Van's Aircraft RV-14 - Flight Chops https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/tag/vans-aircraft-rv-14/ Practice, Review, Improve Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:41:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://flightchops.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FC-logo-blue-circle-e1525723692871-150x150.png Van's Aircraft RV-14 - Flight Chops https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/tag/vans-aircraft-rv-14/ 32 32 1st Tailwheel Landings at Night + Emergency due to a Light Bulb!? https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/advanced-training/1st-tailwheel-landings-at-night-emergency-due-to-a-light-bulb/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/advanced-training/1st-tailwheel-landings-at-night-emergency-due-to-a-light-bulb/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:11:56 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=10803 Debriefing this night flight in the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 was a lot easier using the visualization and quantifiable stats built-in with CloudAhoy and using the #CloudAhoyScore to compare each pattern, approach, and landing. I was a bit loose in the pattern while getting used to #nightflying at first, but tightened up my patterns as time went on. We also investigated an intriguing Radio Failure on a Cessna 172 that was ultimately determined to be caused by a bad LED nav light.

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Debriefing this night flight in the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 was a lot easier using the visualization and quantifiable stats built-in with CloudAhoy and using the #CloudAhoyScore to compare each pattern, approach, and landing. I was a bit loose in the pattern while getting used to #nightflying at first, but tightened up my patterns as time went on. We also investigated an intriguing Radio Failure on a Cessna 172 that was ultimately determined to be caused by a bad LED nav light.

Share your #CloudAhoyScore using the hashtag on social media – watch for related giveaways!

To Learn More about CloudAhoy and how it can help in your #generalaviation training journey, visit: https://www.cloudahoy.com/flightchops/

AeroLEDs has offered to send a FlightChops guest up with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team at AirVenture 2022.
Stay tuned to learn how to enter!

And, be sure to follow AeroLEDs social media for some new and exciting product releases happening at AirVenture 2022!

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~20 mins worth of Thad’s Electronic/LED Debugging Scene(s) are available to Patreon Supporters here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/172-com…

Thad referenced a great video from eevblog in making those probes – this guy is pretty awesome and has tons of material:
https://youtu.be/nImoQcoqkuQ

You can find the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Premium Glare Shield at: https://aircraftspecialty.com/rv-14.html

About the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Glare Shield, from Mike at Eye Level Aviation: As a Van’s Aircraft RV-14 builder, I had a difficult time finding a glare shield that fit so I decided to make my own. With the help of my sister, who has been sewing with leather for over 30 years and has sewn products that are utilized in Boeing flight decks, we came up with a design and prototype. We liked how it made the cockpit look professional and finished so we decided to produce a few glare shields for the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 fleet. Starting with prototypes to test on some flying Van’s Aircraft R-14s, we solicited feedback from pilots and implemented their suggestions, including a few ideas from Flight Chops. The company “Eye Level Aviation” was formed and we sell the glare shields through Aircraft Specialty Flightlines, a known and respected supplier and innovator of components for Van’s and other experimental aircraft.

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/advanced-training/1st-tailwheel-landings-at-night-emergency-due-to-a-light-bulb/feed/ 0 Prop balanced to within the weight of a Dollar Bill! – Hartzell Factory All Access! https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/aircraft-maintenance/prop-balanced-to-within-the-weight-of-a-dollar-bill-hartzell-factory-all-access/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/aircraft-maintenance/prop-balanced-to-within-the-weight-of-a-dollar-bill-hartzell-factory-all-access/#respond Fri, 27 May 2022 16:19:39 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=10644 Behind the scenes at Hartzell Learning WAY more than expected about props! This episode covers both Static and Dynamic balancing the #propeller, as well as a solid all access tour of the 3 main manufacturing facilities at Hartzell. The episode covering the #IFR #flight here is coming soon.

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Behind the scenes at Hartzell Learning WAY more than expected about props! This episode covers both Static and Dynamic balancing the #propeller, as well as a solid all access tour of the 3 main manufacturing facilities at Hartzell. The episode covering the #IFR #flight here is coming soon.

For more info about Hartzell products, and the services they offer, visit:
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. www.hartzellprop.com
Hartzell Engine Technologies www.hartzell.aero
Tanis Aircraft www.tanisaircraft.com
Aerospace Welding and Manufacturing www.awi-ami.com
Quality Aircraft Accessories www.qaa.com
Acorn Welding www.acornwelding.com

Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!
Two raw / uncut scenes from this one are already available to supporters here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/63607634
https://www.patreon.com/posts/had-no-…

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/aircraft-maintenance/prop-balanced-to-within-the-weight-of-a-dollar-bill-hartzell-factory-all-access/feed/ 0 First High Risk Flights Complete! With Guidance from Race/Test Pilot https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/recent-videos/first-high-risk-flights-complete-with-guidance-from-race-test-pilot/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/recent-videos/first-high-risk-flights-complete-with-guidance-from-race-test-pilot/#respond Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:38:16 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9693 In this episode of Flight Chops, we are pushing the new Flight Chops Van’s Aircraft RV-14 through the paces of final Flight Testing while also being mindful of the ongoing break-in of the Lycoming Thunderbolt engine.

