Wondering if new builders are still ordering new kits?

[aeroaddict]

Obviously the Ch 11 has lead to many disappointments. Now with the 'plan' submitted and updates still appearing to be positive (don't know what else Vans would say), is Vans getting the 'new business from new builders' it needs to survive? How can one tell?

 

[georgemohr]

I'd say that 'yes' is pretty easily deduced from the lead times they just published (they are long).

 

[RossK]

New Builder here - started 2024
Ordered my Wing kit yesterday and received confirmation that shipping times are as advertised on the Vans website.

 

[inktomi]

I'm a new builder just starting my kit too.

 

[aeroaddict]

That's great news!

Anybody else?

I have on order an -9 empennage.

 

[aturner]

Obviously the Ch 11 has lead to many disappointments. Now with the 'plan' submitted and updates still appearing to be positive (don't know what else Vans would say), is Vans getting the 'new business from new builders' it needs to survive? How can one tell?

One of Van's video updates did give a number for new kit orders. I don't recall the number, but it was significant.

 

[APicard]

I am hoping to place my fuselage kit ordered this summer once the funds are ready.

 

[ddthj]

New here,

Ordered a 9A tail kit on 3/6, final payment on 3/21 and received it 4/10. Pleasantly surprised! Now I'm waiting for final payment on the wing kit.