Carl & Rafael's RV 14A Builders Site
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    • RV 14A Specifications
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  • Work Shop
  • Empennage
    • Kit Delivery
    • Vertical Stabilizer - Sec. 1 thru 6
    • Rudder - Sec. 7
    • Stabilizer - Sec. 8
    • Elevator - Sec. 9
    • Rear Fuselage - Sec. 10 thru 12
  • Wings
    • Kit Delivery
    • Spars - Sec. 13
    • Main Wing Parts - Sec. 14
    • Ribs - Sec. 14
    • Wing Assembly - Sec. 14 Thru 17
    • Fuel Tanks - Sec. 18
    • Bottom Wing Skins - Sec. 20
    • Flaps - Sec. 21
    • Ailerons - Sec. 22
    • Aileron Control System - Sec. 23
    • Wing Tips - Sec. 24
    • Aileron Trim - Optional
  • Fuselage
    • Kit Delivery
    • Mid Fuse Bulkheads - Sec. 25
    • Mid Fuse Lower Structure - Sec. 26
    • Firewall - Sec. 27
    • Fwd Fuse Lower Structure - Sec. 28
    • Fwd Mid Fuse Side Structure - Sec. 29
    • Aft Fuselage Attach - Sec. 30
    • Fuel System - Sec. 31
    • Baggage Area - Sec. 32
    • Interior Painting - End Sec. 32
    • Rudder and Brake Systems - Sec. 33
    • Flap Actuation System - Sec. 34
    • Upper Fwd Fuselage - Sec. 35
    • Aileron & Elevator Systems - Sec. 36
    • Roll Over Structure - Sec. 37
  • Finishing Kit
    • Finishing Kit Delivery
    • Canopy and Window - Sec. 38
    • Seat-backs - Sec. 39
    • Landing Gear and Engine Mount - Sec. 40A
    • Wing Attachment - Sec. 41
    • Miscellanea - Sec. 42
    • Engine & Propeller Delivery
    • Engine Installation - Sec. 43
    • Spinner & Propeller - Sec. 44
    • Cowling - Sec. 45
    • Tricycle Gear Legs & Fairings - Sec. 46A
  • Firewall Forward
    • Engine Specifications
    • Cowl Baffle - Sec. 47
    • Exhaust System - Sec 48
    • Fuel & Oil Systems - Sec. 49
    • Control Cables - Sec. 50
    • Firewall Forward Misc. - Sec. 51
  • Panel & Instrumentation
    • Panel
    • Wiring & Equipment
    • Sensors
    • Avionics
    • Landing Lights - OP52
  • Move to KAIK & Final Ass'y
    • Empennage Installation
    • Wing Installation
    • Odds and Ends
  • Fiberglass & Body work
  • Weight & Balance
  • FAA Inspection & First Flight
  • Phase I & Changes
  • Interiors
  • Paint Design & Painting
    • Scheme Designers
    • Glo Custom
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RV 14A Performance

These are the performance numbers for the RV 14 and a good shot of the airplane from above. The RV 14  is substantially larger then the RV 7 and I understand the ride is more like the RV 10.  I think this will end up being Vans ultimate travel machine for 2. The best mix of ride, size, IFR stability and economy.

RV 14A Performance
RV - 14A   
Solo Weight: 1700 lbs.
Gross Weight:  2050 lbs.


210 hp  Speeds and ranges in statute mph (sm)
Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2 Blade C/S prop 


Speed - Light Weight
Top Speed: 205 mph  
Cruise: [75% @ 8000 ft]  195 mph  
Cruise: [55% @ 8000 ft]  172 mph  
Stall Speed: 56 mph   


Speed - Gross Weight
Top Speed: 203 mph  
Cruise: [75% @ 8000 ft] 193 mph  
Cruise: [55% @ 8000 ft] 169 mph  
Stall Speed: 56 mph   

Ground Performance - Light Weight
Takeoff Distance: 525 ft.  
Landing Distance: 545 ft.   

Ground Performance - Gross Weight
Takeoff Distance: 630 ft.  
Landing Distance: 715 ft.   

Climb/Ceiling - Light Weight
Rate of Climb: 1800 ft/min  
Ceiling: 26000 ft.   
Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight
Rate of Climb: 1500 ft/min  
Ceiling: 18000+ ft.   

Range - Light Weight
Range:  [75% @ 8000 ft] 938 sm  
Range:  [55% @ 8000 ft] 1103 sm   

Range - Gross Weight
Range:  [75% @ 8000 ft] 925 sm  
Range:  [55% @ 8000 ft] 1080 sm  
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