Pros & Cons of Our Airplane

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Examining the Pros and Cons of the Vans RV-12iS. After one year of flying it, we have a good feel for what's right and what's not. This airplane is a winner in so many categories that every pilot will love it. #airplane #flying #pilot #aviation

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@rkinjo 20 часов назад

Cool!

@jamesjacobs4209 17 дней назад

I helped build an RV12iS a year ago and it has been the most enjoyable plane I have ever flown that wasn't aerobatic. Climbs really fast. The glass cockpit gives you so much situational awareness. Autopilot on cross countries is great. It is light and will dance in the wind and thermals but I would take it over a C-150 any day.

@rv12sg 15 дней назад

Hi James! I agree that Vans could not have done a better job designing the RV-12. It is a delight to fly.

@mmiolan01 3 месяца назад

Thank you Sir ! I really enjoyed your video

@rv12sg 3 месяца назад

You're welcome! Stay tuned to this channel for more stuff coming soon.

@john9663 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Very fair and well-balanced observations. I appreciate your comparisons to the Ranger, another great airplane, American made as well. A few years ago the Cascade was "only" $125k. Now, Yikes! But similar increases in the RV12 as well I believe. It's all about getting the right plane for your "mission". Yours is perfect. All the best.

@rv12sg 2 месяца назад

Thank you John. I appreciate your comments.

@OfficeGrayDesk 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this video! I’m on the fence about buying an RV-12is kit or something more sturdy like an RV-14. I’ve done a few flights in a legacy RV-12 and I like it but I have been very curious about the improvements with the 12is. I really enjoy watching your videos, thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us.

@rv12sg 3 месяца назад

The RV-12 fits my needs as a light sport aircraft. The RV-14 is a beast though, cruising at 200+ MPH compared to the 12 at 130 MPH. Hard to compare those two. I enjoy my 12, but if you offered me a 14 I'd jump at the chance.

@azcoyote007 3 месяца назад

Living dangerously. The wife comments… not the plane. :)

@rv12sg 3 месяца назад

Livin' on the edge Wiley, livin' on the edge! I'm pretty safe though - she never watches my videos. But as I said, she's a pretty good kid.

@michaelmurphy5738 3 месяца назад

I added wheel pants to my kit built RV-12iS and gained about 4kts TAS at cruise RPMS. I built them per the instructions and you can add and check air with a long straight chuck or valve extender. You cannot check the brakes, though.

@rv12sg 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip Michael. I'll ask my A&P about getting a valve extender. So far I have guessed at the air pressure by pulling the plane across the ramp. With low pressure you can feel the rolling friction while a fully inflated tire makes the plane move easily.

@fpvflyby6855 3 месяца назад

I am a sport pilot, and fly and own an airborne XT flex wing with an 80 horse Rotex in it. I am contemplating getting certified in an RV 12 with my sport pilot license. I love your videos very informative. I have not been up in one yet, but hope to be soon and if I like it, I’m thinking about the training part, keep the videos coming. I really enjoy them. Do you know any RV 12 Pilot in the Illinois area?

@rv12sg 3 месяца назад

Yopu will enjoy flying in the RV-12. I don't know any RV-12 drivers in Illinois, but you might find one by contacting your local branch of the EAA.