High-wing RV-15: progress report from Van's

[rgmwa]

7 minutes ago, facthunter said:

 I'd have one (RV-15). 

High praise indeed, Nev. Looks like its just passed its most challenging flight acceptance test!  I'd have one too but doubt that I could afford it. 

[tillmanr]

There are dorsal (top) fins or ventral (lower) fins. What is the difference in the placement of these?

[Blueadventures]

45 minutes ago, tillmanr said:

There are dorsal (top) fins or ventral (lower) fins. What is the difference in the placement of these?

They often correct or improve the aerodynamics of the profile, easiest way to sort flight characteristics sort of redesign.  Looks like RV15 designed well and therefore not needed.

[rgmwa]

It will be interesting to see how well the RV-15 sells. It should do well, but either way it's a good indication that Vans are recovering from their Covid era problems and looking to the future. They make good aircraft and have a solid reputation, and it would be a sad day if they folded.

[T510]

I'm a big fan of the RV15 from what I have seen so far. 

 

I wouldn't order a kit until they are completely available though, would suck to have the wing kit and then have Vans fold

[facthunter]

There's detailing to finish it off. ( I hope) Any Dorsal fin is there to energise the fin and rudder. Whatever is there It will make it more effective. Below the horizontal stabiliser it's an anti spin feature. Continuation of the rudder makes it better. Many rudders are too shielded by the other tail feathers to recover well from a spin,(upright spin). Nev

[T510]

3 hours ago, facthunter said:

There's detailing to finish it off. ( I hope) Any Dorsal fin is there to energise the fin and rudder. Whatever is there It will make it more effective. Below the horizontal stabiliser it's an anti spin feature. Continuation of the rudder makes it better. Many rudders are too shielded by the other tail feathers to recover well from a spin,(upright spin). Nev

It's been in development for over 3 years, according to Vans the design is finished, no further details to address

[facthunter]

Little fairings at the end of the  wing struts etc. The major part of my response above is a reply to Tillman. NOT relating to the RV 15 .  Nev