Why the 17? Well, I?m thinking ahead to the future and a couple of iterations in electric and fuel cell technologies. A 15 and 16 model could be introduced before that time frame, and the time will be ready for a well proven new power plant.
This shift could be as significant as when Boeing moved into the jet age.
Paul?s(AVweb) YouTube Video of the recent gathering of aviation enthusiasts in Germany got me thinking. He always has interesting things to say with a dry sense of humor which makes me laugh while being quite practical and realistic.
https://youtu.be/vIM3pgxHVIM
So what will be the new power plant for the RV-17 that will prove to be another Van?s industry leading plane? What is going to be used to lead the industry while being safe and fun to fly with the famous RV grin? What design will be best suited for this new power plant?
I would hope that brilliant minds might use this post as a spring board / challenge to offer up innovative and forward thinking ideas.
Thoughts, comments, suggestions, and blunt feedback are not only welcomed, but highly encouraged.
This shift could be as significant as when Boeing moved into the jet age.
Paul?s(AVweb) YouTube Video of the recent gathering of aviation enthusiasts in Germany got me thinking. He always has interesting things to say with a dry sense of humor which makes me laugh while being quite practical and realistic.
https://youtu.be/vIM3pgxHVIM
So what will be the new power plant for the RV-17 that will prove to be another Van?s industry leading plane? What is going to be used to lead the industry while being safe and fun to fly with the famous RV grin? What design will be best suited for this new power plant?
I would hope that brilliant minds might use this post as a spring board / challenge to offer up innovative and forward thinking ideas.
Thoughts, comments, suggestions, and blunt feedback are not only welcomed, but highly encouraged.