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“TOTAL PERFORMANCE” SPECIFICATIONS and PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS RV-3 Span Length Height Wing Area (sq. ft) Empty Weight (lbs.) Gross Weight (lbs.) Wing Loading (lb/ sq. ft) Power Loading (lb/hp) Engine (hp) Prop type (fixed-pitch or constant speed) Fuel Capacity (US gallons) Baggage (lbs, approx.) (see Van’s website or Info Pack for performance data with other engine options.) Top Speed (all speeds in statute mph) Cruise (75% @ 8000’) Cruise (55% @ 8000’) Stall speed (solo weight) Takeoff Distance (ft, solo weight) Takeoff Distance (ft, gross weight) Landing Distance (ft, solo weight) Landing Distance (ft, gross weight) Rate of Climb (ft/min, solo weight) Rate of Climb (ft/min, gross weight) Ceiling (gross weight) Range (statute miles, 75% @ 8000’) Range (statute miles, 55% @ 8000’) PRICES PREVIEW PLANS (required with/ before empennage kit) COMPLETE STANDARD KIT COMPLETE QUICKBUILD KIT (includes QB wing & fuselage kits) Q/BUILD WING KIT ONLY Add $5910 to Wing Kit price for RV-7/8/9. No QB Wing available for RV-3, RV-4 or RV-6. Q/BUILD FUSELAGE KIT ONLY Add $5900 to Fuselage Kit price for RV-7/8/9 . No QB Fuselage available for RV-3, RV-4 or RV-6. PRICES: Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include crating or shipping charges. More detailed ordering information, order forms, and current prices are available on request, in the Information Pack, or on the Van’s Aircraft, Inc. website. Visa, Discover, or MasterCard accepted. FAX or e-mail orders 24 hours. 14401 Keil Road NE, Aurora, Oregon, USA 97002 PHONE 503-678-6545 · FAX 503-678-6560 · www.vansaircraft.com · info@vansaircraft.com A LITTLE HISTORY... We’ve been at this a long time. Founder Richard (Van) VanGrunsven established Van's Aircraft, Inc. in 1970. The first aircraft kits were offered in 1973. Since then the company has produced the most successful line of kit aircraft — ever. Thousands of RV kits have been completed and flown, with increasing numbers under construction. Obviously many more will be flying soon. Over the last several years, new airplanes have flown at a rate of 1.5 per day! First came the single-seat RV-3. Its outstanding performance and reasonable cost gained it an enthusiastic following. Customers soon demanded a two-place airplane with similar characteristics so Van’s responded with the RV-4. Tandem seating provided lower drag, superior visibility, and better overall sportiness. The RV-4 became an immediate favorite. In the late 1980s, the market shifted toward touring, rather than pure sport, airplanes. In response, Van’s developed the side-by-side RV-6. A tri-gear version, the RV-6A, was soon developed to better fill the needs of the modern pilot. In 1995, Van’s introduced the RV-8 and the tri-gear RV-8A, a new tandem design. Roomier than the RV-4, it had two baggage compartments, more panel space, and the option for more power. With 200 hp, it was the fastest yet, but it still handled like an RV. In 1999, Van’s flew a new airplane emphasizing flying simplicity and efficiency over speed and aerobatics. The side-by-side RV9A combined an RV-6 cabin with a completely new wing. Intended as a efficient, fun “weekend” flying machine, the RV-9A turned out to be an excellent cross-country airplane as well. A tailwheel version, the RV-9, was introduced in 2002. In 2001 Van’s introduced the side-by-side RV-7/7A — a much easier to build successor to the RV-6. Wing span, useful load, and fuel capacity were all increased. Engine options expanded to include the 200 hp Lycoming. The RV-7/7A flies much like the RV6 or RV-8, with the same excellent handling and aerobatic capabilities. In the following years the RV-10, RV-12 and RV-14 were added — airplanes different enough that they are described in their own flyers. Forty years ago Van coined the term “Total Performance” to describe his goals in aircraft design. We still haven’t come up with a better term. RVs are not simply “go-fast” machines. They are also aerobatic (the RV9/9A excepted) and have outstanding low speed handling/short-field capability; a rare combination. The controls are light, responsive, and beautifully harmonized. The characteristic that sticks in pilots’ minds, though, is how much fun they are to fly. THE REAL WORLD: All the performance and handling in the world doesn’t matter if you can’t fit in the cabin or take anything with you when you travel. RV cockpits will comfortably accept pilots up to 6'4'' (the RV-8/8A will fit even if you’re 6’8”). Comfort (and safety) is enhanced by outstanding in-flight visibility. Ground visibility is so good that even tailwheel RVs require little S-turning while taxiing. Baggage compartments hold useful amounts of camping or traveling gear. Two people can take a realistic amount of baggage to destinations served by either big paved runways or short grass airstrips. THE ENGINES: Two-seat RVs are designed to use Lycoming-style engines developing between 118 and 200 horsepower. The RV-3 and RV-9/9A take 118 -160 hp, the RV-4 accepts 150-180 hp. The RV-7/7A and RV-8/8A use 150-200 hp. THE PROJECT: Building an RV requires a modest array of tools and a comfortable space about the size of a two-car garage. It does not require any special skill. Most RVs have been completed by people with no aircraft building background at all. Building an RV does demand attention, commitment and perseverance. It is a large project that will put you through every imaginable emotion. It is unlikely that you will do everything you are doing today and build an airplane, too. It

THERE’S A LOT OF HELP OUT THERE PLANS: A comprehensive plans and construction manual that comes with the kit. RV plans packages consist of two components: “Preview” Plans and Construction Plans. “Preview” Plans include a full set of 11" x 17" drawings, a Builder’s Manual, and an Accessories Catalog, all in a loose-leaf binder. Preview Plans give the potential or beginning builder an overview of the entire aircraft. They contain preliminary information that is not repeated in the Construction Plans, so purchase is required before beginning construction. Construction Plans consist of large...