The story
The RV-7 is the side-by-side two-seater from Van's, the most popular kit-built aircraft series in the world. Built in garages by aviation enthusiasts, it replaced the RV-6 in 2001 with longer wings and room for bigger engines.
More than 11,500 Van's RVs have been completed and flown — more than any other homebuilt design.
Quick answers
How do you identify a RV-7?
Low wing, side-by-side seats under a bubble canopy, and either a tailwheel (RV-7) or a nosewheel (RV-7A). Kit-built, so each one is unique.
What does a RV-7 sound like?
Lycoming four-cylinder but with a sportier exhaust — these builders love performance mods.
How fast is the RV-7?
Top speed is 189 kts.
How many passengers does the RV-7 carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
How far can the RV-7 fly?
Range is about 665 nmi.
How big is the RV-7?
It is 20 ft 4 in long and 25 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the RV-7 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2001.
How many RV-7s have been built?
1,900+ built.
How rare is a RV-7 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first RV-7 catch is worth 25 points.
