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Van’s RV-15 First Look

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Sunday, August 07, 2022 at 07:14 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Van's Aircraft debuted its new high-wing RV-15 at AirVenture, marking a significant first for the company.
The RV-15 was well-received by thousands of showgoers at its public unveiling.
KITPLANES magazine is providing an update on the RV-15's next steps, following its successful debut.

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As expected, Van’s latest design, the high-wing RV-15, made a well-received debut at AirVenture two weeks ago. KITPLANES magazine caught up with Van’s Greg Hughes for an update on the RV-15. Now that the 15 has been poked and prodded by thousands of showgoers, let’s see what’s next for the company’s first high-wing airplane.

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KITPLANES Editor in Chief Marc Cook has been in aviation journalism for more than 30 years. He is a 4000-hour instrument-rated, multi-engine pilot with experience in nearly 150 types. He’s completed two kit aircraft, an Aero Designs Pulsar XP and a Glasair Sportsman 2+2, and currently flies a 2002 GlaStar.