First flying in June 2022, the engineering prototype RV-15 was introduced to the public by Van's Aircraft a month later at AirVenture 2022. During testing, the aircraft received a new wing and wider aft fuselage. Final design and testing of changes to the tail should be finalized by 2026.

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.