The single engine piston van s rv 12 is a two seat low wing homebuilt kit aircraft.
Vans rv 12 forum.
Just like all the other van s models.
1 fuel tank location.
This configuration enables home builders to configure their aircraft int he same way van s constructs it s factory built rv 12ist technically advanced trainer slsa airplanes.
Top models include rv 9a rv 10 rv 14a rv 7 rv 8 and rv 12.
I think the rv 12 is a fine airplane and really flies well.
A site catering to the lifestyle of building and flying van s aircraft rv kitplanes.
However i chose flight design over the rv 12 for the following reasons.
Rv 12 does not have one or a provision to install.
Testing and certifying the rv 12is.
Site run by doug reeves of deltaromeo llc website.
Extensive thorough testing of the rv 12 and rv 12is has demonstrated compliance with lsa performance and structural requirements.
The empty weight of the aircraft is 750 lbs 340 kg and the maximum takeoff weight is 1 320 lbs 600 kg.
The parachute was not a deal breaker though.