Aircraft overview

The Vans RV-14 / RV-14A is a two-seat, side-by-side experimental amateur-built aircraft from Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. The RV-14 first flew in 2012, with kit deliveries beginning after its public introduction that year. The RV-14A is the tricycle-gear version, while the RV-14 uses conventional tailwheel landing gear. Both share the same basic airframe, wing and mission profile: a cross-country sport aircraft with aerobatic capability when operated within the approved weight and loading limits. The model matters because it brought RV-10 cabin influence, modern kit design and IO-390 power to a simpler two-seat platform, making it one of the more substantial aircraft in the RV family.

Performance & specifications

Typical performance is in the fast sport aircraft class. Van's published figures indicate a cruise speed of about 195 mph, roughly 169 knots, at 75 percent power, with economy cruise lower depending on propeller, weight and engine settings. Published range is about 925 statute miles, roughly 800 nautical miles, with standard fuel and appropriate reserves dependent on operation. Gross weight is 2,050 lb, and useful load commonly falls around the high 700 lb to low 800 lb range depending on build choices. The standard powerplant is the Lycoming IO-390 series, normally rated at 210 hp. The design has a published service ceiling of about 18,000 feet.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats two occupants side by side under a tip-up canopy, with baggage space behind the seats. Compared with earlier two-seat RV models, the RV-14 / RV-14A offers a wider cockpit, more legroom and easier access, making it attractive to buyers who want RV handling with better cross-country comfort. Because each aircraft is amateur-built, avionics vary widely. Common panels include Garmin G3X Touch, Dynon SkyView HDX and Advanced Flight Systems EFIS installations, often paired with Garmin or Avidyne GPS navigators, ADS-B equipment, autopilot servos and engine monitoring. Garmin Perspective and G1000 are not typical factory suites for this model.

Buying & value

Used RV-14 / RV-14A aircraft should be evaluated as individual builds rather than standardized factory products. Important items include builder documentation, airframe workmanship, service bulletin compliance, engine and propeller history, weight and balance data, avionics integration and the quality of paint, wiring and systems installation. Buyers should confirm whether the aircraft is tailwheel RV-14 or nosewheel RV-14A, and note upgrades such as constant-speed propellers, IFR avionics, autopilot, custom interiors and engine monitoring. In the used market, the model typically sits above older RV-7 and RV-9 examples and below many RV-10 aircraft. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 230,000, with the observed range also at EUR 230,000, reflecting limited sample size rather than a broad market spread.