Roadjunkie1
Well Known Member
Just to remind us of what has gone before us....... In The Beginning.....
After designing the RV-3, the first aircraft released for us builders, pilots/builders wanted an airplane they could share the joy in: carry a passenger. After much cajoling, Van reluctantly reneged and the RV-4 was his second design for us not talented enough to design our own. A few amazing designs have crossed his drafting table since.
I have seen this airplane fly many times and it was an inspiration for me to start building my own. I believe it is now a resident of the EAA Museum in OSH. It is good to see it there as an example....the first example...of a very prolific designer of a great airplane series...but it would be nice to see it in the air as well.....
Taken at OSH years ago.......before I jumped in and started my Slow Build RV-4....... Why, back in those days we had to DRILL OUR OWN HOLES....!
After designing the RV-3, the first aircraft released for us builders, pilots/builders wanted an airplane they could share the joy in: carry a passenger. After much cajoling, Van reluctantly reneged and the RV-4 was his second design for us not talented enough to design our own. A few amazing designs have crossed his drafting table since.
I have seen this airplane fly many times and it was an inspiration for me to start building my own. I believe it is now a resident of the EAA Museum in OSH. It is good to see it there as an example....the first example...of a very prolific designer of a great airplane series...but it would be nice to see it in the air as well.....
Taken at OSH years ago.......before I jumped in and started my Slow Build RV-4....... Why, back in those days we had to DRILL OUR OWN HOLES....!