The RV-5 Swinger was a very small, metal single-seater cabin, high-wing monoplane, designed by Van and built by a group of friends from a local EAA chapter. First flown in May 1976, it flew quite successfully with a small two-stroke engine, only one was ever built. It is still in Van’s hangar and one of Van’s engineers recently surveyed it with an eye toward restoration…it may fly again.
Engine: VW, 32hp
Wingspan: 20’0″
Length: 16’5″
Useful load: 275 lb
Max speed: 95 mph
Cruise speed: 85 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Range: 300 mi
Seats: 1
All Aero 