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In this episode of Flight Chops, we are pushing the new Flight Chops Van’s Aircraft RV-14 through the paces of final Flight Testing while also being mindful of the ongoing break-in of the Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Around hour 10, we’re preparing to test and document the flight envelope of the RV-14 which consists of a controlled climb at max gross weight and assessing stall characteristics.

Thanks to Elliot for the mentorship through this stage.

He’s got tons of great test flight related content on his channel, and this video does a deep dive into Stall Testing!
https://youtu.be/H5Zg-KolRfk

To learn more about debriefing and scoring flights – definitely check out Cloud Ahoy!
https://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/recent-videos/first-high-risk-flights-complete-with-guidance-from-race-test-pilot/feed/ 0 Flying Marathon! 15 Test Flight Hours in One Day for AirVenture Deadline! https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/vfr/flying-marathon-15-test-flight-hours-in-one-day-for-airventure-deadline/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/vfr/flying-marathon-15-test-flight-hours-in-one-day-for-airventure-deadline/#respond Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:31:38 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9686 In this episode of Flight Chops, we’re flying a marathon day to complete the 25 hour Test Flight mandatory minimum to apply for the Airworthiness certificate from Transport Canada for the Van's Aircraft RV-14.

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In this episode of Flight Chops, we’re flying a marathon day to complete the 25 hour #TestFlight mandatory minimum to apply for the Airworthiness certificate from Transport Canada for the #VansAircraft RV-14. Dave and I logged 14.9 hours Flight Time and 13.5 hours Air Time in one 24 hour period flying an extended pattern within 25 miles of the Windsor, ON Canada Airport (CYQG) – all within weeks of our departure for #AirVenture in Oshkosh. I literally got blood in the journey log – so to say it took blood sweat and tears is not even an exaggeration.

– IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER –
This video is entertainment and not meant to be instructional. Please review your own aircraft / engine manufacturer’s instructions for your break in procedures. Both Glenn and I are running Lycoming IO390 Thunderbolt engines with angle valves. While we may want to run CHTs even hotter than we are, we don’t want to run as hot as a break in for an engine with traditional parallel valves. The main mechanism for controlling temps is leaning. So, throughout these flights we are VERY cognizant of the mixture setting.

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/vfr/flying-marathon-15-test-flight-hours-in-one-day-for-airventure-deadline/feed/ 0 First Test Flights x2 Newly Built Aircraft! He BEAT us by a Day! https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/discover/first-test-flights-x2-newly-built-aircraft-he-beat-us-by-a-day/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/discover/first-test-flights-x2-newly-built-aircraft-he-beat-us-by-a-day/#respond Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:55:58 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9664 RV-14 is Airborne! Still A LOT to do for it to make it to AirVenture! In this episode of Flight Chops, we’re onboard for the FIRST #TESTFLIGHT of the #VansAircraft RV-14 that we’ve spent the past 2 years building! And starting into the test flying program and engine break-in – all with less than ONE […]

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RV-14 is Airborne! Still A LOT to do for it to make it to AirVenture!

In this episode of Flight Chops, we’re onboard for the FIRST #TESTFLIGHT of the #VansAircraft RV-14 that we’ve spent the past 2 years building! And starting into the test flying program and engine break-in – all with less than ONE MONTH before we’re hoping to have the airplane fly into AirVenture!

FlightChops at #AirVenture

Monday, July 26th, 2021 – 10:30AM
Garmin Aviation booth with Mike Patey

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 – 12:00PM to 12:45PM
AOPA Forum – How to Safely Create Content

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 – 10:30AM
Garmin Aviation booth with ‘Pilot to Pilot’ & ‘Citation Max’

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 – 11:30AM
Van’s Aircraft Forum with Dave Carrick – https://bit.ly/2UngtEK

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 – 1:00PM
AOPA meet up with TFP (The Finer Points)

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 – 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Builder meet up Homebuilt Camping Pavilion

Friday, July 30th, 2021 – 2:30PM
ForeFlight Forum at the ForeFlight Pavilion

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/discover/first-test-flights-x2-newly-built-aircraft-he-beat-us-by-a-day/feed/ 0 WINGS ON! Nearly Ready to Fly! – Build VLOG 15 https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/wings-on-nearly-ready-to-fly-build-vlog-15/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/wings-on-nearly-ready-to-fly-build-vlog-15/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:43:31 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9637 In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We install the wings and some of the other final tasks are completed!

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In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We install the wings and some of the other final tasks are completed!

Full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBDwlx8qgKit2RoASZRZQMo-​

Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with on the RV-14:

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/wings-on-nearly-ready-to-fly-build-vlog-15/feed/ 0 Most Unique Crate! Composite VS Aluminum – Hartzell Prop Installed! Build VLOG #14 https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/most-unique-crate-composite-vs-aluminum-hartzell-prop-installed-build-vlog-14/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/most-unique-crate-composite-vs-aluminum-hartzell-prop-installed-build-vlog-14/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:49:02 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9608 The most unique Crate for the Van’s Aircraft has arrived! In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops, we hang the prop! Full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBDwlx8qgKit2RoASZRZQMo-​ Thanks to Kristin for filling us in on all the prop details. More info here: https://hartzellprop.com/​ And regarding the “Specialized Propeller Group” – Here’s what Kris had to […]

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The most unique Crate for the Van’s Aircraft has arrived!

