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RV-14A S/N 140820

Started Fall 2020
Empennage 95%
Fuselage 20 something %
Finish kit ordered Mar. 2022 due May '23? (Might need a temporary new hobby next spring)
IO-390 Exp due 2023
QB Wings due late 2023
 
Began around 2018 w SN 74766.

One big move in between then and now.

Wings and empennage complete. Working on aft fuse.

N229SM
 
Finally pulled the trigger on a -14A last month. Serial number 141350. Hopefully have the empennage by June of ‘23 and the rest to follow.
 
RV-14 s/n 141369

Given the long delays, I just ordered all four kits at the same time, Dec 2022. When they get here, they get here! Sold my TR182 and going to the dark side (you have better cookies, and more fun and flexibility).

Previously started an RV-7 tail kit that I sold in July 2006 to Alan Woodall in Lewisville, TX. I’m curious if s/n 72622 is flying?!
 
Ser #141339 ordered!

Ordered empennage in Sept 2022 and just ordered wing, fuse, finishing kit since it’s anyone’s guess when anything will show up. :)
 
It continues to amaze me

Reported 14 kit serial number hits at least 1339. All you followers keep your heads down and rivet on.

I started my 14A (140195) in October 2014 and flew first flight in Dec 2021.

Every time I look at the airplane I am awestruck that I built (assembled) and finished this thing that time travels and runs me around the neighborhood so effortlessly and efficiently.

Thank you Vans.
 
Reported 14 kit serial number hits at least 1339. All you followers keep your heads down and rivet on.

See message 311; we're up to at least s/n 1369!

1339 was ordered in September, 1369 was ordered the first of December. That implies they are selling about 10 kits per month right now!
 
141362

I have SN 141362 and ordered Emp and Wings on 10/30. That would make 6 sold in November, thewn the 1 in December.

The interesting thing is that the lead times for the kits, except QB, are showing the same as when I ordered my kit. I would have expected them to move out as time went by but that doesn't seem to be the case, so far. Not sure if that means that demand is dropping off, they are keeping steady, or ahead of, demand...or maybe nothing at all.
 
Vans has changed the way they forecast, and I think to some degree how they batch kits leading to more accurate forecasting.

They have projected out their production schedule and know how many RV14 wing kits (as an example) they have available in that next batch, along with when they expect to produce that batch. So the delivery forecast for that kit won’t change until they have sold out the number of kits in that batch and the new forecast production date would be the expected date for that next batch.
 
I ordered my kit Nov 1, 2022. My serial number is 141365. I have ordered all my sub sections so that I can get them as soon as they are ready to ship. Also ordered my engine and prop.
 
I ordered my kit Nov 1, 2022. My serial number is 141365. I have ordered all my sub sections so that I can get them as soon as they are ready to ship. Also ordered my engine and prop.

That's smart. I noted from Brian's signature yesterday that his engine order was estimated for delivery TWO YEARS after the order was placed.

*YIO-390-EXP119 Engine Ordered 5/14/22- Est 2Q24
 
That's smart. I noted from Brian's signature yesterday that his engine order was estimated for delivery TWO YEARS after the order was placed.

*YIO-390-EXP119 Engine Ordered 5/14/22- Est 2Q24

Yep, that's right, and that's still just estimated, latest is slightly better, Feb 2024 per a Nov 11th update.
 
Ordered 30 Aug23. SN 141511. N722TJ reserved. Est delivery is May/June 24. Lots of time to set up the work shop haha.
 
Wow, over 1000 14/14A kits ordered since I wrote my first check to Vans in April of 2018. My s/n is 140480 flying since November 2020.
 
Vans serial #141453 for me. Empennage kit arrived about 10 days ago, but has several items on BO. Hoping to get started in the next 30 days or so.
 
Placed the order for my Empennage kit last week and Vans issued the Serial #141513.

I'd say that the 13 is an omen, but it's bad luck to be superstitious. :p
 
Ordered my 14A March 2021 and was awarded #140947. I'm roughly 80ish% complete. This is my new day job and loving it. Hopefully, we have all my missing parts delivered after the VANS reassement period so that I can complete my plane and have wheels of the ground my March 2024. Fingers crossed.
 
Kit # 141042

I have empennage, fast build wing, and fast build fuselage modules. I've been unable to start building the empennage due to multiple laser cut parts. Awaiting word from Van's about reordering those. Working on the fuselage module. First actual build day was Feb 1, 2024.
 
Mine is 140972. All kits assembled but waiting on IO-390 engine ordered 3/5/2022. No ETA given by Van's or Lycoming.
141064 same as above, but held off on the engine order until the day before the price increase. Though I needed the time. Boy was that a mistake. I've since slowed down the last two months stretching this out. Helps to improve the quality level. Well it at least it looks nicer and the manuals are coming along.
 
140088 Just arrived in TN. It was started by James Cooper who put about 1,000 hrs into it and brought to WI in 2020. It now will get finished in TN (2TN7). I will be starting Chapter 34 first. I am luckily surrounded by great RV-14 builders of EAA Chapter 17, so hopefully mistakes will be minimal. The IO-390 EXP 119 is on order and Stein has designed the IFR Panel and are ready to build once I am ready.
 
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