Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Finding the Envelope in the RV-14. Initial Flight Testing; Hour 10+
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In this episode of Flight Chops, we are pushing the new Flight Chops Van’s Aircraft RV-14 through the paces of final Flight Testing while also being mindful of the ongoing break-in of the Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Around hour 10, we’re preparing to test and document the flight envelope of the RV-14 which consists of a controlled climb at max gross weight and assessing stall characteristics.
To learn more about debriefing and scoring flights - definitely check out Cloud Ahoy!
cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops
Thanks to Elliot for the mentorship through this stage.
He’s got tons of great test flight related content on his channel, and this video does a deep dive into Stall Testing!
youtu.be/H5Zg-KolRfk
Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help and ongoing support.
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Sponsor & Supporter Links:
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Bose Aviation
bose.com/a20
Van’s Aircraft
vansaircraft.com
CloudAhoy
cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops
Infinite Flight
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The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:
adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com
Spectrum Airways Flight Training:
spectrumairways.com
FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
Visit FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and to search episodes by aircraft type!
Finding the Envelope in the RV-14. Initial Flight Testing; Hour 10+
Proudly associated with ForeFlight: foreflight.com/flightchops
Visit FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and GiveAways!
In this episode of Flight Chops, we are pushing the new Flight Chops Van’s Aircraft RV-14 through the paces of final Flight Testing while also being mindful of the ongoing break-in of the Lycoming Thunderbolt engine. Around hour 10, we’re preparing to test and document the flight envelope of the RV-14 which consists of a controlled climb at max gross weight and assessing stall characteristics.
To learn more about debriefing and scoring flights - definitely check out Cloud Ahoy!
cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops
Thanks to Elliot for the mentorship through this stage.
He’s got tons of great test flight related content on his channel, and this video does a deep dive into Stall Testing!
youtu.be/H5Zg-KolRfk
Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help and ongoing support.
Check out FlightChops’ on Patreon to find out how you can be part of it:
patreon.com/join/FlightChops
Support FlightChops and get your merch at the new store:
https://FlightChops.store/
Sponsor & Supporter Links:
ForeFlight
foreflight.com/flightchops
Bose Aviation
bose.com/a20
Van’s Aircraft
vansaircraft.com
CloudAhoy
cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops
Infinite Flight
infiniteflight.com
The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:
adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com
Spectrum Airways Flight Training:
spectrumairways.com
FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
Visit FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and to search episodes by aircraft type!
