Aircraft
Van's Celebrates 50 Years, New Model
Kitplane maker Van's Aircraft introduced the new high-wing backcountry RV-15.
The RV-15 is the next model in the Van's Aircraft kit airplane lineup. (Image: Van's Aircraft video)
The RV-15 is the next model in the Van's Aircraft kit airplane lineup. (Image: Van's Aircraft video)

Prolific kitplane maker Van’s Aircraft is marking its 50th year in business and introducing a new model, the RV-15, at this year’s EAA AirVenture. Founded by Richard VanGrunsven, Van’s introduced its first model, the RV-3, in 1972. Today, the Aurora, Oregon-based company can count more than 11,000 of its all-metal kits completed and it still does a brisk business, selling more than 400 kits annually. 

EAA is marking the Van’s anniversary with a special Van’s RV parking area in the homebuilt section, a variety of forums, workshops, and special programs during the week, and the flight of RV aircraft during the daily air shows. 

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