Twitter post about the Canadian Aviation Museum. You gave us an Easter Egg two days early. That roundel and the logo on the tail 10:36

[@Dunwyche]

Awesome Steve! Grats man!

[@shoop4040]

Dam what a nice looking aircraft.

[@justinninke6405]

Will be there Friday evening and Saturday, will look for you to say hi.

[@WideLoad405]

Great milestone! Get her IFR certified and then get back on that warbird wagon, if you can. Some of us (probably a lot of us) are still routing for you to get into a Spitfire.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Timothy! For sure yes I am still on that wagon.

[@WideLoad405]

@@FlightChops Awesome! Looking forward to seeing some more of that emotional pay dirt we saw when you soloed the T6. Massive feel good in that story.

[@benmoore7721]

How do I like this video more than once…

[@LIamaLlama554]

Pontiac, Michigan! My neck of the woods!