VAN‘S AIRCRAFT, INC. “RV-3″€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Richard Van Grunsven's RV-3 is an all-metal, single-seat monoplane that won the "Best Aerodynamic Detailing" award at the 1972 EAA Fly-in.
  • Powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine, it achieves impressive performance with a top speed of 195 mph, a cruise speed of 185 mph, and a climb rate of 1,900 feet per minute.
  • The aircraft features a construction with wings built around an I-beam spar, a light alloy fuselage and tail, and a fiberglass engine cowling and wheel fairings.
See a mistake? Contact us.
STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,050. Empty wt. 695. Fuel capacity 24. Wingspan 19’11”. Length 19′. Engine 125-hp Lycoming.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 195. Cruise mph 185. Stall mph 48. Climb rate 1,900. Ceiling 21,000. Takeoff run 200. Landing roll 300. Range 600.

Richard Van Grunsven’s all-metal single-seat monoplane won the “Best Aerodynamic Detailing” award at the 1972 EAA Fly-in. The wings are built around a single I-beam spar and a lighter rear spar. The fuselage and tail unit are built of light alloy, and the engine is covered with a fiberglass cowling. The conventional landing gear has Cleveland brakes and fiberglass wheel fairings.

Plane & Pilot

Plane + Pilot is general aviation’s only adventure-based magazine. From where to go, to how to get there, and everything in between, your next great adventure awaits.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest Plane & Pilot Magazine stories delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE