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Interview questions. Break down the $50k? cost. That’s a huge chunk. How much of it is actual equipment, versus labor, versus…? Decisions regarding yaw dampener? 45 iterations, how does 45 look compared to iteration 1 and 10? When you go with a company like Stein what is included? What do they do versus you do? (I had a frustrating back/forth conversation with another vendor about the definition of plug-n-play maybe I was using the wrong terminology). Do they give you material on how to configure G3x or is that done by them and you just attach wiring harnesses? What are some examples of add-ons (panel PTT? Additional battery backup), maybe some that you opted out of?

I thought I had read somewhere that Van’s no longer allowed deletes from kits. What kind of things did you delete?

I would like to request the opportunity to get my hands on N14VE merch! I would totally sport a laser-etched N14VE t-shirt 😂🤟😎🔥

How can I contact Rick? I'm building a 14 in WV also.

Stein did a great job for me plus they were very helpful with the many questions that I had for them while installing the avionics and wire harnesses. You will get a free tee shirt with your panel order stating: "We're Not Happy ... Til You'Re Broke".

Glad you guys are back to putting out videos! Excited to hear more about your panel build.

I have enjoyed all your videos. Thanks for this one!

great it took 10 days but how could such disconnect occur at a company regarding the 6-8 month lead time for the exhaust? and lets see more videos of work.

Great to see progress! Any step forward is A Good Thing, at least in my inexpert opinion. And at least as good to see lead times coming down. Still saving my pennies to get started.

I enjoy your videos…..please keep them coming!

You guys are great. Fun to watch. Keep it coming 😊

And forgot to say, get rid of the A trainer model, Pilot's should realize that the rudder pedals are not foot rests, in other words, Learn to Fly or go buy a Cessna or Piper

You're getting too far ahead of your selves, I have a RV6, which is the most sought after RV of any, my thoughts are that re-producing the RV6 would be the best financial decision you could make at this time

Flex tape

I used corrugated tubing through the snap ring holes so that I could fish wire through later when the skins are closed if need be. Also, don’t forget you may be installing BNC cable if you put the VOR antennae in the wing tips.

Very excited about this. Tri-gear for me w/Viking power-plant please.🙏🏼

I have beautiful discreet switches and CB's. Very simple, reliable and not expensive. How much information do you need? It is information you don't need. Volts and one or two current ammeters is all you need or already have. Switch is on, it's On. Landing light? if dark I can see it or look at the main ammeter. I have aircraft CB's. Short? It pops out. You still need switches with VP-X. CB's can be replaced with fuse panel under panel "clean". Wiring? Yawn, my RV-7 was easy, bus bar, switch. load, done. VP-X more sub-D's and pins, serial wires and more. Simple? Not really. $2,400 VP-X pro not including switches. OK. My mil-spec witches and klixon fuses (granted bought 10 yrs ago and some surplus) a few hundred.

highly recommend using the waxed lacing chord. wont chafe the wire over time with vibration. Rather easy to do once you learn the technique.

Thanks for the update video. I set up a video camera above my build to document my involvement. I can see where vlogging a build takes many hours. With editing, maybe even more hours than actually building the airplane.

It's like watching an episode of ... The Curse of Oak Island.... Always allllmost!

Oh have I missed you guys. Don’t give up. Your joy will come to fruition. Can’t wait to see the first flight

Great to see y'all still making progress. You're much farther along than I am; I haven't even gotten to Step Zero (working on PPL and ordering the kit). Hoping to see more whenever you're ready.

I am about at the same point you guys are. My quick build wings are due this winter. Thanks for the tip on the garmin prices

I have a pair of ELM300s on order to replace the vacuum driven artificial horizon and gyro compass in my Flyitelia MD3 Rider. Vlad was very helpful answering my questions on how I could hook them up to a Garmin Aera 660. This will be a nice upgrade to my plane.

How's the build project going? Hope all is well with all of you.

FAA, we are from the government and we are here to help.

I'm planning to buy an RV6A as a refurb project and this just made my day! Thanks for posting!

Is it possible to just put in a conventional io-360 and save money?

Announced at Oshkosh 2025, Van's Aircraft is working to have RV-15.....is this a future video?

Leave the wing alone! I'll take the extra wing area anytime, before ultimate control feel/agility and speed.

I believe it was the same Al that painted my plane (all fiberglass) nearly 20 years ago. At the time it was his first plane to paint. And you are correct, he is a perfectionist and my paint job has held up beautifully. I wish he was near me in eastern Iowa to paint after I repair a fuel seepage issue this winter.

If you ever want to adopt a song for Amelia, give a listen to The Eyes of Amelia by Tingstad and Rumbel. It's been my favorite song since I first heard it.

The fact that they are hiring a new design engineer at this late hour and messaging that this will be managed by an entirely new team does not bode well for this project. I'm guessing that the prototype's manufacturing cost is way over budget but truly it's anyones guess at this point. All I can say for sure is that if things were going well, they wouldn't be trying to pawn it off on some green engineer.

Red is definitely the right color

I had a quote from a Canadian engine builder for 160 hp O-320 with P-mags and carb induction. 54 Thousand dollars ! My buddies thunderbolt 390 was 48k. It was ordered in 2019 but cost have significantly increased. In my opinion This ultimately will kill general aviation.

There hasn't been much info on the RV-15 lately, so thanks for making this video.

That dude really should not chew gum while doing an interview, low class

It won’t happen until this chapter 11 is complete. They’re not allowed to introduce new products until then.

Vans will have an issue gaining builders trust after the way they treated customers

Great looking airplane, How much does it weigh?

Exciting

This is a fantastic design...My Dad would have loved...He was Chief of Design at Helio in the late 60s-early 70s...

Thank you for the update! Van’s hasn’t given any updates in a long time.

Oh boy! I hope that Van's, Lycoming, the prop companies and avionics people make sure to price this for only rich people to keep on keeping the riff raff out of the homebuild hobby! 🤦‍♂️ Having said that, good luck with your project!

Struts in way to door entrance??

It's still is a question on when will you have a full kit, and what price will it be. I would love to build the plane, however too many questions and risk remain. I considering building a Rans S-21 Outback in a tricycle gear, for the simple reason of low build time and a quicker delivery time.

Another great interview! I still think you missed your calling Ken :-)

Another great interview Ken. It's nice to see the man behind the grips. Sounds like a great guy.

I have never seen anything like That, this Co. is a real threat. Well done, We need another player.