The RV-15 is Van's Aircraft's first high wing design. The engineering test article began flight test in June 2022 and was unveiled at AirVenture 2022. Design changes are expected before kit parts are produced and orders open. Transparent doors and a stabilator for pitch changes with the large Fowler - style flaps are more visible features than the four internal oil / nitrogen shock absorbers for the main gear and a dedicated pneumatic shock absorber for the tailwheel.