Eric Vickery’s RV-10 took to the skies for the first time. Here’s more: After nearly four years of building and three months of waiting after passing the designated airworthiness (DAR) inspection, I finally got N731VF in the air. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful first flight. No issues whatsoever except my less than […] Read More
Bob Watzlavick‘s RV-10 flew for the first time. Here’s more on the build and first flight: After four-and-a-half years and 3,200 hours of building, N284MA had its first flight yesterday! Other than the oil door popping open on takeoff and high CHT on Cylinder 1, it was a good flight. Flew for 30 min at […] Read More
Rob and Amy Krieg’s RV-8 flew for the first time after much anticipation. Here’s more: I first learned about Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft shortly after joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1989. Over the years I read magazines and books about homebuilt airplanes, attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and spent countless hours dreaming about what it would […] Read More
Jari Häkkinen and Jonas Gullstrand’s RV-7 flew for the first time. Here’s what they had to say: After 12 years building at four different locations, finally we could take off in calm weather. The take off thrust was impressive, within seconds we were airborne and the plane flew really well. The only issue we had […] Read More
Shannon Carter’s RV-7 flew for the first time. Here’s more: I’m pleased to inform you that N526SJ (kit #72463) took to the skies on a clear and beautiful day. I purchased the tail and wing kit (along with tools) from Tom Maxwell in February of 2008. Although it’s been a somewhat slow build, I’ve enjoyed […] Read More
Greg Tilford’s RV-14A flew for the first time. Here’s more about the journey and first flight: I wanted a project that I could enjoy with my sons. Building an RV was a great way to spend quality time learning some things together….not the least of which was patience 😉. The plane flew beautifully, and phase […] Read More
Brandyn Kilgore’s RV-7A flew for the first time. Here’s some of the story: This was an incredible and rewarding journey. It’s one that’s story is truly just beginning. I spent nearly eight years building this aircraft and to finally have my first flight was an overwhelming experience. I had many ups and downs over the […] Read More
Bill Markey’s RV-4 flew for the first time. Here’s more on his long journey: Kit number 4434 has finally made it into the air, after 23 years, one interstate move, six different jobs (including my own business), and nearly 10 years parked up under a sheet while I dealt with family priorities. In the first […] Read More
Roger Peltola’s RV-7A flew for the first time. Here’s more: Dick VanGrunsven inspected my first rivets at our EAA 105 breakfast and I believe he picked the order for my fuselage kit. Scott McDaniels served as Designated Airworthiness Representative and Mike Seager as Qualified Additional Pilot. All the Legends. The video tells the rest.
Kevern Brown’s RV-7 flew for the first time. Here’s more: ZU-IYV took to the skies at Eagles Creek Airfield in Johannesburg today. The machine has Dual G3X Garmin 175s Garmin Autopilot. It has a carbon instrument panel with carbon tips all-round except the wing tips, in addition to carbon spats fairings and cuffs. The plane […] Read More
Graham Murphy’s RV-6 flew for the first time. Here’s more: I have gotten to the age where I do not fly solo anymore, so I have engaged a much younger (and much better) test pilot by the name of Dan Coleman. He reported that the aircraft flew very well on its first flight, apart from […] Read More
Lucas van der Stee joined the ranks of thousands of others experiencing their first “RV Grin”. Here’s more. After 4.5 years of building, a dream came through. The first flight of my RV-8 was a great success. It flew better than expected and gave me the well known “RV Grin”.
Ryan Evans’ RV-7A took to the skies for the first time. Here’s more: I hired Tom Berge to do the first flight and then my transition training.
Norman Hunger’s RV-6A flew for the first time after years of hard work. Here’s more: 28 years of building and painting in my garage. Homebuilt engine built with the customer build program at Aerosport Power in Kamloops, BC. First flight from CYNJ Langley.
Kyle Wallace’s RV-12iS flew for the first time. Here’s more: After nearly five years of patient assembly, the day had finally arrived. The morning began with a thorough preflight inspection. An experienced pilot, and RV-12iS builder would be the test pilot for this first flight. The Rotax 912iS engine, already well-tested during taxi runs, started […] Read More
Kent Dornink flew his RV-14A for the first time. Here’s more: A day all builders dream of and can’t believe it when the day comes. Great flight. The hour planned in flight went fast!
Robert Kopeika’s RV-12 took to the skies for the first time. Here’s what he had to say: Flew great. 1200 hours and 250 Young Eagles since 2015.
Brian Berryhill flew his RV-14A for the first time. Here’s more: After losing my Cessna 182 when the airport flooded during Hurricane Helene, I purchased the kit partially assembled by another builder. He already had all kits except the firewall forward and already had an engine/prop. Immediately after taking delivery, I ordered avionics from Advanced […] Read More
Jonathan Howard’s RV-14 flew for the first time. Here’s more: This all started with a flight up the California coast, convincing my better half we should get a plane. Why buy when you can build? Three years and four months later, it all came down to one special day. Thank you for all the support […] Read More
George Fahmy’s RV-7 flew for the first time. Here’s more: After a 10 year journey, I finally flew N890GF for the first time. With my wonderful ground crew (my family) on the radio, and on the cameras, I performed a normal takeoff. When I climbed up to 900 ft, the engine stumbled and lost power […] Read More
