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RV-14

Simworks Studios

PISTONAIRCRAFTSWSVANSRV14

4.3/5 (330)

The RV-14/14A is the latest aircraft design from Van’s Aircraft, Inc. continuing and improving upon the legacy of the previous models. Created with the help of the manufacturer, the SWS RV-14/14A is a faithful recreation of the best kit aircraft in the market. A carefully created 3D model captures all the fine nuances of the aircraft's construction, while detailed animations help bring it to life. Authentic sounds were recorded from the real aircraft. The flight model was created after flying in the real aircraft and put through scrutiny by RV-14 pilots, ensuring that the performance and feel is as close as Microsoft Flight Simulator allows.

The SWS rendition of the Van's Aircraft RV-14/14A features:

  • Accurate 3D model & animations
  • Taildragger and tricycle variants
  • Three generic and three custom liveries with matching interior colours
  • Realistic flight model tested by RV-14 pilots
  • Free-castering nose wheel (RV-14A)
  • Full GTN750 integration*
  • Opening canopy
  • Functional canopy ejection switch
  • Realistic backlighting and floodlighting
  • Realistic exterior lighting
  • Flutter animations from propwash
  • Visible pilot and passenger in the cockpit (toggleable)
  • Weight-based visibility of baggage behind the seats
  • Animated air conditioning vents
  • MSFS rain & icing effects included

Note: GTN Integration for PC only, requires either PMS50 GTN or TDS GTNXi products. Free compatibility modifications available separately at the RV-8 product page at www.simworksstudios.com under "Free Extras"

The RV-14 is a two-place, single-engine, light sport kit airplane from Van’s Aircraft of the United States. Introduced in 2012, the RV-14 is optimized for aerobatics, but has proven itself for a range of flying, notably touring.

The RV-14 features all-aluminum construction, a standard undercarriage, and a traditional empennage. The RV-14 measures 21 feet, 1 inch in length, has a low-mounted straight main wing with a span of 27 feet, 0 inches, and features side-by-side seating. The aircraft is powered by a single four-cylinder, four-stroke Lycoming IO-390 engine that generates up to 210 horsepower and turns a Hartzell constant-speed propeller. The RV-14 cruises at 205 miles per hour, has a top speed of 218, and stalls at 54. It has a service ceiling of 26,000 feet above sea level and climbs at a rate of 2,050 feet per minute.

The Van’s Aircraft RV-14 pushes the boundaries of aviation versatility, allowing a range of flight profiles on each launch. Pilots can choose to cruise the heights leisurely, practice their emergency and other skills, or jump into aerobatic maneuvers that push the aircraft to its +6 to -3 g limits.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEEDCruise (55%): 150kts, Cruise (75%): 178kts
SPEEDMax.: 200kts
CEILING26,000 ft
RANGE901 nm
MAX WEIGHT2,050 lbs
LENGTH21 ft 1 in
WINGSPAN27 ft 0 in
HEIGHTRV-14: 5ft 11.75 in, RV-14A: 8ft 2 in
FUEL CAPACITY50 US gal
ENGINE210hp IO-390-A

VERSION 1.4.2 RELEASED JANUARY 27, 2025

SYSTEMS<<<<

VERSION 1.0.0 RELEASED MARCH 28, 2022

Initial release version

VERSION 1.1.0 RELEASED APRIL 14, 2022

Fixed floating strobe light behind rudder Corrections to the electrical system. Fixed broken IAS/FLC function on autopilot Fixed ALT FIELD circuit breaker Deactivated SPARE 1 breaker Fixed SPARE 2 circuit breaker that turned off the Attitude indicator Fixed unhideable pilot Connected ESI500 to GTN750 Tied autopilot altimetre to left G3X screen Fixed G3X not dimming Fixed AI aircraft height on ground Code cleanup

VERSION 1.2.0 RELEASED MAY 19, 2022

Modified mechanical efficiency tables to correct performance at altitude Modified thrust scalar to correct performance at altitude Changed RPM increment from 1rpm to 10rpm Increased rudder authority Added UI title entries to cameras to prevent crashes when saving camera views. Made PMAG test switch functional and added checklist item Corrected flap handle initialisation when cold and dark Updated embedded PMS50 version Modified VR collision mesh in cockpit

VERSION 1.3.0 RELEASED JULY 8, 2022

Added GNS530 version Fixed some model bugs

VERSION 1.3.2 RELEASED AUGUST 4, 2022

Fixed INOP buttons on GTN750 from last update Fixed protruding flap actuators Fixed fluttering animation not playing on all surfaces Modified cockpit.cfg to indicate correct values

VERSION 1.3.3 RELEASED FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Modified contact points to fix screeching sounds on taildragger

VERSION 1.4.0 RELEASED AUGUST 9, 2024

VISUALS<<<< Interior

SYSTEMS<<<<

GTN INTEGRATIONS<<<< Modified GTN integration and removed bundled PMS GTN

VERSION 1.4.1 RELEASED OCTOBER 14, 2024

VISUALS<<<< Interior