I certainly understand the frustration for those on the cutting edge of RV-14 orders, but for someone who has been trolling these threads waiting to see if this is the kit for me, I couldn't be more excited!
I'm a low-time pilot, but at age 32, I want to be able to build something that can carry me around this great country of ours for a few decades (God-willing). A complete kit really appeals to me and takes much of the "can I really do this?" fear away.
Now the only fear is "can I really afford this?" but I'm sure many of us have answered that question with a "probably not" and do it anyway. Quick math reveals this is about $10K more airframe than the -9a (the other kit I'm considering) and I'm assuming at least that much more in engine as well.
Nevertheless, I commend Vans for this kit. It has really taken me off the fence of home building and ready to jump in with both feet as soon as possible. I can't wait to get started.
If anyone is working on a 14 in the DFW area, I'd love to check it out sometime.