Van's Aircraft Original "RV-1"

Dick VanGrunsven is responsible for the most populous homebuilt airplane of all, the RV-3. Five years ago, Van's Aircraft enthusiast Paul Dye found the RV-3's forerunner - a heavily modified Stits Playboy that became VanGrunsven's prototype - and embarked on a restoration project. The rejuvenated "RV-1" is currently on tour with Dye and will find a permanent home at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh at this summer's AirVenture fly-in. We spoke with Dye and got a close look at RV-1 at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
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[@64jorthom]

It looks like new, great restoration, thanks for sharing.

[@Bass.Player]

I saw this plane in the mid 90's at Booby herrings (spelling) in Alvin TX, and I think it was you that flew it in.
I thought it was an RV3 and was confused to see it had a cloth covered fuselage until we talked about it.
Most people don't know this plane even exist...

[@mikeisgonzo]

Loves these vids from Sun n Fun!

[@Alex-gj5ou]

RV-👍👍👍👍👍

[@chrismurphy6962]

Does it still fly?

[@SWC44]

Fantastic JOB!!!!!!!!,, My 1st year Of Missing Lakeland,, Im in Ct, and 1 Of My Closest friends Moved 15 +Years ago To Lkeland,, And Ive had My Ticket for 34 Years,, Had to sell BOTH!,, Due to a Couple Of contractors taking Me for Lifes savings,, a 1/2 Million,, And Both Plaanes,, Had Parters On Both,, the Cherokeee 180,, But The Twin Navahoo Hurt,, 9 Seater with a B Room,, There In Ct,, but ct courts work like Turtles On Qualudes!!!,, OMG,If they ever Worked the 8 Hrs They Got Paid,, 3/4 Of em, would be Takin a Dirt NAP!,, Great Job,and soon as House sells, and 38 Years In Welding Buiss, RV,Here I Come,, Done with Snow,, Unless On TV!,, TY,, For doing a Great JOB and Vid!,, Jack..