In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops, we hang the prop!

Full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBDwlx8qgKit2RoASZRZQMo-​

Thanks to Kristin for filling us in on all the prop details. More info here: https://hartzellprop.com/​

And regarding the “Specialized Propeller Group” – Here’s what Kris had to say about that: Hartzell is working on re-designing and launching the portion of our website specifically for the Specialized Propeller Group and hopes to have this soon, in the meantime questions can be sent to Scott, Mike and Kris here: https://hartzellprop.com/experimental/kit-manufacturers/​

Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with on the RV-14:

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/most-unique-crate-composite-vs-aluminum-hartzell-prop-installed-build-vlog-14/feed/ 1 1/4 Inch away from Major Setback – Tail Feathers installed! – Build VLOG #13 https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/1-4-inch-away-from-major-setback-tail-feathers-installed-build-vlog-13/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/1-4-inch-away-from-major-setback-tail-feathers-installed-build-vlog-13/#respond Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:50:38 +0000 https://flightchops.com/?p=9611 Learning to build an Airplane… Means learning to build an Airplane 🙂 In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We get the tail rigged while averting a setback. Full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBDwlx8qgKit2RoASZRZQMo-​ Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with on the RV-14: […]

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Learning to build an Airplane… Means learning to build an Airplane 🙂

In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We get the tail rigged while averting a setback.

Full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBDwlx8qgKit2RoASZRZQMo-​

Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with on the RV-14:

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]]> https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/1-4-inch-away-from-major-setback-tail-feathers-installed-build-vlog-13/feed/ 0 How much $$$ Lumber to build a Metal Airplane? Lesser-known Costs – Build VLOG #11 https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/how-much-lumber-to-build-a-metal-airplane-lesser-known-costs-build-vlog-11/ https://flightchops.com/flying-videos/airplane-build-status-vlog/how-much-lumber-to-build-a-metal-airplane-lesser-known-costs-build-vlog-11/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:33:18 +0000 https://flightchops.com/newsite/?p=5507 The project is nearing completion! In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops, we meet with the team to review our costs to date, and plan the final stages of the project! Builder Roundtable Premiere at 8:30pm Central on Dec 2, 2020 Host/Moderator: Ryan – SuperAero https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperAero https://www.instagram.com/superaeroflight/ https://twitter.com/superaeroflight https://www.facebook.com/SuperAeroFlight Other Builder’s Social Media […]

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The project is nearing completion!

In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops, we meet with the team to review our costs to date, and plan the final stages of the project!

Builder Roundtable

Premiere at 8:30pm Central on Dec 2, 2020

Host/Moderator: Ryan – SuperAero
https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperAero
https://www.instagram.com/superaeroflight/
https://twitter.com/superaeroflight
https://www.facebook.com/SuperAeroFlight

Other Builder’s Social Media Links:

Build Fly Go
https://www.youtube.com/buildflygo
https://www.instagram.com/buildflygo
https://www.facebook.com/buildflygo

Plane Lady
https://www.planelady.com
https://www.youtube.com/planelady
https://www.instagram.com/plane.lady
https://www.facebook.com/planelady

Jason Ellis
http://rv10.info
https://www.youtube.com/JasonEllisPalamedes
https://twitter.com/JasonEllis72

The builders featured in this one:

Jon

Jon built an RV-8 in his basement – and had to remove a wall to get it out 🙂
And also flies a Meridian and makes videos about both!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9CTZjYXYBMCrKLCXdOaMqQ

Martin Filiatrault: https://youtu.be/Mtj79ulEdEY

  • Pilot since 1981; EAA lifetime member since 1995; member of EAA Chapters 113 and 194
  • Inception of RV-8 build/ pre-plans purchased in 2002
  • Empennage work begun in May 2015
  • Quickbuild kits arrived in February 2017
  • Fully complete empennage to hangar October 2019
  • Currently working on completing canopy/windscreen and wingtips
  • Painting to be completed spring 2021
  • Expected completion and first flight summer 2021

Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with on the RV-14:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/
https://www.steinair.com/
https://www.lycoming.com/engines/thunderbolt
https://hartzellprop.com/
https://hartzell.aero/
https://aeroleds.com/
http://www.classicaero.com/

#KitPlane #homebuilt

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Catching up on ~3 months worth of progress in this one!

In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: The Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Finishing kit and Wing QuickBuild kit arrives, And the first major inspection happens!

Special thanks to the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association for hosting this build! Come and visit some time to see the build, visit the museum, and fly some warbirds!

Also shout out and thanks to GRYPMAT for supporting the build by sending us their very cool product.

To see the other episodes in this special airplane build series, see here!

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